Editor’s note: At the beginning of the 20th century, America began a period of industrial growth — fueled by the nation’s vast stores of natural resources — that led to victory in two world wars and the nation emerging as a true superpower. One of the cities at the epicenter of that ...
PERRY TOWNSHIP — The Perry Township trustees will meet in a special session Thursday morning. The trustees will meet at 8 a.m. at the administration building at 2198 N. Ellsworth Ave. to review the second of two annual resolutions required to exclude the authorization of the city of Salem to utilize an alternate method of apportionment of Local Government Fund Monies for 2027, which would otherwise be required as it is the largest city in the county. The trustees will also take the actions required to implement the township’s formal cybersecurity policy in accordance with Ohio ...
LISBON — Judy Noel of the Lisbon Fireworks Committee updated village council on the upcoming festivities set for July 2 at the Columbiana County Fairgrounds, stressing it’s a free event. “We expect a very large crowd,” she said. Noel made a request for the Lisbon Police Department to provide security for the event, with Police Chief Mike Abraham asking her to stop in his office to talk about it. Last year’s inaugural fireworks at the fairgrounds attracted a crowd of 4,000, but with this being the 250th anniversary of America, Noel is expecting a lot more people. Gates ...
COLUMBIANA — The annual Summer Concert Series in Firestone Park is underway and the lineup features several familiar crowd pleasers and one new musical guest. Each concert is scheduled for 2 to 4 p.m. at the gazebo on certain Sundays in June, July and August. The live musical entertainment is free to the public thanks to sponsorships from area groups and businesses and the Columbiana Community Foundation. The first concert was June 14 with Leanne Binder & Friends and was sponsored by the East Fairfield United Methodist Church. Binder has participated in prior concerts in the ...
SALEM (WKBN) — Salem’s annual Super Cruise wrapped up Sunday. The festivities ran from June 11-14, drawing in over 50,000 people to Salem, breaking last year’s record. The 4-day event included both new and classic cars, live music and vendors. 2026 Super Cruise Director Brian May ...
SALEM (WKBN) — The National Weather Service has confirmed an EF-1 tornado touched down in Salem last night. Residents across Columbiana County are left picking up the pieces of last night’s severe weather. Kleis Equipment mechanic Dan Recker recalls his morning when he realized a tornado barreled through. “I got some sleep, came to work, and half the building’s up against the trees in the woods,” Recker said. A confirmed EF-1 tornado touched down in Salem, meaning wind speeds were between 86 and 110 miles per hour. Alicia Miller, meteorologist with the National ...
