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EPES engages families with Masked Reader

EAST PALESTINE – The mystery has been solved and the masks have come off at East Palestine Elementary School. EPES recently hosted its second annual “The Masked Reader” Family Engagement Night, drawing a large crowd of families, students, and staff for an evening dedicated to the joy of ...

Judge seeking Columbiana County Park District board member applicants

LISBON — Probate/Juvenile Court Judge Thomas Baronzzi is looking for a new Columbiana County Park District Board member to fill an unexpired term. The court issued a press release Thursday to solicit applications from residents of Columbiana County who have interest in seeking the court’s ...

Leetonia school board accepts multiple donations

LEETONIA — Several hours after concluding its second community chat regarding proposed busing changes, Leetonia school board members passed a number of agenda items during their regular meeting Wednesday.  The meeting didn’t include any further discussion regarding the busing, according ...

CCESC offering Kindergarten Boot Camp

LISBON — A new option is being made available for children and youth this summer. Melissa Puhalla, preschool supervisor for the Columbiana County Educational Service Center, told the ESC board during its March meeting a Kindergarten Boot Camp is being offered by the Ohio Department of ...

Yalcars Grand Opening in Salem

New life has been breathed into the historic property at 152 Continental Drive which once housed the former Donnell Ford Lincoln Dealership. Friday saw the property open its doors to the community once more as pre-owned automotive retailer Yalcars held a grand opening for its newest, and ...

Leetonia council approves road resurfacing projects for 2026

LEETONIA — Travelers on village streets might notice a little bit of a smoother ride in 2026. Leetonia Assistant Village Administrator Roman Ferry said council recently approved paving or chip and seal to be applied to one-third of the village’s streets. Projected to cost in excess of ...

Former Braking Point owner enters plea for attempted abduction

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) — Sentencing will be Monday for the former owner of Braking Point Recovery Center after he pleaded guilty Thursday in Mahoning County Common Pleas Court to charges stemming from an October domestic dispute. Ryan Sheridan, 45, entered guilty pleas before Judge Maureen ...

COMMUNITY CORNER

EL American Legion officer nominations First nominations for regular member officers of Alfred H. Wedgewood American Legion Post 374 will be conducted at 7 p.m. April 6. The second nomination will be held at 7 p.m. April 13. All regular members are encouraged to attend. All nominations will ...

Beaver Creek Wildlife Education Center set to open for 2026 season

EAST LIVERPOOL — The Beaver Creek Wildlife Education Center will open for the 2026 season. All events are listed on the web calendar, found at http://www.beavercreekwildlife.org. They are also on the center’s Facebook page under “events.” The Wildlife Center opens for visitors on May 2 ...