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On the calendar

Local News June 12, 2026

FRI/6-12 Boardman DARE Singles Group, Card Night at Perkins, 5 p.m.; information at 330-729-0127 Columbiana Good As New Shoppe, Methodist Church, 210 S. Main St., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; 30 percent off all tops. Historical Society of Columbiana & Fairfield Township Log House Museum open 2-4 p.m. Dinner Theatre Rejects Adult Summer Improv Camp Showcase, 7 p.m., Columbiana Arts Theater (The CAT); doors open at 6 p.m.; information at www.AtTheCAT.com. East Liverpool Free community dinner, 4 p.m. until gone., Second Baptist Church, 1091 Pennsylvania Ave.; Salisbury steak, mashed ...

2026 Salem Super Cruise off and running

Local News June 12, 2026

The 2026 Salem Super Cruise officially kicked off Thursday with cruising throughout the day and the annual order to “Start Your Engines” given by Mayor Cyndi Baronzzi Dickey. In keeping with tradition, the order was preceded by a live performance of the Star Spangled Banner, with this ...

Protect skin against summer injuries

Local News June 12, 2026

SALEM – June marks Wound Care Awareness Month, a good time to focus on skin health as outdoor activities increase. Salem Regional Medical Center’s (SRMC) Wound Healing Center is sharing important tips for preventing seasonal injuries and avoiding serious complications. “Skin acts as ...

Former police officer pleads guilty to threatening court officials

Local News June 12, 2026

LISBON — A former police officer accused of making threats against a judge, the prosecutor’s office and three others agreed to a plea deal Thursday, with sentencing set for 1 p.m. July 22. Matthew Elser, 45, Market Street, Columbiana, appeared in the custody of a deputy sheriff for the ...

ELHS Culture Club visits Beaver Creek State Park

Local News June 12, 2026

Members of the East Liverpool High School Culture Club recently spent the day exploring Beaver Creek State Park and discovering the rich history right in their own backyard. Students Julianna Burkett, Alana Cornell, Theo Hernandez, Agnes Murphy, Julianna Burkett, Daylin Clark, Logan Cornell, ...

Water department aware of taste and odor problems affecting customers

Local News June 12, 2026

EAST LIVERPOOL — The East Liverpool Water Department is aware of taste and odor problems affecting customers. The department issued a notice to residents through social media saying it is aware of the “earthy, musty taste and odor problems” affecting East Liverpool customers and that other communities along the Ohio River that treat river water are also experiencing similar conditions. “We are trying to improve the water quality by enhanced treatments at the water plant and complete flushing of the system will begin June 15,” the social media post said. “This will begin ...