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Local News June 18, 2026

Madison Township road to remain closed Cream Ridge Road in Madison Township will remain closed through June 26 from state Route 7 to Glenn Road for a culvert pipe replacement. Columbiana County Park District board meeting The Columbiana County Park District board will meet in special session at 5:30 p.m. Monday at the park office, 130 Maple St., Lisbon. Agenda items to be discussed and possibly voted upon are review of financial reports, draft budget for the year of 2027, estimate for roof repairs of the park office and hiring of a second seasonal maintenance worker. For any questions ...

Beaver Local board recognizes bus driver who assisted in dog attack

Local News June 18, 2026

LISBON — A Beaver Local school bus driver was recognized for her bravery by the Board of Education this month for her actions during an emergency situation she witnessed near Lake Tomahawk in May. District Superintendent Eric Lowe said that bus driver Amber May’s quick thinking and courage during the emergency was heroic. “May assisted an individual who was being attacked by dogs, helping the victim reach safety until emergency responders arrived. Members of the district’s transportation department and other community members also assisted at the scene,” Lowe ...

Commissioners award train depot renovation project to New Waterford company

Local News June 18, 2026

LISBON — Columbiana County commissioners recently awarded the contract for the East Palestine Train Depot renovation project to Dynamic Structures of New Waterford for $889,545. “We’re anticipating starting work in the first week of July,” Project Coordinator Haedan Panezott of the county Port Authority said. The Port Authority is serving as administrator of the $250,000 state grant awarded toward the project from the Target of Opportunity Program Community Development Block Grant through the Ohio Department of Development and is overseeing the project. Strollo Architects is ...

Low-cost rabies vaccination clinic scheduled for July

Local News June 18, 2026

LISBON — The Columbiana County Health District is partnering with Lisbon Veterinary Clinic, the Columbiana County Career and Technical Center and the Columbiana County Fair Board to host a Reduced Rabies Prevention Clinic. The clinic will be held on Saturday, July 25, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the fairgrounds in the Columbiana County Vaccination Complex (CCVC). The CCVC is accessible by using the Vista gate entrance located of off Vista Drive, Lisbon. The cost per dose is $5, and only cash payments will be accepted. Come prepared with exact change. All pets must be at least 3 months old. ...

United Quilt Guild set for biennial show this weekend

Local News June 18, 2026

SALEM — Quilt making expertise will be on display Friday and Saturday at the United Quilt Guild’s 14th Biennial Quilt Show. This year’s show will be held at the Salem Centerplex located at 1028 N. Ellsworth Ave. on Friday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. ...

Wellsville Community Block Party

Local News June 18, 2026

The Wellsville Community Foundation and Elks Lodge hosted the annual Community Block Party Friday evening on Riverside Avenue outside the Elks Lodge. Organized as a way to bring the community together, the free family friendly event featured food trucks, drinks, a bounce house, face painting, ...