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D’Apolito to file for Mahoning County common pleas judge

YOUNGSTOWN — Austintown Township Administrator Mark D’Apolito said he will file nominating petitions Tuesday for the Mahoning County Common Pleas Court judicial seat currently held by R. Scott Krichbaum. “Serving as judge has always been a career goal of mine,” said D’Apolito, a ...

COUNTY BRIEFING

The CAT to host Frozen The Columbiana Arts Theater (The CAT) will host Frozen: The Broadway Musical, presented by the Squeaky Wheel Theater Company, Jan. 30 through Feb. 1 and Feb. 6 through 8. This beloved, family-friendly musical brings the magic, music, and heart of the hit Disney story to ...

Straight On brings the music of Heart to The Columbiana Arts Theater

COLUMBIANA — Rock fans are invited to relive the powerhouse sound and unforgettable energy of one of rock’s most iconic bands when Straight On – A Tribute to the Music of Heart takes the stage at The Columbiana Arts Theater on Friday, March 27, at 7 p.m. Straight On is a premier tribute ...

SCHOOL NOTES

Miami (OH) University Fall 2025 President’s List Zita Blasdel of East Liverpool Cade Rohm of Salem Rachel McDaniel of Columbiana Fall 2025 Dean’s List Alex Garwacki of Columbiana Jacob Reed of Rogers Tyler Prideau of Negley Michael Garwacki of Columbiana Megan Justison ...

COUNTY BRIEFING

Columbiana parking ban The City of Columbiana has declared a weather emergency-no parking on all city streets from 5:30 a.m. Sunday to 7 a.m. Monday. Daily parking ban between 2 and 5:30 a.m. remains in effect. East Palestine parking ban The Village of East Palestine is declaring a snow ...

On the calendar

SAT/1-24 Boardman DARE Singles Group, Bowling at Boardman Lanes, 6:30 p.m.; information at 330-729-0127 Columbiana Good As New Shoppe, Methodist Church, 210 S. Main St., 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; White Sale 30 percent off. New Springfield Food giveaway, 8:30-10 a.m., New Springfield United ...

County champ to represent Beaver Local for the second year in a row

LISBON — Will Beaver Local repeat as a Columbiana County spelling bee champ for the second year in a row? Only time will tell, as last year’s county champ Maureen Bone advanced to the 2026 event with a win in Thursday’s district contest to represent her school again.  Bone ...

Columbiana County Microfilm Board to be abolished

LISBON — The Columbiana County commissioners agreed Wednesday to abolish the county Microfilm Board as no longer needed due to changes in technology and no need for microfilming of records. “There are several counties that have done this,” county Recorder Jim Armeni said. Armeni by ...