County park board to hold special meeting to discuss administrative assistant position

July 22, 2026

LISBON — The Columbiana County Park District Board will hold an emergency meeting at 5:30 p.m. Thursday at board offices, Maple Street, Lisbon to hire a new administrative assistant. According to an email from board Vice Chairman Eileen Dray-Bardon, administrative assistant Mark Guy resigned on Friday. Guy was hired by the previous board in February and just last week was reclassified as permanent part-time, which made him eligible for paid time off.

Community Briefs

July 22, 2026

Green Township Fireman’s Festival scheduled for Aug. 1 The Green Township Fire Department Association will hold its 81st annual Fireman’s Festival at 4:30 p.m. Aug. 1 behind the fire station at 12210 Lisbon Road, Greenford. Dinner starts at 4:30 p.m., music at 5:30 p.m. and the Chinese Auction drawing promptly at 8:30 p.m. The chicken dinner will include half a chicken with green beans, mac and cheese and rolls prepared with the Greenford Ruritans recipe for $14; drive thru pick up available. There will also be a DJ and a vendor show. Lepper Library to host upcoming ...

Winona Fire Department strengthens emergency response thanks to Firehouse Subs grant

July 22, 2026

WINONA – As first responders continue serving Butler and Salem townships in Columbiana County, it is essential that Winona fire department has the tools needed to respond effectively in emergencies. The Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation® has recognized this need and recently awarded ...

Salem Concert Series to feature music of John Williams

July 21, 2026

Composer John Willams is known for creating musical scores for blockbuster movies including Star Wars, Home Alone, Harry Potter, Hook, and ET. This Friday, the Salem Quaker City Band will present “A Tribute to John Williams” at 7 p.m. at Waterworth Memorial Park in Salem. Admission is ...

Community Briefs

July 21, 2026

SR 558 closure will be during daytime hours only State Route 558 will close from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 27 through 31 between Signal and Kirk roads for a culvert replacement. The detour is state Route 164 south to state Route 517 east, state Route 517 east back to state Route 558, and reverse. Leetonia High School Class of 1965 to hold reunion Leetonia High School Class of 1965 will hold its 61st Class Reunion from noon to 4 p.m. July 25 during the Marty Orr Car Show at the Washingtonville VFW. EPHS Class of 1958 to hold picnic The East Palestine High School Class of 1958 will ...

On the calendar

July 20, 2026

MON/7-20 Beloit West Branch school board, 6 p.m., high school media room Boardman DARE Singles Group, meet at DQ on Market Street, 7 p.m.; information at 330-729-0127 East Liverpool East Liverpool High School Classes of 1949-50, noon, Chef Ray’s on St. Clair Avenue Preschool Story Time, 6 p.m., Carnegie Public Library Community Room City council, 6 p.m., council chambers; Safety and Rules Committee, 6:30 p.m. East Palestine Toddler Play Group, 11 a.m., East Palestine Library Eagles kitchen open 4-8 p.m., salisbury steak with mashed potatoes and roll, $9; ...