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Columbiana County elections board member resigns

LISBON — Columbiana County Board of Elections board member Greg Smith of Salem resigned Friday effective today, with the Columbiana County Republican Party Central Committee expected to name a replacement. Smith joined the board in March 2025 and said he was resigning for health reasons for his battle against cancer and to join the campaign of Robert Sprague, the current Ohio Treasurer who’s running for Ohio Secretary of State. In his letter of resignation, Smith said, “It has been an honor and privilege to serve on the Board of Elections. I am grateful for the opportunity to ...

Rep. Fischer aims to ease name-change ballot rules

State Rep. Tex Fischer, whose eligibility as a candidate in 2024 was decided by the Ohio secretary of state because of a name change, introduced legislation that would not require candidates to use their former names on future ballots. Fischer, R-Canfield, said he hopes the state Legislature could pass the bill after the Nov. 3 election. “I’m not sure of its prospects,” Fischer said of the bill. “But it’s something that should be addressed.” Fischer changed his name May 19, 2020, from Austin James Fischer to Austin James Texford Fischer. Under state law, “If any ...

Socializing in the Sun returns to Thompson Park

The CAA Health, Behavioral Health and Dental Centers-sponsored Socializing in the Sun get-togethers kick off on Thursday, June 4 at Thompson Park in East Liverpool, Pavilion 1 from noon to 1:30 p.m. with free hamburgers and hot dogs, along with potato salad and fresh baked goods, snacks and ...

On the calendar

SAT/5-30 Boardman DARE Singles Group, Putt-Putt at Sports World on South Avenue, 7 p.m.; information at 330-729-0127 Columbiana Good As New Shoppe, Methodist Church, 210 S. Main St., 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; 30 percent off dresses. Karaoke Night, Columbiana Arts Theater (The CAT), kids karaoke 3-4:30 p.m., adult karaoke 7-10 p.m.; free event sponsored by Wells Productions; tickets and registration at www.AtTheCAT.com. East Liverpool Beaver Creek Wildlife Education Center, 1 – 5 p.m. – Wildlife Education Center open for visitors Lisbon DAHS Class of 1963, 10 a.m., ...

Always Best Care recognizes East Liverpool franchise

ROSEVILLE, Calif. — The Always Best Care East Liverpool franchise has been recognized for its performance in 2025. Always Best Care Senior Services, one of nation’s leading senior care franchise systems in the United States, honored its top-performing franchise owners, team members and caregivers during its annual awards ceremony, held as part of the brand’s annual franchise conference in Nashville, Tennessee, April 12–14. The awards recognized the best of the best based on year-end 2025 performance. “Each year, we are reminded that the strength of Always Best Care comes ...