EAST PALESTINE — Less than two months after East Palestine City School District snagged over a million dollars in grant money to support energy efficiency projects, the district announced that the project is already under way. At the beginning of May, the district was awarded $1,363,533 of ...

SALEM — Volunteer David Hughes recently reinstalled the Salem Historical Society sign on South Lundy Avenue after it was damaged by a windstorm several months ago. Thanks to his efforts, the sign has been restored to its original place, preserving an important piece of local history. Hughes ...

Southern Local High School aviation students recently visited the Salem Airpark to interview local pilots and learn about their airplanes. They heard from local flight instructors and airline pilots about how to pursue a career in aviation, saw a drone demonstration and learned how are used by ...

LISBON — A Washingtonville man found not guilty by reason of insanity last year for felonious assault and other charges will remain on conditional release in the community. David Kirby, 33, West Main Street, appeared recently in Columbiana County Common Pleas Court for a six-month review ...

On Saturday, June 14, Rachel Kleimeier and Paula Vaughn of Columbiana County successfully hosted the Miss Tri-State Pottery Festival Queen and Court pageant at the Peter Metrovich Center. The newly crowned 2025 Miss Tri-State Pottery Festival Queen and Court are Queen Cammie Moore, Beaver Local ...

The Columbiana County Park District recently received a generous donation from the annual “I Ran for Mary Ann” 5K run, held in memory of Mary Ann McGuire of Lisbon, whose life was tragically taken in 2022. Arlene Obertance, event organizer, presented a check to the district representing ...

TOPS 1341 TOPS 1341 met Monday, June 16, at the Glenmoor Presbyterian Church with Co-Leader Judy McComas presiding. Weigh-ins and pledges preceded the roll call. This week’s Best Loser was Cassie Ensinger and Kandice Kraft was the Runner Up. They chose potato chips and ice cream as this ...

The closure of state Route 170 from Heck Road to Dickson Road has been rescheduled to start July 7. The closure for a culvert replacement was originally scheduled to start June 23. The road will be closed for 21 days. The official posted detour is state Route 14 north to state Route 165 north, ...

Youth gathered at a picnic table hours after the city of Columbiana dedicated its latest downtown mural, “The Garden of Eatin,’’ Saturday morning during a two-day chalk fest event. (Photo by Stephanie Ujhelyi)

LISBON — The jury trial for Elvin EJ Tisdale, who’s charged with aggravated murder in the 2021 shooting death of 20-year-old Brycen Douglas, remains set for June 24. During the final status hearing at 11 a.m. Monday, Columbiana County Common Pleas Court Judge Megan Bickerton acknowledged ...