Rides for the Johnny Appleseed Festival in downtown Lisbon await some riders after being set up Friday. The festival that’s all about apples and Johnny Appleseed takes place today and Sunday. Today’s activities include the…
Salem TNR coordinator addresses city council
SALEM — City council was updated on the city’s trap, neuter, release (TNR) project during its meeting Tuesday. Salem TNR…
Columbiana resident request two-animal maximum enforcement
COLUMBIANA — A Fairfield Avenue man asked the city to consider enforcing a two-animal maximum after getting fed up with…
Ohio AG: Criminalize misuse of Flock cams
While calling Flock Safety automatic license plate reader cameras effective when used properly, Attorney General Andy Wilson said the state…
Open Doors America 250 in Columbiana County
COLUMBIANA — Of the 259 Open Doors America 250 events happening in the state this weekend, three will be happening…
Cow struck by vehicle in Columbiana County crash: OSHP
BUTLER TWP. (WKBN) – The Ohio State Highway Patrol was called to a crash where a cow was struck in…
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Local Columns
Sometimes, the signs are there: Recognizing when someone may be struggling
When someone we care about is struggling, it is not always easy to know what they are going through. A person may not come right out and say that they are thinking about suicide. Instead, the signs may appear in the things they say, the way they act, or changes happening in their life.…
K-9 of Civil War soldier serves as reminder of role animals played in conflict
Every month, a dedicated group meets to tackle a critical mission: preventing suicide. The Columbiana County…
Hope is local: Columbiana County prepares for Suicide Prevention Month
Columbiana County's economy and industries influenced by its original land and resources
Neighborhood News
On the calendar
SAT/9-19 Boardman DARE Singles Group, Bowling at Boardman Lanes, 6:30 p.m.; information at 330-729-0127 Columbiana Friends of the Library Book Sale, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Columbiana Public Library, 332 N. Middle St., free admission Good As New Shoppe, Methodist Church, 210 S. Main St., 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; New fall items on display. Mahoning…
Hunston Road to close for bridge replacement Beginning Tuesday Hunston Road in Unity Township will be…
Community Briefs
Southern New Hampshire University 2026 Summer President’s List David Vaughan of Alliance Amanda Bowyer of Alliance…
Education Briefs
Starting Monday, U.S. Route 30 will close at the state Route 11/U.S. Route 30 interchange in…
U.S. Route 30 closure for pavement rehabilitation
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
Labor Day celebrates laborers moving the country forward
No longer the precursor to the start of the school year for most students, Labor Day weekend now serves as the first three-day weekend break for most. They and their parents get one more chance to take it a bit easy before the grind of the fall semester and all its activities starts to…
America at 250: A reminder that all are created equal
Thanking those who contributed to Stamp Out Hunger
Keep your summer travel close to home, Ohio has plenty to offer
Letters to the Editor
Please no single trash hauler in Lisbon
Please, Lisbon Council, drop any further consideration of passing legislation for a single trash hauler in the village. I suspect a majority of residents are opposed to the idea, preferring to choose their own hauler and respecting the tradition of free enterprise among competing companies. I greatly respect and admire our hard-working mayor and…
Data centers generate much needed property tax revenue
Knowledgeable opinion on childhood vaccines can only come from experience of adverse effects
A starving horse does not suffer less because Ohio calls it livestock
Obituaries
Jeffrey Lynn Hughes
1960-2026 Jeffrey Lynn Hughes 66, formerly of Salem, passed away at VCU Medical Center in Richmond, Virginia, Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026. He was born on Feb. 11, 1960, in Salem, the son of Betty (Wilson) Hughes and the late John Hughes Sr. Jeff was a graduate of Salem High School and served in the…