Don’t count on any fast move of Mahoning elections board

April 22, 2026

For the past two years, Mahoning County Board of Elections officials have vocally complained about the conditions at its offices at Oakhill Renaissance Place. There’s been a lot of talk. There’s even been singing as board Chairman David Betras performed in front of the county commissioners. Could action finally be forthcoming? That’s difficult to determine, but things have progressed more in the last six weeks than they have at any other time during the past two years. All involved parties agree on one thing: Getting the board of elections and other county offices out of ...

Staying safe in a connected world: A parent’s guide to digital wellness and protecting youth beyond the screen

April 18, 2026

Most of us grew up hearing the conventional wisdom that “sticks and stones can break my bones, but words can never hurt me.” Although it was never actually true, it is even less true today. Modern youth not only deal with harmful words from people they know in the real world; they often find themselves “ganged up on” by peers, strangers, and anonymous online communities through what is commonly referred to as cyberbullying. As we highlight the importance of digital safety and youth wellness this April, it is vital to recognize that the digital world is more than just a social ...

Local help is available for those suffering from depression

April 14, 2026

Salem Regional Medical Center’s Behavioral Medicine & Wellness Center (BMWC) is encouraging community members to learn the signs of depression, reach out for help and remember they are not alone – effective treatment is available. Depression is a common but serious medical condition that can affect how a person feels, thinks and handles daily life. According to Jamie Benner, Program Manager for the BMWC, recognizing the symptoms early can help individuals begin the path toward feeling better. “Depression is considered a clinical illness when symptoms last for two weeks or more ...

Despite never living in Columbiana County, William McKinley’s connection to the area remains strong long after his assassination

April 13, 2026

Editor’s note: The following column is the first of a new monthly series provided by the Lisbon Historical Society highlighting historical topics across Columbiana County. *** More than 125 years since his death, William McKinley’s connection to Columbiana County remains remarkably ...

Veterans are leading the way in healing – again

April 8, 2026

By any honest measure, veterans have long been unintended pioneers in the advancement of medicine. The unique realities of war and military service have forced innovation that later benefits civilians for generations. Modern triage systems emerged from battlefields where medical personnel had to decide, in seconds, who could be saved. Medevac transportation by helicopter increased survival rates in conflicts like Vietnam and later became a staple of civilian emergency medicine. Advances in trauma surgery, prosthetics, rehabilitation medicine and even treatments for post-traumatic ...

Rulli foe’s ballot wins heighten her profile for voters

March 31, 2026

Jullie Kelley, the lone Republican challenging U.S. Rep. Michael Rulli in the GOP primary for the latter’s congressional seat, has two victories over the incumbent’s campaign in the past few weeks. But wins in front of the Stark County Board of Elections and the Ohio Supreme Court to remain on the ballot is unlikely to translate into success for Kelley during the May 5 Republican primary. It’s understandable that Rulli of Salem, a congressman since winning a special June 2024 election for the 6th District seat, would want to avoid a Republican primary though realistically his ...