KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine has long argued that Russia will only negotiate seriously if the cost of continuing the war becomes too high. For Kyiv, punitive sanctions that impose real economic costs on Moscow…
Columbiana County commissioner addresses assault at courthouse
LISBON — Commissioner Mike Halleck touched on the assault incident that occurred on the second floor of the Columbiana County…
Salem council approves contract with utilities union
SALEM — City council approved a new union contract for the utilities department at its meeting Tuesday. Following an approximately…
CCBDD approves additional funds to fix school roof
LISBON — The Columbiana County Board of Developmental Disabilities Wednesday voted in favor of spending an additional $10,0000 to fix…
Shepherd of the Valley campus coming along
Shepherd of the Valley will be offering the Salem community an opportunity
Lawsuit targets settlement attorneys, doctor
LISBON — A new lawsuit filed Wednesday morning seeks damages from the attorneys who represented residents in the $600 million…
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Local Sports
MVAC title goes through Crestview
COLUMBIANA — Crestview's volleyball team scored a key Mahoning Valley Athletic Conference Gray Division…
Clippers take second at OVAC
MINERVA — Salem's girls soccer team kept its unbeaten mark in the Eastern Buckeye Conference alive…
Quakers stay perfect in EBC
COLUMBIANA AT SALEM 7th Grade: Columbiana won 25-16, 25-16 on Thursday. Columbiana: Avery Eisenbraun 5 aces,…
JUNIOR HIGH VOLLEYBALL
Local Columns
K-9 of Civil War soldier serves as reminder of role animals played in conflict
While perusing photos and documents of the soldiers of the Civil War, it becomes…
Every month, a dedicated group meets to tackle a critical mission: preventing suicide. The Columbiana County…
Hope is local: Columbiana County prepares for Suicide Prevention Month
Columbiana County's economy and industries influenced by its original land and resources
Approach of Columbiana County Fair prompts memories of those past
Neighborhood News
On the calendar
FRI/9-18 Boardman DARE Singles Group, Card Night at Perkins in Boardman, 5 p.m.; information at 330-729-0127 Canton RTIP, 9 a.m., Stark County Office Building, 110 Central Plaza S. Suite 220 Columbiana Friends of the Library Book Sale, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Columbiana Public Library, 332 N. Middle St., admission $5 Good As New Shoppe, Methodist…
Friends of the Banquet to sponsor Banquet in Salem The Dine In or Drive Thru Banquet…
Community Briefs
Salem Elks grant presentation
Down Und Kraut to perform at Firestone Park Sunday
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
Labor Day celebrates laborers moving the country forward
No longer the precursor to the start of the school year for most students, Labor Day weekend now serves as the first three-day weekend break for most. They and their parents get one more chance to take it a bit easy before the grind of the fall semester and all its activities starts to…
America at 250: A reminder that all are created equal
Thanking those who contributed to Stamp Out Hunger
Keep your summer travel close to home, Ohio has plenty to offer
Letters to the Editor
Knowledgeable opinion on childhood vaccines can only come from experience of adverse effects
Dear Editor, An extensive amount of controversy has been stated about the decision to give or not to give vaccines to children. Until you experience first-hand the absolute frightening experience of your child having a severe allergic reaction to a vaccine can you knowledgeably express a comment. My child was 15 months old when…
A starving horse does not suffer less because Ohio calls it livestock
Credit Card Competition Act a common-sense bill backed by Moreno
Action requested to address dangerous intersection in Perry Township
Obituaries
Jeffrey Lynn Hughes
1960-2026 Jeffrey Lynn Hughes 66, formerly of Salem, passed away at VCU Medical Center in Richmond, Virginia, Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026. He was born on Feb. 11, 1960, in Salem, the son of Betty (Wilson) Hughes and the late John Hughes Sr. Jeff was a graduate of Salem High School and served in the…