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Good election turnout expected in Mahoning

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With high-profile and competitive races for governor and U.S. senator on the ballot, the Mahoning County election director is predicting a good turnout. Tom McCabe, Mahoning County Board of Elections director, said he expects turnout for the election in his county to be more than 55%. McCabe said: "People are talking about the races for governor and senator. People will be more motivated to vote this time than four years ago" when all of the statewide executive branch races and a U.S. Senate race were last on the ballot. McCabe said: "Both sides are motivated to come out. The ...

Columbiana council promotes police officer

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COLUMBIANA — The city promoted a police officer and filled a vacant seat on the zoning board of appeals in recent weeks. During its Sept. 15 meeting, city council approved hiring Bryan Granchie as sergeant for the Columbiana Police Department. Granchie first joined the force in October of 2014 and then took over as K-9 officer in February of 2018, a position he has held since that time. In June of 2024 he became a Drug Task Force Officer and is continuing to fill that role as well. Council also approved appointing Tyler Thaxton to the Auxiliary Police Department. As for the Board ...

Salem community day

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The city of Salem hosted a community day in Lincoln Plaza Saturday afternoon. Attendees had the opportunity to meet and take photos with city personnel and learn about the services the city provides. Shown from left are Patrolman Tanor English with K-9 Fero and John Fullum. (Photo by Morgan Ahart)

Quakerfest

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The Salem Area Chamber of Commerce, local businesses and community organizations came together Saturday to offer Quakerfest, a day of fun for everyone with live music, activities including pumpkin painting and pumpkin bowling, vendors and special deals across the entire downtown area. ...

Salem man dies in motorcycle crash in Lordstown

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LORDSTOWN (WKBN) - The Lordstown Police Department responded to a fatal motorcycle crash on Saturday afternoon. Police responded to state Route 45 south of Salt Springs Road in Lordstown shortly before 1 p.m. Police said that Ronald Shasteen, 64, of Salem, was traveling on a motorcycle southbound when another vehicle pulled out of a business located on the west side of the road. The two vehicles collided, and Shasteen died, according to police. Charges have not been filed against the driver of the other vehicle. The Lordstown Fire Department and the Trumbull County Sheriff’s ...

Statewide alert issued for missing man who left Sebring home

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(WKBN)- A statewide endangered missing adult alert has been issued for a man who drove away from his Sebring residence on Saturday evening. The Ohio Attorney General and the Stark County Sheriff’s Office said that they are looking for Ernest Wilson, 87. Authorities said that the incident ...