Freed Fest brings music legends, rising talent and free live performances to Downtown Salem

August 7, 2026

SALEM — On Saturday, downtown Salem will celebrate the hometown music pioneer who helped give rock and roll its name. Freed Fest honors Alan Freed, the Salem High School graduate who coined and popularized “rock and roll” as the name for the music that changed American culture. This year’s celebration brings an exceptional lineup of internationally accomplished musicians, industry professionals and emerging local talent to Salem for a full day of free music and entertainment. Beginning at 10 a.m., live music will fill State Street and participating downtown businesses, including Kast Iron Soda Works, Delight…

Blue skies return to fair

The Columbiana County Fair saw blue skies Thursday after a rainy Wednesday. The Derby Pull that was scheduled for 9…

Columbiana County 2025 4-H queen still making impact on this year's fair

LISBON — A pair of projects started by 2025 4-H Queen Allison Irwin are part of this year’s Columbiana County…

New status hearing set in 2021 murder case

LISBON — A new status hearing has been set at 1:15 p.m. Sept. 14 in the aggravated murder case against…

Former chaplain appeals plea, sentence for child porn possession

LISBON — The former hospital chaplain sentenced to 25 to 27 years in prison for downloading, printing and possessing 12,000-plus…

New pretrial set for man accused of causing child's death

LISBON — A new pretrial hearing is set at 10:20 a.m. Sept. 4 in the case against a former Negley…

Local Sports

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Local Columns

Approach of Columbiana County Fair prompts memories of those past

Sometime in the late 1830s or 1840s, an agricultural “fair was held on the…

Recognizing that June is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Month, we are challenged to look at…

When trauma is also grief

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Understanding depression: Why a sinking boat needs more than a strong sailor

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Neighborhood News

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Community Briefs

Salem Summer Concert Series to feature New Wave Nation

THU/8-6 Beloit West Branch Athletic Boosters bingo, booster hall, 26701 U.S. Route 62; doors open at…

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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

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Editorials

America at 250: A reminder that all are created equal

As our country celebrates not just any Independence Day, but the 250th anniversary of one of the boldest declarations in human history, the festivities give us an excellent opportunity to look back on two-and-a-half centuries of this American experiment and check ourselves against what the founders hoped they were setting in motion. Draped in…

Thanking those who contributed to Stamp Out Hunger

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DeWine makes right move by not appointing Faber attorney general

Letters to the Editor

Action requested to address dangerous intersection in Perry Township

Editor's Note: The following is a letter submitted to the Columbiana County commissioners and state Rep. Monica Robb-Blasdel. For years I have lived at the four-way intersection of state Route 344 and Cunningham Road in Perry Township. Sitting at the table, I see accidents all the time. A recent head-on, car versus semi disaster…

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