Six of 31 Leetonia High School seniors are trading their caps and gowns for uniforms, having committed to enlisting in the United States military after graduation. On May 14, the district hosted a special “Signing Day” celebration to honor these students and their decision to serve. The ...
COLUMBIANA — Crestview Elementary School has officially earned a 5-year STEM designation, recognizing the school’s commitment to high-quality science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education through innovative, student-centered learning experiences. Awarded by Ohio Department of Education and Workforce based on the recommendation from Ohio STEM learning Network, the designation highlights Crestview Elementary’s dedication to creating authentic learning opportunities that prepare students for future careers through collaboration, creativity, critical thinking, and ...
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 — 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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
