MOSCOW (AP) — U.S. envoys met Thursday with Russian President Vladimir Putin in the Kremlin and then left for Ireland to talk with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as Washington sought new momentum in its peace…
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…
Washingtonville man charged in Monday’s downtown Salem multi-vehicle crash
SALEM — A Washingtonville man accused of causing a multi-vehicle daytime traffic crash with injuries in downtown Salem Monday was…
Suspect in Acton fair scuffle declines plea deal
CANFIELD — The man accused of lunging at Gov.-elect Amy Acton during a campaign stop at the Canfield Fair declined…
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BIG MAC SPRINGFIELD — Unbeaten South Range is going to have to contend with the Midwest Athletic Conference in the state volleyball tournament this weekend. The Mighty MAC will be represented in the state semifinals by four teams — top-ranked Coldwater (24-4) and sixth-ranked Versailles (21-6) in Division V and third-ranked Parkway (23-3) and…
West Branch girls produced a run to remember
Historic season for West Branch girls
PITTSBURGH — It is another big season for the second-ranked University of Pittsburgh women's volleyball team.…
Emch gains ACC honor
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
On the calendar
THU/11-12 Beloit West Branch’s presentation of “Disney’s The Lion King Jr.”, 7 p.m., high school auditorium; tickets available at wbmusic.org or at the door Boardman DARE Singles Group, small talk night, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Boardman United Methodist Church, 6809 Market St., Youngstown; information at 330-729-0127 Calcutta Young at Heart luncheon, 12:30 p.m., Long’s Run Trinity…
SALEM - The Ohio Federation of Conservation Clubs is holding a food drive from 9 a.m.…
Conservation Clubs to hold food drive Saturday
West Branch High School students gain hands-on experience in wild game processing
Master Gardeners wreath laying at North Georgetown Cemetery this year
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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