SALEM – Salem High School will present its fall production of “Clue” this weekend. Directed by Attila Samu and assisted by Lorina Moffett, “Clue” will be presented at 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday…
Columbiana High School gym to get air conditioning
COLUMBIANA — The gymnasium at the Columbiana High School will be air conditioned now that the district is able to…
US envoys meet with Putin in Moscow on Ukraine talks, then head for Dublin to see Zelenskyy
MOSCOW (AP) — U.S. envoys met Thursday with Russian President Vladimir Putin in the Kremlin and then left for Ireland…
Senators probing RFK Jr.'s testimony on Samoa trip after AP and Guardian showed documents refute it
NEW YORK (AP) — Two Democratic senators are launching an investigation into whether Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. lied…
Trump administration will fund new research on controversial psychedelic drug ibogaine
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal officials on Thursday announced new funding to explore the medical potential of ibogaine, a controversial psychedelic…
Former Salem police officer jailed on sexual imposition charges
LISBON — Former Salem police officer Michael K. Wirkner is now an inmate at the Columbiana County Jail for 60…
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Local Sports
Senior duo lands on All-Ohio volleyball
COLUMBIANA — Two stalwarts of their respective volleyball teams bowed out as All-Ohioans. Columbiana…
Lisbon girls basketball coach resigns
PLAYOFF ACTION BEAVER TWP. — United travels to South Range for a Division VI regional semifinal…
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BIG MAC SPRINGFIELD — Unbeaten South Range is going to have to contend with the Midwest…
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Local Columns
Trails and Tales of Columbiana County
Before this land we know as Columbiana County, Ohio, was so named by European…
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
Many veterans are doing well, contributing to their communities, and thriving. However, many veterans may also…
Supporting Veterans: A Message of Hope
Neighborhood News
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FRI/11-13 Boardman DARE Singles Group, Card Night at Perkins in Boardman, 5 p.m.; information at 330-729-0127 Columbiana Good As New Shoppe, Methodist Church, 210 S. Main St., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; 20 percent off jewelry and purses. County Columbiana County Board of Elections, 1:30 p.m., board office East Liverpool Monthly auction, 5 p.m., East Liverpool…
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
Banquet in Salem in honor of RuthAnn Rinto The Dine In or Drive Thru Banquet in…
Community Briefs
New Lisbon Presbyterian Church Elder Aidan Bowyer receives Synod of the Covenant Scholarship
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
Obituaries
