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Moreno calls Democrats racists

Local News July 1, 2026

BOARDMAN — Republican U.S. Sen. Bernie Moreno said the Democratic Party is for open borders, “transgenderism,” wants “to destroy our fossil fuels” and supports racism. Moreno said during a Tuesday event at the Mahoning County Republican Party headquarters: “Sadly, we have a Democrat Party that’s gone off the rails. But that’s OK because we have a Republican Party that’s now a very broad tent.” He called Democrats “the full anti-American party” and the media is complicit in covering it up. Regarding Democrats, Moreno said, “They don’t believe that ...

Columbiana Schools Honor Roll

Neighborhood News July 1, 2026

Fourth Quarter Middle School Distinguished Honor Roll Fifth Grade: Brodyn Aikens, Devon Bach, Aiden Barker, Bentley Barker, Reese Bosela, Evelyn Campbell, August Churchman, Audrey Conrad, Maximus Craze, Grayson Davis, Crosby Delvaux, Owen DiBartolomeo, Sadie Dole, Delaney Durrett, Max Ebben, Wyatt Elser, Mason Erdel, Wesley Franklin, Gradyn Garrett, Gibson Grimm, Brodyn Gross, Sheldon James, Cohen Johnson, Kaylee Kirkbride, Rylan McAndrew, Liam Melchionne, Luca Melchionne, Madison Parker, Taya Pike, Harper Sauerwein, Wyatt Scheks, Novalea Snyder, David Springer, Jonis Vasquez, ...

Annual Greenway Trail Day celebrates history, reading and outdoor recreation July 11

Neighborhood News July 1, 2026

LEETONIA – The Friends of the Greenway Trail invite outdoor enthusiasts of all ages to the annual Greenway Trail Day on July 11 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. To keep trail-goers fueled, water stops featuring refreshments and light snacks will be stationed at the Lisbon, Teegarden Covered Bridge, Franklin Square and Leetonia parking lot areas along the route. As part of the annual trail fundraising efforts T-shirts will be available for purchase at $20 (cash only), and general donations will be accepted. Additionally, free bike helmets will be available for children while supplies and sizes ...

THE COURTS

Police and Court Reports July 1, 2026

Municipal LISBON — A woman facing three separate cases for threats she made against a man had all the charges dismissed after she was found not competent and not restorable to competency. Christina M. Falconer, 49, Duck Creek Road, Salem, appeared in the custody of the sheriff’s office before Columbiana County Municipal Court Judge Danielle Menning for a competency hearing Tuesday. Charges against her included domestic violence, two counts of aggravated menacing, and two counts menacing. She was accused of allegedly leaving two voicemails on a man’s cell phone, threatening to ...

Geneva College’s New Song set to perform in Minerva July 6

Neighborhood News July 1, 2026

MINERVA – New Song, Geneva College’s music and drama ministry group, will offer a free performance on Monday, July 6, at 7 p.m. on Minerva’s Municipal Park stage. In New Song’s concert, the timeless words of the gospel are conveyed in a contemporary and dynamic way through music and ...

On the calendar

Neighborhood News July 1, 2026

WED/7-1 Boardman DARE Singles Group, Music at Woodworth Park, 7 p.m.; information at 330-729-0127 County Columbiana County LEPC (Local Emergency Planning Committee), 2 p.m., Columbiana County EMA, 215 S. Market St., Lisbon East Liverpool American Red Cross blood drive, 12:30-5:30 p.m., First Free Methodist Church East Palestine East Palestine Library, Health Coaches for Hypertension Control, noon-3 p.m.; Local History Collection Open House, noon-3 p.m.; Board of Trustees meeting, 6 p.m. Eagles stuffed chicken breast drive thru dinner, 4-6 p.m., with baked potato, vegetable ...