SALEM — The Brightside Project and John Cockerill Industry North America have kicked off a partnership which will expand opportunities for experiential learning, mentorship and career exploration. The partnership was announced at an event at…
County commissioners declare August As Child Support Awareness Month
LISBON — Columbiana County commissioners earlier this month declared August as Child Support Awareness Month, recognizing the efforts of child…
United Local School District seeking input to help develop a capital improvement plan
HANOVERTON — A Capital Improvement Building Plan is being developed by the United Local School District and the district is…
Beaver Valley Power Station transitioning to new alert system
By the beginning of 2027, residents of the Tri-State Area will have a new way to receive alerts for tests…
Car cruise returning to East Palestine with new name, expanded offering of vehicles
EAST PALESTINE — A popular car cruise held in the village has a new name and an expanded offering of…
Tour highlights economic success in Ohio
YOUNGSTOWN — Marking the second stop on a two-week statewide tour, America Makes hosted Gov. Mike DeWine and Lt. Gov.…
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Local Sports
UNITED RETURNING LETTERMEN
CALCUTTA — Crestview defeated Newton Falls 175-197 in a boys golf match Monday at Beaver Creek…
Crestview golfers net league win
Spaghetti Bowl wager
Columbiana vs. Poland 7th Grade: Columbiana won 26-24, 25-23 on Monday. Columbiana: Layla Rust 7 aces,…
JUNIOR HIGH VOLLEYBALL
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
WED/8-19 Beloit Village council, 6:30 p.m., village hall; special meeting to interview fire/EMS officers and may hire for the positions, as well as address any other business that comes before it Boardman DARE Singles Group, Music at Woodworth Park, 7 p.m.; information at 330-729-0127 Canfield South Range school board, 6 p.m., K-12 Building; Records…
New Garden Methodist Church Rummage and Fabric Sale New Garden Methodist Church, 7165 state Route 9,…
Community Briefs
Mark A. Naples Jr. joins Bury Financial Group
TUE/8-18 Boardman DARE Singles Group, Bocce at Boardman Park, 5:30 p.m.; information at 330-729-0127 Canfield That…
On the calendar
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
Billie Alan Jackson
1932-2026 Billie Alan Jackson, 94, of Lisbon and formerly of Salem, died Friday. He was born June 17, 1932, a son of Everett and Mary (Segedi) Jackson. Stark Memorial Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. 8/19/26