EAST PALESTINE — New details of a state-of-the-art first responder training center to be built in East Palestine were unveiled during a press conference at the fire department Thursday. The project is the product of…
Proposed fire cost recovery ordinance held for further review
SALEM — City council Tuesday tabled a new ordinance concerning cost recovery for the fire department for future discussion. Councilman…
Driver gets jail time for state Route 45 crash that ended a life
LISBON — Before passing sentence in a vehicular homicide case Thursday, Columbiana County Municipal Court Judge Danielle Menning said she…
Columbiana council in process of hiring new wastewater superintendent
COLUMBIANA — The city is in the process of hiring a new wastewater superintendent to replace Brian Dicken, who held…
Leetonia High School 2026 Fall Homecoming
The Leetonia High School 2026 Fall Homecoming Court included, from left, front row, Lillian Kornbau, Rylee Adkins, Queen Addia Peddicord,…
Defendants in EGCC case plead not guilty
STEUBENVILLE — Former Eastern Gateway Community College President Mike Geoghegan and two alleged co-conspirators entered pleas of not guilty Wednesday…
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Martucci, McCartney lead Branch past Canfield
COLUMBIANA — Crestview's volleyball team wrapped up the Mahoning Valley Athletic Conference Gray Division slate with…
Rebels run the table in the MVAC for one last time
CLEVELAND (AP) — Known for making contact, Tampa Bay kept striking out against Cleveland in Game…
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Local Columns
Scotch heritage instrumental in formation Columbiana County townships
The Scotch Settlement was founded about 1800 primarily in Madison and Yellow Creek townships.…
East Palestine Deserves the Truth — I’ll Fight to Bring It to Light
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
Neighborhood News
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FRI/10-16 Boardman DARE Singles Group, Card Night at Perkins in Boardman, 5 p.m.; 330-729-0127 Columbiana Good As New Shoppe, Methodist Church, 210 S. Main St., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; $2 off dress slacks. East Liverpool Monthly auction, 5 p.m., East Liverpool Masonic Temple, 422 Broadway St. VFW Post 66 Bingo, 6:30 p.m.; 25…
EP Social Concerns leadership change The East Palestine Social Concerns has announced a change in leadership.…
Community Briefs
Sebring students support classmates with the “Trojan Pantry”
THU/10-15 Beloit West Branch Athletic Boosters bingo, booster hall, 25701 U.S. 62; doors open at 4:30…
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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
Answer needed for Ohio infants dying at rates higher than most in the country
Ohioans know our state has its challenges, but generally speaking we think of ourselves as better off than those in some other parts of the country — or world. For our youngest and most vulnerable residents, that is not always the case. Given the number of politicians who want us to believe the lives…
Ohio residents need hope regarding cost of living
Rail safety reform should not be a matter of partisan politics
Momentum to address coal-related job loss needs to continue
Letters to the Editor
Research everything with an open mind this election
Dear Editor I don’t think I've ever been so disgusted when hearing all these ads about politicians as I am now. No matter who you support these ads are plain out disgusting. They need to get on with what they are going to do for the people, although that would probably be a lie…
Job-killing repeal of emissions technology a losing issue for Sen. Husted
Please no single trash hauler in Lisbon
Data centers generate much needed property tax revenue
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