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Howze to speak at Salem event Saturday

SALEM—Motivational speaker Travis Howze is set to speak at an event in Salem Saturday, according to a press release. Camp Braveheart LLC, a nonprofit specializing in mental health and peer support programming for first responders and veterans, will host a seminar on managing post-traumatic ...

Community Calendar

FRI/5-30 Columbiana Good As New Shoppe, Methodist Church, 210 S. Main St. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 30 per cent off tops. East Liverpool VFW Post 66 Bingo, 6:30 to 9 p.m.; 25 cents a card, five cards for a $1, 50 cents coverall; pizza and fresh popcorn available for purchase East ...

United Graduation 2025

United Local graduates celebrate their graduation and going from students to graduates with the tossing of their mortarboards. (Photo by Kristi R. Garabrandt)

Bretz honored by CAA

LISBON — A visionary, an architect, a passionate person dedicated to the service of others — all those descriptions personify the late Carol F. Bretz, whose name and image now greet visitors to the administrative offices of the Community Action Agency of Columbiana County. The nonprofit ...

Lisbon decides to not seek a reduction in speed on 154

LISBON — The speed limit on state Route 154 in Lisbon will remain at 55 miles per hour, at least for the foreseeable future. Village council decided not to pursue the necessary steps needed to request a speed limit reduction, citing the expense involved in doing so and the unlikelihood that ...

Salem school district’s five year forecast shows mixed future

SALEM — The Salem School district’s five-year forecast has projected a mixed future for the district’s end of year cash balance amid turbulent state budget discussions which could significantly impact the financial future of public schools. Treasurer Mike Douglas presented the board ...

Socializing in the Sun

The CAA’s Health, Behavioral Health and Dental Centers’ Socializing in the Sun summer events will kick off on Thursday, June 5, at Thompson Park in East Liverpool, Pavilion 1, from noon to 1:30 p.m. for some free food from area eateries, snacks and beverages under the shade of the pavilion, ...

County Briefing

PSA screenings The Columbiana County Health District will once again offer Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) screenings through a special clinic. The event will take place by appointment only on Tuesday, June 10, from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Health District office, located at 7360 state Route 45, ...

Men find peace, prayer, healing at Valley rally

YOUNGSTOWN — As anybody likely would be, Dave Plegge was frightened when he received a diagnosis about six weeks ago that he had prostate cancer. Easing his natural worry, however, was another “PC” — prayer and compassion. “It scares me because I was trying to lose weight. Get ...

Salem Quaker City Band

The Salem Quaker City Band will kick off the 2025 concert series this Sunday, June 1, at 6 p.m. at Waterworth Memorial Park in Salem. The band, under the direction of Robert Barnett, will be playing “Festive Favorites.” Admission is free. Tickets will be sold for 50/50 drawings and for ...