GOSHEN TOWNSHIP — Two new officers have joined the Goshen Police District. Township trustees unanimously approved the hires of Kyle Vacha and Raymond Janecko as part-time officers in their meeting Tuesday. Police Chief John Calko…
Columbiana County park board reverses Scenic Vista rental fees
LISBON — The Columbiana County Park District Board voted 4-1 this week to undo the previous board’s approval of rental…
US begins new Iran strikes after Trump says ships will be charged to use the Strait of Hormuz
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The U.S. announced a new round of strikes on Iran on Monday, hours after…
Leetonia school board approves administrative contracts
LEETONIA — The board of education approved new administrative contracts ahead of the upcoming 2026-2027 school year in its June…
Special deer hunt set for Columbiana County
NEGLEY (WKBN) — Columbiana County is on the list of locations for special deer-hunting opportunities on nature preserves. The Ohio…
Negley man faces manslaughter charge in toddler's death
LISBON — A 20-year-old Negley man is facing charges of involuntary manslaughter and endangering children that date back to December…
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Local Sports
Salem played its part in county soccer history
As the book closes on the second World Cup tournament held in the United States over the next few days it gives the nation a moment to reflect on how the sport has come along even if that history is sometimes not clear or never discussed at all. Here in Columbiana County the sport…
SEE THE OSU TURF REPLACED COLUMBUS — Ohio Stadium will offer "Turf Tours" in conjunction with…
SPORTS BRIEFING
Johnson doesn't want to leave Firestone
At Firestone Country Club South Course, Akron Purse: $3.5 million Yardage: 7,248; Par: 70 Sunday’s Final…
KAULIG COMPANIES CHAMPIONSHIP
Local Columns
Approach of Columbiana County Fair prompts memories of those past
Sometime in the late 1830s or 1840s, an agricultural “fair was held on the…
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
Wherever you are, and no matter what time of day it is, if you look around,…
Walking can be dangerous
Neighborhood News
On the calendar
WED/7-15 Boardman DARE Singles Group, Music at Woodworth Park, 7 p.m.; information at 330-729-0127 Canfield South Range school board moved to July 16 at 6 p.m. County Columbiana County comissioners meeting, 9 a.m., downtown courthouse, Lisbon. Columbiana County Health District Board meeting, 4:30 p.m., health district office, state Route 45, Lisbon. East Liverpool Friends…
SALEM — The Salem Community Theatre will celebrate a year of theatrical excellence with a new…
Salem Community Theatre to celebrate excellence at award ceremony
COLUMBIANA — As temperatures are expected to reach well into the 90s in the eastern United…
Columbiana city residents asked to reduce energy consumption during heatwave
Banquet in Salem Monday The Dine in or Drive Thru Banquet in Salem will be served…
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
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
A True Fourth of July: Perry Township Annexation Decision by the Ohio Supreme Court
Dear Editor, As I and my neighbors have waited for, the State of Ohio legal system still has some common sense. The Ohio Supreme Court has refused to hear the case of City of Salem vs Columbiana County Board of Commissioners et al. I would like to say our Perry Township has won the…
Ohio cannot afford a cap on credit card interest rates
They want ALL of MORE money
A call for accuracy in telling Salem’s story
Obituaries
