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Columbiana High School Class of ‘61 lunch canceled Columbiana High School Class of 1961 has canceled the lunch gathering for September. The date of the monthy luncheon at the American Legion conflicts with the set-up activity for the annual Street Fair that week. The October luncheon will retrm to the usual schedule of the second Wednesday of each month. Wellsville Public Library programs The Wellsville Public Library will host “Paint with T” from 6 to 8 p.m. Sept. 17. Registration is required; $30 (cash only). The library will also host Camp in a Box: Dream Big , which will ...

JobsOhio launches worker training incentive

YOUNGSTOWN — Workers can earn wages while obtaining certifications and degrees through a new incentive program JobsOhio rolled out Monday at Youngstown State University. Ohio employers can receive up to $10,000 per worker to train new and existing employees for skilled technician jobs ...

Two longtime Beaver Local employees honored

LISBON — The passing of two longtime Beaver Local School District employees was recognized by the Board of Education in August. The lives of Brenda Vujakyla and Rick Seibert were both honored during the meeting for their dedicated service to Beaver Local students. Vujakyla taught sixth grade in the district for more than 35 years before retiring in 2011. She passed away on July 26 at the age of 72. Siebert spent nearly 20 years as a bus driver for the district before his retirement. He passed away Aug. 6 at the age of 71. “We are grateful for the years of service Brenda ...

Highway Patrol investigating fatal crash in Middleton Township

LISBON — The Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) is investigating a crash which left a Wellsville man dead in Middleton Township Monday. According to a press release, OSHP Post 15 in Lisbon is investigating a one-vehicle motorcycle crash which occurred on state Route 7 near mile post 19 at approximately 9:02 p.m. Monday. David Bell, 35, Wellsville, was traveling southbound on a 2008 Suzuki motorcycle which traveled off the right side of the roadway, struck a guardrail and overturned back onto the roadway. According to the release, Bell was not wearing a helmet at the time of the ...

CCESC to provide hands-on career exploration at the 7th Annual Mahoning Valley Skilled Trades Expo

LISBON — The Columbiana County Educational Service Center (CCESC) is partnering in the 7th Annual Mahoning Valley Skilled Trades Expo. Dennis Dunham, director of teaching and learning for the CCESC, said during the August board meeting that the event scheduled for Sept. 22-24 at the Canfield Fairgrounds will provide hands-on career exploration opportunities for students in grades 7-12. According to minutes of the board meeting available online, Dunham said that specifically the expo is focused on careers in the skilled construction trades. He added that students will also have ...

Columbiana Arts Theater to produce first independent musical

COLUMBIANA — The Columbiana Arts Theater is producing its first ever musical independently. Also known as the CAT, the Columbiana Arts Theater located in the town square along Main Street has been gifted enough funding to produce the popular “1776” musical that is being locally directed by retired Columbiana County Municipal Court Judge Mark Frost. Frost and CAT Chief Theater Director Shawn Theis visited Columbiana Council on Aug. 18 to discuss the upcoming musical and also share updates about the CAT. They shared that as of Aug. 1 the CAT is totally under the control of ...