Southern Local tested in OVAC semifinal
SALINEVILLE—Having played just four opponents with records over .500 this season, Southern Local’s girls basketball team was in need of a challenge. It got ...
State meet renamed
COLUMBUS —The 119th Ohio High School Athletic Association state track and field meet will be the biggest one yet. The 2026 state meet ...
DeWine regrets he signed sports gambling legislation
While Frank Sinatra sang about “regrets, I’ve had a few, but then again, too few to mention,” Mike DeWine was quick to mention his biggest regret during his ...
Sizing up state election, most Democrats face uphill battles
Despite a history of losing in Ohio, Democrats say they are optimistic about this year’s election. A Democrat has not won an executive branch ...
On the calendar
TUE/2-3 Chester Brooke Hancock Food Security Team, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., 600 Indiana Ave.; schedule appointment at 304-748-7850 Ext. 1002 Columbiana City council, 7 ...
ACROSS OUR COMMUNITIES
Salem Utilities Commission The Salem Utilities Commission will hold a special meeting Thursday. Utilities Superintendent Butch Donnalley ...
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 ...
Nelms earns promotion with Premier Bank
LMC, Foxconn close on first round of funding as planned
Husted among senators supporting aid for parks
Ohioans know full well our parks and public lands are national treasures in need of a little polishing. The list of repairs and deferred maintenance is only growing. ...
Black History Month reaches its 100th year
Please do not leave local business out in the cold
Revenue from natural resources benefit Ohioans
To the editor: Ohio’s natural gas and oil industries have continued to drive economic development in the Buckeye State. This means a flourishing job market and ...
Aktion Club of Columbiana County expresses gratitude
Raising of property tax raises his ire
Joel Turkovich
Joel Turkovich 1950-2026 Joel Turkovich, 76, passed away unexpectedly Jan. 27, 2026 at his home in Hanoverton, Ohio. Born Jan. 18, 1950, he was the son of the ...

