LISBON – The CAA 2nd Annual Designer Purse Bingo is fast approaching and we’d love to have you take part in afternoon of fun, all for a great cause. The event is planned Saturday, Nov.…
Salem council approves CRA expansion
SALEM — Salem has expanded the borders of its community reinvestment area (CRA). Following an approximately 20-minute executive session for…
Perry Township trustees approve annexation agreements
PERRY TOWNSHIP — The board of trustees unanimously approved agreements for two proposed annexations in its meeting Monday. The trustees…
Port authority authorizes up to $11M in bonds for new building at Salem Industrial Park
LISBON — The Columbiana County Port Authority board authorized the issuance of bonds for up to $11 million in a…
Jury trial remains set in aggravated vehicular homicide case
LISBON — The jury trial for a Niles man charged with aggravated vehicular homicide for a 2025 fatal crash remains…
Columbiana County Health District approve first reading of food service fees
LISBON — The proposed food service fees for next year through the Columbiana County Health District appear to be staying…
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Local Sports
Meek's run ends with Blue Devils
LISBON — Lisbon's football players turned in their uniforms after school on Monday afternoon…
MINERAL RIDGE — Perennial volleyball power and 11th-seeded Independence powered past ninth-seeded United, 25-19, 25-20, 24-26,…
Independence downs United
DESHIELDS HONOR KENT – The Mid-American Conference named Kent State junior quarterback Dru DeShields as the MAC…
SPORTS BRIEFING
OBETZ — Beaver Local seventh-grader Samantha Williams won at the OHSAA 7th & 8th Grade State…
Beaver Local 7th grader wins junior high state title
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
TUE/10-27 Austintown Audubon Society/Mahoning Valley, Austintown Senior Center, 112 Westchester Drive; social time at 6:30 p.m., presentation at 7 p.m. featuring Ford Parker, photographer and naturalist presents Through the Lens…Naturally. Calcutta Calcutta Lions Club, 6:30 p.m., Peter Metrovich Community Center Columbiana School board, 6 p.m., high school media center County Columbiana County Mental Health…
Salem Federation of Women’s Clubs to host Veterans Appreciation Dinner and Program SALEM — The Salem…
Community Briefs
West Branch FFA members participate in Beef Quality Assurance
Local artist featured at CCRTA October meeting
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…
Mahoning County sheriff must answer for rally assault
Is Ohio for sale?
Research everything with an open mind this election
Obituaries
Richard Hawkins
1932-2026 Richard (Dick) H. Hawkins, formerly of Akron, Ohio, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Oct. 23, 2026. He had resided most recently at Copeland Oaks in Sebring, Ohio. Richard was born Dec. 9, 1932, in Alliance, Ohio, to parents Richard and Mary (Harrington) Hawkins. Richard grew up in Berlin Center and graduated…