The United States government passed a sobering milestone Wednesday as the national debt topped $40 trillion, up from $39 trillion only five months ago. Government spending watchdogs are calling the amount “staggering,” noting that the…
Salem still seeking salt supplier for upcoming winter
SALEM — The city of Salem is still looking to secure a supplier for road salt. During the city council’s…
United Local implements new grading scale for high school
HANOVERTON — A new grading scale is in place for United Local High School students for the new school year.…
Crestview kicks off school year with renewed excitement
COLUMBIANA — The Crestview Local School district kicked off its first day of school on Thursday, and District Superintendent Dan…
Toronto woman pleads guilty to having knife at Utica Shale Academy
LISBON — A woman accused of having a knife on the grounds of the Utica Shale Academy school in Salineville…
Greenford Ruritan Club won’t attend Canfield Fair this year
CANFIELD (WKBN) — After 60 years of pancakes and chicken dinners, the Greenford Ruritan Club will not attend this year’s…
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Lisbon gets another helping of Spaghetti Bowl
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SALEM — The Salem volleyball team scored the final six points of the first game and…
Quakers drop Howland
GIRARD — The Columbiana boys golf team is off to a 10-0 start after taking a…
Columbiana golfers start 10-0
FOOTBALL FRIDAY There will be five season-opening football games in Columbiana County tonight. They include Crestview…
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Local Columns
Columbiana County's economy and industries influenced by its original land and resources
The land and resources that were here when Columbiana County was formed in 1803…
Approach of Columbiana County Fair prompts memories of those past
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
Neighborhood News
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FRI/8-21 Boardman DARE Singles Group, Card Night at Perkins, 5 p.m.; information at 330-729-0127 Chester Family Care Ministries Annual Yard Sale, 9 a.m.-6:30 p.m., 2860 Pyramus Road Columbiana Good As New Shoppe, Methodist Church, 210 S. Main St., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; 50 percent off entire store. Columbiana High School Class of 1960,…
THU/8-20 Boardman Area 17 WDB Executive Committee, noon, OhioMeansJobs - Mahoning County, 127 Boardman-Canfield Road DARE…
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From Aug. 28 through Sept. 9, state Route 39 will close west of Wellsville between West…
State Route 39 upcoming daytime closures west of Wellsville
Ohio Land Bank Association names Debora Flora board president
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
Billie Alan Jackson
1932-2026 Billie Alan Jackson, 94, of Lisbon and formerly of Salem, died Friday. He was born June 17, 1932, a son of Everett and Mary (Segedi) Jackson. Stark Memorial Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. 8/19/26