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Crestview speller to represent county at national bee

LISBON — Crestview eighth grader Caitlin Clonch said she’s looking forward to just soaking in the experience of the Scripps National Spelling Bee. “I’m probably just going to wing it,” she said, admitting she hasn’t really studied. The 2026 Columbiana County Spelling Bee Champion ...

Community Briefs

Informational meeting planned regarding power plant/data center in Yellow Creek Township A public meeting to share information regarding the new power plant/data center located in Yellow Creek Township has been scheduled for 6 p.m. Thursday, May 28, at Highlandtown Volunteer Fire Department. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. All questions will be answered by company officials. Columbiana Arts Theater to host Karaoke Night for all ages COLUMBIANA — The Columbiana Arts Theater (The CAT) invites the community to take center stage for an evening of music, laughter and unforgettable performances ...

Dr. Marcela Purtell returns to SRMC Primary Care-Calcutta

SALEM – Salem Regional Medical Center (SRMC) has announced that Family Medicine physician Marcela Purtell, M.D., will resume seeing patients on May 20 at SRMC Primary Care-Calcutta, located at 48462 Bell School Road. A familiar face to many local families, Purtell previously served the ...

On the calendar

TUE/5-26 Calcutta Calcutta Lions Club, 6:30 p.m., Peter Metrovich Community Center County Columbiana County Mental Health and Recovery Services Board, 5:30 p.m., CCMHRSB office; Operations Committee, 5 p.m. East Liverpool Free community meal, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Catholic Charities Outreach Center, 600 E. Fourth St.; baked ziti, green beans, garlic bread and dessert; take out available; information at 330-385-4732. Needles and Hooks (crochet and knitting group), noon-2 p.m., Carnegie Public Library Community Room East Palestine East Palestine Eagles kitchen open 4-8 p.m., ham ...

POLICE

Salem — Officers took a report of threats in the 500 block of South Broadway Avenue at 2:11 a.m. Saturday. Officers gathered information and it will be forwarded for review for potential charges. — Several people refusing to leave were reported at a business in the 500 block of South Broadway Avenue at 1:54 a.m. Saturday. Officers advised them to leave and trespassed two men. — Officers on patrol located a vehicle in Centennial Park after hours at 11:11 p.m. Friday. Officers advised the driver of the park hours, and they advised they would leave. — Officers on patrol ...