2026 Johnny Appleseed Festival

September 21, 2026

Images from the 2026 Johnny Appleseed Festival in downtown Lisbon.

Columbiana council eyes proactive approach to data centers

COLUMBIANA — With an increase in data centers coming to the state, the city may want to take a proactive…

Brightside Project challenges Columbiana County to “Give Like Dolly”

SALEM — The Brightside Project is challenging Columbiana County to carry on the philanthropic legacy of Dolly Parton as part…

Ohio AG: Criminalize misuse of Flock cams

While calling Flock Safety automatic license plate reader cameras effective when used properly, Attorney General Andy Wilson said the state…

Wellsville officials receive update on road conditions

WELLSVILLE – Village officials recently received an update on roadwork being conducted by businesses in the area. At the most…

Salem TNR coordinator addresses city council

SALEM — City council was updated on the city’s trap, neuter, release (TNR) project during its meeting Tuesday. Salem TNR…

Local Sports

CLIPPERS WELCOME KENNY TO HOF

SALINEVILLE — Southern Local's volleyball team defeated Bridgeport 25-13, 25-11, 25-13 on Saturday. Kalayah Crute led…

Southern spikes Bridgeport

ALLIANCE — Heidelberg snapped a 37-game losing streak against Mount Union, beating the eighth-ranked Purple Raiders…

Mount finds itself in a rare position

NEWTON FALLS — Columbiana's girls soccer team was a 13-0 winner over Newton Falls on Saturday.…

OVAC up next for Columbiana girls

No longer the precursor to the start of the school year for most students, Labor Day weekend now serves as the first three-day weekend break for most. They and their parents get one more chance to take it a bit easy before the grind of the fall semester and all its activities starts to…

As our country celebrates not just any Independence Day, but the 250th anniversary of one of…

America at 250: A reminder that all are created equal

On behalf of the volunteers at the Salem Community Pantry and the Shoppers we serve, I…

Thanking those who contributed to Stamp Out Hunger

Society has given teachers increasingly greater responsibility for our children over the past decade or two…

Teachers learning to identify mental health needs of students

Ohio News

OSU names provost as new president after predecessor's abrupt resignation

COLUMBUS (AP) — Ohio State elevated its chief academic officer to president Thursday, acting swiftly to move past the abrupt resignation of former President Walter “Ted” Carter Jr. following revelations about his “inappropriate relationship” with the female host of a podcast for military veterans. Trustees voted unanimously to appoint Executive Vice President and Provost…

COLUMBUS — The Ohio State University Board of Trustees has accepted President Walter “Ted” Carter Jr.’s…

OSU president resigns over ‘inappropriate relationship’

(AP) — Cleveland Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase has been placed on non-disciplinary paid leave as part of…

Guardians closer Clase placed on leave; part of betting probe

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has signed a two-year, $60 billion operating budget that flattens the state’s…

DeWine signs tax bill

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National News

Alaskans will decide fate of ranked choice voting system after chaotic end to state's primary

Trump says his planned arch would become a 'military complex' able to host drones and snipers

Rising gas prices frustrate voters. Trump boasts it's an 'inexpensive price to pay' for the Iran war

US military says it killed four in strike on alleged drug-smuggling boat in the Caribbean

Letters to the Editor

Please no single trash hauler in Lisbon

Please, Lisbon Council, drop any further consideration of passing legislation for a single trash hauler in the village. I suspect a majority of residents are opposed to the idea, preferring to choose their own hauler and respecting the tradition of free enterprise among competing companies. I greatly respect and admire our hard-working mayor and…

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