New members recently inducted into the Columbiana American Legion Auxiliary are, from left, row one, Laura Withers, Kay Fuller, Irene Loser; row two, Jane Hackathorn, Tina Amoto, Lori McLaughlin, Louise Shapel, Tillie Bendau and Tina Metzer. Now shown: Diana Olekshuk. (Submitted photo)
In honor of the United States 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 2026, the American Legion Auxiliary, Unit 290, Columbiana undertook a beautification project and planted 250 flowers at the Legion Post 290. Many local nurseries and stores contributed to the cost of ...
WED/6-10 Boardman DARE Singles Group, Music at Woodworth Park, 7 p.m.; information at 330-729-0127 Columbiana Columbiana High School Class of 1961, 11:30 a.m., American Legion Post 290 County Columbiana County Veterans Service Commission, 2 p.m., VSC office East Palestine East Palestine Library, Drop-In Book Club, 6:30 p.m. Hanoverton United Local school board, 5:30 p.m., media center Lisbon Free Family Search Center, 6-8 p.m., Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 7250 Lisbon Road; information at 330-271-1661. Vacation Bible School for ages 4 to 12, 6-8:30 ...
Minerva chamber to host stargazing night The Minerva Area Chamber of Commerce will host a stargazing night Wednesday, June 17, at Great Trail Golf Course, at about 9:15 p.m. The event is free, for all ages, and will take place near the #18 green, by the clubhouse. Drive to the end of the parking lot and turn left, then drive to the gravel lot. Great Trail Golf Course is located at 10154 Great Trail Drive, and cancellations will be posted on the Chamber Facebook page. For information, contact the Chamber office at 330-868-7979 or nathan.meadows@minervachamber.org. Volunteers sought for ...
LISBON – Local ultra-endurance cyclist and race director Joe Lawhorn is preparing for one of the most meaningful challenges of his decorated cycling career as he teams up with pioneering blind athlete Tina Ament for the 2026 Race Across the West. The race begins June 16 in Oceanside, California, and covers 863 miles before finishing in Durango, Colorado. The route traverses deserts, mountains, extreme temperatures, and relentless climbs, making it one of the most demanding endurance cycling events in the world. Lawhorn will serve as the “pilot” on a tandem bicycle, while Ament, ...
HANOVERTON – At the May meeting of the United Local Wall of Fame, six inductees were selected from the nominations. They will be honored at the United football game of Friday, Oct. 11 and inducted at a dinner and induction ceremony on Saturday, Sept. 12 in the school cafeteria. They inductees include: Bill McGranahan, Class of 1964, Athletic Accomplishment Neal Joy, Class of 1991, Athletic Accomplishment Jami Blake, Class of 1993, Academic/Career Accomplishment Rebecca Hall, Class of 1986, Academic/Career Accomplishment Mike Phillips (posthumously), Class of 1977, ...
