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Increasing wages will not save Salem money
January 23, 2011 Is it just us, or were you baffled by Salem City Council’s vote to increase wages to help offset the amount elected officials are now being asked to contribute to their pension plan? Wasn’t the idea... more »»
Townships may be willing to pay for peace of mind
January 16, 2011 Columbiana County Sheriff Ray Stone expressed disappointment last week that Fairfield Township trustees had dropped efforts to contract with his office for extra police coverage. more »»
Landfill regulations, the tougher the better
January 9, 2011 An Associated Press story last week reported that the proposed strengthening of Ohio environmental restrictions regarding dumps that accept construction and demolition waste has some landfill... more »»
Johnson should learn from Wilson’s mistakes
January 2, 2011 When Charlie Wilson left for Washington four years ago, he was Charlie, the businessman from Belmont County, who spoke plainly and understood his district. more »»
Think before you drink, stay alive when you drive
December 31, 2010 Today is New Year’s Eve, believed by many to be the biggest party night of the yea. more »»
Pause to consider
December 25, 2010 For thousands of area residents, Christmas Morning brings with it a special joy that comes from compassionate, generous hearts. more »»
Sheriff made difficult but very prudent decision
December 20, 2010 Some may have been shocked when hearing that the Columbiana County prosecutor's office was dropping charges against an inmate who remained hospitalized after injuring himself at the county jail. more »»
Drive safely, don’t make this winter your last
December 15, 2010 Winter is still officially a few days away, but most of us are already growing weary of the snowy, arctic blast we’ve been experiencing since December began. more »»
ODOT needs to hear more squeaky wheels
December 12, 2010 Apparently the Ohio Department of Transportation believes the squeaky wheel should get the grease. ODOT officials tell St. more »»
Shopping dollars spent locally benefit everyone
December 5, 2010 You may have missed it, but sandwiched in between Black Friday and Cyber Monday last week was Small Business Saturday. If you haven’t heard of this yet, it’s no wonder. more »»
Gratitude and generosity
November 24, 2010 Despite the slow local economy there is much to be thankful for in Columbiana County. more »»
Tolls could be the answer to U.S. Route 30 problem
November 21, 2010 The U.S. Route 30 project in Columbiana County has remained on the back burner for more than 50 years due to the perennial problem that plagues nearly every unfinished project — lack of funding. more »»
Some cigarette warnings more subtle than others
November 14, 2010 Just in time for the 35th Great American Smokeout, the Food and Drug Administration has unveiled 36 graphic images showing the dangers of smoking that it is considering placing as warnings on... more »»
Honoring veterans
November 11, 2010 It all began on Nov. 11, 1918, and was originally known as Armistice Day. It was the celebration of the end of World War I, the war to end all wars. more »»
Bill Johnson receives endorsement for Congress
October 31, 2010 Voters in Ohio’s 6th Congressional District face a clear choice when they vote in Tuesday’s election. They can return Democratic incumbent U.S. Rep. more »»
Elect Mike Halleck to county commission
October 30, 2010 Columbiana County appears to have a love-hate relationship with former Commissioner Mike Halleck — you either love him or hate him — there doesn’t seem to be any middle ground. more »»
Re-elect Linda Bolon to Ohio House seat
October 29, 2010 Ohio is facing an $8 billion deficit, so no matter who is elected governor, it will be tough sledding in the state legislature dealing with that massive shortfall. more »»
Byers-Emmerling for Common Pleas
October 28, 2010 Melissa Byers-Emmerling seems prepared to be the next judge of the Columbiana County Court of Common Pleas. Her resume says so: two decades as the East Liverpool Municipal Court judge. more »»
Health department gets a nod for water testing
October 24, 2010 With the sudden increase in gas and oil drilling leases, the Columbiana County Health Department’s new expanded water testing program should come as welcome news to concerned property owners. more »»
Saturday is the day when we all can make a real difference
October 20, 2010 Saturday is the 20th anniversary of Make A Difference Day — the largest national day of community service, held annually on the fourth Saturday in October. more »» |
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