LISBON — The proposed food service fees for next year through the Columbiana County Health District appear to be staying the same or decreasing from this year’s fees, with two more readings required for passage.…
McNally spent almost 4 times than Oliver
YOUNGSTOWN - In the Mahoning County commissioner’s race, Democrat Lauren McNally spent nearly four times as much money as Republican…
The Brightside Project invites community to an evening of mystery, elegance and bingo
SALEM — The Brightside Project is putting an elegant twist on its popular monthly bingo fundraiser with a special Brightside…
Columbiana outlines plans for new city hall complex
COLUMBIANA — A year after purchasing new property for the new City Hall complex on East Railroad Street the city’s…
A West Branch rout
The West Branch mascots lead the football team into action against Salem Friday night in Beloit. The Warriors routed the…
Robb Blasdel challenged for 79th house seat
LISBON — Republican incumbent state Rep. Monica Robb Blasdel of New Waterford is facing a challenge from Democratic first-time candidate…
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Local Sports
Quakers, Warriors secure first round byes
Six area high school football teams have secured spots in the playoffs. Salem (8-2) earned the fourth seed and a first-round bye in Div. III, Region 9. The Quakers are coming off a 50-0 loss to West Branch and will host the winner of No. 12 University School (6-4) and No. 5 Cleveland Glenville…
CANTON — Columbiana's girls cross country team finished first in Div. IV on Saturday at the…
Salem, Columbiana on the road to regional
DIV. III REGION 9 No. 1 Willoughby South (10-0), first-round bye, hosts winner of No. 8…
AREA FOOTBALL PLAYOFF PAIRINGS
WARRIORS ON TO DISTRICT BELOIT — West Branch’s boys soccer team was a 12-0 winner of…
SPORTS BRIEFING
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/10-26 County Columbiana County Port Authority virtual special board meeting, 2 p.m. anyone wishing to attend the public meeting must call the Port Authority office at 330-424-1800 x 2 by 10 a.m. for further instructions on attending the meeting. East Liverpool Preschool Story Time, 6 p.m., Carnegie Public Library Community Room East Palestine Way…
MON/10-26 County Columbiana County Port Authority virtual special board meeting, 2 p.m. anyone wishing to attend…
On the calendar
The Salem Music Study Club will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday in the parlor beside the…
Salem Music Study Club meeting
Local native appointed to new position of Catholic Diocese of Youngstown
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
Ohio has some work ahead to avoid looking foolish in book bans
School book ban trends come and go, but there are always groups of people who want to keep their children from having access to reading material that might expose them to new ideas or, worse, ask questions. The problem is particularly bad in Ohio, which ranks third among the states in PEN America’s study…
Ohio lawmakers owe it to taxpayers to address EdChoice
EdChoice voucher ruling provides chance to address school funding
Guidelines monitoring Ohio's Medicaid need continuous enforcement
Letters to the Editor
West Branch's future depends on levy approval
To the editor: On Nov. 3, residents in the West Branch community will have the opportunity to support our local schools by voting “for” the five-year permanent improvement levy. This levy, if passed, will generate funding that is much needed to provide upgrades for our school buildings and grounds. These upgrades include purchasing security…