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Hellbender Film Screening Series coming to Columbiana County

THE PLAINS, Ohio — In partnership with local organizations across the region, Rural Action will present a 2026 film screening series celebrating the Eastern Hellbender, one of North America’s largest salamanders, and the ongoing efforts to restore and protect Appalachian Ohio’s waterways. The series will feature four community screenings, including two in Columbiana County, each showcasing two inspiring short films that highlight the ecology of the Eastern Hellbender and local watershed conservation work. Select summer events will also include hands-on educational programming ...

Washingtonville, Leetonia observe Memorial Day

Washingtonville VFW York Drexler Post 5532 Commander Ray Heddleson and Leetonia American Legion Joe Williams Post 131 Commander Christy Bixler raise the flag. (Photo by Mary Ann Greier)

Salem observes Memorial Day with parade, services

Salem observed Memorial Day Monday with a ceremony at city hall, a parade and a memorial service at Grandview Cemetery. The memorial service featured prayer by Chaplain of the Day Pastor Scott Davis of Hanoverton Christian Church, remarks by President of the Day Doug Brannon and Speaker of the ...

Salem High School 2026 Commencement

Friends and family of the Salem High School Class of 2026 came together Sunday to celebrate the start of the next chapter of the graduates’ lives in the district’s 162nd annual commencement ceremony.

Crestview speller to represent county at national bee

LISBON — Crestview eighth grader Caitlin Clonch said she’s looking forward to just soaking in the experience of the Scripps National Spelling Bee. “I’m probably just going to wing it,” she said, admitting she hasn’t really studied. The 2026 Columbiana County Spelling Bee Champion ...

West Branch High School 2026 Commencement

Members of the West Branch High School Class of 2026 marked the first steps of the next chapter of their lives in the district’s commencement ceremony Friday.