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State report cards released for 2-25-2026 school year

The Ohio Department of Education released its 2025-2026 School Report Cards on Tuesday. Districts and schools receive overall ratings of 1-5 stars in half-star increments. A three-star rating meets state standards, a five significantly exceeds them, and a one “needs significant support to meet state standards.” Districts are also rated on six components: achievement, progress, gap closing, early literacy, graduation, and college, career, workforce, military readiness. Statewide, the state has made gains in literacy, with statewide English language arts proficiency reaching a ...

Charges in attempted courthouse escape will go through grand jury

LISBON — Any charges resulting from the recent attack which injured two security bailiffs on the second floor of the Columbiana County Courthouse will proceed through the grand jury. Captain Ryan Pike of the county Sheriff’s Office said Timothy J. Reaggle, 21, of Y & O Road, Wellsville, ...

State Route 164 paving in downtown Lisbon delayed

LISBON — The paving of state Route 164 in downtown Lisbon isn’t scheduled to happen now until Thursday night into Friday morning, dependent on the weather. Lisbon Mayor Peter Wilson said Tuesday he’s been talking to the Ohio Department of Transportation and with the contractor, Shelley and Sands, repeatedly reminding them the Johnny Appleseed Festival begins Saturday, with setup on Friday and vendors possibly open Friday night. At this point, the plan is to pave downtown on West Washington from Beaver Street to Market Street and Market Street north to Chestnut Street with the ...

On the calendar

WED/9-16 Canfield South Range school board meeting changed to Sept. 23 at 6 p.m. County Columbiana County Records Commission, 10 a.m., auditor’s conference room Area Singles, 6 p.m., Eat ‘n Park in Chippewa, Pa. East Liverpool Community Improvement Corporation (CIC) Finance Committee, 5:15 p.m., city hall council chambers; full CIC board meeting to follow finance meeting East Palestine Way Station, open 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 109 W. Rebecca St. East Palestine Library, Storytime, 11 a.m.; Tweens & Teens: Backpack Patches, 3:30 p.m. Eagles drive thru with beef tips and noodles ...

Planned power outages scheduled in Salem

SALEM — Some city residents will experience scheduled power outages while Ohio Edison conducts system maintenance. Three planned power outages are slated to occur tonight, Thursday and Sunday, weather permitting, while Ohio Edison conducts work to improve system reliability. The outages scheduled for tonight and Thursday are expected to last approximately seven minutes and begin at 7 p.m. Affected residents have been notified at the phone number registered for their electric account. In the event of inclement weather, the outage originally scheduled for this evening will be ...

Community Briefs

Salem Community Center Bob Evans fundraiser The Salem Community Center will hold a fundraiser from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. today at Bob Evans in Salem in which 15% of sales will go to the Children’s Fitness Center at the SCC. Flyers can be picked up at The SCC. Call 330-332-5885 for more details. New Garden Methodist Church Rummage Sale Carryover New Garden Methodist Church, 7165 state Route 9, Hanoverton, will host its Rummage Sale Carryover from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. All items will be marked as donation. Smucker House Craft & Vendor Show The Smucker House, 271 S. Broadway Ave., ...