LISBON — A former police officer who threatened a judge, prosecutor and three others apologized before being placed under community control and ordered to serve up to six months at a community-based corrections facility. “I’m…
Salem council approves union contracts
SALEM — City council approved two new union contracts in its meeting Tuesday. Following a near hour-long executive session for…
Salem council approves amended resolution for parks renewal levy
SALEM — City council Tuesday night approved an amended resolution declaring a necessity for renewing the park department’s recreational levy.…
ASMV seeks teacher mini-grant applicants
The Autism Society of Mahoning Valley is now accepting applications for its 2026 Teacher Mini-Grants Program, which provides funding to…
Salem school board updated on new state laws impacting public schools
SALEM — The board of education was updated on new state laws that will impact public schools in its meeting…
Goodwill official tells county commissioners about store coming to East Liverpool
LISBON — Youngstown Area Goodwill Industries recently unveiled plans to locate not just a retail space, but also a hub…
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Local Sports
Columbiana's season comes to an end
LAWRENCEBURG, Kentucky — The Columbiana Softball Association's 15-and-under team ran into an experienced opponent Wednesday. Ohio state champion Columbiana lost 15-0 in four innings to Illinois state champion Evergreen Park in a Little League Central Regional elimination game Wednesday at Anderson County Community Park. Evergreen Park, which limited Columbiana to one hit, was the…
Local Columns
Approach of Columbiana County Fair prompts memories of those past
Sometime in the late 1830s or 1840s, an agricultural “fair was held on the…
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
Wherever you are, and no matter what time of day it is, if you look around,…
Walking can be dangerous
Neighborhood News
On the calendar
THU/7-23 Beloit West Branch Athletic Boosters bingo, booster hall, 26701 U.S. Route 62. Doors open at 4:30 p.m., early tickets called at 6 p.m., and Jumpin’ Jack (55 numbers or less for $1,500) called at 6:45 p.m., followed by regular bingo. Kitchen open, instant tickets and computers available. Info at 330-509-1209. Boardman DARE Singles…
Friends of the Banquet to sponsor Banquet in Salem The Dine in or Drive Thru Banquet…
Community Briefs
WED/7-22 Boardman DARE Singles Group, Music at Woodworth Park, 7 p.m.; information at 330-729-0127 Columbiana American…
On the calendar
ALLIANCE — This month, the Columbiana County Fair is joining a youth-led statewide effort to fight…
Columbiana County Fair participating in state-wide food drive contest
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
Act like citizens instead of sports fans
Dear Editor, Politics are not a team sport. It’s not the same as sticking with the Browns or the Steelers no matter how bad the season. The political process is about choosing the right people who can lead a government in ways that support its citizens. Right now our state government has allowed Ohio…