Breaking News

Brightside car show to feature iconic Plymouth

SALEM — The second annual Arby’s Reunion Cruise & Car Show will support The Brightside Project Saturday. For the second year automotive enthusiasts will look to rekindle the memories of the former Arby’s Cruise gatherings and their guiding spirit of “if it has wheels, bring it!” ...

On the calendar

FRI/5-29 Boardman DARE Singles Group, Card Night at Perkins in Boardman, 5 p.m.; information at 330-729-0127 Columbiana Good As New Shoppe, Methodist Church, 210 S. Main St., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; 30 percent off dresses. County Columbiana County Board of Elections, 1:30 p.m., board office East Liverpool Free community dinner, 4 p.m. until gone., Second Baptist Church, 1091 Pennsylvania Ave.; Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes, green beans and roll; drive thru only VFW Post 66 Bingo, 6:30 p.m.; 25 cents a card, five cards for a $1, 50 cents coverall; pizza and fresh popcorn ...

Salem Regional Medical Center named one of nation’s cleanest hospitals for second straight year

SALEM – Salem Regional Medical Center (SRMC) has once again been named to Becker’s Hospital Review’s list of the Cleanest Hospitals in the United States, earning a five-star cleanliness rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). This prestigious distinction places SRMC among an elite group of just 396 hospitals nationwide and one of only 21 facilities in Ohio recognized for exceptional cleanliness. The ranking is based on patient feedback from the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) surveys collected between July 1, 2024, ...

Leetonia High School celebrates six seniors enlisting in military

Six of 31 Leetonia High School seniors are trading their caps and gowns for uniforms, having committed to enlisting in the United States military after graduation. On May 14, the district hosted a special “Signing Day” celebration to honor these students and their decision to serve. The ...

Crestview Elementary School earns 5-year STEM designation

COLUMBIANA — Crestview Elementary School has officially earned a 5-year STEM designation, recognizing the school’s commitment to high-quality science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education through innovative, student-centered learning experiences. Awarded by Ohio Department of Education and Workforce based on the recommendation from Ohio STEM learning Network, the designation highlights Crestview Elementary’s dedication to creating authentic learning opportunities that prepare students for future careers through collaboration, creativity, critical thinking, and ...

Local students recognized in international competition

INDIANAPOLIS — Several local students have been recognized at an international competition. The International Violin Competition of Indianapolis (IVCI) recently announced the 30 Streeter Hadley Matthews Grand Award Winners and 120 Regional Winners of the inaugural 2026 Juried Exhibition of Student Art (JESA). Thanks to the generosity of the Ohio-based Cynthia P. Matthews Family Foundation, the IVCI expanded the program to Ohio for the first time, building on its program in Indiana which began in 1986. This year’s program was opened to students throughout Ohio in grades one ...