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West Branch High School bringing Newsies to the stage

BELOIT — Disney’s Newsies the Broadway Musical is coming to the West Branch High School Auditorium stage Friday through Sunday this weekend under the direction of Krista Clay assisted by Tessa Murphy. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 3 p.m. Sunday in the West Branch ...

Dave Johnson elected Republican National Committeeman for Ohio

COLUMBUS — The Ohio Republican Party State Central Committee has elected Dave Johnson, longtime Chairman of the Columbiana County Republican Party, as Ohio’s new Republican National Committeeman. Johnson succeeds Jim Dicke, who announced his resignation earlier this year after serving in ...

Hanni gets challenge for Republican nod on appeals court

YOUNGSTOWN — Attorney and Western Reserve Joint Fire District Chief David “Chip” Comstock Jr. and current appeals court judge Mark Hanni are running in the May 5 Republican primary to replace Democrat Judge Cheryl Waite on the 7th District Court of Appeals. Hanni, who won his current ...

Columbiana County health board approves five-year strategic plan

LISBON — The Columbiana County Health District Board recently approved the district’s new strategic plan for the next five years, with a list of eight primary objectives and an outline for reaching those goals. “The staff put a lot of energy into this,” county Health Commissioner Dr. ...

Pipe bomb discovery under investigation in East Liverpool

EAST LIVERPOOL — An investigation is ongoing into the pipe bomb discovered in the basement of a house at 175 Avondale St. on Saturday. According to East Liverpool City Police Officer Bryce Allen, who responded to the call, the live bomb was discovered by the homeowner in the basement when ...

On the calendar

TUE/4-21 Canfield That Quilt Group I Belong To (TQGIBT), 7 p.m., Rotary Building at Fair Park on Oak Street; Guild President Carolyn Artle will demonstrate using decorative stitches on a sewing machine, laces, trims and doilies to create heirloom blocks for a Block of the Month quilt; ...

EP Eagles Oldies Dinner Show

East Palestine Eagles #1506 is having an Oldies Dinner Show on both May 2 and 9. Tickets are available for $20 or a table of four for $70, a table of six for $100, a table of eight for $130 or a table of 12 for $190. Tickets and tables are getting limited so call Carol at 330-853-8483 if ...

‘Nunsense: The Musical’ at the Roxy Theatre

MINERVA – The Minerva Community Charitable Fund will present “Nunsense: The Musical” in a special fundraising event Friday and Saturday, April 24 and 25, at 7 p.m. at the Roxy Theatre. “Nunsense” is a spoof about the misadventures of five nuns trying to manage a fundraiser. Sadly, ...

Pastor Justin Vance at the Calvary Baptist Church of Salem

Calvary Baptist Church of Salem will host Revival May 3 through 6 featuring Pastor Justin Vance, who looks to provide a spiritual awakening, bringing dormant Christians back to active faith, restoring passion, and focusing on repentance and worship. Vance has a background in law enforcement and ...