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Columbiana American Legion Auxiliary new members

New members recently inducted into the Columbiana American Legion Auxiliary are, from left, row one, Laura Withers, Kay Fuller, Irene Loser; row two, Jane Hackathorn, Tina Amoto, Lori McLaughlin, Louise Shapel, Tillie Bendau and Tina Metzer. Now shown: Diana Olekshuk. (Submitted photo)

Columbiana American Legion Auxiliary plants flowers for America’s 250th

In honor of the United States 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 2026, the American Legion Auxiliary, Unit 290, Columbiana undertook a beautification project and planted 250 flowers at the Legion Post 290. Many local nurseries and stores contributed to the cost of ...

Salineville-Southern Local Athletic HOF Scholarships

Pictured receiving the Salineville-Southern Local Athletic Hall of Fame Scholarships of $500 each are Allyssa Shroades and Zacary Mayfield. Allyssa will be attending Kent State University pursuing a degree in nursing. Zacary will be enlisting in the Air Force Reserves and after basic training ...

On the calendar

THU/6-11 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 (49 numbers or less for $1,500) called at 6:45 p.m., followed by regular bingo. Kitchen open, instant tickets and computers ...

Community Briefs

Choose To Lose Group Choose To Lose Group met at Boyce Church June 9 with leader Penny Perorazio presiding. The meeting opened up with the pledge of allegiance followed by the CTLG roll call. Pam Fouse gave the secretary’s report and Cassie Stephens gave the treasurer’s report. Both were ...

Wellsville murals included in Ohio 250 Murals Across Ohio program

WELLSVILLE – The murals painted by self-taught muralist Gina Hampson along the Wellsville flood wall and at the American Legion Post #70 and along the front walls of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles #772 depicting veterans, Wellsville history and life in the Wellsville community has now ...

Opening of East Palestine pool must wait for arrival of electric panel

EAST PALESTINE — Those anticipating the opening of the village’s public pool in the park have to wait longer due to a delay in the arrival of necessary specialized equipment. The village notified the public via social media on Tuesday that the pool’s opening date has been delayed, with ...

Salem woman charged with child sex crimes found competent

LISBON — A Salem woman charged with rape and multiple other sex-related acts involving two children over multiple years was declared competent to stand trial. Jan. M. McHenry, 40, North Ellsworth Avenue, will now face a jury trial at 9 a.m. Dec. 8 and a final status hearing at 9 a.m. Nov. ...

Perry Township trustees approve retroactive transfer of funds

PERRY TOWNSHIP—The board of trustees gave retroactive approval for a transfer between the township’s accounts in its meeting Monday. The trustees voted unanimously to retroactively approve the transfer of $15,031.41 from the General Fund to the Police Levy Fund on Dec. 24. Fiscal officer ...