SALEM — The school board approved a new contract with the Columbiana County Board of Developmental Disability in its meeting Monday. Treasurer Mike Douglas said that the agreement concerns the costs of having students attend…
Potential historic district on Southeast Boulevard put on hold
SALEM — A proposed resolution which would have laid the groundwork to potentially form a new historic district within the…
Salem Fire Department receives grant for hazmat training
SALEM — The fire department has received a grant from the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio. The commission awarded the…
CCBDD approves purchase of new van
LISBON — Board members during Monday’s Columbiana County Board of Development Disabilities meeting approved the purchase of a 2026 Ford…
City of Columbiana announces extension for stormwater improvement project
COLUMBIANA — The City of Columbiana is announcing an extension for the completion of the ongoing Court-Herbster stormwater improvement project.…
Leetonia police investigating overdose death
LEETONIA — The Leetonia Police Department is investigating an overdose on Columbia Street. Police Chief Allen Haueter said that the…
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Local Sports
PREP FOOTBALL
SALEM 21, POLAND 17 POLAND — Salem's Bairon Exline returned a punt more than 60 yards in the fourth quarter to set up the game-winning touchdown as the Quakers stunned Poland, 21-17, Friday. Exline's return deep into Canfield territory led to a touchdown run by Zavier Kinsey with 7:16 to play. The Quakers fell…
OHSAA MEET CANCELED OBETZ — The Ohio High School Athletic Association Preseason Invitational cross country meet…
SPORTS BRIEFING
THURSDAY MORNING SENIOR LEAGUE at Eagle Pass STANDINGS: 1. Steve Cope, 2. Rick Garrett 159.5, 3.…
GOLF RESULTS
Lisbon gets another helping of Spaghetti Bowl
Local Columns
Columbiana County's economy and industries influenced by its original land and resources
The land and resources that were here when Columbiana County was formed in 1803…
Approach of Columbiana County Fair prompts memories of those past
Recognizing that June is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Month, we are challenged to look at…
When trauma is also grief
The Sinking Boat Analogy To understand what Depression might feel like, imagine taking a boat out…
Understanding depression: Why a sinking boat needs more than a strong sailor
Neighborhood News
On the calendar
SAT/8-22 Boardman DARE Singles Group, Music at Firestone Farms in Columbiana, 6 p.m.; information at 330-729-0127 Chester Family Care Ministries Annual Yard Sale, 9 a.m.-6:30 p.m., 2860 Pyramus Road Columbiana Good As New Shoppe, Methodist Church, 210 S. Main St., 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; 50 percent off entire store. Historical Society of Columbiana…
Teegarden Road closure Teegarden Road between the Vincent Road intersections in Salem and Center townships will…
Community Briefs
FRI/8-21 Boardman DARE Singles Group, Card Night at Perkins, 5 p.m.; information at 330-729-0127 Chester Family…
On the calendar
THU/8-20 Boardman Area 17 WDB Executive Committee, noon, OhioMeansJobs - Mahoning County, 127 Boardman-Canfield Road DARE…
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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
Stark Memorial partners with Everything After
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
Keep your summer travel close to home, Ohio has plenty to offer
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…
Act like citizens instead of sports fans
A True Fourth of July: Perry Township Annexation Decision by the Ohio Supreme Court
Ohio cannot afford a cap on credit card interest rates
Obituaries
