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Local crafter opening space to share with other vendors

EAST  PALESTINE — In the new year, Kat Smith agrees that she has a lot to appreciate. What did she do on her Christmas vacation? Move into a much larger facility that not only gives her the opportunity to expand her unique inventory but also to create a shared marketplace experience for ...

Columbiana County property owners told to pay first-half taxes only

LISBON — Columbiana County Treasurer Bryan Blakeman said he’s going to suggest taxpayers only pay their first half property taxes instead of the whole year when the property taxes come due Feb. 20. That’s because he’s expecting the property taxes to go down in the second half of the ...

Longtime ESC board members conclude service

LISBON — Two longtime members of the Columbiana County Educational Service Center Governing Board closed out their service on the board in December. “We would like to extend a heartfelt thank-you to Jackie Mercer and Rob Marra for their many years of dedicated service as board members. ...

Domestics, drugs remain common calls in St. Clair Twp.

ST. CLAIR TOWNSHIP — For the St. Clair Police Department, domestic violence and drug related calls stayed the most common type of call they received in 2025. They did not experience any notable differences, spikes or declines, in types of calls responded to.   “We have been pretty ...

West Branch to welcome newest HOF inductees

BELOIT – West Branch Local School District will be inducting four new members into its Hall of Fame on Saturday, Jan. 3. A dinner for the inductees and their guests will be held at 4 p.m. in the high school cafeteria followed by the induction ceremony at 5 p.m. The new inductees will then ...

On the calendar

FRI/1-2 Columbiana Good As New Shoppe, Methodist Church, 210 S. Main St., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; 30 percent off all tops, vests, cardigans. East Liverpool VFW Post 66 Bingo, 6:30 p.m.; 25 cents a card, five cards for a $1, 50 cents coverall; pizza and fresh popcorn available for ...

COMMUNITY CORNER

Knox Township trustees meetings Knox Township Board of Trustees will not be holding a meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 6. Regular meeting schedule will resume, Tuesday, Jan. 20, at 7 p.m., at the administration building, 2895 Knox School Road, Alliance. Trustees will convene at 6:45 p.m. to review ...

Battling Snow and Ice

Columbiana County Courthouse custodian Jeff Elliott tosses some purple ice control material on the sidewalk in downtown Lisbon Wednesday morning prior to the expected heavier snowfall. (Photo by Mary Ann Greier)

Small step taken in EGCC transfer to YSU

STEUBENVILLE — A small step has been taken in the conversion of Eastern Gateway Community College’s Steubenville campus as a branch of Youngstown State University. Following their meeting Tuesday, the Jefferson County commissioners announced three former EGCC employees who had remained to ...

St. Clair Township trustees reorganize

CALCUTTA — St. Clair Township met Monday afternoon in the final days of 2025 to reorganize for the upcoming year. Bob Swickard will be board president and Jim Sabatini vice president going into 2026.  Trustees and department heads continue to hold their regular meetings every other ...