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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 ...

Minerva Public Library kicks off summer

MINERVA — Minerva Public Library is inviting the entire community to celebrate the launch of its 2026 Summer Reading Program with a free Summer Kickoff Celebration on Friday, May 29, from 2 to 4 p.m. The event marks the official start of sign-ups for the library’s “Unearth a Story” Summer Reading Challenge, which runs through July 31, and features programs, activities, reading challenges, and prizes. Summer Kickoff Celebration: Friday, May 29 The Kickoff Celebration will be held at the Minerva Public Library, 677 Lynnwood Drive, on Friday, May 29, from 2 to 4 p.m. The free ...

Hellbender Film Screening Series coming to Columbiana County

THE PLAINS, Ohio — In partnership with local organizations across the region, Rural Action will present a 2026 film screening series celebrating the Eastern Hellbender, one of North America’s largest salamanders, and the ongoing efforts to restore and protect Appalachian Ohio’s waterways. The series will feature four community screenings, including two in Columbiana County, each showcasing two inspiring short films that highlight the ecology of the Eastern Hellbender and local watershed conservation work. Select summer events will also include hands-on educational programming ...

Community Briefs

Salem June school board meetings changed The Salem Board of Education meetings set for Monday, June 29, have been changed to Monday, June 15. Winona Friends rummage and bake sale Winona Friends Church, 4687 Whinnery Road, Salem, will hold a rummage and bake sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 18 and 19 and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 20. It will be fill a bag for $5. Springfield Township Historical Society 'Afternoon at the Museum' The Springfield Township Historical Society Museum will host its second speaker of the “Afternoon at the Museum” speaker series of 2026 on Sunday, June 7. Paul ...

West Township hosts Memorial Day service at Moultrie Chapel

MINERVA – The West Township Memorial Day service held at Moultrie Chapel, state Route 172 was attended by approximately 200 people Memorial Day. VFW Post 4120 Honor Guard from Minerva began with the Salute to Fallen Soldiers, followed by Taps, played by Katie Reusser. Vice President ...

Homing Pigeons for Beginners Program

EAST LIVERPOOL – Beaver Creek Wildlife Education Center, 12798 Echo Dell Road, will host Homing Pigeons for Beginners from 10 a.m. to noon Sunday, June 7. This program is suitable for all ages and anyone who would like to learn how pigeons have been used in the past for sending messages and ...