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Local bread company to close

Local News June 20, 2026

YOUNGSTOWN — Schwebel Baking Company, a Mahoning Valley institution founded in 1906, plans to end operations after the Fourth of July holiday, the company announced Wednesday in a news release. “The Schwebel’s brand has been known for the highest quality of bread, buns and other bakery products for over 100 years, and we are devastated to reach the point where liquidation is the only remaining option,” said Steve Cooper, Schwebel’s CEO. “We’ve worked with our advisers for several months to identify a buyer or investment source, however despite significant efforts to adapt ...

US push to get Iran talks started hits an early bump. Vance stays at home, for now

Local News June 20, 2026

ZURICH (AP) — The American push to quickly begin high-stakes talks with Iran hit a snag Friday, just days after the signing of an agreement that opens a two-month window for negotiations on Tehran’s nuclear program and returning oil traffic through the Strait of Hormuz to prewar ...

POLICE

Police News June 20, 2026

Highway Patrol — David Foster, 58, Alliance, was cited for failure to control following a one-vehicle crash on state Route 644 in Franklin Township at 5:37 p.m. June 8 in which he was southeastbound and drove off the right side of the roadway, striking a guardrail. No injuries were reported. — Samuel Joseph Bryan, 35, East Liverpool, was cited for right of way when turning left following a two-vehicle crash on Lisbon Road at Sue Drive in Center Township at 8:06 a.m. June 10 in which he was northbound and failed to yield while turning left, pulling into the path of a southbound ...

On the calendar

Local News June 20, 2026

SAT/6-20 Boardman DARE Singles Group, putt-putt at Sports World, 7 p.m.; information at 330-729-0127 Chester Kids fish tournament, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Chester Newell Sportsman’s Club; for ages 15 and under Columbiana Good As New Shoppe, Methodist Church, 210 S. Main St., 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; 30 percent off all bottoms. Historical Society of Columbiana & Fairfield Township Log House Museum open 2-4 p.m. Squeaky Wheel Theater Company’s presentation of Annie, 2 p.m., Columbiana Arts Theater (The CAT); tickets at www.AtTheCAT.com. Damascus Damascus Methodist Community ...

Wellsville continues discussion of annexation

Local News June 20, 2026

WELLSVILLE – Wellsville council is considering annexation action to capitalize on the proposed data center in Yellow Creek Township. Mayor Bob Boley told council members Tuesday the village would benefit from possibly annexing the 20th Street Heights area. Village Solicitor Chris Weeda said it would have to go through the Columbiana County commissioners. Council President Keith Thorn said the commissioners said both the village and the property owner would have to agree on it. Boley said he is concerned that the owners of the proposed data center would be utilizing the village ...

Across Our Classrooms

Local News June 20, 2026

Wilmington College 2026 SpringDean’s List Channing Toy of Salem Baldwin Wallace University 2026 SpringDean’s List Michael Dorris of Alliance Jackson Johnson of Salem Colin Keleman of Columbiana Kate Slutz of Salem Heidelberg University 2026 graduate Nathan Kelly of East Liverpool, Summa Cum Laude, Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration Grove City College 2026 SpringDean’s List Scott Cross of Columbiana Jessica Eisenhart of Wellsville Kendra Klusch of Alliance Mckenna Klusch of Alliance Camden Thomas of North Lima