SALEM – The National Federation of Music Clubs (NFMC) was founded in 1898. It is the only music organization that is chartered by Congress and is a member of the United Nations. Each year NFMC…
Two residents challenge rejected provisional ballots
LISBON — Two voters whose ballots were among the provisionals rejected as ineligible addressed Columbiana County Board of Elections board…
Rotary Club of Salem holds Veterans Day program
SALEM - The Rotary Club of Salem held a Veterans Day program at its Nov. 10 weekly meeting at the…
Lisbon’s search for varsity head coaches now includes girls basketball
LISBON — The search for new Lisbon varsity head coaches not only includes football and volleyball, but also girls basketball,…
Columbiana road closed for hours after train strikes tractor trailer
COLUMBIANA — The railroad crossing at South Elm Street in Columbiana remained closed for several hours Friday after a tractor…
Mother, daughter open dog grooming business
ROGERS – A mother and daughter duo has teamed together to open a dog grooming service in Rogers. Rachel Ash…
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Local Sports
Hirst bursts Rocky River's playoff run
ROCKY RIVER — West Branch’s All-Ohio quarterback Grady Hirst rushed for 214 yards and three scores and the Warriors’ defense came up with two huge interceptions late in the game as West Branch knocked off previously-unbeaten Rocky River, 21-12, in a D4 regional semifinal played in a driving rain and sleet on Friday night.…
Raiders handle business as usual
Eagle seniors built a foundation
SPRINGFIELD — South Range's first trip to the volleyball state semifinals lasted 68 minutes. The fifth-seeded…
South Range volleyball bows out at state
Local Columns
Investing in teachers is investing in the Valley
"It was the greatest professional experience of my career." That's how Josh MacMillan, a Hubbard art teacher with 23 years of experience, described his visit this summer to the Ron Clark Academy in Atlanta. Take that in for a moment — after more than two decades in the classroom, an educator came away from…
Trails and Tales of Columbiana County
When someone you love dies by suicide, it can feel like the ground falls out from…
Support and healing after suicide loss
EDITOR’S NOTE: This column originally appeared in the Fall 2026 issue of Valley Business magazine. Several…
Columbiana is building on its success
Neighborhood News
On the calendar
SAT/11-14 Beloit West Branch’s presentation of “Disney’s The Lion King Jr.”, 2 and 7 p.m., high school auditorium; tickets available at wbmusic.org or at the door Columbiana Good As New Shoppe, Methodist Church, 210 S. Main St., 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; 20 percent off jewelry and purses. Angel’s Wings harp and flute duo, 1 p.m.,…
The Salem Music Study Club will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19 in the parlor…
Salem Music Study Club meeting
FRI/11-13 Boardman DARE Singles Group, Card Night at Perkins in Boardman, 5 p.m.; information at 330-729-0127…
On the calendar
COLUMBIANA – The Columbiana Arts Theater has announced several upcoming holiday events. – Joy of Christmas…
The Columbiana Arts Theater offering a full line up of holiday events
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
National Diabetes Awareness Month shows just how much Appalachia has at stake
National Diabetes Awareness Month takes on a different significance in Appalachia, and WalletHub’s “2026’s Most Overweight and Obese States in America,” gives some idea why. Obesity is one of the bigger risk factors and primary cause of type 2 diabetes, and West Virginia is the most obese state in the country. Ohio is 15th.…
Crash Responder Safety Week reminds Ohio residents to pay attention on the roadways
Ohio lawmakers need to avoid adding costs to colleges while demanding cuts to budgets
Election officials are keeping Ohio results safe from fraud
Letters to the Editor
Ohio’s Congressional delegation needs to protect juveniles, reject another extension of the intoxicating hemp loophole
Dear editor: As a former Wellsville councilman and school board member, I have spent years focused on Ohio families and children. For years, a gray market for intoxicating hemp products has threatened our communities. With a critical federal deadline approaching Dec. 11, I urge Ohio’s Congressional delegation to resist industry pressure and let the…
Ohio school districts are paying the price for flawed healthcare policy
West Branch's future depends on levy approval
Mahoning County sheriff must answer for rally assault
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