On the calendar

July 25, 2026

SAT/7-25 Boardman DARE Singles Group, Music at Firestone Farms in Columbiana, 6 p.m.; information at 330-729-0127 Columbiana Good As New Shoppe, Methodist Church, 210 S. Main St., 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; 40 percent off all tops. Historical Society of Columbiana & Fairfield Township Log House Museum open 2-4 p.m. East Liverpool Beaver Creek Wildlife Education Center open for visitors 1–5 p.m. East Palestine EPHS Class of 1958 picnic, 11:30 a.m., at the Bowles residence in Lisbon; bring a cover dish for all to share and a non-perishable item for the East Palestine Social ...

Salem Summer Concert Series to feature Full Circle Sunday

July 25, 2026

Full Circle, known for playing Southern and classic rock, will make their Salem Summer Concert Series debut Sunday at Waterworth Memorial Park. The concert will start at 6 p.m., and admission is free. Jim’s Roadhouse Burgers and Beef is returning with sandwiches and sides, while Totally ...

Bat tests positive for rabies in Mahoning County

July 25, 2026

YOUNGSTOWN — On July 22, an Ohio Department of Health Laboratory report confirmed a bat testing positive for the rabies virus. The bat was collected by Mahoning County Public Health and was submitted to the ODH lab. Mahoning County Public Health reminds all residents to protect themselves and their pets from coming in contact with wildlife. Following these practices can help prevent the spread of the Rabies Virus in the community: — Ensure that pets (dogs, cats, ferrets) are current on their rabies vaccinations. — If pet has had an encounter with a wild animal in the past ...

MCCTC Adult Career Center to host Enrollment Open House

July 25, 2026

CANFIELD — The MCCTC Adult Career Center invites prospective students and community members to attend its Enrollment Open House beginning at 6 p.m. Thursday, July 30, at the Adult Career Center, 7300 N. Palmyra Road. Guests will have the opportunity to tour the campus, speak with student services staff, and learn about financial aid and other funding options that can help make career training more affordable. The open house also highlights an exciting milestone for the adult career center as construction continues on its new Medical Wellness and Education Center, expanding more ...

Salem Hunting Club to host Lowell Iden Memorial fundraiser Aug. 1

July 25, 2026

SALEM – The Salem Hunting Club will host its 23rd Annual Lowell Iden Memorial Trap Shoot and Breakfast Fundraiser Aug. 1. The event is open to the public. The all-you-can-eat breakfast will be served 7 to 11 a.m. for $8. Trap shooting starts at 9 a.m. Cost is $5 per round (ammo not ...

Across Our Classrooms

July 25, 2026

Ohio University 2026 President’s List Laredo Cienik of Negley Kahlen Burns of Minerva Cade Cameron of Homeworth Emily Fox of Alliance Kevin Frazier of Alliance Chase Strebel of Homeworth Ohio University 2026 Dean’s List LilyAnn Bonar of Beloit Rebecca Buchheit of Lisbon Dylan Bycroft of East Palestine Kailey Campbell of New Springfield Kaden Green of Columbiana Daniel Grimes of Alliance Garin Harlan of Homeworth Rebecca Kuhlmann of Alliance Noah Minor of Leetonia Devyn Reggi of Sebring Emma Shircliff of Lisbon Ty Smith of East ...