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Utica Shale Academy obtains $450,000 transportation grant

SALINEVILLE — As the Utica Shale Academy expands its Salineville campus, it is also growing its van fleet after obtaining a $450,000 grant for transportation. Superintendent Bill Watson said the community school received a Rural Transport Grant in early August though the state’s biennium ...

Community Calendar

TUE/8-26 Boardman DARE Singles Group, Bocce at Boardman Park, 5:30 p.m.; 330-729-0127 Calcutta Calcutta Lions Club, 6:30 p.m., Peter Metrovich Community Center County Columbiana Co. Archives & Research Center quarterly meeting, 3:15 p.m., CCARC office Columbiana County Mental ...

County Briefing

Minerva Public Library events MINERVA — Minerva Public Library will host the following upcoming events: Monday, Sept. 8 at 6:30 p.m., Breaking Through the Lines: The Marion Motley Story. Author David Lee Morgan Jr. shares some of the untold stories in his book, Breaking Through the Lines: ...

Kiducation tours

Guests recently enjoyed open house tours of Kiducation Learning, Kiducation Youth, and the Kiducation Community Center, also living waters yoga studio that is part of Kiducation Community Center, getting a firsthand look at the heart of organization’s programs. As part of Kiducation literacy ...

Free eye screenings

At the recent Beaver Local Back-to-School bash, the Calcutta Lions provided free eye screenings to anyone who attended. Thirty-four children were screened by Lions Rosemary Bruehler, Nancy Keenan, Gary Freeh, Dave Elliott, Janet Christen and Wayne Christen. The Lions will also be helping the ...

The Columbiana Arts Theater announces blockbuster Sept. lineup

COLUMBIANA — The Columbiana Arts Theater (The CAT) is bringing an unforgettable month of entertainment to the Mahoning Valley this September, featuring five major events that promise to inspire, entertain, and engage audiences of all ages. The month kicks off with the nationally touring ...

County Briefing

Salem BOE special meeting The Salem Board of Education will hold a special board meeting at 8 a.m. Thursday at the Administration Office to approve board items regarding the GMP Amendment between The State of Ohio, acting by and through the President and Treasurer of the School District and ...

Tressel kicks off statewide fitness challenge for kids in grades 4-8

STRUTHERS — Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel said a new statewide fitness challenge for kids in grade 4-8 will make them not only healthier, but better students. “If we can add just a little better fitness and health, it will make us that much better,” Tressel said Monday at Struthers Middle School ...

Barnyard Buddies 4-H Club celebrates successful year

The Barnyard Buddies 4-H Club is celebrating another successful year. With 56 members and five advisors, there were many activities, accomplishments, and memories. Everyone worked hard throughout the year preparing their animals and projects for the Columbiana County Fair. Some of the ...

United forms for 2025-26 school year

HANOVERTON — United Local School District will have their first day of school for the 2025-2026 school year on Tuesday, Sept. 2 for grades first through 12th. Kindergarteners will follow the schedule they were provided at kindergarten screening. New student’s who have recently moved into ...