Upgrades expected at the Ward Athletic Complex

May 23, 2026

COLUMBIANA — Several upgrades are expected to be made at the Ward Athletic Complex in the coming week. Columbiana School District Superintendent Dr. Don Mook provided an update on the work during the May board of education meeting. In his report he said that the new bleachers are expected to be delivered on May 27, with installation that day as well. The installation work will continue through May 31. Lighting for the track, soccer and football field is also expected to be completed between May 26-29 with a light system to be installed following pole installation. Mook said ...

Salem council names street in honor of Earle Bruce

May 23, 2026

SALEM — A section of East Pershing Street has been given a new name in honor of a hall of fame coach. In its meeting Tuesday, city council voted unanimously to approve an ordinance which will give the section of East Pershing Street in front of Sebo Stadium between Lincoln and Ohio avenues the honorary designation “Earle Bruce Way” in memory of the eponymous hall of fame coach. As an honorary designation, the name change will not affect postal addresses and will simply be denoted with signage. The honorary designation was proposed by Salem Athletic Hall of Fame Chairman ...

Salem man accused of raping children to have competency evaluated

May 23, 2026

LISBON —A Salem man accused of rape and multiple other sex-related acts against two children was ordered evaluated for competency during a hearing Friday in Columbiana County Common Pleas Court. Mark E. Knight, 57, North Ellsworth Avenue, appeared via video from the county jail for the status hearing before Judge Megan Bickerton. His defense attorney, Terry Grenga, had filed a motion last month requesting a psychiatric evaluation and reiterated that request in court. When asked by the judge, county Assistant Prosecutor Steve Yacovone said he had no objection. Bickerton granted the ...

On the calendar

May 23, 2026

SAT/5-23 Boardman DARE Singles Group, Bowling at Boardman Lanes, 6:30 p.m.; information at 330-729-0127 Columbiana Columbiana Nazarene Church Annual Rummage Sale, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., 330 N. Elm St. Good As New Shoppe, Methodist Church, 210 S. Main St., 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; 30 percent off red, white, blue items. East Liverpool Beaver Creek Wildlife Education Center, 1 – 5 p.m. – Wildlife Education Center open for visitors Lisbon Salute to the military Memorial Day celebration, Madison Trinity Church, 13480 OH-45, Lisbon; dinner from 4-6 p.m., special music by Cheyenne Chuck at ...

Flag placing to prepare cemetery for Memorial Day

May 23, 2026

Lisbon Blue Pride Marching Band recently helped place flags on veterans graves for Memorial Day. From left, band members Sydney Mclaughlin, Ashden Donaldson, Drew Petersen and Abby Davis. (Submitted photo)

Summer Reading Program at the Lepper Library

May 23, 2026

LISBON — The Lepper Library is having its annual Summer Reading Program from June 8 to July 27. The theme for the 2026 Summer Reading Program, “Unearth a Story,” focuses on the excitement of discovery. Sponsored by the Collaborative Summer Library Program (CSLP), this initiative employs themes of dinosaurs, paleontology, and archaeology to inspire readers of all ages. It encourages everyone to delve into books and uncover hidden histories, local insights, and worlds waiting to be explored beneath the surface. This annual program is for all ages and is free to the public. ...