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SAT/6-20 Boardman DARE Singles Group, putt-putt at Sports World, 7 p.m.; information at 330-729-0127 Chester Kids fish tournament, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Chester Newell Sportsman’s Club; for ages 15 and under Columbiana Good As New Shoppe, Methodist Church, 210 S. Main St., 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; 30 percent off all bottoms. Historical Society of Columbiana & Fairfield Township Log House Museum open 2-4 p.m. Squeaky Wheel Theater Company’s presentation of Annie, 2 p.m., Columbiana Arts Theater (The CAT); tickets at www.AtTheCAT.com. Damascus Damascus Methodist Community ...

Salem Concert Series to feature The Chardon Polka Band

“The Most Feared and Powerful Polka Band in the Industry,” The Chardon Polka Band will perform at 6 p.m. Sunday at Waterworth Memorial Park in Salem. Known for their eccentric style, audience participation and polka-rock covers of songs, this band puts a new twist on polka. Admission is ...

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Banquet of Lisbon DW Dickey will sponsor the Banquet of Lisbon from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Monday at New Lisbon Presbyterian Church. The menu will include rotisserie chicken, parsley potatoes, smoked baked beans, applesauce, Baker’s Dairy ice cream and beverages. Take outs after 6 p.m. if available. All are welcome. Free to the public. Salem Chamber After Hours The Salem Area Chamber of Commerce will host Business After Hours at Home Instead, celebrating one year in Salem, from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday in Courtyard Square, 657 E. State St., Salem. The event will include raffle prizes, ...

Across Our Classrooms

Wilmington College 2026 SpringDean’s List Channing Toy of Salem Baldwin Wallace University 2026 SpringDean’s List Michael Dorris of Alliance Jackson Johnson of Salem Colin Keleman of Columbiana Kate Slutz of Salem Heidelberg University 2026 graduate Nathan Kelly of East Liverpool, Summa Cum Laude, Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration Grove City College 2026 SpringDean’s List Scott Cross of Columbiana Jessica Eisenhart of Wellsville Kendra Klusch of Alliance Mckenna Klusch of Alliance Camden Thomas of North Lima

Threshold adds Wind Phone to help users cope with grief

EAST PALESTINE — A rotary phone booth in the Community Sensory Garden in the village is providing an opportunity for people to process grief. The Wind Phone was installed by Threshold Residential Services as part of a deeply personal project for the team. “This project is deeply ...

Commissioners award train depot renovation project to New Waterford company

LISBON — Columbiana County commissioners recently awarded the contract for the East Palestine Train Depot renovation project to Dynamic Structures of New Waterford for $889,545. “We’re anticipating starting work in the first week of July,” Project Coordinator Haedan Panezott of the county Port Authority said. The Port Authority is serving as administrator of the $250,000 state grant awarded toward the project from the Target of Opportunity Program Community Development Block Grant through the Ohio Department of Development and is overseeing the project. Strollo Architects is ...