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Columbiana is building on its success

EDITOR’S NOTE: This column originally appeared in the Fall 2026 issue of Valley Business magazine. Several years ago, I began visiting relatives who moved to Apex, N.C. It didn’t take many visits to realize Apex is something special. Walkability. New housing starts. Quaint retail. A robust park system. A historically preserved downtown. A noticeable amount of infill where, during a difficult past, many houses were torn down. So I did some digging. Sure enough, publications like Money magazine consistently rank Apex as one of the best places to live due to its balance of rapid ...

Supporting Veterans: A Message of Hope

Many veterans are doing well, contributing to their communities, and thriving. However, many veterans may also face challenges related to trauma, transition, isolation, mental health, substance use, physical health, or financial stress. These challenges do not define a veteran’s future. As Veterans Day approaches on November 11, we can honor veterans not only through recognition and gratitude, but also by ensuring that they and their families know they are valued, heard, and never alone. Reaching out to a veteran who might be struggling can be lifesaving. You don’t have to be an ...

Scotch heritage instrumental in formation Columbiana County townships

The Scotch Settlement was founded about 1800 primarily in Madison and Yellow Creek townships. The settlement lacked “official” boundaries, but it was identified by properties owned by the emigrants from the Highlands of Scotland, many from Strathdearn and Strathnairn. The tract was ...

East Palestine Deserves the Truth — I’ll Fight to Bring It to Light

It’s been over three years since a Norfolk Southern train derailed in East Palestine, and officials burned vinyl chloride in plumes over a village of fewer than 5,000 people. In February 2023, this community on the Ohio-Pennsylvania border was the subject of international news and thrust to ...

Sometimes, the signs are there: Recognizing when someone may be struggling

When someone we care about is struggling, it is not always easy to know what they are going through. A person may not come right out and say that they are thinking about suicide. Instead, the signs may appear in the things they say, the way they act, or changes happening in their life. Knowing what to look for can give family members, friends, coworkers, and others an opportunity to step in, offer support, and help someone find the resources they need. Warning signs often appear as changes that are new or unusual for the person. They may follow a painful event, a major loss, or another ...

Idabelle Firestone Fall Concert Series winding down

The free fall Idabelle Firestone Fall Concert Series continues to entertain at Firestone Park in Columbiana. Guests and visitors have already attended and enjoyed three opening programs. Past Concerts This Season Mark Frost and his group, the Oak Street Strings band, that favored us with old American songs, and the following group, Tapestries of Ohio, presented Renaissance music providing a nice contrast in style and substance to kick off the season on Aug. 30. Our second performers, the Tamburitzans, delighted the audience with their Eastern European songs and dances complete ...