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Neighborhood News June 27, 2026

SAT/6-27 Columbiana Good As New Shoppe, Methodist Church, 210 S. Main St., 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; 40 percent off dresses and skirts. Market on Main weekend. Historical Society of Columbiana & Fairfield Township Log House Museum open 2-4 p.m. East Liverpool Beaver Creek Wildlife Education Center open 1-5 p.m.; Jamey Emmert – Ohio River Birding Trail Program, 1-2 p.m. Lisbon DAHS Class of 1963, 10 a.m., Pondi’s Stage Left Players present Little Shop of Horrors, 7 p.m., historic Trinity Playhouse, 234 E. Lincoln Way; $17 adults, $15 students and seniors; tickets at ...

Trial remains set for man accused of running over pregnant girlfriend

Local News June 27, 2026

LISBON — The jury trial for the man accused of causing the death of his pregnant girlfriend after allegedly running her over last year in East Liverpool remains set for Oct. 27. Cameron Martin, 20, Minerva Street, East Liverpool, appeared for an interim status hearing in Columbiana County Common Pleas Court before Judge Megan Bickerton on Friday. He was accompanied by his defense attorneys, Christine Falconer and Bruce Williams. The state was represented by county Assistant Prosecutors Steve Yacovone and Jennifer Bonish. Martin was also accompanied by a family member. A ...

Western Pa. revolutionized energy extraction with new techniques, technology

Local News June 26, 2026

Editor’s note: America would not be the nation it is today without its vast stores of natural resources. But those resources would have done us little good without individuals and companies willing to take risks. Much of that happened in Western Pennsylvania, where leading developments in ...

Columbiana County Republican Party hosts House majority leader at Lincoln Day Dinner

Local News June 26, 2026

SALEM — U.S. House Majority Leader Steve Scalise headlined the Columbiana County Republican Party’s annual Lincoln Day Dinner Thursday. Scalise was introduced by U.S. Rep. Michael Rulli, who described him as “cut from the cloth of angels.” Rulli said that Scalise was one of the first ...

Neighborhood News June 26, 2026

The Dine in or Drive Thru Banquet in Salem will be served from 5 p.m. until the food is gone Monday at the Salem Memorial Building, sponsored by the Friends of the Banquet. The menu will include penne pasta and meatball, green beans, applesauce, fresh vegetables and fruit, and peaches. Dine in will park in designated area behind the building and proceed to front door. Drive thru will line up in lot behind the building; one meal per individuals in the vehicle. No parking in the library lot. For information or to sponsor a Banquet call Patty Colian at 330-831-2169; visit ...

Canfield Fair Board says no hard alcohol will be sold at fair

Local News June 26, 2026

CANFIELD (WKBN) — The Canfield Fair Board posted an open letter to the community Tuesday regarding the future of alcohol service at the fairgrounds. The board announced its plan in May to serve alcohol during this year’s fair after voters approved a ballot measure allowing the precinct to go from dry to wet. In the board’s letter Tuesday, it stated full proof spirits, which include hard alcohol such as whiskey, bourbon and vodka, will not be permitted for sale. “The Canfield Fair is not unique in addressing this issue, as many state and county fairs across Ohio and the ...