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CCCTC passes resolution for Tax Increment Financing

Local News September 3, 2026

LISBON — The Columbiana County Career and Technical Center has passed a resolution waiving the required notices for the Tax Increment Financing (TIF) being sought by the St. Clair Township Board of Trustees. The career center board has been in discussions with the Beaver Local School District, which would also be affected by the TIF proposed by the township. According to the resolution, St. Clair Township is planning to offer 100 percent exemption over a period of 30 years for affected parcels. Tax Increment Financing is an economic development tool available to local governments ...

Canfield Fair gets underway

Local News September 3, 2026

Jack Semer, 3, of Lisbon, shows his 22-year-old miniature horse, Karmel, while participating in the Showmanship category during opening day of the 180th Canfield Fair on Wednesday. The fair runs through Monday. (Photo by R. Michael Semple)

Several animals die in Salem house fire

Local News September 3, 2026

SALEM — A Salem house fire Wednesday afternoon resulted in the death of several animals. According to a Facebook post by the Salem Fire Department, the department responded to a house fire in the 800 block of Highland Avenue, finding heavy smoke in the rear of the structure. In a separate post by the Columbiana County Humane Society, agent Fabian Pike confirmed there were a total of seven animals on site. Three dogs were saved while four cats perished. The Salem Police Department transported the dogs to a local animal hospital for treatment. “The true heroes in this situation ...

No injuries in Third Street fire

Local News September 2, 2026

SALEM — Multiple departments responded to a house fire on Third Street Friday. The Salem Fire Department was notified at 10:50 p.m. Friday that the porch of the residence at 1134 E. Third St. had caught fire. When firefighters arrived, all residents had already evacuated the home, but two cats were still inside the residence. A 1.75-inch hose line was advanced to the rear of the residence, and the rear porch was extinguished. A second handline was advanced inside of the residence through the front door, and fire within the dining room and kitchen were extinguished. The fire was ...

On the calendar

Local News September 2, 2026

WED/9-2 Columbiana Educational session on understanding potable water testing results, 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 2, at the Best Western Dutch Haus Inn, 150 East state Route 14; hosted by the Columbiana County Port Authority (CCPA) in partnership with the Columbiana County Health District (CCHD) County Area Singles, 6 p.m., East of Chicago Pizza in Lisbon East Palestine Way Station, open 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 109 W. Rebecca St. Eagles stuffed chicken breast drive thru, with baked potato, vegetable and roll, $11; 4-6 p.m.; 330-886-0397 Lisbon Free Family Search Center, 6-8 p.m., ...

Community Briefs

Local News September 2, 2026

Friends of the Banquet will sponsor Labor Day Banquet in Salem The Dine In or Drive Thru Banquet in Salem will be served from 5 p.m. until the food is gone Monday at the Salem Memorial Building, sponsored by Friends of the Banquet. The menu will include fried chicken, diced potatoes with onions and peppers, corn, coleslaw, fresh vegetables and fruit, pudding. Dine in will park in designated area behind the building and proceed to front door. Drive thru will line up in lot behind the building; one meal per individuals in the vehicle. No parking in the library lot. For information or to ...