YOUNGSTOWN – The two candidates for attorney general — Democrat John Kulewicz and Republican Keith Faber — said for Ohio voters, the choice comes down to experience. The two debated Monday at Youngstown State University…
Salem exploring oil and gas lease
SALEM — The city has taken the first step toward a potentially leasing city property for the collection of oil…
Commissioners announce change in upcoming meeting dates
LISBON — The Columbiana County commissioners announced a change in upcoming meeting dates, moving their meeting the first week of…
Hanover Township Historical Society moving to United Local campus
HANOVERTON — The Hanover Township Historical Society is moving to a new location. Following meetings with the United Local School…
Former local police chief pleads guilty to assaulting victim again
LISBON — Former Liverpool Township police chief Jayson Jackson recently entered a guilty plea to prosecutor’s information for a fourth-degree…
Salem 'Scarecrow Shenanigans' winners announced
The Salem Area Chamber of Commerce and Salem Public Library have selected the winners for the annual “Scarecrow Shenanigans” scarecrow…
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Local Sports
Salem seeks coveted league title
The West Branch Warriors have had Salem's number since 2020 with six straight wins…
COLUMBIANA — Rocco Mediate scored three goals as the 21st-seeded Columbiana boy soccer team beat 33rd-seeded…
Columbiana sends two soccer teams to districts
CALCUTTA — The East Liverpool and Beaver Local volleyball teams are set for a fourth match…
Beavers, Potters collide again
STATE-RANKED MATCHUP BELOIT — The Salem at West Branch football game on Friday will be a…
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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
THU/10-22 Alliance Haunted Gingerbread House, 3:30-5:30 p.m., Rodman Public Library Auditorium; for teens ages 12-18; registration required at rodmanlibrary.com Boardman DARE Singles Group, Birthday Night, 7-9 p.m., Boardman United Methodist Church, 6809 Market St.; 330-729-0127 Calcutta Young at Heart luncheon, 12:30 p.m., Long’s Run Trinity Presbyterian Church, 15851 Long’s Run Church Road; featuring local…
Hammondsville Road to close for culvert pipe repair A portion of Hammondsville Road (also known as…
Community Briefs
WED/10-21 Boardman DARE Singles Group, Pool Night at Camelot Lanes, 6 p.m.; 330-729-0127 Canfield South Range…
On the calendar
Mile Branch Grange Allergy Free Trunk-or-Treat Mile Branch Grange is sponsoring their 10th Annual Allergy Free…
Community Briefs
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
EdChoice voucher ruling provides chance to address school funding
Thursday’s ruling by the Ohio 10th District Court of Appeals that the state’s EdChoice voucher program is unconstitutional will no doubt ruffle some feathers in Columbus. Good. Judge David Leland, who wrote the opinion for the three-judge panel, says the program violates the state constitution because it funds a separate school system, according to…
Guidelines monitoring Ohio's Medicaid need continuous enforcement
Answer needed for Ohio infants dying at rates higher than most in the country
Ohio residents need hope regarding cost of living
Letters to the Editor
Mahoning County sheriff must answer for rally assault
Dear Editor, On Monday, Oct. 12, a woman attending the Trump rally at the Covelli Centre in Youngstown was assaulted by fellow attendees. Video shows her shoved to the ground, punched, and dragged by her hair. Her offense? A shirt reading “Release the Epstein Files.” Youngstown’s mayor condemned the attack and confirmed security was…
Is Ohio for sale?
Research everything with an open mind this election
Job-killing repeal of emissions technology a losing issue for Sen. Husted
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