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Public ceremony to commemorate the completion of renovations at the Broadway Exchange

Local News August 27, 2026

SALEM — A public ceremony will be held Saturday to commemorate the completion of renovations at a downtown business. The Columbiana County Port Authority and the Sustainable Opportunity Development (SOD) Center are inviting “community members, business leaders, elected officials, and local partners” to celebrate the completion of a private building rehabilitation project downtown at 9:30 a.m. at the Broadway Exchange, 165 S. Broadway Ave. in downtown, according to a press release. The ceremony will feature a ribbon cutting to “mark the grand opening” of the Broadway ...

East Palestine Town & Country Garden Club holds August meeting

Local News August 27, 2026

EAST PALESTINE – The August meeting of the East Palestine Town & Country Club was called to order by first welcoming all who were present. A prayer was said and members invited to enjoy the snack which was prepared by Lyddy Jones, Judy Howard and Mary Anne Tyger. Next everyone stood for the Pledge of Allegiance. Attendance was called with members to respond with their favorite summer drink or treat. Secretary Bonnie Davis read the minutes with corrections made, seconded, and approved. The treasurer’s report was given by the Assistant Treasurer Kathy Byard. Corresponding Secretary ...

Local News August 27, 2026

SALEM — Some of the Salem City School District’s young scientists shared their experiences as part of the district’s Summer Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Club with the board of education during its August meeting. The STEM Club offered eight weeks of educational ...

THE COURTS

Court News August 27, 2026

Municipal LISBON — In Columbiana County Municipal Court, a preliminary hearing was set Sept. 2 for Anthony J. Lopshansky, 42, Woodland Avenue, Columbiana, charged with fourth-degree felony domestic violence and third-degree felony strangulation. Bond was set at $20,000 cash or surety and he was ordered to have no contact with the victim or any firearms or weapons. He was accused of placing his hands around a woman’s throat and striking her in the face, causing her to fall back, then grabbing her by the throat a second time after an argument on Aug. 25 in Columbiana. A preliminary ...

Knox School closed for threat investigation; arrest made

Local News August 26, 2026

BELOIT (WKBN)- Matthew T. Manley, the superintendent of West Branch Local Schools, announced that the Knox School was closed on Wednesday due to a threat investigation. Manley said he was contacted on Tuesday at 7 p.m. and asked to report a threat to the Sebring Police Department that involved the Knox school building, the home of the West Branch Preschool, Small Wonders Daycare, and classrooms of Columbiana County ESC students. After the threat was verified in writing, Manley said the investigation began, and one person was arrested shortly after midnight. Other possible leads are ...

Community briefs

Local News August 26, 2026

Salem LCBA to meet Loyal Christian Benevolent Association, Branch 654, will meet Thursday, Sept. 3, at 6:30 p.m. at the Salem Senior Housing Club House, 996 W. Perry St. Members will enjoy a covered dish dinner. Hostesses will be Carol Rea and Mary Walker. New members are welcome and more information can be obtained by calling Rose at 330-337-8353. Masonic Scout ceremony and dinner The East Liverpool Masonic Lodge will be presenting the Daniel Carter Beard Award to Troop 2012 Scout Master and Master Mason Michael McGown at a ceremony and dinner to be held on Saturday, Sept. 12. The ...