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Local students recognized in international competition

Neighborhood News May 27, 2026

INDIANAPOLIS — Several local students have been recognized at an international competition. The International Violin Competition of Indianapolis (IVCI) recently announced the 30 Streeter Hadley Matthews Grand Award Winners and 120 Regional Winners of the inaugural 2026 Juried Exhibition of Student Art (JESA). Thanks to the generosity of the Ohio-based Cynthia P. Matthews Family Foundation, the IVCI expanded the program to Ohio for the first time, building on its program in Indiana which began in 1986. This year’s program was opened to students throughout Ohio in grades one ...

POLICE

Police and Court Reports May 27, 2026

Sheriff’s Office — A deputy at 4:44 p.m. Sunday returned a call to a Center Township resident at Traveler’s Inn, state Route 45, regarding a civil matter. — A traffic complaint was reported at 3:53 p.m. Sunday on Walnut Ridge Road, Washington Road. A deputy returned the call regarding the complaint three times, but was sent to a disconnected voicemail. — Ohio Department of Administrative Services, Columbus, reported an alarm drop at 10:50 p.m. Saturday at the MARCS tower building on Steubenville Pike Road, Center Township. The fence around the tower and the doors on the ...

On the calendar

Neighborhood News May 27, 2026

WED/5-27 Calcutta Beaver Local school board, 6 p.m., special meeting for hiring personnel. Columbiana Midday Cabaret featuring Stan Miller, 1 p.m., Columbiana Arts Theater (The CAT); $18; information and tickets at www.AtTheCAT.com. County Area Singles, 6 p.m., Mike’s Penn Ave Grille in Salem Leetonia School board, 6 p.m., Room 204; will include public input to discuss I.D.E.A. funds Lisbon Free Family Search Center, 6-8 p.m., Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 7250 Lisbon Road; information at 330-271-1661. Salem Salem High School Class of 1955, 11:30 a.m., ...

Hellbender Film Screening Series coming to Columbiana County

Local News May 27, 2026

THE PLAINS, Ohio — In partnership with local organizations across the region, Rural Action will present a 2026 film screening series celebrating the Eastern Hellbender, one of North America’s largest salamanders, and the ongoing efforts to restore and protect Appalachian Ohio’s waterways. The series will feature four community screenings, including two in Columbiana County, each showcasing two inspiring short films that highlight the ecology of the Eastern Hellbender and local watershed conservation work. Select summer events will also include hands-on educational programming ...

Lincoln Plaza veteran memorial statue dedicated in Salem

Local News May 27, 2026

SALEM — The Salem AMVETS Post 45 hosted a dedication ceremony Saturday for a new veteran memorial statue at Lincoln Plaza. The granite statue features three service members, an airwoman, a sailor and a figure blending details from both the U.S. Army and Marines to represent all ...

New Waterford council providing property for land bank program

Local News May 27, 2026

NEW WATERFORD — The village is giving some land to the county land bank for use in the Mow to Own program. Village Mayor Shane Patrone said this is the first time the village has done this and he said it’s an opportunity for the village to dispose of small vacant, unusable land. The 0.38 acres of vacant property is located on Silliman Street. Patrone said the acreage consists of three lots, with one against the railroad tracks and one along the creek in the village. Patrone said he learned of the fairly new Mow to Own program through a presentation given by the Columbiana ...