SALEM — The Salem High School Alumni Association is inviting the community to view a new mural commemorating the history of the Salem City School District during its upcoming open house Oct. 3 The mural,…
Parks commission discusses mosquito options
SALEM — The parks department will be reviewing options to address large mosquito populations in the parks. During the parks…
Salem community invited to meet with city employees, first responders
SALEM — The city of Salem will be offering residents an opportunity to meet city employees and first responders. “This…
Iran proposes a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz in 7 days if the US meets its conditions
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Iran has offered to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and resume talks on its nuclear program…
Appeals filed in dismissal of sex-for-hire cases
LISBON — Columbiana County Assistant Prosecutor Florence Turner filed appeals recently to challenge decisions by Municipal Court Judge Danielle Menning…
Jury trial set for Salem couple charged with raping two children
LISBON — The jury trial for a Salem man charged with rape and multiple other sex-related acts involving two children…
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CALCUTTA — Beaver Local had a chance to wipe the bad taste out of its mouth…
Beaver Local loses second straight
Salem's Beck books spot in district
Clippers run wild on Indians
Local Columns
East Palestine Deserves the Truth — I’ll Fight to Bring It to Light
It’s been over three years since a Norfolk Southern train derailed in East Palestine,…
When someone we care about is struggling, it is not always easy to know what they…
Sometimes, the signs are there: Recognizing when someone may be struggling
K-9 of Civil War soldier serves as reminder of role animals played in conflict
Every month, a dedicated group meets to tackle a critical mission: preventing suicide. The Columbiana County…
Hope is local: Columbiana County prepares for Suicide Prevention Month
Neighborhood News
On the calendar
SAT/9-26 Columbiana Good As New Shoppe, Methodist Church, 210 S. Main St., 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. New fall selections. East Liverpool Beaver Creek Wildlife Education Center open 1-5 p.m. East Palestine Friends of the East Palestine Memorial Public Library’s Flavors of Fall, 1 p.m., community room of the library; register at 330-426-3778 Lisbon…
New Salem Police Officer
COLUMBIANA — Wayne Homes has donated a $14,000 for the new inclusive playground at Firestone Park.…
Wayne Homes donates $14,000 to Columbiana Project Playground
The Glamorgan Castle Jeep Show and Duck Race will be held on Sunday, Oct. 4, from…
Glamorgan Castle Jeep Show and Duck Race
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
Please no single trash hauler in Lisbon
Please, Lisbon Council, drop any further consideration of passing legislation for a single trash hauler in the village. I suspect a majority of residents are opposed to the idea, preferring to choose their own hauler and respecting the tradition of free enterprise among competing companies. I greatly respect and admire our hard-working mayor and…
Data centers generate much needed property tax revenue
Knowledgeable opinion on childhood vaccines can only come from experience of adverse effects
A starving horse does not suffer less because Ohio calls it livestock
Obituaries
Richard L. Ziegler
1949-2026 SALEM — Richard L. Ziegler, 77, died Aug. 30, 2026, at his home. Richard was born on June 16, 1949 in Salem, Ohio, the son of Dr. LaVerne and Ruth A. (Siebert) Ziegler. A lifelong resident of Salem, Richard was a gradaute of Salem High School and attended Kent State University. He was…