Coal Country Roubaix returns to Lisbon

April 18, 2026

LISBON — Cyclists from across the country will once again descend on Columbiana County as the Coal Country Roubaix returns on April 25, bringing with it a full weekend of racing, community events and small-town charm. Race weekend officially kicks off on Friday, April 24, with a relaxed 11-mile community social ride beginning at 4 p.m., giving participants a chance to check out the Greenway Trail and enjoy a group photo at a local covered bridge. Packet pickup will follow from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Lisbon Square Pavilion, with a casual group dinner planned later that evening at Cantina ...

Heartland Christian School team named Ohio State Champions in 2026 Presidential AI Challenge

April 18, 2026

COLUMBIANA — Two students from Heartland Christian School (HCS) have been named the Official Ohio State Champions in the 2026 Presidential AI Challenge (PAIC), a nationwide K–12 competition launched under the President’s Executive Order 14277 to advance artificial intelligence education ...

South Darner Road closure in Elkrun Township

April 18, 2026

A portion of South Darner Road in Elkrun Township will be closed Monday for a collapsed culvert replacement.

Daylight traffic control on Calcutta Smith Ferry Road in Calcutta

April 18, 2026

Calcutta Smith Ferry Road between Vernon Dell Tractor and Bell School roads in Calcutta will be under traffic control during daylight hours only April 22 through 24 for subsurface soil exploration.

ACROSS OUR CLASSROOMS

April 18, 2026

Grove City College Fall 2025 Dean’s List Scott Cross of Columbiana Jessica Eisenhart of Wellsville Kendra Klusch of Alliance Mckenna Klusch of Alliance Camden Thomas of North Lima Caleb Johnson of Georgetown

On the calendar

April 17, 2026

FRI/4-17 Boardman DARE Singles Group, Card Night at Perkins, 5 p.m.; information at 330-729-0127 Canfield Angels for Animals Garage Sale, Canfield Fairgrounds, early bird 9 a.m.-noon, $10; noon-5 p.m., $3 Columbiana Good As New Shoppe, Methodist Church, 210 S. Main St.. 10 a.m. to 4 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. East Palestine Eagles kitchen open ...