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Winona Ruritans hold family member dinner

WINONA – The Winona Ruritan Club held its annual Father, Son, Grandson and Family member dinner meeting at the Winona Friends Church Tuesday, Feb. 24. President Rob Doyle Jr. called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. He welcomed all members and guests to this history making meeting with a total of 76 people being present. The meeting was the club’s largest monthly meeting ever. Doyle Jr. gave a special welcome to Kenneth and Dianne Hammontree of “Living History Productions” providing the entertainment for the evening. Doyle Jr. asked everyone to stand and sing “America” ...

CCCTC hosting Sophomore Showcase

LISBON— The Columbiana County Career and Technical Center will be hosting its annual Sophomore Showcase Night at 6 p.m. Thursday, March 5. Current sophomores in Columbiana County and their parents/guardians are invited for a night of information and tours of the high school programs at the CCCTC. During the evening, students and their parents/guardians will see displays of the career and technical programs and academics; meet the lab and academic instructors; visit labs and classrooms where an overview of the programs and academic offerings will be given with questions answered; sign ...

Leetonia kindergarten screening scheduled May 6

Leetonia Elementary School will hold kindergarten screening for students entering kindergarten for the 2026/2027 school year on Wednesday, May 6 by appointment in the elementary school library. Packets may be picked up in the elementary office beginning March 9. Appointments will be made when packet is picked up. Children who are age 5 by Sept. 30 are eligible to register for kindergarten. Parents or guardians should have the following information in order to register: child’s birth certificate, immunization records, two proof of residency, parent identification and custody ...

On the calendar

FRI/2-27 Columbiana Good As New Shoppe, Methodist Church, 210 S. Main St., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; 50 percent off dresses and tops. American Legion Post 290 fish fry, 4-7 p.m.; beer battered fish, two sides and dessert; $15 cash only; eat in or drive through. Palestine Moose Lent Fish Fry, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4 to 7 p.m., carry out only, 330-426-3510 East Palestine High School Class of 1958, 11:30 a.m., Das Dutch Haus Eagles kitchen open 4-8 p.m., beer batter cod fish specials on a dish $10, sandwich with a side $11, dinner with two sides $13, clam strip and shrimp basket with side ...

ACROSS OUR COMMUNITIES

Salem Historical Society meeting The March Membership meeting for the Salem Historical Society, scheduled for Tuesday, March 10, has been canceled. The April meeting is scheduled for April 14 at 7 p.m. The society’s by-laws have been revised and members will review proposed changes and vote on accepting said changes. Monthly meetings are free and open to the public every second Tuesday of each month from April through December. After a brief business meeting, the society sponsors a program where guests have the opportunity to hear from various speakers who love and share their ...

Columbiana robotics teams qualify for state competition

Three Columbiana robotics teams advanced to state competition for the first time in district history. Pictured are representatives from the middle school’s Almighty Cheeto Puffs; and both elementary school teams, the Birb Gang and Purple Pringles with their trophies. Earlier this season, the ...