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21 not certified for MC ballot

YOUNGSTOWN — The Mahoning County Board of Elections Monday voted against certifying 21 candidates, including three for the full-term West Branch school board seat, because of issues with their nominating petitions. Aug. 25 is the write-in deadline to qualify for the general election. ...

Inaugural Idabelle Firestone Fine Art Show and Sale

COLUMBIANA — A showcase of local talent awaits those who will be attending the inaugural Idabelle Firestone Fine Art Show and Sale Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Harvey S. Firestone Park Recreational Park. Various forms of art will be on display for viewing and purchase, such as original ...

SRMC welcomes new physicians

Katarina Barlow, M.D. SALEM – Salem Regional Medical Center (SRMC) is welcoming Family Medicine physician Katarina Barlow, M.D., to its medical staff. She will join Vidya Counto, M.D.; Michael J. Buchenic IV, D.O.; and Zachary D. Vallandingham, D.O., at the SRMC Primary Care-Columbiana ...

County Briefing

Night at the Races East Palestine Eagles #1506 is having a Night at the Races on Saturday. Doors open at 6 p.m. with the races starting at 7 p.m. Food is provided with admission. Admission at the door is $5 unless buying a horse for $10 by Thursday which gets two admissions and a chance to ...

SL Back-to-School Bash Aug. 27

SALINEVILLE — Southern Local Schools will celebrate the start of another year during the annual Back-to-School Bash on Aug. 27. The event is slated from 4 to 6 p.m. on campus and will feature DJ J.T. Higgins with live music, food, free school supplies, inflatables and more than two-dozen ...

Vitko announces candidacy for Lisbon council

Editor’s note: Following is a release from Joe Vitko announcing his candidacy for Lisbon Village Council: Political newcomer Joe Vitko, 27, is promising to bring a fresh perspective to Lisbon if elected as councilman in November. “Lisbon deserves leadership that listens, acts and gets ...

West Branch Elementary student owns and operates Ellie’s Glitter Lab

SALEM — West Branch Elementary School student Ellie Kaley would have given Miranda Priestly, the villain in The Devil Wears Prada, a run for her money. The 7-year-old fashionista is the youngest entrepreneur currently featured at Salem’s Reach For The Stars and can be found selling her ...

Trial remains set for Lisbon man charged in ex-wife’s shooting death

LISBON — A jury trial remains set for 9 a.m. Nov. 18 for the Lisbon man accused of shooting his ex-wife to death in 2023. “The case remains unresolved,” Columbiana County Common Pleas Court Judge Megan Bickerton said Monday morning, based on her conversation with counsel before the ...

EL schools address reports of audit findings

EAST LIVERPOOL — East Liverpool City School District has issued a public statement refuting allegations published by another news outlet that the district received citations for spending funds that have not yet been appropriated. The news outlet publishing the story said that according to ...

Sherrod Brown to challenge U.S. Sen. Jon Husted

Democrat Sherrod Brown is seeking a return to the U.S. Senate, announcing he will challenge Republican Jon Husted, appointed to an open seat eight months ago, in the 2026 election. Saying the country is going in the wrong direction, Brown said he “can’t stay on the sidelines” and do ...