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Good election turnout expected in Mahoning

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With high-profile and competitive races for governor and U.S. senator on the ballot, the Mahoning County election director is predicting a good turnout. Tom McCabe, Mahoning County Board of Elections director, said he expects turnout for the election in his county to be more than 55%. McCabe said: "People are talking about the races for governor and senator. People will be more motivated to vote this time than four years ago" when all of the statewide executive branch races and a U.S. Senate race were last on the ballot. McCabe said: "Both sides are motivated to come out. The ...

East Liverpool council approves fire department to accept grant

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EAST LIVERPOOL – City council was unanimous in accepting a grant in excess of $181,000 for the fire department. Council authorized Fire Chief Antony Cumo to accept a Homeland Security grant for $181,200 during its special meeting Sept. 29. The grant, which has a five percent match for the which the city will be responsible, will provide $9,060 toward equipment purchase. With the Fiscal Year 2025 Assistance to Firefighters Grant from the Department of Homeland Security, Cumo will be able to replace all the fire department’s hoses due to most of the department’s hoses being ...

Salem Quakerfest

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The Salem Area Chamber of Commerce, local businesses and community organizations came together Saturday to offer Quakerfest, a day of fun for everyone with live music, activities including pumpkin painting and pumpkin bowling, vendors and special deals across the entire downtown area. ...

Salem community day

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The city of Salem hosted a community day in Lincoln Plaza Saturday afternoon. Attendees had the opportunity to meet and take photos with city personnel and learn about the services the city provides.

CCESC to recognize national disability awareness campaign

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LISBON — Not all disabilities are visible but all disabilities can be recognized. This month the Columbiana County Educational Service Center (ESC) has joined the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy in recognizing National Disability Employment Awareness Month. The national awareness campaign is held every October and is an offshoot of disability recognition efforts that trace back to 1945. “Our Educational Service Center is proud to take part in this year’s National Disability Employment Awareness Month. We want to spread the important ...