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McNally spent almost 4 times than Oliver

Local News October 26, 2026

YOUNGSTOWN - In the Mahoning County commissioner’s race, Democrat Lauren McNally spent nearly four times as much money as Republican Christine Oliver during the pregeneral election period. Between June 6 and Oct. 14, McNally spent $61,056.41 compared to $16,234.51 for Oliver. The two candidates are running for the seat currently held by Democrat Carol Rimedio-Righetti, who decided not to seek reelection. McNally’s largest expenses during the pregeneral election period were $19,988 to Lamar Advertising for billboards, $6,000 to WKBN TV for digital ads and $5,261.46 to Event ...

On the calendar

Local News October 26, 2026

MON/10-26 County Columbiana County Port Authority virtual special board meeting, 2 p.m. anyone wishing to attend the public meeting must call the Port Authority office at 330-424-1800 x 2 by 10 a.m. for further instructions on attending the meeting. East Liverpool Preschool Story Time, 6 p.m., Carnegie Public Library Community Room East Palestine Way Station, open 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 109 W. Rebecca St. Mini Mondays, 11 a.m., East Palestine Library Eagles kitchen open 4-8 p.m., cream chicken on biscuit with mashed potatoes and vegetable; $9; 330-886-0397 Village council, 7:30 p.m., ...

Salem Music Study Club meeting

Local News October 26, 2026

The Salem Music Study Club will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday in the parlor beside the Emmanuel Lutheran Church upstairs. It is a member of the Ohio Federation of Music Clubs and the National Federation of Music Clubs. A meeting will be held and plans will be brought up for the Annual Festival of Choirs scheduled for Sunday, Nov. 29, at 3 p.m. at the Salem First Methodist Church. There will be a program by Sarah Gustwiller followed by refreshments, as always guests and members are welcome and appreciated. Anybody is welcome to dress up in costume for the upcoming holiday.

The Brightside Project invites community to an evening of mystery, elegance and bingo

Local News October 26, 2026

SALEM — The Brightside Project is putting an elegant twist on its popular monthly bingo fundraiser with a special Brightside Benefit Masquerade Bingo on Thursday, Oct. 29, at The Brightside Project, located at 1909 N. Ellsworth Ave. The evening will combine the excitement of traditional bingo with a glamorous blue-and-gold masquerade theme, special prizes, delicious desserts and plenty of surprises, all while raising funds to support children throughout Columbiana County and rural Mahoning County. Doors will open at 5 p.m., with bingo beginning at 6:30 p.m. Admission is $25 per ...

Local native appointed to new position of Catholic Diocese of Youngstown

Local News October 26, 2026

YOUNGSTOWN - The Most Reverend Bishop David J. Bonnar has announced the appointment of Joanie Lewis as the first ever Director of Mission and Advancement in the Diocese of Youngstown. The appointment is effective April 2027. Lewis, who grew up as a parishioner of Saint Jude Church (Saint ...

Columbiana outlines plans for new city hall complex

Local News October 26, 2026

COLUMBIANA — A year after purchasing new property for the new City Hall complex on East Railroad Street the city’s two council committees have unveiled their plans for the complex and surrounding area. The city released a statement over the weekend outlining the plans that city officials ...