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Local News August 28, 2026

Grief Group at Salem First Methodist Church Salem First Methodist Church, 244 S. Broadway Ave., will host Grief Group from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thursdays beginning Sept. 17 and continuing for 13 weeks. For information or to register call the church office at 330-337-9531. Tri-State Community Christian Choir to begin rehearsals The East Liverpool (Tri-State) Community Christian Choir, which began in 1996, is scheduled to perform again this year. Area churches without their own choir are invited to take part in the annual Christmas cantata. The cantata this year is titled Christmas Changes ...

On the calendar

Local News August 28, 2026

FRI/8-28 Calcutta Basement Sale, Chinese Auction and Bake Sale, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., 15851 Long’s Run Church Road Columbiana Good As New Shoppe, Methodist Church, 210 S. Main St., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; 75 percent off entire store. Historical Society of Columbiana & Fairfield Township Log House Museum open 2-4 p.m. East Liverpool Basement Sale, , 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Long’s Run Trinity Presbyterian Church, 15851 Long’s Church Road Fish dinner, 4-7 p.m., Second Baptist Church, 1091 Pennsylvania Ave.; fish, mac and cheese and green beans for $14 VFW Post 66 Bingo, 6:30 p.m.; 25 cents a ...

New Waterford seeking water plant supervisor

Local News August 28, 2026

NEW WATERFORD — The Village of New Waterford is working to fill the water plant supervisor position. Village Council approved Brandon Gates’ resignation during the August regular meeting. Gates served as the water plant supervisor for nearly seven years before tendering his resignation. Mayor Shane Patrone said after the meeting that Gates submitted his resignation due to accepting a position with the City of Salem’s water department. “The position is temporarily filled while we work toward training another certified operator,” Patrone said. In other matters during ...

Northwest Ordinance Lecture Series to be presented at East Liverpool library

Local News August 28, 2026

EAST LIVERPOOL – The East Liverpool Community Partnership for Revitalization (ELCPR) will sponsor a four-part Northwest Ordinance Lecture Series this fall at Carnegie Public Library, bringing together noted authors, historians, and experts to explore the events that shaped the Northwest ...

Secretary of State visits Columbiana County Board of Elections

Local News August 28, 2026

LISBON — Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose said voter participation went up, not down since Ohio started requiring photo IDs to vote. Now voters are being asked to make that requirement part of the state constitution by passing state Issue 3 on the Nov. 3 ballot. “This makes it ...

Salem Regional Medical Center re-opening Urgent Care Service in Calcutta

Local News August 28, 2026

SALEM – Salem Regional Medical Center (SRMC) is bringing convenient, walk-in urgent care back to the Calcutta community with the launch of SRMC Urgent Care – Calcutta on Sept. 2. The service is re-opening at its previous location inside the Calcutta Medical Arts Center at 48462 Bell School Road and will provide walk-in medical care with expanded hours for minor illnesses and injuries that do not require an emergency room visit. No appointments are necessary. Dr. Anita Hackstedde, SRMC President/CEO, emphasized the importance of convenient urgent care for the Calcutta community ...