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CC Board of Elections board member resigns

LISBON — Columbiana County Board of Elections board member Greg Smith of Salem resigned Friday effective today, with the Columbiana County Republican Party Central Committee expected to name a replacement. Smith joined the board in March 2025 and said he was resigning for health reasons for his battle against cancer and to join the campaign of Robert Sprague, the current Ohio Treasurer who’s running for Ohio Secretary of State. In his letter of resignation, Smith said, “It has been an honor and privilege to serve on the Board of Elections. I am grateful for the opportunity to ...

Public information meeting held for data center in Yellow Creek Township

YELLOW CREEK TOWNSHIP — Approximately 100 people filled the Highlandtown Volunteer Fire Department Thursday evening to learn about the data center planning to open in Yellow Creek Township. Attendees included residents from Yellow Creek and Saline townships and Wellsvile, the Yellow Creek ...

Trump making final determination on Iranian ceasefire deal

A final determination is being made on whether the U.S. and Iran will agree to a memorandum of understanding that would extend the ceasefire for 60 days and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, President Donald Trump announced Friday. Trump reiterated repeated demands that Iran “never have a nuclear weapon,” calling on Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, which has been essentially shut down since the early days of the U.S. strikes that began Feb. 28. In the president’s Truth Social post, he said the naval blockade will be lifted, while demanding Iran remove “all water mines” in ...

Rep. Fischer aims to ease name-change ballot rules

State Rep. Tex Fischer, whose eligibility as a candidate in 2024 was decided by the Ohio secretary of state because of a name change, introduced legislation that would not require candidates to use their former names on future ballots. Fischer, R-Canfield, said he hopes the state Legislature could pass the bill after the Nov. 3 election. “I’m not sure of its prospects,” Fischer said of the bill. “But it’s something that should be addressed.” Fischer changed his name May 19, 2020, from Austin James Fischer to Austin James Texford Fischer. Under state law, “If any ...

United High School 2026 Commencement

The United Local School District celebrated the class of 2026 Tuesday at the district’s annual graduation ceremony. The class of 2026 holds a special place in the district’s history as the first class to walk through its new school building as seniors.

County municipalities looking at safety for electric bike use

LISBON — As more people are opting to use electric bikes at least two Columbiana County municipalities are looking at ways to increase safety. Both Columbiana and East Palestine officials discussed the matter during their May council meetings. Columbiana City Manager Lance Willard said the police department is putting out informational flyers about the e-bikes and is also going to be communicating with the schools about the rules and regulations. “You see more and more of these bikes. These bikes are pretty fast and these children need to know what they are doing out there,” ...