SALEM — Salem Kiwanis hosted local veterans for a special luncheon in their honor Thursday. The sixth annual Kiwanis Veterans Luncheon at the First Christian Church Fellowship Hall and featured an opening and closing ceremony…
Prisoner pleads not guilty to assaulting bailiffs in escape attempt
LISBON — The prisoner accused of assaulting two security bailiffs in an escape attempt from the Columbiana County courthouse after…
First measles case confirmed in Mahoning County
MAHONING COUNTY, Ohio (WKBN) – Mahoning County Public Health (MCPH) confirmed in a release Friday that a Mahoning County resident…
Man pleads guilty to abducting woman in Columbiana
LISBON — A man accused of kidnapping a woman from a Columbiana daycare parking lot and taking her to a…
Ready to play
Salem coach Ron Johnson is interviewed during football practice on Thursday afternoon after the Quakers learned they will be hosting…
Salem looks to end housing suit
SALEM—The city of Salem has taken the first step to bringing a 2025 lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of its occupancy…
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Local Sports
Salem, University settle it on the field
Salem linebacker Braydon Van Dyne pressures University School quarterback Nico Morelli on Friday. (Photo…
Hirst delivers as Branch breaks Poland
Golden Eagles reach third round for first time
GOLF RESULTS BELOIT — The Chili Open golf scramble to benefit the West Branch Alumni Association…
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Local Columns
Support and healing after suicide loss
When someone you love dies by suicide, it can feel like the ground falls out from right beneath your feet. For the family, friends, and community members left behind – often referred to as suicide loss survivors – the grief is unlike any other. It arrives accompanied by complex shock, profound confusion, and an…
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
Scotch heritage instrumental in formation Columbiana County townships
Neighborhood News
On the calendar
SAT/11-7 Beloit West Branch High School Class of 1970, 10 a.m., Brickhouse in Sebring Boardman DARE Singles Group, Bowling at Boardman Lanes, 6:30 p.m.; information at 330-729-0127 Calcutta St. Clair Township Police Department with help from ELHS Public Safety Services Fill-A-Cruiser Food Drive, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Calcutta Giant Eagle Columbiana Good As New Shoppe,…
Leetonia High School Band Veterans Day Performance
Salem Historical Society meeting to feature program on restoring historic films
Diabetes Awareness Together We Thrive Health Fair November is the month for Diabetes Awareness. The East…
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
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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