Salem fire hydrant flushing to start Sunday night

July 18, 2026

SALEM — The city’s annual fire hydrant flushing will begin Sunday. The utilities commission announced in its meeting Thursday that the utilities department will begin the city’s annual fire hydrant flushing at 10 p.m. Sunday. Flushing will continue through Thursday night. Following the initial period, additional flushing will continue during daytime hours over the next few weeks as permitted by weather conditions. According to a statement from the utilities department, while hydrant flushing is ongoing, residents may experience discolored water, low water pressure, or air ...

On the calendar

July 18, 2026

SAT/7-18 Canfield Lawn Festival, 4-7 p.m., Paradise Church, 10020 New Buffalo Road Columbiana Grace Church Rummage Sale, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., 140 S. Main St.; lunch available; cash only Good As New Shoppe, Methodist Church, 210 S. Main St., 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; 40 percent off Shoes, Dresses, Jewelry. Historical Society of Columbiana & Fairfield Township Log House Museum open 2-4 p.m. Damascus Damascus Methodist Community Breakfast, 7-10:30 a.m., Damascus Methodist Church, 300 Valley Road; by donation East Liverpool Beaver Creek Wildlife Education Center, Wildlife Watchers 104: ...

Community Briefs

July 18, 2026

East Liverpool City Hospital Community Festival canceled Due to the weather forecast for today, the East Liverpool City Hospital Community Festival event has been canceled. A statement issued by the hospital said “the safety of our sponsors, community partners, staff, volunteers, and community is always our top priority. Thank you to our incredible sponsors, community partners, vendors, and everyone who planned to attend.” Watch the hospital’s social media channels for any updates regarding the rescheduled date in the fall. Salem Music Study Club to open new season Salem Music ...

Lisbon reader completes Lepper Library program challenge

July 18, 2026

Jacob Glynn successfully completed Challenge #2 in the Reading Program at the Lepper Library in Lisbon. Jacob has achieved the goal of reading 500 books before entering middle school. As a reward for his accomplishment, he receives a certificate along with a book of his choice. He has selected ...

Calcutta Rotary Club hosts Arcwood official

July 18, 2026

The Calcutta Rotary Club met Thursday at the Peter Metrovich Community Center. The guest speaker was Brian May who discussed his role and some of the processes at Arcwood Environmental, formerly Heritage Thermal, in East Liverpool. Pictured with May, right, is Al Pierson, Calcutta Rotary ...

Across our classrooms

July 18, 2026

Quinnipiac University Spring 2026 Graduate Zachary Barber of New Middletown, Doctor of Medicine Kent State University 2026 Spring President’s List Berlin Center: Leann Camp Columbiana: Allison Borchardt, Nora Ineman, Anna Joy, Katrina Kaszowski, Paige Thomas, Camille Zentner East Liverpool: Emma Dieringer, Alyssa Oyster, Danielle Perna, Katelyn Reinhart, Emily Wright East Palestine: Elaine Boso, Maddison Foster Hanoverton: Abigail Wolfgang Homeworth: Caleb Adams, Addyson Jones Kensington: Ashtyn Snyder Leetonia: Abigail Hall, Alexander Kindle Lisbon: ...