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Buckeye Elementary students make cards for veterans

Camp Fire staff presented their “Salute to Hospitalized Veterans” program at Buckeye Elementary School, Salem, this week. Students created cards for hospitalized veterans while learning about the value of giving service and the meaning of Memorial Day and honoring veterans. Pictured are ...

Springfield Township, New Middletown honor veterans with Community Banner Program

Springfield Township and the Village of New Middletown are proud to honor 205 veterans with banners displayed throughout New Middletown, New Springfield and Petersburg. The project began in January 2025 with the collection of veterans’ photos and information from local families. Through generous fundraising efforts, donations, and support from local businesses and community members, the banners were provided at no cost to the families. This program was created to recognize and thank the men and women who have proudly served our country. The banners serve as a visible reminder of ...

East Palestine seniors awarded scholarships

The East Palestine Alumni & Friends Scholarship Association was established in 1986. Over the past 40 years, over $400,000 has been awarded to East Palestine High School Seniors to further their educational goals. This year, the association presented 12 exemplary students at EPHS with ...

Despite low water level, rescue required at Guilford Lake

GUILFORD LAKE — Not many are thinking about water rescues at Guilford Lake this year with the water level down 20 feet to replace the dam’s spillway. But it happened on Saturday when two deer got stuck in the mud and the wildlife officer who came to the rescue got the boat stuck. “We ...

Columbiana schools enrollment continues to decline

COLUMBIANA — Low birth rates, homeschool, open enrollment and private school vouchers are continuing to affect enrollment at the Columbiana School District. District Superintendent Dr. Don Mook provided the board of education this month with the latest enrollment figures compared to prior years. According to his report, enrollment is currently at an all-time low of 880 total students. This is the lowest enrollment has been since the 2012-2013 school year, which is the farthest back Mook’s report went, although he did have a separate snapshot of enrollment between the years of ...