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1,000 Books

The Lepper Library in Lisbon is celebrating another completion of the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program. Maddie, who is turning 4 soon, is pictured with her final book in this program. She loves Barbies, playing with Little People, and reading stories at bedtime. She also loves spending ...

Columbiana County Seniors moving into new facility

COLUMBIANA - Shortly after settling on the city for its new home, a Columbiana County seniors’ social group is sharing its new facility with the public. The Columbiana County Seniors (registered with the Internal Revenue Service as the Seniors of Columbiana County Association) will host an ...

Field of 7 seeks 3 seats on Lisbon council

LISBON — Voters in Lisbon will fill four council seats from a field of seven candidates during the Nov. 4 general election. Three incumbents, a former mayor and councilman and three newbies will be on the ballot. Jerry Cox , Melissa Hiner and Susan Temple are the three candidates hoping ...

Wonner explains OML view on tax initiatives

LISBON — As the debate over property tax continues to wage on in Ohio, the topic took center stage at the Ohio Municipal League (OML) Conference that took place Oct. 8-14 in Columbus. The OML is a statewide nonprofit organization in Ohio that represents the collective interests of cities ...

EP residents penning letters to Vance

EAST PALESTINE — Nearly three years after the February 2023 train derailment changed life forever in East Palestine, the people of East Palestine are once again showing what resiliency and self advocacy looks like. In a powerful act of unity and hope, residents within a 20-mile radius of ...

Fairfield Township trustees request to recover unclaimed funds

COLUMBIANA — Fairfield Township’s coffers may be a tad fuller if the trustees’ request to recover unclaimed funds from the state of Ohio is approved. During their monthly meeting last week, trustees directed fiscal officer Adam Booth to begin the process of recovering $158.42 in ...

Museum of Ceramics to host Harvest Hullabaloo

EAST LIVERPOOL —The Museum of Ceramics will host its first Harvest Hullabaloo from 1-3 p.m. Saturday. The event includes free admission to the museum and the activities. Kids and adults are encouraged to come out to the Harvest Hullabaloo to enjoy some fall fun and celebrate the season ...

Request to file motion to suppress approved

LISBON — Columbiana County Common Pleas Court Judge Megan Bickerton granted a defense request for permission to file a motion to suppress in the William P. Long Jr. aggravated murder case, setting a new hearing for 1 p.m. Oct. 29. First, though, during a hearing Monday, she chastised and ...

On the calendar

TUE/10-21 Beloit West Branch school board, 5 p.m., high school media room That Quilt Group I Belong To (TQGIBT), 7 p.m., Rotary Building at Fair Park on Oak Street. This month’s program will be focused on quilting notions. Bring a favorite notion to praise, a least favorite notion to ...

COMMUNITY CORNER

4th Thursday Banquet in Salem The Dine In or Drive Thru 4th Thursday Banquet in Salem from 5 p.m. until the food is gone Thursday at the Salem Memorial Building will be sponsored anonymously. The menu will include meatball subs, augratin potatoes, green beans, applesauce, fresh vegetables and ...