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TUE/2-24 Alliance Lego Lab, 4:15 p.m., Rodman Public Library; theme is “castles;” register at rodmanlibrary.com. Austintown Audubon Society/Mahoning Valley presentation of Ghost From the North about the Snowy Owl by Joe Malmisur, an award-winning naturalist from Summit Metroparks, social time 6:30 p.m., presentation 7 p.m., Austintown Senior Center, 112 Westchester Drive Beloit United Quilt Guild charity group, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., West Branch booster hall, 26701 U.S. Route 62; patterns and fabric provided, bring sewing machine if planning to sew; info at ...

Middle school robotics league wraps up season

The CCESC VEX IQ Middle School Robotics League wrapped up its 2025–26 season with a competitive finals event held Saturday at the Columbiana County Career and Technical Center. Three teams earned qualification to compete in the Ohio VEX IQ Middle School Robotics State Championship, which will take place March 2–3 at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base near Dayton. Crestview and Columbiana will both be represented at the state level following strong performances in the Teamwork Challenge. Crestview’s Dunkaroos and Columbiana’s The ...

Two chambers finalize affiliation

The Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber and the Columbiana Area Chamber of Commerce have finalized an affiliation agreement expanding programming, advocacy and member services in Columbiana while preserving local governance, the organizations announced Monday. Under the agreement, approved by the boards of directors of both organizations, the Columbiana Chamber retains control of its policy, budget and long-term direction. The affiliation also provides Regional Chamber staff support to the Columbiana Chamber. “We’re proud to partner with the Columbiana Area Chamber of Commerce in ...

CAT Pineapple Express event

COLUMBIANA — The Columbiana Arts Theater (The CAT) will present 11 Days: The Story of Operation Pineapple Express, a one-man theatrical experience written and performed by retired U.S. Army Green Beret Scott Mann. The production brings audiences inside the final days of the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan and the extraordinary mission that followed. The performance is scheduled for 2 p.m. March 14. Tickets are available at www.atthecat.com. Due to the powerful nature of the content, audience discretion is advised. More than a war story, 11 Days chronicles the race against time as ...

Lepper Library activities

LISBON — Lepper Library will host the following events: Weekly Storytimes Moving and Grooving: Tuesdays at 10 a.m. This Storytime is geared towards babies and toddlers. Come sing songs, listen to a story, and play. Older siblings are welcome to join in also. Preschool Story Hour: Tuesdays at 11 a.m. Sing songs, listen to stories, and make crafts. Stay and play after the program. Geared toward children 3-5 but younger and older siblings are welcome. Sensory Hour: Saturday, Feb. 28, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. For those who need a quiet space to engage in sensory activities, join for ...

Spinal Cord Stimulation now available at Salem Regional Medical Center

SALEM – For those living with chronic pain, an advanced therapy called Spinal Cord Stimulation may offer life-changing results and a renewed quality of life. Ryan Sankovic, M.D., is a double board-certified specialist in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Pain Medicine at Salem ...