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Local News

Salem considers using RITA

SALEM — The city is considering contracting its delinquent income tax collection through the Regional Income Tax Agency (RITA). The city currently collects delinquent income tax through the Auditor of State’s office, which collects the outstanding balance from the delinquent taxpayers’ ...

Community Calendar

THU/2-20 Beloit West Branch Athletic Boosters bingo, booster hall, 26701 U.S. Route 62; doors open at 4:30 p.m., early tickets called at 6 p.m., and Jumpin’ Jack (56 numbers for $1,500) called at 6:45 p.m., followed by regular bingo. Kitchen open, instant tickets and computers available. ...

Students advance to VEX IQ ES State Championship

LISBON – Finals for the VEX IQ Elementary School Robotics Competition were held at The Columbiana County Career and Technical Center on Saturday, Feb. 15. Organized by the Columbiana County Educational Service Center, 18 teams competed from East Liverpool, Southern Local and Columbiana. ...

Columbiana eyes pay increase for city officials

COLUMBIANA — Fifty years ago, when the then-village of Columbiana passed its charter, council members were earning $20 per month. That has never changed, but in 2026 it may. During Tuesday’s regular meeting, council president “Skip” Liston announced that after having Bryce Miner ...

Lawsuits filed against Norfolk Southern moved to federal court

LISBON — Several lawsuits filed in Columbiana County Common Pleas Court this year against Norfolk Southern over the 2023 train derailment and chemical release are being transferred to federal court. The move to U.S. District Court in Youngstown was requested by Norfolk Southern, who was ...

Beaver Local filing property value complaint

LISBON — The Beaver Local School District is filing a property value complaint seeking a re-evaluation of property on state Route 170. The board of education passed a resolution at this month’s regular meeting stating that it will file a complaint with the Columbiana County Board of ...

March proclaimed as Developmental Disabilities Month

LISBON — Columbiana County commissioners proclaimed March as Developmental Disabilities Month, with Superintendent Bill Devon promising lots of activities, especially to recognize the school’s 70th year of service. “We’re going to have a bigger celebration this year because of that ...

CCBDD approves multiple membership renewals

LISBON — During Wednesday’s meeting of the Columbiana County Board of Developmental Disabilities (CCBDD), board members voted on a number of membership renewals. With all-in-favor votes, the board approved to renew memberships with the Ohio School Board Association at a fee of $690, the ...

EL Rotary donates to ELHS band

The East Liverpool Rotary Club recently made a donation to the East Liverpool High School Band. The donation was made in memory of longtime Rotarian and East Liverpool School Board Member Larry Walton. The donation will go toward the purchase of new uniforms for the band’s 2025-2026 school ...

County Briefing

EP Eagles soup sale East Palestine Eagles soup sale drive thru is on March 1 from 2 to 4 p.m. or sold out. Types include potato, chili, broccoli cheese, ham and bean, vegetable beef, chicken noodle, wedding, and beef noodle. Cost is $8 a quart. Call 330-853-8483 for reservations. An incorrect ...