Former Salem police officer pleads to sexual imposition

November 10, 2026

LISBON — Former Salem police officer Michael K. Wirkner is now an inmate at the Columbiana County Jail for 60 days after pleading guilty to two counts of sexual imposition, a third-degree misdemeanor, against two…

West Branch to present ‘Disney’s The Lion King Jr.’ this weekend

BELOIT – West Branch Local School District will present “Disney’s The Lion King Jr.” this weekend. “The Lion King” has captivated…

77-year-old Wellsville man gets 18 years for child porn

LISBON — A Wellsville man accused of possessing multiple images of children being sexually assaulted received an 18-year prison sentence…

West Branch High School girls soccer state semi-finals

The West Branch High School girls soccer team will face off with the Cincinnati Mariemont Warriors in the state semi-finals…

Man dies after crashing into tree in Franklin Township

FRANKLIN Twp. (WKBN) — A man has died after striking a tree Monday morning, according to a release from the…

Trial set in vehicular manslaughter case

LISBON — A Rogers man accused of vehicular manslaughter in a 2025 traffic crash that took the life of 79-year-old…

Local Sports

Historic season for West Branch girls

BELOIT — West Branch's girls soccer team made history in more ways than one…

PITTSBURGH — It is another big season for the second-ranked University of Pittsburgh women's volleyball team.…

Emch gains ACC honor

RHODES DEBUTS FAIRFIELD, Conn. — Former Crestview High School All-Ohioan Addison Rhodes is seeing playing time…

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AREA RUNNERS SHINE AT STATE CROSS COUNTRY

Local Columns

Trails and Tales of Columbiana County

Before this land we know as Columbiana County, Ohio, was so named by European…

When someone you love dies by suicide, it can feel like the ground falls out from…

Support and healing after suicide loss

EDITOR’S NOTE: This column originally appeared in the Fall 2026 issue of Valley Business magazine. Several…

Columbiana is building on its success

Many veterans are doing well, contributing to their communities, and thriving. However, many veterans may also…

Supporting Veterans: A Message of Hope

Neighborhood News

On the calendar

TUE/11-10 Beloit United Quilt Guild, 6:30 p.m., West Branch booster hall, 26701 U.S. Route 62 (note change in location for this meeting only); Kathy Brown will demonstrate quilted jackets; members and guests are welcome. Calcutta Calcutta Lions Club, 6:30 p.m., Peter Metrovich Community Center Center Township Board of Trustees, 7 p.m., township hall Columbiana…

Care and Share Drive Thru Benefit Dinner The 24th annual Care and Share Benefit Dinner will…

Community Briefs

MON/11-9 Calcutta Beaver Local school board, 7 p.m., 8th grade pod County Columbiana County Park District,…

On the calendar

Richelle Shetler Chosen as DAISY Award Winner at SRMC

Do you show appreciation to the veterans in your community?

Business

Covelli Enterprises, Caribou Coffee ink coffeehouse deal

WARREN — Already the largest franchise operator of Panera Bread restaurants and one of the largest restaurant franchisees in the U.S., Covelli Enterprises in Warren is growing with the addition of Caribou Coffee to its lineup. The companies on Tuesday announced they signed a domestic franchise development agreement, touting it as the largest deal…

Nelms earns promotion with Premier Bank

LMC, Foxconn close on first round of funding as planned

Stark Memorial partners with Everything After

Editorials

National Diabetes Awareness Month shows just how much Appalachia has at stake

National Diabetes Awareness Month takes on a different significance in Appalachia, and WalletHub’s “2026’s Most Overweight and Obese States in America,” gives some idea why. Obesity is one of the bigger risk factors and primary cause of type 2 diabetes, and West Virginia is the most obese state in the country. Ohio is 15th.…

Crash Responder Safety Week reminds Ohio residents to pay attention on the roadways

Ohio lawmakers need to avoid adding costs to colleges while demanding cuts to budgets

Election officials are keeping Ohio results safe from fraud

Letters to the Editor

Ohio’s Congressional delegation needs to protect juveniles, reject another extension of the intoxicating hemp loophole

Dear editor: As a former Wellsville councilman and school board member, I have spent years focused on Ohio families and children. For years, a gray market for intoxicating hemp products has threatened our communities. With a critical federal deadline approaching Dec. 11, I urge Ohio’s Congressional delegation to resist industry pressure and let the…

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