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Upcoming ODOT work in Columbiana County Starting June 1, Ohio Department of Transportation crews will be performing bridge deck repairs on the bridge carrying Goshen Road over U.S. Route 62T. Traffic will be maintained with flaggers and temporary traffic signals. The completion date for this work is June 12. Starting June 1, state Route 39 will close from state Route 524 in Mechanicstown to the Carroll/Columbiana County line located west of Salineville for a major pavement rehabilitation project. Prior to June 1, traffic is maintained with flaggers. Traffic will detour via state ...

County municipalities looking at safety for electric bike use

LISBON — As more people are opting to use electric bikes at least two Columbiana County municipalities are looking at ways to increase safety. Both Columbiana and East Palestine officials discussed the matter during their May council meetings. Columbiana City Manager Lance Willard said the police department is putting out informational flyers about the e-bikes and is also going to be communicating with the schools about the rules and regulations. “You see more and more of these bikes. These bikes are pretty fast and these children need to know what they are doing out there,” ...

Crestview honors retirees at board meeting

CRESTVIEW — The Crestview Local School District honored several retirees as it closes out the 2025-26 school year. The retirees were celebrated during the May board of education meeting in which some of their retirement resignations were approved. “An enormous thank you to the retirees that were listed today and celebrated by our board of education,” District Superintendent Dan Hill said. “Their commitment to their position, the students and the community is appreciated. They all have worked beyond their job requirements and we are better for having them as a part of the ...