DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The U.S. announced a new round of strikes on Iran on Monday, hours after President Donald Trump said Washington is “reinstating” a blockade on Iran in the Strait of…
Leetonia school board approves administrative contracts
LEETONIA — The board of education approved new administrative contracts ahead of the upcoming 2026-2027 school year in its June…
Special deer hunt set for Columbiana County
NEGLEY (WKBN) — Columbiana County is on the list of locations for special deer-hunting opportunities on nature preserves. The Ohio…
Negley man faces manslaughter charge in toddler's death
LISBON — A 20-year-old Negley man is facing charges of involuntary manslaughter and endangering children that date back to December…
Columbiana County Board of Developmental Disabilities recognizes Salem Print Works
SALEM – Caron Richey, owner of Print Works of Salem, needed an employee to help with a variety of jobs.…
Salem Kiwanis annual craft, vendor show set for Saturday
SALEM — Salem Kiwanis Club will be hosting its 61st annual antique and craft and vendor show at Centennial Park…
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Local Sports
Salem played its part in county soccer history
As the book closes on the second World Cup tournament held in the United States over the next few days it gives the nation a moment to reflect on how the sport has come along even if that history is sometimes not clear or never discussed at all. Here in Columbiana County the sport…
SEE THE OSU TURF REPLACED COLUMBUS — Ohio Stadium will offer "Turf Tours" in conjunction with…
SPORTS BRIEFING
Johnson doesn't want to leave Firestone
At Firestone Country Club South Course, Akron Purse: $3.5 million Yardage: 7,248; Par: 70 Sunday’s Final…
KAULIG COMPANIES CHAMPIONSHIP
Local Columns
Approach of Columbiana County Fair prompts memories of those past
Sometime in the late 1830s or 1840s, an agricultural “fair was held on the…
Recognizing that June is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Month, we are challenged to look at…
When trauma is also grief
The Sinking Boat Analogy To understand what Depression might feel like, imagine taking a boat out…
Understanding depression: Why a sinking boat needs more than a strong sailor
Wherever you are, and no matter what time of day it is, if you look around,…
Walking can be dangerous
Neighborhood News
On the calendar
TUE/7-14 Boardman DARE Singles Group, Bocce at Boardman Park, 5:30 p.m.; information at 330-729-0127 Calcutta Calcutta Lions Club, 6:30 p.m., Peter Metrovich Community Center Columbiana Drive thru ham dinner, Methodist Church, 210 S. Main St., 4-6 p.m. or sold out; $10; reserve dinners at 330-482-2382. School board, 6 p.m., high school media center Planning…
Leetonia Wrestling Boosters pig roast Leetonia Wrestling Boosters will hold their inaugural pig roast to benefit…
Community Briefs
2026 Spring President’s List Berlin Center: Leann Camp Columbiana: Allison Borchardt, Nora Ineman, Anna Joy, Katrina…
Kent State University
MON/7-13 Calcutta Beaver Local school board, 7 p.m., eighth-grade pod County Columbiana County Park District, public…
On the calendar
Business
Covelli Enterprises, Caribou Coffee ink coffeehouse deal
WARREN — Already the largest franchise operator of Panera Bread restaurants and one of the largest restaurant franchisees in the U.S., Covelli Enterprises in Warren is growing with the addition of Caribou Coffee to its lineup. The companies on Tuesday announced they signed a domestic franchise development agreement, touting it as the largest deal…
Nelms earns promotion with Premier Bank
LMC, Foxconn close on first round of funding as planned
Stark Memorial partners with Everything After
Editorials
America at 250: A reminder that all are created equal
As our country celebrates not just any Independence Day, but the 250th anniversary of one of the boldest declarations in human history, the festivities give us an excellent opportunity to look back on two-and-a-half centuries of this American experiment and check ourselves against what the founders hoped they were setting in motion. Draped in…
Thanking those who contributed to Stamp Out Hunger
Keep your summer travel close to home, Ohio has plenty to offer
DeWine makes right move by not appointing Faber attorney general
Letters to the Editor
A True Fourth of July: Perry Township Annexation Decision by the Ohio Supreme Court
Dear Editor, As I and my neighbors have waited for, the State of Ohio legal system still has some common sense. The Ohio Supreme Court has refused to hear the case of City of Salem vs Columbiana County Board of Commissioners et al. I would like to say our Perry Township has won the…
Ohio cannot afford a cap on credit card interest rates
They want ALL of MORE money
A call for accuracy in telling Salem’s story
Obituaries
Martha C. Clark
1945-2026 Martha C. Clark, 81, of Salem passed away on Friday, July 2, 2026 following a short illness. She was born on March 4, 1945 to Charles and Gertrude Snyder. Martha was a graduate of United Local H.S. in 1963. She married Lloyd P. Clark in 1964 who passed away on Dec. 18, 2016.…