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Lisbon school board gives student food drive a lift

Lisbon’s school board gave the Lisbon Police Department’s “Fill a Cruiser” event a lift on Thursday evening. The event invited shoppers to donate food items in support of David Anderson High School Student Council’s food drive contest with United Local School District. The annual ...

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New York City Bus trip planned for Dec. 12 Attila Samu, choral director for Salem High School, will be providing another bus trip to New York City. This is his 13th annual trip to the city that he has coordinated. This trip is for any age; however, those under 21 must be accompanied by an adult. The charter bus will depart from Salem High School’s back parking lot on Friday, Dec. 11 at 11 p.m. and arrive at the Rockefeller Christmas tree and the “Today” show at 7 a.m. on Saturday morning, Dec. 12. There will be at least two stops before getting into the city for people to ...

Barnyard Buddies enjoy friendship and celebrate accomplishments

The Barnyard Buddies 4-H Club wrapped up another successful 4-H year at the Columbiana County Fair. After months of hard work, dedication and preparation, members brought their projects to the fair and showed off everything they had learned throughout the year. From working on projects to ...

Minerva’s Oktoberfest set for Sept. 26 in Municipal Park

Celebrate fall at Minerva’s Oktoberfest on Saturday, Sept. 26, noon to 8 p.m., in Municipal Park with live music, food, crafters, children’s activities, contests for all ages, a beer garden, craft breweries, and a winery. There is no admission fee for the festival. Live music begins at ...

139th Columbiana Street Fair kicks off with parade

The 139th annual Columbiana Street Fair kicked off Thursday with a parade lead by the American Legion Post 290 Color Guard. The annual festivities will continue through Saturday. (Photos by Morgan Ahart)

Lisbon council continues discussion of single trash hauler

LISBON — The single hauler idea for trash collection in Lisbon was batted about Tuesday night, with a Lisbon resident and the owner of Diamondback Disposal both speaking out against the end of competition. “I don’t think it’s in your best interest,” Diamondback Disposal owner Mark Frederick told village council. Under a single hauler trash program, the village would take bids and choose one trash company to pick up trash for all residents for a set price for each instead of residents choosing their own. Frederick owns property in Lisbon and said competition is good. He ...