A squirrel helps itself to a treat during trick or treating in Salem. The squirrel grabbed a bag of peanut M&Ms from a treat basket that had been left on a front porch. The theft…
Commissioners issue reminder about change in upcoming meeting schedule
LISBON — Board Chairman Commissioner Roy Paparodis issued a reminder that this week’s meeting has been moved up a day…
Columbiana County ESC administrators complete threat assessment training
LISBON — Thirteen administrators have completed threat assessment training through the Columbiana County Educational Service Center (ESC). ESC Director of…
Potential convenience store in Lisbon needs rezoned
LISBON — A property owner wanting to open a convenience store with a drive-up window in downtown Lisbon apparently needs…
Salem first responders honored with luncheon
SALEM — Salem’s first responders were thanked for their service with a special luncheon on National First Responders Day. The…
Salem board reminds voters levy renewal is for parks
SALEM—The parks commission discussed the potential renewal of the department’s 1.3-mill recreational levy ahead of the upcoming General Election Tuesday.…
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Local Sports
Quakers are picking up the pace
Salem's Taven Tice leads Boardman's Jacob Turek at the Boardman regional meet Saturday. (Photo
STOW — The United boys soccer team won a school-record third straight district championship Saturday, but…
Golden Eagles in striking range
United girls aren’t stopping now
GREEN — The 10th-seeded Salem girls soccer came up short in an 8-0 loss to fifth-seeded…
Quakers fall short in district final
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
MON/11-2 County Columbiana County Board of Elections, 4:30 p.m., board office will meet in regular session on Monday November 2, 2026 at 4:30 at the board office CASA Volunteer Meet and Greet, 6 p.m., Columbiana County Juvenile Court, 260 W. Lincoln Way; RSVP at 330-429-2003 Columbiana County Career and Technical Center, 7 p.m., board…
Alliance Writer to conclude Fogle Author Series
SAT/10-31 Beloit American Red Cross blood drive, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Connecting Point Chapel Columbiana…
On the calendar
November South Range school board meeting changed The South Range school board meeting originally scheduled for…
Community Briefs
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
Election officials are keeping Ohio results safe from fraud
Despite repeated attempts by others to instill fear that Ohio’s elections are riddled with fraud, interference and illegal ballots cast, the public official best equipped to accurately assess the situation, Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose, has said, “voter fraud is rare in Ohio.” An analysis of data from the Ohio Crime Statistics Dashboard…
Harassment and assault of sports officials cannot be tolerated
Ohio has some work ahead to avoid looking foolish in book bans
Ohio lawmakers owe it to taxpayers to address EdChoice
Letters to the Editor
Ohio school districts are paying the price for flawed healthcare policy
A school district’s budget has to cover a lot before the first student walks through the door. Teachers and support staff need to be hired, buses need fuel, and buildings need heat. When those costs rise, school boards have to make difficult choices about how to meet students’ needs with the dollars available. Health…
West Branch's future depends on levy approval
Mahoning County sheriff must answer for rally assault
Is Ohio for sale?
Obituaries
