On the calendar

February 23, 2026

MON/2-23 Columbiana Space for Grief, 2 p.m., First Presbyterian Church; information at 330-482-2666 East Liverpool Shared Blessings Community Luncheon, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., St. John Lutheran Church, 400 Hill Blvd.; dine in only. Preschool Story Time, 6 p.m., Carnegie Public Library Community Room East Palestine East Palestine Library, Kids Play Group, 11 a.m.; Create & Innovate: Rice Heating Pad, 1 p.m. Eagles kitchen open 4-8 p.m., chicken parmigiana with pasta, side salad and roll, $9; dine in or carry out; 330-886-0397 Village council, 7 p.m., municipal building Lisbon Free ...

Ohio University President’s, Dean’s lists

February 23, 2026

Fall 2025 President’s List Laredo Cienik of Negley Cooper Figley of East Palestine Kevin Frazier of Alliance Noah Minor of Leetonia Emma Shircliff of Lisbon Ty Smith of East Palestine Fall 2025 Dean’s List LilyAnn Bonar of Beloit Rebecca Buchheit of Lisbon Kahlen Burns of Minerva Wren Cameron of Beloit Sydney Farnsworth of Negley Emily Fox of Alliance Susie Griffin of Salem Daniel Grimes of Alliance Qwintin Hancox of Alliance Dylan Hogan of Columbiana Lexie Huff of East Palestine James Hughes of East Liverpool Rebecca Kuhlmann of Alliance Makenna Lins of ...

KSU Salem, East Liverpool President’s, Dean’s lists

February 23, 2026

Kent State SALEM Fall 2025 President’s List Alliance: Bryanne Luca Ashley: Danielle Perna Brunswick: Lauren Hetzel Columbiana: Chelsee Chaffee, Katrina Kaszowski, Lana Stewart, Madison Thomas, Paige Thomas Cortland: Corrine McCrimmon East Liverpool: Alyssa Oyster, Katelyn Reinhart, Treasure Reynolds Lisbon: Clarence Adams, Sean Donnelly, Michael Furlong, Raley Gallo, Sarah Gustwiller, John Johnson, Jeremy Kelley, Brian Lamphier, Jordan Makowski, Sean McElhatten, Anthony Naiman, Jesse Porter, Don Rager, Tyler Smith, Scott Sundberg, Craig Trout, Timothy Vallier, Lane ...

Naturalist Series returning to the Mahoning County Extension Office

February 23, 2026

The Mahoning County Extension Office is bringing back its Naturalist Series, a monthly educational speaker series designed to connect the community with Ohio’s natural history, wildlife, and environmental resources. Held on the third Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m., the Naturalist Series invites residents of all ages to explore a wide range of nature-based topics led by knowledgeable local experts. Sessions will take place at the Mahoning County Extension Office beginning in February 2026 and continuing through October 2026. Topics this year include Ohio’s iron ore history, ...

ESC of Eastern Ohio hosting Education Job Fair on March 17

February 23, 2026

The Educational Service Center of Eastern Ohio will host a Education Job Fair on Tuesday, March 17. Nineteen local schools and educational organizations will attend the event scheduled from 9 to 11 a.m. at the center, 7320 N. Palmyra Road in Canfield. Recent and upcoming graduates in education, credentialed teachers, substitute teachers, classroom assistants, bus drivers, speech language pathologists, school psychologists, and more can meet with recruiters and district administrators to learn about opportunities available in the area. School districts and educational organizations ...

Rodman Public Library announces March activities

February 23, 2026

ALLIANCE – Rodman Public Library will host the following events in March: Teens, ages 12-18, are invited to attend Nerf Night from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 5. Teens should start to assemble in the Main Library auditorium at 5:30 p.m. for the after-hours event. Participants may bring in their own Nerf weapons or use some provided by the library. The library will also provide Nerf darts. Space is limited and registration is required at rodmanlibrary.com. For information, call 330-821-2665, ext. 217. Nerf nights are held every other month. Rodman Public Library’s monthly ...