A thunderstorm moving over the Columbiana County Fairgrounds early Wednesday afternoon put a temporary stop to many of the activities. Vendors were rushing to cover their goods and rides stopped. The midway was left empty…
Salem council agrees to place parks renewal levy on November ballot
SALEM — Salem voters will be presented with the question of renewing the parks department’s 1.3-mill recreational levy. The city…
New pretrial set for horse deaths so defense can review evidence
LISBON — A new pretrial has been scheduled at 11:30 a.m. Aug. 31 in the case against Heather J. Birkmire,…
Driver learns sentence for crash that killed elderly couple
LISBON — A man who caused the deaths of an elderly Salem couple in a 2024 crash after falling asleep…
Late pioneering Butler Township dairy farmer honored at fair
LISBON — Herb Stryffeler didn’t just farm the land — he embraced new technology for milking, got excited about the…
Cool Cleansing
Jax, a Charolais Cross steer, enjoys a bath with Elli Powers of Hanoverton manning the hose Tuesday at the Columbiana…
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Local Sports
Move over for the big rigs
SALEM — Minerva defeated Salem 164-184 in a boys golf match Tuesday at Salem Hills. Gabe…
Salem golfers fall to Minerva
Hall of Fame jockey coming to Mountaineer
ZIPS WANT FANS TO CALL PLAYS AKRON — The University of Akron football team will look…
SPORTS BRIEFING
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/8-6 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 (57 numbers or less for $1,500) called at 6:45 p.m., followed by regular bingo. Kitchen open, instant tickets and computers available. Now through August, any player bringing…
Banquet in Salem The Dine in or Drive Thru Banquet in Salem will be served from…
Community Briefs
WED/8-5 Boardman DARE Singles Group, Music at Woodworth Park, 7 p.m.; information at 330-729-0127 Columbiana Civil…
On the calendar
SALEM – The 4th annual nature+nurture maker’s market returns to Historic Downtown Salem Saturday from 10…
nature+nurture maker’s market returns Saturday for 4th annual celebration of makers, nature, creativity and community
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
Action requested to address dangerous intersection in Perry Township
Editor's Note: The following is a letter submitted to the Columbiana County commissioners and state Rep. Monica Robb-Blasdel. For years I have lived at the four-way intersection of state Route 344 and Cunningham Road in Perry Township. Sitting at the table, I see accidents all the time. A recent head-on, car versus semi disaster…
Act like citizens instead of sports fans
A True Fourth of July: Perry Township Annexation Decision by the Ohio Supreme Court
Ohio cannot afford a cap on credit card interest rates
Obituaries
