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Neighborhood News August 4, 2026

Salem Historical Society monthly meeting The Salem Historical Society monthly meeting will be held at 6 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 11, at Shelter 1 in Centennial Park. Bring own tableware and a dish to share. Hotdogs with condiments and beverages will be provided. Margie Goldner, president of the Austintown Historical Society, will present a program on Austin Log Cabin and Strock Stone House in Austintown. GreifShare program at Lake Mount Church of Christ Lake Mount Church of Christ, 6290 state Route 7, New Waterford, is hosting GriefShare starting Aug. 16 at 6 p.m. GriefShare is a ...

2026 Columbiana County Fair opens with ceremony, 4-H royalty crowning

Local News August 4, 2026

LISBON — The 2026 Columbiana County Fair is officially underway. The 181st annual Columbiana County Fair officially kicked off Monday with the presentation of a new royal court and a celebratory ceremony and ribbon cutting attended by local, state and federal officials. The 2026 4-H Royal ...

POLICE

Police and Court Reports August 4, 2026

Sheriff’s Office — Deputies were dispatched at 9:50 p.m. Saturday to state Route 39, Washington Township for a welfare check on a man. Another man said he wasn’t at the residence but he was able to FaceTime him. Deputies spoke to him and he was fine and with his girlfriend. — A disturbance was reported at a Rochester Road, West Township property with lots of people yelling at 8:51 p.m. Saturday. Upon arrival, deputies were told multiple people left the residence prior to their arrival. — Someone was reported screaming at Oakdale Cemetery, Leetonia Road, Salem Township at ...

Crestview school board hires new maintenance supervisor

Local News August 3, 2026

COLUMBIANA — A new maintenance supervisor has been hired for the Crestview Local School District. The board of education approved giving Evan Schneider a two-year limited administrative contract and fringe benefit packages during the July regular meeting. Schneider was one of many who applied for the position that was vacated by Jay Radman upon his recent retirement. As part of his contract Schneider will make $73,343 a year as maintenance supervisor. In other matters during the meeting the board approved setting school lunch prices at $3 for elementary, $3.10 for middle ...

Minerva Free Summer Concert Series to feature Petty Cash

Neighborhood News August 3, 2026

Petty Cash will perform on Minerva’s Municipal Park stage as part of the village’s free summer concert series, Saturday, Aug. 8, 6 to 9 p.m. Petty Cash performs the hits of legends like Tom Petty, Johnny Cash, and other iconic country and classic rock artists. Bring chairs or blankets. ...

Community Briefs

Neighborhood News August 3, 2026

Salem Preservation’s Game Night at RetroWorks Salem Preservation will host a game night from 6 to 9 p.m. at RetroWorks, 386 E. State St. In addition to unlimited play of 47 classic arcade, pinball and video games, the event will include a hot dog bar, pop and cookies. Cost is $30. Dine-in Movie Night at Minerva Community Pool The Minerva Area Chamber of Commerce in conjunction with the Village of Minerva will host its second annual Dive-In Movie Night at the Minerva Community Pool on Saturday, Aug. 15, with doors opening at 7:30 p.m. and the movie beginning around 8:30 p.m. This ...