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Local News

Ribbon cutting

A crowd gathers Saturday morning to dedicate Hanover Township’s new emergency services building on Chestnut Lane. The $2.5 million township-owned fire and EMS station was funded by a $250,000 state capital budget allotment and a 3.1-mill emergency services levy. Operations start out of the ...

EL man sentenced for vehicular homicide

LISBON — A driver who struck and killed James Ross Schmitt as he was walking across St. Clair Avenue in East Liverpool in 2023 was ordered to serve 120 days in the county jail and lost his driver’s license for four years after an emotional sentencing hearing Monday. “I’m so sorry for ...

Photo lineup called into question during evidentiary hearing

LISBON — Whether or not a photo lineup that identified a Steubenville man in connection with the shooting death of Robert Herron, 30, Wellsville was “impermissibly suggestive” was taken under the advisement by County Common Pleas Court Judge Megan Bickerton following an evidentiary ...

Cobbler’s Corner to close after 49 years

COLUMBIANA _ Cobbler’s Corner has served the area for 49 years, as the area’s premier shoe repair shop. However, the store won’t be celebrating a golden anniversary in 2026. Owner Terry Thompson and his daughter Jennifer have decided to close the now-struggling business at the end of ...

Free eye screenings

At the recent Beaver Local Back-to-School bash, the Calcutta Lions provided free eye screenings to anyone who attended. Thirty-four children were screened by Lions Rosemary Bruehler, Nancy Keenan, Gary Freeh, Dave Elliott, Janet Christen and Wayne Christen. The Lions will also be helping the ...

Community Calendar

TUE/8-26 Boardman DARE Singles Group, Bocce at Boardman Park, 5:30 p.m.; 330-729-0127 Calcutta Calcutta Lions Club, 6:30 p.m., Peter Metrovich Community Center County Columbiana Co. Archives & Research Center quarterly meeting, 3:15 p.m., CCARC office Columbiana County Mental ...

County Briefing

Minerva Public Library events MINERVA — Minerva Public Library will host the following upcoming events: Monday, Sept. 8 at 6:30 p.m., Breaking Through the Lines: The Marion Motley Story. Author David Lee Morgan Jr. shares some of the untold stories in his book, Breaking Through the Lines: ...

Kiducation tours

Guests recently enjoyed open house tours of Kiducation Learning, Kiducation Youth, and the Kiducation Community Center, also living waters yoga studio that is part of Kiducation Community Center, getting a firsthand look at the heart of organization’s programs. As part of Kiducation literacy ...

The Columbiana Arts Theater announces blockbuster Sept. lineup

COLUMBIANA — The Columbiana Arts Theater (The CAT) is bringing an unforgettable month of entertainment to the Mahoning Valley this September, featuring five major events that promise to inspire, entertain, and engage audiences of all ages. The month kicks off with the nationally touring ...

County Briefing

Salem BOE special meeting The Salem Board of Education will hold a special board meeting at 8 a.m. Thursday at the Administration Office to approve board items regarding the GMP Amendment between The State of Ohio, acting by and through the President and Treasurer of the School District and ...