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SAT/4-18 Canfield Angels for Animals Garage Sale, Canfield Fairgrounds, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., $3 Columbiana Good As New Shoppe, Methodist Church, 210 S. Main St., 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. New Spring Arrivals. Squeaky Wheel Theater Company’s presentation of a special needs inclusive production of Finding Nemo JR., 7 p.m., The Columbiana Arts Theater (The CAT); for tickets and information, visit www.atthecat.com or contact the box office. Damascus Community Breakfast, 7-10:30 a.m., Damascus Methodist Church, 300 Valley Road; by donation East Liverpool Spring Wildflower Hike, 9-11 a.m., ...

An afternoon with George Washington

SALEM — America’s first president will be visiting Salem for an educational presentation. In conjunction with the U.S. 250 Ohio Salem committee the Emmanuel Lutheran Church will host an afternoon with George Washington from 2 to 4 p.m. April 26 in it fellowship hall at 251 S. Broadway ...

Humtown president/CEO named Ohio’s Small Business Person of the Year for 2026

COLUMBIANA – Ahead of National Small Business Week, the U.S. Small Business Administration announced this year’s Small Business Persons of the Year winners from the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and Guam. Mark Lamoncha, president & CEO of Humtown, was selected as Ohio’s Small Business Person of the Year for 2026. “Small businesses are big business for America. We largely drive America’s employment and the prosperity of our local economies,” said Lamoncha. “I’m honored to accept this award on behalf of all Ohio small business owners who innovate, work ...

Salem Music Study Club to resume regular schedule

The Salem Music Study Club will resume its regular meetings at 7 p.m. Wednesday in the parlor beside the Emmanuel Lutheran Church. There will be a meeting after the program by member Jeff Davis named God’s Light. All dues that have not been collected by members are welcome as well as guests. Scholarships will be concluded and discussed unless there are additional performances needed. The club is a member of the Ohio Federation of Music Clubs and the National Federation of Music Clubs. There will be refreshments afterwards.

New all-way stop intersection

The current two-way stop condition at the state Route 165 and Beloit-Snodes/South Range Road intersection in Smith Township is scheduled to be converted to an all-way stop on Wednesday, April 29. The reason for the conversion is to improve safety at this intersection.

Month of the Military Child in Leetonia

In recognition of April as the Month of the Military Child, the Leetonia Exempted Village School District, a Purple Star Designated district, celebrated Purple Up! Day Wednesday. Students and staff wore purple to show solidarity with military youth, honoring their resilience, strength, and the ...