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Columbiana seeking member for zoning appeals board

COLUMBIANA — The city is looking for a new member to serve on the Board of Zoning Appeals. City Manager Lance Willard said the vacant seat is the result of the resignation of Jack Sutherin, whose term does not expire until the end of 2027. The city is taking letters of interest through Sept. 10. Willard took time during the most recent City Council meeting to praise the community for their involvement with the city. He listed off several committees and boards that meet in one month alone. “The volunteerism that occurs in this community is amazing … We do appreciate our ...

Liverpool Township trustees approve annual forestry mutual aid agreement

LIVERPOOL TOWNSHIP — Trustees approved and signed the annual forestry mutual aid agreement with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). Trustees Tuesday approved the Cooperative Agreement for Wildland Fire Suppression Within the Report Payment Areas agreement with the ODNR’s Division of Forestry. The agreement is for Liverpool Township Volunteer Fire Department and other fire departments in the area to respond to and provide mutual aid for wildfires in their jurisdiction and provide a firefighter to function as a liaison between the department and the Division of Forestry. ...

Thursday at the Canfield Fair

A variety of activities took place despite some rain during the first official day of the 2026 Canfield Fair.

Salem railroad crossings blocked by train Thursday

Railroad crossings throughout the city were blocked for several hours Thursday after a Norfolk Southern train experienced engine failure in the early hours of the morning. While the railroad crossing on South Lincoln Avenue and Allen Road were cleared by the afternoon, others remained closed ...

On the calendar

FRI/9-4 Columbiana Good As New Shoppe, Methodist Church, 210 S. Main St., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; 75 percent off all summer items in the shoppe. East Liverpool Fish dinner, 4-7 p.m., Second Baptist Church, 1091 Pennsylvania Ave.; fish, mac and cheese and green beans for $14 VFW Post 66 Bingo, 6:30 p.m.; 25 cents a card, five cards for a $1, 50 cents coverall; pizza and fresh popcorn available for purchase East Palestine Way Station, open 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 109 W. Rebecca St. Eagles kitchen open 4-8 p.m., beer batter cod fish specials on a dish $10, sandwich with side $11, dinner with ...

Community Briefs

Upcoming Lepper Library events LISBON — Lepper Library will restart weekly storytimes at 10 and 11 a.m. Tuesdays beginning Sept. 8. Moving and Grooving Tuesdays at 10 a.m. This Storytime is geared toward babies and toddlers. Come sing songs, listen to a story, and play. Older siblings are welcome to join in also. Preschool Story Hour Tuesdays at 11 a.m. Sing songs, listen to stories, and make crafts. Stay and play after the program. Geared toward children 3-5 but younger and older siblings are welcome. Teen Activity Hour Saturday at 11 a.m. Come hang out and play ...