SALEM – Caron Richey, owner of Print Works of Salem, needed an employee to help with a variety of jobs. Through connections within her Salem community, she was able to find a valued employee with…
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…
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…
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.,…
Community Briefs
Leetonia Wrestling Boosters pig roast Leetonia Wrestling Boosters will hold their inaugural pig roast to benefit the Leetonia Youth Wrestling…
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Local Sports
Soccer arrived in county in 1895
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…
Beaver Local duo headlines OVAC group
SEE THE OSU TURF REPLACED COLUMBUS — Ohio Stadium will offer "Turf Tours" in conjunction with…
SPORTS BRIEFING
Johnson hates to say goodbye to Firestone
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…
On behalf of the volunteers at the Salem Community Pantry and the Shoppers we serve, I…
Thanking those who contributed to Stamp Out Hunger
Society has given teachers increasingly greater responsibility for our children over the past decade or two…
Teachers learning to identify mental health needs of students
Ohio has done an excellent job supporting high school students looking to get a jump on…
Not all career-technical credentials created equal
Ohio News
OSU names provost as new president after predecessor's abrupt resignation
COLUMBUS (AP) — Ohio State elevated its chief academic officer to president Thursday, acting swiftly to move past the abrupt resignation of former President Walter “Ted” Carter Jr. following revelations about his “inappropriate relationship” with the female host of a podcast for military veterans. Trustees voted unanimously to appoint Executive Vice President and Provost…
COLUMBUS — The Ohio State University Board of Trustees has accepted President Walter “Ted” Carter Jr.’s…
OSU president resigns over ‘inappropriate relationship’
(AP) — Cleveland Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase has been placed on non-disciplinary paid leave as part of…
Guardians closer Clase placed on leave; part of betting probe
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has signed a two-year, $60 billion operating budget that flattens the state’s…
DeWine signs tax bill
National News
U.S., Israel launch attack on Iran
House passes bill to end the partial government shutdown
Rob Reiner, wife found dead from stab wounds
Trump: 20-year-old W.Va. National Guard member is dead
Letters to the Editor
Suggestions in response to Firestone Park: Postings in the Park column
Dear Editor, My letter is in reference to the June 5, 2026 article, “Postings in the Park,” written by Pat Tingle. Pat asked for suggestions on how to improve the “dismal” appearance of the park gardens. I worked at Firestone Park for four-and-a-third years. Because I took ownership of my designated gardens, they received…
A True Fourth of July: Perry Township Annexation Decision by the Ohio Supreme Court
Ohio cannot afford a cap on credit card interest rates
They want ALL of MORE money
Obituaries
Gayle Morton
Megan Ashley Detchon
James Lawrence Bable
Dennis ‘Denny’ Kimble
National Sports
Nashville welcomes Cup again
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Erik Moses attended his first NASCAR race in 2019 as an XFL executive looking to poach marketing ideas during a trip to Dover International Raceway. One year later, Dover poached Moses and sent him to Tennessee to re-open Nashville Superspeedway. Moses, hired last August, will open the gates this weekend for…