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Columbiana County Park Board: Then there were none

LISBON — The Columbiana County Park District Board has no members as of Friday. Columbiana County Probate Court Judge Thomas Baronzzi requested the resignations of Chairman Joe Lawhorn and Vice Chairman Crystal Siembida Boggs and both complied, with Lawhorn scribbling out “I resign” on a piece of paper Thursday and Siembida Boggs submitting a letter Friday morning. Later Friday, the newest board member, Megan McMaster, decided to resign too after seeing what happened to her fellow board members, even though Baronzzi said during a phone interview that he wanted her to stay. The ...

Summer Reading Program at the Lepper Library

LISBON — The Lepper Library is having its annual Summer Reading Program from June 8 to July 27. The theme for the 2026 Summer Reading Program, “Unearth a Story,” focuses on the excitement of discovery. Sponsored by the Collaborative Summer Library Program (CSLP), this initiative employs themes of dinosaurs, paleontology, and archaeology to inspire readers of all ages. It encourages everyone to delve into books and uncover hidden histories, local insights, and worlds waiting to be explored beneath the surface. This annual program is for all ages and is free to the public. ...

Buckeye Elementary students make cards for veterans

Camp Fire staff presented their “Salute to Hospitalized Veterans” program at Buckeye Elementary School, Salem, this week. Students created cards for hospitalized veterans while learning about the value of giving service and the meaning of Memorial Day and honoring veterans. Pictured are ...

FOP Quaker Lodge honors fallen peace officers

SALEM — The Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) Quaker Lodge 88 held its annual National Peace Officer Memorial Service Thursday. “Today’s service is not a fundraiser nor a political event, but an opportunity to honor our fallen heroes,” FOP Quaker Lodge 88 President and retired Salem ...

POLICE

Salem — A reckless operator was reported around Franklin Avenue and Whinnery Road at 4:09 a.m. Thursday. Officers were unable to locate the vehicle in question. — Juveniles were reported to be playing outside in the rain without shoes or coats at 7:02 p.m. Wednesday. Officers were unable to locate the juveniles in question. — A possible fight was reported in the 300 block of West Seventh Street at 3:58 p.m. Wednesday. The homeowner and a friend had a disagreement and glass from the entry door had been broken and caused minor injury to the friend. The homeowner requested the ...

On the calendar

FRI/5-22 Columbiana Columbiana Nazarene Church Annual Rummage Sale, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., 330 N. Elm St. Good As New Shoppe, Methodist Church, 210 S. Main St., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; 30 percent off red, white, blue items. Free community screening of the family film Little Giants, 7 p.m., The Columbiana Arts Theater; free tickets required at www.AtTheCAT.com. East Liverpool Fish/chicken dinner, 4-7 p.m., Second Baptist Church, 1091 Pennsylvania Ave.; dinner with two sides $14, sandwich $10; dine in or take out VFW Post 66 Bingo, 6:30 p.m.; 25 cents a card, five cards for a $1, 50 cents ...