County health board addresses swim safety tips

July 9, 2026

LISBON — Swim safety topped the topics during a recent Columbiana County Health District Board meeting, with the idea of a water watcher being suggested by both the county and the state. “Someone to observe people in the pool,” county Health District Public Information Officer Laura Fauss said. That’s the definition of a water watcher, someone to watch over the swimmers. Fauss said 23% of childhood drownings occur during family gatherings due to distractions. According to the Ohio Department of Health website at odh.ohio.gov, there are several actions that can be taken ...

East Liverpool mayor tells council about preparations for monument unveiling

July 9, 2026

EAST LIVERPOOL — Mayor Bobby Smith told the East Liverpool City Council during Monday’s council meeting that it was going to be a busy week in the city, with the setting and unveiling of the Revolutionary War Monument at the corner of Sixth and Washington streets. Smith mentioned that a lot of community effort went into the monument which was paid for by donations from community partners like the Eagles and Elks for items such as the flagpoles around the monument. Landscaping around the monument was expected to be completed mid-week. Engraved bricks are still available to ...

Big crowd expected Sunday for Big Boy in Struthers

July 9, 2026

STRUTHERS — The Union Pacific Big Boy is scheduled to arrive Sunday in the city’s downtown for what Mayor Catherine Cercone Miller has described as a major event. “This is the first time our city has ever seen anything this big, and possibly will ever see anything this big come through our downtown,” Miller said. “We’re expecting between (4,000) and 5,000 (people).” At 133 feet and 1.2 million pounds, Big Boy No. 4014 is the world’s largest operating locomotive. It is traveling coast to coast to celebrate the nation’s 250th anniversary. Returning from Philadelphia, ...

World’s largest steam train coming to Fostoria

July 9, 2026

FOSTORIA — It could be said that trains are a way of life in Fostoria. The town has rich railroad history, with tracks established in the area during the late 1800s. According to the Fostoria Rail Preservation Society website, approximately 120 trains pass through the city each ...

On the calendar

July 9, 2026

THU/7-9 Beloit West Branch Athletic Boosters bingo, booster hall, 26701 U.S. Route 62; doors open at 4:30 p.m., early tickets called at 6 p.m., and Jumpin’ Jack (53 numbers or less for $1,500) called at 6:45 p.m., followed by regular bingo. Kitchen open, instant tickets and computers available. Info at 330-509-1209. Boardman DARE Singles Group, Music at Boardman Park, 6:30 p.m.; information at 330-729-0127 Calcutta Young at Heart, 12:30 p.m., Long’s Run Trinity Presbyterian Church, 15851 Long’s Run Church Road; this week Polly Bonner will host a beach party. The event is ...

Community Briefs

July 9, 2026

Ice Cream Social on Saturday The Friends of Beaver Creek State Park are holding an ice cream social as part of the monthly Village Comes Alive from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday in Pioneer Village. The public is invited to come enjoy many flavors of homemade ice cream, watch grain being stone ground in Gaston’s Mill and tour the historic buildings which will be open and manned by the group’s volunteers. Wellsville Village Yard Sale Eyes on Wellsville is again sponsoring the Wellsville Village Yard Sale on Saturday, Aug. 1 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Permits are available now until July 31 ...