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Firefighters called to home in Lisbon, structure deemed 'total loss'

Firefighters called to home in Lisbon, structure deemed 'total loss'

Lisbon Fire Department Chief Mark Hall told 21 News that all occupants in the house made it outside safely, and no injuries were reported to the occupants or responding firefighters.

32 mins ago by Sarah Robles
St. Patrick's Day events in the Valley

St. Patrick's Day events in the Valley

Check out the full list of St. Patrick's Day events in the Mahoning Valley and surrounding areas.

15 hrs 32 mins ago
19 animals rescued alive, 13 others found deceased at farm in Lisbon

19 animals rescued alive, 13 others found deceased at farm in Lisbon

"I would say that the individuals involved got overwhelmed. During the winter storm, a lot of animals went uncared for and I couldn't make it to all of them," Pike explained.

March 12th, 9:18 PM EDT by Sarah Robles & Corey McCrae
Columbiana County Jail guard pleads guilty to attempted assault, sentenced

Columbiana County Jail guard pleads guilty to attempted assault, sentenced

27-year-old David Ferguson-Grantz of Springfield Township pleaded guilty to a second-degree misdemeanor count of attempted assault related to incidents from September of 2024.

March 12th, 11:34 AM EDT by Katie Rogers-Vadala
Columbiana County Park District eyeing former Camp McKinley property

Columbiana County Park District eyeing former Camp McKinley property

The Park District wants to reopen the campground for Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts, since they don't currently have a campground in Columbiana County. This campground would also be open for the public to use.

March 11th, 11:07 AM EDT by Zach Mosca
Frontiers Unlimited shop officially opens in Lisbon

Frontiers Unlimited shop officially opens in Lisbon

The shop's owner recently retired from the Army after serving for 26 years, and wanted to return to his hometown and open a business.

March 7th, 1:20 PM EST by Katie Rogers-Vadala
Columbiana County non-profit director indicted for alleged fraud scheme

Columbiana County non-profit director indicted for alleged fraud scheme

52-year-old Amanda Kiger, along with her East Liverpool-based non-profit River Valley Organizing, are facing felony charges of aggravated theft and telecommunications fraud, stemming from the alleged theft of at least $150,000 of charitable donations.

March 6th, 9:47 AM EST by Zach Mosca & Jeena Cadigan
Lisbon pool closed for summer 2026

Lisbon pool closed for summer 2026

Mayor Wilson tells 21 News he is hopeful that the pool will open to guests in the summer of 2027.

February 26th, 3:52 PM EST by Katie Rogers-Vadala
Columbiana County substitute teacher pleads guilty to child sexual abuse material charges

Columbiana County substitute teacher pleads guilty to child sexual abuse material charges

Forty-three-year-old John McFarland pled guilty on Tuesday to 12 felony counts of pandering obscenity involving a minor, as well as one misdemeanor count of illegal use or possession of drug paraphernalia.

February 24th, 1:56 PM EST by Zach Mosca
Man wins $100,000 on scratch-off sold at Lisbon gas station

Man wins $100,000 on scratch-off sold at Lisbon gas station

The man won the jackpot on a $5 Holiday Lucky Times 10 scratch-off ticket from the Uni-Mart at the BP gas station on SR-154 in Lisbon.

February 24th, 8:00 AM EST by Zach Mosca
Imprisoned for life without parole, Wellsville man seeks to cancel sex abuse conviction

Imprisoned for life without parole, Wellsville man seeks to cancel sex abuse conviction

Authorities said the abuse occurred over several years during weekend visits.

February 13th, 5:52 AM EST by Mike Gauntner
Route 11 on-ramp to close in Columbiana County next week

Route 11 on-ramp to close in Columbiana County next week

The on-ramp to SR-11 southbound from SR-154 in Lisbon will close daily from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. for tree-trimming operations from Tuesday, February 17, through Friday, February 20.

February 12th, 10:40 AM EST by Zach Mosca
Lisbon Village Council approves purchase of new fire engine

Lisbon Village Council approves purchase of new fire engine

According to Mayor Wilson, the department can begin using the new engine in late March.

February 11th, 7:48 PM EST by Katie Rogers-Vadala
Testimony begins in murder trial of victim's ex-husband

Testimony begins in murder trial of victim's ex-husband

Long is charged with aggravated murder and murder in the late 2023 death of his estranged wife, Michelle Long.

February 4th, 5:56 AM EST by Mike Gauntner & Ally Ross
Former Lisbon teacher appeals 25-year prison sentence

Former Lisbon teacher appeals 25-year prison sentence

A former Lisbon teacher has asked an appeals court to review his 25-year prison sentence for possessing thousands of files showing the sexual abuse of children.

February 4th, 8:54 AM EST by Mike Gauntner
Rally held in Lisbon to protest ICE, remember shooting victims

Rally held in Lisbon to protest ICE, remember shooting victims

The protest in Lisbon aimed to gather community members in mourning and remembrance for Renee Nicole Good and Alex Pretti, who were both shot and killed by ICE agents.

January 31st, 8:33 PM EST by Sarah Robles
The ‘Sip Taproom to close its doors

The ‘Sip Taproom to close its doors

"It came to the point of where if we keep pushing we will go bankrupt, and this place will close anyway," said Beech.

January 30th, 8:08 PM EST by Corey McCrae
State funds increase for Lisbon bridge replacement

State funds increase for Lisbon bridge replacement

Wilson said the extra money means the village should not have to spend its own funds on the construction.

January 20th, 6:27 AM EST by Mike Gauntner
Columbiana County man accused of baseball bat attack secretly indicted on new charges

Columbiana County man accused of baseball bat attack secretly indicted on new charges

A Columbiana man already facing trial for attempted murder now faces new felony charges following a secret indictment by the Columbiana County Grand Jury.

January 15th, 6:21 AM EST by Mike Gauntner
Lisbon police officer resigns following allegations of inappropriate contact with teen

Lisbon police officer resigns following allegations of inappropriate contact with teen

Officer Shawn Reynolds, who was suspended from the department as of December 29, has officially resigned from the department as of January 2, 2026.

January 14th, 2:58 PM EST by Zach Mosca
Former Lisbon teacher sentenced for having nude images of children

Former Lisbon teacher sentenced for having nude images of children

Judge Megan Bickerton sentenced 69-year-old James Watt to 25 years in prison on 30 counts of pandering obscenity involving a minor and 15 counts of illegal use of a minor in nudity-oriented material.

January 9th, 10:58 AM EST by Zach Mosca & Jeena Cadigan
Trial of Wellsville man charged with shooting to begin Monday

Trial of Wellsville man charged with shooting to begin Monday

A jury trial is scheduled to begin Monday morning for a Wellsville man accused of shooting a teenager in 2024.

January 5th, 2:43 AM EST by Mike Gauntner
Application period begins for expanded potable water sampling in Columbiana County

Application period begins for expanded potable water sampling in Columbiana County

The program will begin on Thursday, January 1, and those wishing to participate must submit their applications to the Columbiana County Health District by January 31.

January 1st, 8:22 AM EST by Zach Mosca
Lisbon ramp to close daily for remainder of 2025 beginning Monday

Lisbon ramp to close daily for remainder of 2025 beginning Monday

The southbound on-ramp from State Route 154 to State Rout 11 in Lisbon will close daily from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. for tree trimming work beginning Monday, December 22.

December 16th, 3:08 PM EST by Zach Mosca
Lisbon woman shares husband’s driftwood holiday carvings at Lepper Library

Lisbon woman shares husband’s driftwood holiday carvings at Lepper Library

Visitors to Lisbon’s Lepper Library this month can view a holiday display crafted from water-worn wood found along the shores of Lake Erie.

December 5th, 7:28 AM EST by Mike Gauntner
Columbiana man appeals prison sentence in OVI crash case

Columbiana man appeals prison sentence in OVI crash case

A 65-year-old Columbiana man sentenced to prison for causing an injury crash while impaired has filed an appeal with the Seventh District Court of Appeals.

December 3rd, 7:04 AM EST by Mike Gauntner
Columbiana County Humane Society appoints shelter manager

Columbiana County Humane Society appoints shelter manager

The Columbiana County Humane Society announced Tuesday the appointment of Fabian Pike as its new shelter manager.

December 2nd, 6:22 AM EST by Mike Gauntner
Hearing today on using phone evidence in Leetonia teacher murder case

Hearing today on using phone evidence in Leetonia teacher murder case

William Long Jr. is accused of fatally shooting his former wife, Leetonia High School teacher Michelle Long, in November 2023 outside her Butler Township home.

November 18th, 6:17 AM EST by Mike Gauntner
Leetonia teacher murder: Prosecutors fight to keep cell phone evidence

Leetonia teacher murder: Prosecutors fight to keep cell phone evidence

Prosecutors are fighting to prevent the dismissal of key cell phone location evidence from the upcoming trial of William Long Jr., who is accused of murdering his former wife.

November 17th, 7:41 AM EST by Mike Gauntner
Remains of horses found in Salem Twp. may date back to last winter

Remains of horses found in Salem Twp. may date back to last winter

Deputies say all four skeletons appeared to have winter coats on, suggesting that the horses may have been dead since last winter.

October 30th, 5:41 AM EDT by Mike Gauntner, Zach Mosca & Corey McCrae
Receiver appointed for Columbiana County addiction recovery charity

Receiver appointed for Columbiana County addiction recovery charity

Columbiana County court has ordered the temporary shutdown of the addiction recovery charity Lamb's House Inc. and appointed an attorney to take control of its assets and operations.

October 29th, 7:41 AM EDT by Mike Gauntner
Visiting judge named for suppression hearing in Leetonia teacher murder

Visiting judge named for suppression hearing in Leetonia teacher murder

A visiting judge has been assigned to preside over a key suppression hearing for William Long Jr., who is charged in the 2023 murder of his ex-wife, Michelle Long, a former Leetonia teacher.

October 28th, 7:48 AM EDT by Mike Gauntner
Former Leetonia school bus driver sentenced for voyeurism

Former Leetonia school bus driver sentenced for voyeurism

A Leetonia man was sentenced to two years of intensive supervision probation and received a suspended jail term Wednesday after a conviction for voyeurism in Columbiana County Municipal Court.

October 24th, 6:53 AM EDT by Mike Gauntner
Valley addiction ministry allegedly misspent donations on Hulu, restaurants

Valley addiction ministry allegedly misspent donations on Hulu, restaurants

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has filed a lawsuit to dissolve a Columbiana County religious-based charity created to help individuals recover from addiction.

October 24th, 6:05 AM EDT by Mike Gauntner
Former East Palestine cop pleads 'insanity' in threat case

Former East Palestine cop pleads 'insanity' in threat case

Elser was secretly indicted in July on 17 total counts for alleged threats and harassment against four people, including Columbiana County Municipal Judge Timothy McNicol.

October 24th, 4:02 AM EDT by Mike Gauntner
Ohio AG sues Columbiana County non-profit for alleged misuse of funds

Ohio AG sues Columbiana County non-profit for alleged misuse of funds

Yost filed a lawsuit against Rogers-based non-profit Lamb's House, alleging that board president Mark Altomare used charitable funds to cover personal expenses like food, gasoline, utility bills, streaming service subscriptions and more.

October 23rd, 2:40 PM EDT by Zach Mosca
Lisbon Dairy Queen closing after 47 years in business

Lisbon Dairy Queen closing after 47 years in business

For 47 years, Gary Leininger and his father have run the Dairy Queen in Lisbon on State Route 45.

October 15th, 12:58 PM EDT by Katie Rogers-Vadala
Physician arrested in Columbiana County human trafficking sting

Physician arrested in Columbiana County human trafficking sting

A Pennsylvania physician faces felony and misdemeanor charges after his arrest in a human trafficking sting Friday in Columbiana County.

October 13th, 4:32 PM EDT by Mike Gauntner
Retired Lisbon teacher pleads guilty to 45 child pornography charges

Retired Lisbon teacher pleads guilty to 45 child pornography charges

69-year-old James Watt pled guilty to 30 counts of pandering obscenity involving a minor and 15 counts of illegal use of a minor in nudity-oriented material or performance.

October 10th, 2:44 PM EDT by Zach Mosca
Jury selection scheduled today in Wellsville murder case

Jury selection scheduled today in Wellsville murder case

Jury selection is scheduled to begin today in the murder trial of a Steubenville man accused of a fatal shooting last year in Wellsville.

September 23rd, 6:38 AM EDT by Mike Gauntner
Firefighters called to home in Lisbon, structure deemed 'total loss'

Firefighters called to home in Lisbon, structure deemed 'total loss'

Salem bar and grill hosting car, motorcycle swap meet

Angels for Animals hosting Texas Hold 'em tournament Sunday

Children with disabilities receive free small car at Go Baby Go

St. Patrick's Day events in the Valley

Non-profit hosts rummage sale, sneak preview of new center in Boardman

Warren pantries aim to keep community fed, warm

Warren pantries aim to keep community fed, warm

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Press Pass: School district files suit against Roblox

Trump proposes 'Dalilah Law' to change trucking rules

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Instagram to start alerts for teen suicide searches

330 Ohio school districts rally against revised bill targeting EdChoice funding

330 Ohio school districts rally against revised bill targeting EdChoice funding

DeWine urges winter safety as extreme cold follows weekend snow

Mercer County conservation projects receive grant funding

Pennsylvania celebrates America’s 250th anniversary with $250k Scholarship Program

PUCO settlement would require FirstEnergy to pay $276 million to Ohio consumers over HB 6 misconduct

Driver killed in crash on Route 422 in Pulaski Township