Stacy Keach, one of America's finest stage actors who became best known for playing scruffy private eye Mike Hammer on TV and whose career was nearly derailed after he was imprisoned in 1984 for trying…
White House confronts Democrats over planned probes, claiming possible 'criminality'
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House has issued a warning to Democrats over their planned probes into the Trump administration,…
Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio elected to lead House Republicans in the minority
WASHINGTON (AP) — Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio won the race Tuesday to serve as House Republican leader as the…
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…
Former Salem police officer pleads to sexual imposition
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
West Branch girls produced a run to remember
HEATH — The greatest girls soccer season in Mahoning County history ended with a…
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
RHODES DEBUTS FAIRFIELD, Conn. — Former Crestview High School All-Ohioan Addison Rhodes is seeing playing time…
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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
On the calendar
TUE/11-10 Beloit United Quilt Guild, 6:30 p.m., West Branch booster hall, 26701 U.S. Route 62 (note change in location for this meeting only); Kathy Brown will demonstrate quilted jackets; members and guests are welcome. Calcutta Calcutta Lions Club, 6:30 p.m., Peter Metrovich Community Center Center Township Board of Trustees, 7 p.m., township hall Columbiana…
Care and Share Drive Thru Benefit Dinner The 24th annual Care and Share Benefit Dinner will…
Community Briefs
MON/11-9 Calcutta Beaver Local school board, 7 p.m., 8th grade pod County Columbiana County Park District,…
On the calendar
Richelle Shetler Chosen as DAISY Award Winner at SRMC
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
Alan Attila Szabo
1961-2026 Alan Attila Szabo, 65, of New Springfield died Nov. 2. Born March 8, 1961, in Youngstown, Alan was the son of the late Elizabeth (Leffler) Szabo and Elmer Szabo. Schiavone Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. 11/10/26