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SHSAA honors alumna, awards over $450K in scholarships

SALEM — Since 1903 the Salem High School Alumni Association has supported Salem’s graduates with monetary support to further their education. On Saturday, the alumni association continued that legacy with its 145th annual meeting and Scholarship Award Ceremony.  “Go forth and put your ...

2 Republicans, 6 Dems running in 6th District

Congressman Michael Rulli, first elected in June 2024 to the U.S. House, faces one Republican opponent in the primary, with six Democrats seeking that party’s nomination in the 6th District. Rulli, of Salem, won a special election in June 2024 for an unexpired term representing the district ...

Career center to extend school day by 5 minutes

LISBON — Extending the Columbia County Career and Technical Center’s instructional day by five minutes is expected to bring in more state funding each year. The career center governing board recently approved the five minutes per day increase, resulting in a new start time of 7:45 a.m. ...

Alleged driver in East Liverpool shooting pleads guilty to amended charges

LISBON —The man identified as the alleged driver involved in the 2021 murder of Brycen Douglas in East Liverpool admitted his guilt on Monday to amended charges of involuntary manslaughter and tampering with evidence, along with a charge of obstructing justice. As part of the plea agreement, ...

Drivers escape fiery crash in Lisbon

LISBON — Two drivers escaped injury after a fiery collision at the intersection of West Lincoln Way and South Lincoln Avenue at 4:57 p.m. Monday in Lisbon, with the accident remaining under investigation. “The car burst into flames,” a witness said at the scene. A Toyota Highlander ...

Crews respond to incident at Hilcorp

FAIRFIELD TWP. (WKBN) — Crews responded to an incident at a local energy company on Monday. Firefighters were at Hilcorp Energy Company on Fairfield School Road. Officials with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources said that a “tank incident” happened at 11:18 a.m. at the ...