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Southern Local Spelling Bee Winners

The top three finishers in the Southern Local district spelling bee held Tuesday and advancing to the Columbiana County bee in March are sixth-graders, from left, Lizzie Pierogowicz, third place; Patricia Smith, second place, and winner Knighton Hart. (Submitted photo)

Salem Spelling Bee Winners

SALEM — Salem’s star spellers shined at the annual city spelling bee Tuesday.  This year’s bee, as always, was comprised of 20 spellers, 10 each from the junior high school and Southeast Elementary who earned their spot by placing in the top 10 of their respective school spelling bees. ...

Wellsville Senior of the Month

The Wellsville Care and Share Community Club has chosen Noah Board as the Senior of the Month for November 2025. Noah is the son of James Board of East Liverpool. Noah is an involved and dedicated senior. As Senior Class President and a member of Student Council, he represents his peers ...

Lepper Library February display

The February exhibition at Lepper Library in Lisbon is being curated by Nick Dauka, whose deep passion for history, especially the WWII Air Corps, shines through. With over 20 years of collecting experience, Dauka is showcasing a small portion of his extensive collection, which includes an ...

On the calendar

WED/2-11 Boardman DARE Singles Group, Pool Night at Camelot Lanes, 7 p.m.; 330-729-0127 Columbiana Columbiana High School Class of 1961, lunch, American Legion Post 290, 44403 SR 14. Crestview Board of Education, regular meeting, 5 p.m., high school cafeteria. County Columbiana ...

2026 Charter Review Commission meeting will be Thursday, Feb. 19

EAST PALESTINE — An organizational meeting of the 2026 Charter Review Commission will held at 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19 at the Municipal Building with a chair chosen and followup meeting scheduled. The Charter Review Commission is a group of residents appointed by the mayor to review the ...

COUNTY BRIEFING

EP Eagles Hee Haw show East Palestine Eagles #1506 Hee Haw show is on March 14 and March 21. Tickets are $8 each and are available at the EP Eagles club or at Fuller’s True Value. Show starts at 8 pm. Tickets are limited for both shows so purchase tickets. EL trash collection Trash will ...

COUNTY BRIEFING

MVLNA Spring Clinic The Mahoning Valley Landscape and Nursery Association (MVLNA) invites landscapers and nursery growers to attend its annual Spring Clinic, featuring a full day of education, networking, and industry updates. The 2026 MVLNA Spring Clinic will showcase an extensive lineup of ...

CCESC VEX IQ Elementary Robotics League wraps up its 2025–26 season

LISBON – The CCESC VEX IQ Elementary Robotics League wrapped up its 2025–26 season with a finals competition Saturday, Feb. 7, at the Columbiana County Career and Technical Center. Four teams earned qualification to compete in the Ohio VEX IQ Elementary School Robotics State Championship, ...

Eighth grader takes top honors at Columbiana Spelling Bee

COLUMBIANA—Eighth-grader Clara Reed won last week’s Columbiana Middle School’s Spelling Bee. She advances along with three classmates to the March 7 Columbiana County Spelling Bee. Clara Reed sealed her victory Wednesday afternoon by correctly spelling “nomination”  — besting ...