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Jim Tressel visits local schools, touting fitness challenge

COLUMBIANA — When Mike DeWine chose former NCAA champion football coach Jim Tressel as his lieutenant governor, he decided it was an opportunity to inspire Ohio’s next generation to become fit. Tressel, who had coached at Youngstown State University and then The Ohio State University, was ...

Columbiana County ESC earns 4-star rating with help from students

LISBON — Insight from local students has helped the Columbiana County Educational Service Center’s Business Advisory council earn a 4-Star rating from the state. The ESC was recently notified of the honor from the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce. Four stars is the highest a ...

Former librarian returns to Lepper Library as new director

LISBON — Lepper Library’s new director can boast having a book she authored within the confines of Lepper’s titles and not many people can say that. Angela Marshall was hired earlier this month to replace Marcy Kaiser, who retired after nearly 11 years as Lepper Library ...

Crestview Athletic Facility gets new batting cages

COLUMBIANA — Batting cages have been installed at the Crestview Athletic Facility and activities are already scheduled for use, Athletic Director Casey Bogerd said. Bogerd mentioned the athletic facility update during the regular board of education meeting in February. He said that teams ...

WB gives Manley 2-year deal as superintendent

BELOIT — Matthew Manley will continue leading the West Branch Local School District for two more years. The board of education voted unanimously to approve the hire of Manley as superintendent for the period beginning Feb. 1, 2026, and ending on June 30, 2028, in its February meeting. ...

CCCTC hosting Sophomore Showcase

LISBON— The Columbiana County Career and Technical Center will be hosting its annual Sophomore Showcase Night at 6 p.m. Thursday, March 5. Current sophomores in Columbiana County and their parents/guardians are invited for a night of information and tours of the high school programs at the ...

Lisbon native takes over Frontiers Unlimited, soft opening set for today

LISBON — A Lisbon native who grew up in Frontiers Unlimited talking with business founder Vance Adams now owns the knife and outdoor gear store, fulfilling a dream to take over the operation after retiring from military duty. The newly-renovated business at 123 E. Lincoln Way, Lisbon will ...

Salem mayor delivers State of the City address

SALEM - Salem Mayor Cyndi Baronzzi Dickey recently delivered her State of the City address. Fire department The fire department saw a decrease in total calls in 2025, but an increase in medical calls.  As part of her annual state of the city address, Dickey presented an overview of the ...

USAF Band of Flight Rocks the East Liverpool High School Auditorium 

EAST LIVERPOOL — The United States Air Force Band of Flight delighted, entertained and encourage East Liverpool High School students when they worked the Potter Fieldhouse Auditorium Friday afternoon during a performance that was exclusive to students and staff.   Students laughed, cheered, ...

Local housing director completes education program

EAST LIVERPOOL — Columbiana Metropolitan Housing Authority Executive Director Rich Wymer recently graduated from PHADA (Public Housing Authorities Directors Association)-Rutgers Executive Director Education Program is now looking forward to sharing his education with his staff and better the ...