SALEM — Salem Kiwanis will be hosting a day of family fun at its annual Fall Family Festival Saturday. “We’re really excited for this and want it to be a day for the whole family…
Prosecutor: Man accused of crimes in Acton incident didn’t commit felonies
CANFIELD — Patrick Havas, who is alleged to have lunged at Amy Acton, the Democratic gubernatorial candidate, during an incident…
Alliance man identified as person who threatened Knox school
BELOIT — The individual charged for making a threat toward the Knox school building has been identified. Austin Offill, 19,…
Pennsylvania man charged for gold coin scam
LISBON — A Pennsylvania man charged for his involvement in an alleged scam involving gold coins had his cases in…
US banning dairy products, most alcoholic beverages and motorcycles from Canada
TORONTO (AP) — The United States is banning dairy products, most alcoholic beverages and motorcycles from Canada, the White House…
US military says it destroyed 5 more Iranian oil tankers after missile attacks on Navy warship
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. military said it destroyed five Iranian oil tankers on Tuesday in response to the latest…
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Local Sports
Clippers extend league streak against Eagles
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BELOIT — West Branch pounded Minerva 7-0 on Tuesday in boys soccer action. West Branch led…
West Branch cages Lions
POLAND — Beaver Local senior Luke Warrick and United sophomore Ruby Marshall were winners at the…
Marshall races to victory
POLAND — Beaver Local senior Luke Warrick and United sophomore Ruby Marshall were winners at the…
Marshall races to victory
Local Columns
Hope is local: Columbiana County prepares for Suicide Prevention Month
Every month, a dedicated group meets to tackle a critical mission: preventing suicide. The Columbiana County Suicide Prevention Coalition brings together a diverse group of voices from behavioral health professionals to suicide attempt survivors and family members who have lost loved ones. By combining professional knowledge with personal, lived experience, members work together to…
Columbiana County's economy and industries influenced by its original land and resources
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
Neighborhood News
On the calendar
WED/9-9 Boardman DARE Singles Group, pool night at Camelot Lanes, 7 p.m.; information at 330-729-0127 County Veterans Service Commission board, 2 p.m., board office Area Singles, 6 p.m., Rendevous Bar and Grill in Salem East Palestine Way Station, open 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 109 W. Rebecca St. East Palestine Library, Preschool Storytime , 11 a.m.;…
Salem High School Class of 1959 gathering The Salem High School Class of 1959 will celebrate…
Community Briefs
TUE/9-8 Butler Township Board of Trustees, 7 p.m., administration room; date change due toe Labor Day…
On the calendar
Salem Historical Society to Feature Sojourner Truth Program
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
Labor Day celebrates laborers moving the country forward
No longer the precursor to the start of the school year for most students, Labor Day weekend now serves as the first three-day weekend break for most. They and their parents get one more chance to take it a bit easy before the grind of the fall semester and all its activities starts to…
America at 250: A reminder that all are created equal
Thanking those who contributed to Stamp Out Hunger
Keep your summer travel close to home, Ohio has plenty to offer
Letters to the Editor
Knowledgeable opinion on childhood vaccines can only come from experience of adverse effects
Dear Editor, An extensive amount of controversy has been stated about the decision to give or not to give vaccines to children. Until you experience first-hand the absolute frightening experience of your child having a severe allergic reaction to a vaccine can you knowledgeably express a comment. My child was 15 months old when…