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Local News October 2, 2026

Salem Community Day Salem will hold a Community Day from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday in Lincoln Plaza. The event will feature the police department’s K-9 unit, as well as the street, parks and health departments. There will be hot dogs, chips, water and ice cream. Lisbon Church of the Nazarene Cragun concert Lisbon Church of the Nazarene will host a free concert featuring the Craguns at 10:30 a.m. Oct. 18. The Craguns are a family group comprised of husband and wife Jordan and Elena Cragun, Ray Cragun (Jordan’s father) and Denecia Innocent (Jordan and Elena’s niece). They are ...

On the calendar

Local News October 2, 2026

FRI/10-2 Boardman DARE Singles Group, Card Night at Perkins in Boardman, 5 p.m.; 330-729-0127 Columbiana American Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Columbiana American Legion Post 290 Good As New Shoppe, Methodist Church, 210 S. Main St., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Fall Mystery Sale. Across The Pond with The DoughBros, 7 p.m., Columbiana Arts Theater; tickets at atthecat.com. 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 purchase East Palestine Way Station, open 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 109 ...

Salem Quakerfest set for Saturday

Local News October 2, 2026

SALEM — Quakerfest returns to Salem Saturday. The Salem Area Chamber of Commerce, local businesses and community organizations are coming together to offer a day of fun for everyone from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. The festivities will extend across the entire downtown area with giveaways, activities for children, live music and special sales. Liberty Park At Liberty Park, located at the corner of State Street and Ellsworth Avenue, attendees will be able to enjoy live music by Kelly and Co. from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. who will perform favorites from the 50s, 60s, 70s and 80s. Children ...

East Liverpool High School 2026 Fall Homecoming Court

Local News October 2, 2026

East Liverpool High School has announced its 2026 Fall Homecoming Court. From left Izzy Buchheit, Paige Buchner, Aubrey Stevens, Adelyne McCready, Sierra Reed, Addison Buchheit, Paige Cowan and Hadley Dobbins. The Homecoming Crowing will be held Friday, Oct. 9, during halftime, as the Potters ...

Elections board director predicts over 50% voter turnout

Local News October 2, 2026

LISBON — The Columbiana County Board of Elections allocated voting machines and ballots to get ready for the Nov. 3 election, issuing a reminder that the deadline to register to vote is 9 p.m. Monday. The board met Thursday to discuss preparations for the general election and Director Kim Fusco made an early prediction for turnout. “I’m going to say 50-55%. I think it’s going to be over 50% this time around,” she said. The turnout for the last gubernatorial election in 2022 was 53-54% in the county. The board office at 7989 Dickey Drive, Lisbon will be open longer hours ...

Robin Yocum to visit RPL as Fogle Author on Oct. 12

Local News October 2, 2026

ALLIANCE – Robin Yocum is no stranger to the Ohio Valley or Rodman Public Library. A native of Brilliant in Jefferson County, the Ohio Valley is a place that he knows and loves and it has long provided the backdrop for all of Yocum’s fiction. Meanwhile, Rodman Public Library must feel ...