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Husted appointed to Senate Appropriations Committee

U.S. Sen. Jon Husted became the first Ohioan in more than 15 years to get appointed to the powerful Senate Appropriations Committee. Husted, an Upper Arlington Republican, replaced Markwayne Mullin, an Oklahoma Republican, on Appropriations. Mullin resigned after being confirmed as secretary ...

On the calendar

WED/4-1 County Columbiana County commissioners, 9 a.m., downtown courthouse LEPC (Local Emergency Planning Committee) meeting, 2 p.m., Columbiana County EMA, 215 S. Market St. Lisbon. East Palestine Storytime, 11 a.m., East Palestine Library; Board of Trustees meeting, 6 p.m. Eagles ...

COMMUNITY CORNER

Salem Community Foundation SALEM — The Salem Community Foundation Board of Directors will commemorate the 60th anniversary of the public charitable trust when it convenes in early April for its combined annual and regular quarterly meeting. As the foundation marks six decades of service, it ...

Knights of Columbus donate for equipment at Sophia Women’s Center

Through the support of the Salem community and St. Paul Church, the Knights of Columbus Council 1818 from St. Paul Church sold 340 sandwiches, a new record, during its Sub Sandwich for Super Bowl Sunday program. The council then voted to donate $1,500 to The Sophia Women’s Center in Salem. ...

Mile Branch Grange Easter Egg Hunt

Mile Branch Grange hosted its 9th annual Allergy Free Easter Egg Hunt Saturday. The annual event provides a safe environment for children with food allergies or other health issues, who often miss traditional egg hunts due to potential exposure to allergens or other possible issues. The event ...

Lisbon Finance Committee to discuss, prioritize capital improvement funding

LISBON — A Finance Committee meeting will be held at 5:30 p.m. Thursday to discuss and prioritize capital improvement funding related to upcoming projects, including an offer of $50,000 from Columbiana County commissioners for a new filtration system for the Lisbon village pool. The ...

Committee receives permission to hang veterans flags in Lisbon

LISBON — A committee of residents, the chamber and veterans groups received permission recently to hang veterans flags throughout Lisbon sometime this year as a way to honor area veterans. Village resident Cheryl Mills approached village council for permission to use the poles, saying there ...

Crestview Robotics team going to world competition

COLUMBIANA — Of the three Crestview Middle School Robotics teams to compete at the state competition in March one is going on to compete in the world competition in late April. Crestview Middle School Principal Tim Pancake told the board of education during the March meeting that all three ...

East Liverpool CIC increases size of board to add members

EAST LIVERPOOL — The city’s Community Improvement Corporation (CIC) is a little bigger after a meeting Thursday afternoon.  Seven members did appear, allowing its board of trustees to take action on some issues especially related to its membership. The East Liverpool CIC is a ...

East Palestine Spring Fling scheduled for Saturday

EAST PALESTINE — The village has a lot to celebrate in 2026. Not only are the birds chirping and flowers blooming after a frigid winter, East Palestine also has reopened its park after years of work. Residents welcome the familiarity associated with the village’s annual Spring Fling, ...