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2026 Salem High School Basketball Homecoming Court

Salem will crown its homecoming queen Friday, Jan. 23, during halftime of the Quakers-Minerva boys varsity game. The court includes, from left, Kendall Gorby, escort Marshall Boron; Emerson Kemets, escort Anthony Lucci; Morgane Blaine, escort Caleb Cutlip; Regan Helmick, escort Logan Bricker; ...

Former Columbiana County man arraigned in cold case murder

NEW CUMBERLAND — A former Columbiana County man won’t be getting out of jail for free, after his initial arraignment on charges related to a decade old suspicious death case. Lucas Sims, formerly of East Liverpool, had his initial court appearance Friday morning in Hancock County Circuit ...

Goshen and Green trustees discuss new police contract

GOSHEN TOWNSHIP — The trustees of Goshen and Green townships met Tuesday to discuss the terms of a contract for the Goshen Police District to provide police protection to Green Township in 2026. Goshen Township Board of Trustees Chair Shawn Mesler said that the only matter that the Goshen ...

Salem Band Boosters thank school board for support

SALEM — The officers of the Salem High School Band Boosters thanked the board of education for its support of the band program Monday. “Thank you for believing in the students and investing in this program,” said Salem Band Booster President Mindy Wilhelm. Wilhelm thanked the board ...

Hancock County Schools under control of W.Va. Board of Education

CHARLESTON – Hancock County Schools is now under the control of the West Virginia Department of Education. The decision came during an emergency meeting of the state Board of Education Friday morning in Charleston, with unanimous approval by the members participating. “We don’t like ...

Calcutta Rotary welcomes speaker

The Calcutta Rotary Club met Thursday at the Peter Metrovich Community Center. The guest speaker was Harry Emmerling, who discussed his role as principal of the Student Fishing League, an organization that gets young people involved in fishing. Pictured with Emmerling, left, is Dave Dunn, ...

On the calendar

SAT/1-17 Beloit Smith Grange Swiss Steak Dinner, 4-5:30 p.m., 11090 Beloit Snodes Road; $14; carry out only; reservations at 330-206-6813 or 330-614-9350 Boardman DARE Singles Group, Winter Picnic, Beard Cabin at Boardman Park, 6 p.m.; information at 330-729-0127 Columbiana Good As ...

COMMUNITY CORNER

Lepper storytimes The Lepper Library in Lisbon is offering weekly storytimes for children. Moving and Grooving is offered at 10 a.m. geared toward babies and toddlers. Come sing songs, listen to a story, and play. Older siblings are welcome to join in also. Preschool Story Hour is offered at ...

ACROSS OUR CLASSROOMS

Baldwin Wallace University 2025 Fall Dean’s List Michael Dorris of Alliance Jack Flickinger of Salem Colin Keleman of Columbiana Hayden Martin of Beloit Kate Slutz of Salem Marietta College 2025 Fall Dean’s High Honor List Ainsley Kocanjer of Columbiana Capital ...