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Columbiana schools give updates on improvements

Local News June 25, 2026

COLUMBIANA — Upgrades are ongoing for the Columbiana School District. In addition to the improvements at the Ward Athletic Complex, the district is also continuing to update heating and air conditioning units and is looking into a roofing project. District Superintendent Dr. Don Mook briefed the board on the HVAC and roofing projects this month, after first providing a brief update on the athletic improvements. Mook said the project budget quote for 25-ton modulating air conditioning units at the high school is $691,700 and the estimated start date is Sept. 7. As for new ...

Commissioners approve property tax relief

Local News June 25, 2026

LISBON — Columbiana County commissioners agreed Wednesday to give taxpayers who own and occupy their homes a break of 2.5 % on next year’s property tax bill. That’s on top of what state legislators recently approved to increase the owner occupancy credit. “It may not be a lot of relief, but it’s some relief,” Commissioner Tim Ginter said. The vote was unanimous, with all three commissioners voting yes. “We were blessed with some opportunities, some tools the legislature gave us, and we exercised those today. It hopefully will help,” Commissioner Mike Halleck ...

On the calendar

Neighborhood News June 24, 2026

WED/6-24 Boardman DARE Singles Group, Music at Woodworth Park, 7 p.m.; information at 330-729-0127 Columbiana Mahoning County Model Aircraft Club monthly meeting, 6 p.m., Shaker Woods Field (enter at 219 state Route 7); arrive at 4 p.m. if wishing to fly; rain location at Bellaria Pizza in Boardman; information at RC.Chris.Shoemaker@gMail.com. East Palestine Health Coaches for Hypertension, 11 a.m., East Palestine Library Hanoverton United Local school board, 8 a.m., conference room Leetonia School board meeting rescheduled for June 30 Lisbon Parks Committee, 11 a.m., ...

SRMC urges men to take charge of their health

Neighborhood News June 24, 2026

SALEM — This June, Salem Regional Medical Center (SRMC) is using National Men’s Health Month to urge area men to take charge of their physical and mental health. “Men are at greater risk for a number of serious diseases, such as heart disease and certain cancers,” said James E. ...

Winona Strawberry Festival set for Sunday

Neighborhood News June 24, 2026

WINONA — The Winona Strawberry Festival, sponsored by the Winona Area Historical Society, is being held on Sunday, with food service beginning at 11:30 a.m. Homemade pie, cakes and brownies, plus popular barbecued chicken halves, sandwiches and sides will also be available. Historic ...

St. Paul LCBA Trunk to Treasure Bake Sale is Saturday

Neighborhood News June 24, 2026

The annual Trunk to Treasure Bake Sale will be held Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Vendors will be selling and baked goods will be available in the parking lot behind St. Paul School and St. Paul Church along East Pershing Street, Salem. Food and beverages will be available for vendors and ...