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Salem First Friends Craft Show: Christmas with Friends Salem First Friends Craft Show: Christmas with Friends is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 21 at the Salem First Friends Church, 1028 Jennings Ave. Baked goods, homemade items, and many Christmas gift ready items will be for sale throughout the event. All proceeds benefit the church’s Gate Student Ministry Youth Group, grades seven through 12. There will be a concession stand available with hot foods, cold beverages, and snacks. Bring cash. Dinner Theatre Rejects Improv Night COLUMBIANA – The Columbiana Arts Theater (The ...

Columbiana County ESC reports on September activities

LISBON — The Columbiana County Educational Service Center (ESC) had a busy September while focusing on the theme of “Every Role. Every Department. Every Student.” ESC Superintendent Marie Williams shared the extensive work done in September by the center and staff to the Board of Education during the regular meeting in October. According to minutes of the meeting, Williams said more than 100 students attended the Kids STEAM University at the Kent State University at Salem, 22 new employees were hired by the ESC in September, and more than 1,300 students and staff throughout the ...

East Palestine voters approve two charter amendments

EAST PALESTINE — Voters in the village supported two charter amendments on the General Election ballot Tuesday. The amendments recommended by the Charter Review Committee and Village Council included the replacement of newspaper publication requirements as listed in several sections of the Charter to publication on the village’s official website; and changing how a member of council can be removed. “These Charter Amendments are very common sense improvements to the Charter that make day-to-day management of the Village more simple and efficient. This will improve day to day ...

EAST LIVERPOOL – East Liverpool High School Alumni Association (ELHSAA) Annual Pottery Online Auction is open for bidding until Nov. 17. Browse local pottery and memorabilia plus register to bid at http://bforg.com/ELHSAA. This is the largest fundraiser of the year with proceeds benefiting ...

Retired Judge Tobin visits Calcutta Rotary Club

The Calcutta Rotary Club met Thursday at the Peter Metrovich Community Center. The guest speaker was retired Judge David Tobin. Tobin discussed the role a judge plays in a court trial and brought up some memorable cases he dealt with during his career on the bench. Pictured with Tobin (center) ...

On the calendar

WED/11-4 Boardman DARE Singles Group, Pool Night at Camelot Lanes, 6 p.m.; information at 330-729-0127 Columbiana School board, 5 p.m., high school media center County Area Singles, 6 p.m., Fireplace Restaurant in Poland East Palestine Way Station, open 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 109 W. Rebecca St. East Palestine Library, Preschool Storytime, 11 a.m.; Board of Trustees, 6 p.m. Eagles monthly drive thru with stuffed chicken breast, baked potato and vegetable; 4-6 p.m.; $11; 330-886-0397 Hanoverton Weingart Cousins, 8:30 a.m., Bob Evans Leetonia Village Council meeting, 6 p.m., ...