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Local News September 21, 2026

Salem Design Review Board public hearing The City of Salem’s Design Review Board will hold a public hearing at 5 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8, in council chambers at city hall to discuss proposed landmark status for the Episcopal Church of Our Saviour, 870 E. State St. Interested persons are encouraged to attend and submit questions and comments in person. Written comments from the public sent to City of Salem DRB, 231 S. Broadway Ave., must be received by Oct. 1 to be considered at the hearing. Across The Pond with The DoughBros to perform at The CAT The Columbiana Arts Theater will ...

Beaver Local student selected to state board

Local News September 21, 2026

Beaver Local’s Ava Nocella has been selected to the Teen Ambassador Board. The mission of the board is to provide Ohio’s future leaders with an inside look at Ohio law and government. The board consists of high school students from around the state. Applicants selected will serve a ...

Brightside Project challenges Columbiana County to “Give Like Dolly”

Local News September 21, 2026

SALEM — The Brightside Project is challenging Columbiana County to carry on the philanthropic legacy of Dolly Parton as part of a new annual tradition. In the wake of the iconic musician and philanthropist’s recent passing, the Dollywood Foundation is establishing a new tradition of giving every Sept. 25 on “Give Like Dolly Day” to honor Parton’s legacy by supporting organizations that benefit local children in need. According to a press release, as the partner agency for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library for Columbiana County, The Brightside Project has “set a ...

POLICE

Police News September 21, 2026

Leetonia – Richard Elrod, no age or address listed, was charged with theft after officers at 6:49 p.m. Sept. 14 observed him enter a Hazel Street business knowing him to routinely steal merchandise due to having being previously employed there and knowing the security camera placement. Elrod was found in possession of a concealed candy bar. Salem — Officers assisted EMT secure a potentially unsafe scene in the 500 block of South Broadway Avenue at 1:31 a.m. Saturday. Officers assisted medical personnel and the patient was transported to the hospital fur further evaluation. — ...

Wellsville officials receive update on road conditions

Local News September 21, 2026

WELLSVILLE – Village officials recently received an update on roadwork being conducted by businesses in the area. At the most recent council meeting, Mayor Bob Boley requested an update on the work being completed by Marathon and other businesses in the area, noting Marathon is spending $8 million on extra lanes and the village should be receiving a percentage of that. Police Lt. Marsha Eisenhart said Hilcorp-Harvest put two lanes in and was generating about $1 million a day and that these companies are supposed to be paying fees of one percent to the village. She also noted that ...

THE COURTS

Court News September 21, 2026

Municipal LISBON – In Columbiana County Municipal Court, a pretrial was set Sept. 23 for Leslie A. Cole, 62, East Pershing Street, Salem, charged with two counts of assault and one count of criminal damaging for allegedly shoving a juvenile off of a picnic table at Centennial Park and slapping another juvenile in the arm and shoulder, causing damage to the juvenile’s cell phone by smacking the juvenile, causing the cell phone to fall and crack on the pavement on Sept. 14 in Salem. A pretrial was set Sept. 23 for Bryan L. Cooper, 44, Lowmiller Road, Minerva, charged with domestic ...