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Boil advisory in effect for southern Lisbon

LISBON — There’s a boil order in effect for residents in the southern area of Lisbon after a contractor hit a 10-inch water line on Grant Street Wednesday across from Pondi’s Restaurant. Lisbon Water Department Senior Plant Operator Chris Peterson said Wednesday afternoon repairs were being made and the boil order may not expire until the weekend after samples are tested. Areas affected by the boil order include Black Road, Brookfield Avenue, Hill Street, Jackson Street, Wellsville Avenue, state Route 154 from 39204 to 40952, state Route 45 from 8954 to 9230 and East Washington ...

Lincoln Plaza veteran memorial statue dedicated in Salem

SALEM — The Salem AMVETS Post 45 hosted a dedication ceremony Saturday for a new veteran memorial statue at Lincoln Plaza. The granite statue features three service members, an airwoman, a sailor and a figure blending details from both the U.S. Army and Marines to represent all ...

County speller enjoying trip despite first round falter

LISBON — Crestview eighth grader Caitlin Clonch ended her turn at the Scripps National Spelling Bee on the word “triduum” on Tuesday, but now gets to spend the rest of the week touring D.C. having fun and just relaxing. “I want to go see everything,” she said. This was her first ...

New Waterford council providing property for land bank program

NEW WATERFORD — The village is giving some land to the county land bank for use in the Mow to Own program. Village Mayor Shane Patrone said this is the first time the village has done this and he said it’s an opportunity for the village to dispose of small vacant, unusable land. The 0.38 acres of vacant property is located on Silliman Street. Patrone said the acreage consists of three lots, with one against the railroad tracks and one along the creek in the village. Patrone said he learned of the fairly new Mow to Own program through a presentation given by the Columbiana ...

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)