The Salem Area Chamber of Commerce and Salem Public Library have selected the winners for the annual “Scarecrow Shenanigans” scarecrow design contest. Winners were selected for three age groups: child, adult, and senior. The child…
New attack ad on Acton causes controversy
The brother of Democratic gubernatorial nominee Amy Acton sharply criticized an unaired commercial with their estranged mother, who urges voters…
Diocese approves proposals to close two Columbiana County worship sites
YOUNGSTOWN - The Diocese of Youngstown has approved proposals to close Our Lady of Lourdes Church in East Palestine and…
Commissioners repeal funding for two bridge projects
LISBON — The Columbiana County commissioners recently authorized the county engineer’s request to reverse course on two bridge projects and…
Beaver County Sheriff’s Office warns area residents about scam
BEAVER, Pa. — Area residents are being warned of a scam involving the Beaver County Sheriff’s Office. Over the past…
Touring the future
SALEM — The community received its first opportunity to see the Salem City School District’s upcoming K-8 school building Saturday.…
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Local Sports
Golden Eagles flood Falls, advance
Uniited's Maddy Figley tries to keep the ball away from Newton Falls'
YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown State is ranked No. 3 in the first FCS Committee Rankings released this…
Penguins ranked third in first FCS ranking
WARRIORS, POTTERS IN POLL West Branch is ranked 12th in Div. IV in the latest Associated…
SPORTS BRIEFING
Warriors move on, Quakers do not
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
WED/10-21 Boardman DARE Singles Group, Pool Night at Camelot Lanes, 6 p.m.; 330-729-0127 Canfield South Range school board, 6 p.m., K-12 Building County Columbiana County Board of Developmental Disabilities, 4 p.m., administration offices, 7675 state Route 45, Lisbon East Liverpool Canceled: City Council Licensing and Economic Development Committee East Palestine Way Station, open 9…
Mile Branch Grange Allergy Free Trunk-or-Treat Mile Branch Grange is sponsoring their 10th Annual Allergy Free…
Community Briefs
LISBON — The Columbiana County Career and Technical Center (CCCTC) will be hosting its sixth annual…
CCCTC to host sixth annual Middle School Career Exploration Trades and Treats event
Washingtonville VFW donation to Columbiana County 4-H
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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