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County commissioners approve 2027 budget nearly $1.5M higher than this year

Local News July 10, 2026

LISBON — Columbiana County commissioners approved a general fund tax budget for next year that’s nearly $1.5 million higher than the general fund appropriations for this year. But they’ll still need to cut budget requests by $390,947 to hit the mark the auditor says they can spend next year in the general fund. “The requests are always much more than we’re given,” Commissioner Mike Halleck said. The projected income totals $28,376,130 while the funding requests from the various offices dependent on the general fund total $28,767,077, for a difference of $390,947. ...

Community Briefs

Neighborhood News July 10, 2026

Elkton Museum open Fridays in July The Elkton Museum will be open to the public every Friday in July from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The museum is located next to the Church Hill Covered bridge behind the former Lock 24 Restaurant, 42087 state Route 154, Lisbon. TQGIBT to meet July 21 That Quilt Group I Belong To (TQGIBT) will meet at 7 p.m. July 21 at The Rotary Building at Fair Park on Oak Street in Canfield. The July program includes a variety of events. Christmas in July will begin at 4 p.m. as members create an assembly system to sew festive pillow cases to be donated to Children’s ...

Salem Concert Series to feature Swingtime Big Band

Neighborhood News July 10, 2026

Bringing the big band sounds of Glen Miller, Tommy Dorsey and other favorites, the Swingtime Big Band will perform Sunday at 6 p.m. at Waterworth Memorial Park in Salem. Admission is free. Jim’s Roadhouse Burgers and Beef is returning with sandwiches and sides, while Totally 80’s Ice Ice ...

Phillips Christian Church welcomes new minister

Neighborhood News July 10, 2026

SALEM – The Phillips Christian Church recently welcomed Dr. Rick Cherok as its new minister. Cherok was born and raised in Barberton, Ohio. After completing two bachelor’s degrees from Kentucky Christian University and two master’s degrees from the University of Akron, he gained his PhD in United States Religious History from Kent State University. In addition to serving as a professor of history at Cincinnati Christian University, Ozark Christian College, and Kentucky Christian University, Cherok has held ministries in Arkansas and Ohio. Along with being widely published ...

Salem council to seek parks levy renewal in November

Local News July 10, 2026

SALEM — City council took the first step in presenting Salem voters with the question of renewing the Salem Parks Department’s 1-mill recreational levy in its meeting Tuesday. Council approved two resolutions declaring it necessary to present the renewal to voters in Columbiana and Mahoning counties in the upcoming general election on Nov. 3. Council will still need to approve another resolution to actually place the renewal on the ballot in an upcoming meeting. Last approved by voters in 2022, the recreational levy has a period of five years and if renewed by voters would begin ...

THE COURTS

Police and Court Reports July 10, 2026

Common Pleas NEW CASES Richard W. Apple II, U.S. Route 62, Beloit, vs. Dixi E. Apple, state Route 172, Lisbon; divorce sought. Western Funding Incorporated, Los Angeles, Calif., vs. Jared Adams, West Main Street, Salineville, et al.; collection sought of alleged $14,687 debt. Mohammed Yargueitt, Youngstown, vs. Kathy Benedict, Homeworth Road, Alliance; damages sought for personal injury claim from 2025 dog bite incident. DOCKET ENTRIES Ashley Nicole Mills vs. Zachary Thomas Mills; divorce granted. Jerry J. Heavener and Deborah L. Heavener; dissolution granted. Grand ...