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Rodman Public Library plans events in May

ALLIANCE – Rodman Public Library has announced events in May. – Ahead of May the Fourth, teens, ages 12-18, are invited to learn the ins and outs of the fun and safe activity of light saber combat May 2. LudoSports for Teens, a two-hour program, begins at 10 a.m. and will be taught by a ...

Columbiana School District prepares for upgrades to sports facilities

COLUMBIANA — The Columbiana School District is preparing for upgrades to its sporting facilities. During a special board of education meeting on Tuesday the board approved a cement contract for the base of the stadium bleachers that are being installed at the end of May at the Ward Athletic ...

Commissioners authorize digitization of deteriorating records

LISBON — Columbiana County commissioners on Wednesday approved one of the first steps needed for county Recorder Jim Armeni Sr. to preserve and digitize deteriorating historical records, some dating back to the 1800s. Commissioners authorized Armeni to sign a contract with COTT System for ...

Driver cited for fiery crash

LISBON — The driver of a work truck involved in a fiery crash Monday in Lisbon was cited for failure to yield right-of-way and a woman who pulled the other driver from her vehicle may get village recognition. According to a Lisbon Police report for the accident at 4:57 p.m., a Ford F-550 ...

Columbiana to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with several events

COLUMBIANA — Several events are being planned in the city to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary. City Councilman Ty Graham briefed council recently on the events being planned by the America 250 Committee working under the Columbiana Area Tourism Bureau. “We are going to try to come ...

Perry Twp. trustees consider police levy on November ballot

PERRY TOWNSHIP — Township trustees are considering a police levy for the November ballot. Trustee Chair Steve Bailey asked Fiscal Officer John Volio to get information from the county about what levies the township currently has in place for police funding, and what the impact would be of ...

Several communities to hold events celebrating Day of Prayer

The Wellsville and East Liverpool communities will be observing the annual National Day of Prayer. The Wellsville Area Ministerial Association will meet at the flood walls in Wellsville on May 7 at 9:30 a.m. Eddie Murphy of the Wellsville Foundation noted the theme for the 2026 National Day ...

Wellsville school board approves donations and field trips

WELLSVILLE – The Wellsville school board accepted several donations and approved multiple upcoming field trips at its April meeting. During the new business portion of its meeting, the board approved the following monetary donations: Garfield Principal Fund from the Covenant Presbyterian ...

COUNTY BRIEFING

KOC youth fishing tournament The Knights of Columbus are sponsoring a free fishing tournament for youth 14 and under at the Salem City Reservoir, Gamble Road, Lisbon on Saturday, May 9, from 10 a.m. to noon. Must bring own fishing rod, bait will be provided. Hot dogs and hamburgers will be ...