SALEM — The community received its first opportunity to see the Salem City School District’s upcoming K-8 school building Saturday. “It’s been pretty amazing to see. We’ve had a really great turnout,” Superintendent Jamie Kemats…
Student-designed haunted house returning to Lisbon for Halloween
LISBON — A pop-up haunted house designed by Lisbon students is inviting the community for two evenings of scares. “We…
New trial date set for local food service inspector accused of falsifying reports
LISBON — A new trial date is now set for 9 a.m. Jan. 19 in the case against former East…
Sentencing reset for driver in East Liverpool murder
LISBON — The sentencing for the man identified as the driver in a 2021 East Liverpool murder case has been…
Jury trial delayed for man accused of running over pregnant girlfriend
LISBON — The jury trial for a man accused of killing his pregnant girlfriend after allegedly running her over last…
Ramaswamy, Acton discuss property taxes, other platforms
While it’s been 20 years since a Democrat was last elected Ohio governor, this year’s race between Republican Vivek Ramaswamy…
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Local Sports
Warriors move on, Quakers do not
BELOIT — West Branch made short work of Ravenna with an 8-0 win in…
BELOIT — It appears that a new football-only league will try to get off the ground…
Branch, Salem look at new league
Browns sloppy but it's working
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Local Columns
Columbiana is building on its success
EDITOR’S NOTE: This column originally appeared in the Fall 2026 issue of Valley Business magazine. Several years ago, I began visiting relatives who moved to Apex, N.C. It didn’t take many visits to realize Apex is something special. Walkability. New housing starts. Quaint retail. A robust park system. A historically preserved downtown. A noticeable…
Many veterans are doing well, contributing to their communities, and thriving. However, many veterans may also…
Supporting Veterans: A Message of Hope
Scotch heritage instrumental in formation Columbiana County townships
East Palestine Deserves the Truth — I’ll Fight to Bring It to Light
Neighborhood News
On the calendar
TUE/10-20 Canfield That Quilt Group I Belong To (TQGIBT), 7 p.m., Rotary Building at Fair Park on Oak Street. For the October program, Ginger Mangie will demonstrate making a Pumpkin Pillow Bowl filler. Pre registration is needed and kits are available for $15. The instruction for the pillow will begin at 6:30 p.m. Members…
EP Eagles sirloin tip and noodle dinner East Palestine Eagles #1506 will hold their monthly sirloin…
Community Briefs
Two local hospitals are receiving state funding for rural healthcare. East Liverpool City Hospital and Salem…
Local hospitals receive rural healthcare funding
LISBON – The Columbiana County Board of Developmental Disabilities and Robert Bycroft School are once again…
CCBDD Adopt-A-Class Christmas project
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
EdChoice voucher ruling provides chance to address school funding
Thursday’s ruling by the Ohio 10th District Court of Appeals that the state’s EdChoice voucher program is unconstitutional will no doubt ruffle some feathers in Columbus. Good. Judge David Leland, who wrote the opinion for the three-judge panel, says the program violates the state constitution because it funds a separate school system, according to…
Guidelines monitoring Ohio's Medicaid need continuous enforcement
Answer needed for Ohio infants dying at rates higher than most in the country
Ohio residents need hope regarding cost of living
Letters to the Editor
Mahoning County sheriff must answer for rally assault
Dear Editor, On Monday, Oct. 12, a woman attending the Trump rally at the Covelli Centre in Youngstown was assaulted by fellow attendees. Video shows her shoved to the ground, punched, and dragged by her hair. Her offense? A shirt reading “Release the Epstein Files.” Youngstown’s mayor condemned the attack and confirmed security was…
Is Ohio for sale?
Research everything with an open mind this election
Job-killing repeal of emissions technology a losing issue for Sen. Husted
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