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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 »»
Journal endorses Kasich for governor
October 19, 2010 As the U.S. House Budget chairman, former Rep. John Kasich played a lead role in helping the federal government balance its budget for the first time in 30 years. more »»
Journal endorses Portman for U.S. Senate
October 19, 2010 Ohioans have a strong senatorial candidate in Republican Rob Portman. more »»
Journal endorses Husted for secretary of state
October 19, 2010 Secretary of State candidate Jon Husted's plan is clear. more »»
For now, knowledge more valuable than natural gas
October 10, 2010 Just a few months ago, few people in Columbiana County had heard anything about Marcellus Shale. What is the Marcellus Shale? According to the Web site geology. more »»
Prevention and gratitude
October 4, 2010 Most of us can remember the song we sang as children about the Great Chicago Fire: “Late last night, when we were all in bed, Old Lady O’Leary left the lantern in the shed. more »»
Newspapers are still the best source for local news
October 3, 2010 Today is the beginning of National Newspaper Week, the week every year during which newspapers pay homage to themselves. more »»
Voters should be informed before heading to the polls
September 26, 2010 Tuesday marks the beginning of fall elections. more »»
Define the need before handing out stimulus
September 19, 2010 When Columbiana County school districts learned they were getting $4.63 million in stimulus money to retain teaching jobs, the funding was characterized as being crucial to prevent layoffs. more »»
Enjoy, it's time again for Appleseed Festival
September 17, 2010 If the cool, crisp autumn air gives you a hankering for tasty apple treats, then Lisbon is the place to be this weekend. more »»
Do not let politics mar anniversary of Sept. 11
September 11, 2010 Today marks the ninth anniversary of one of the darkest days in our nation’s history. more »»
Topping off good education
August 30, 2010 Five Columbiana County school districts will be beneficiaries of Ohio’s successful application for education stimulus money. more »»
County tourism efforts may finally be paying off
August 29, 2010 If you advertise it, they will come. That’s what we’ve always thought about the great things our county has to offer as tourist attractions. more »»
Jobs program should not become corporate welfare
August 22, 2010 Funding for jobs, especially in today’s economic climate, is usually welcome news, but we fear the intentions of a federal jobs program are being thwarted in Columbiana County. more »»
Sheriff, judges can make inmate transit plan work
August 20, 2010 The number of home break-ins, especially during daylight hours, appears to have increased dramatically in Columbiana County during the past few months. more »»
Roasts and Toasts
August 19, 2010 (EDITOR'S NOTE: The following are notes and comments by the Journal staff to recognize both the accomplishments and shortcomings of people, officials and groups in our county, state, nation and... more »»
Learn to avoid heat-related illnesses
August 15, 2010 As the mercury climbs yet again, we need to be watchful for signs of heat-related problems in our most vulnerable populations — young children, the elderly and the obes. more »»
School consolidation now just food for thought
August 6, 2010 Dick Wolf has often been a polarizing figur. more »»
Good and bad
August 2, 2010 Editor: When is the last time you watched a television show or movie depicting a courtroom and didn’t at some time hear the words “If you can’t respect my courtroom... more »»
Fair week arrives under sunny skies (we hope)
August 1, 2010 It seems like only yesterday we were shoveling off the drive, and just a few minutes since we were sweltering in the heat. Before you know it, fair week has arrived. more »» |
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