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Hellbender Film Screening Series coming to Columbiana County

THE PLAINS, Ohio — In partnership with local organizations across the region, Rural Action will present a 2026 film screening series celebrating the Eastern Hellbender, one of North America’s largest salamanders, and the ongoing efforts to restore and protect Appalachian Ohio’s waterways. The series will feature four community screenings, including two in Columbiana County, each showcasing two inspiring short films that highlight the ecology of the Eastern Hellbender and local watershed conservation work. Select summer events will also include hands-on educational programming ...

Choose to Lose Group

Choose To Lose Group met at Boyce Church on May 26 with leader Penny Perorazio presiding. The meeting opened up with the pledge of allegiance followed by the CTLG roll call. Pam Fouse gave the secretary’s report and Cassie Stephens gave the treasurer’s report. Both were approved as read. Fouse was the CTLG biggest loser. She was also the monthly biggest loser. Pat Heacock was the runner-up. Stephens had three weeks weight loss. Tassy Everett had ten pounds off. Wanda Price had ten weight loss slips. Perorazio won the food journals, Fouse won the dimes, Pat Heacock won ...

Newview CEOS donates to Hancock County Senior Services

Virginia Lawrence, right, president of the Newview Community Educational Outreach Service club, recently presented a check to Carla Laughlin, director of Hancock County Senior Services. The donation was made in appreciation of the many services provided by the senior center. (Submitted photo)

Riverview Cemetery Association holds its annual meeting

EAST LIVERPOOL — The Riverview Cemetery Association Tuesday, held its 143rd annual meeting of the members and directors. The meeting took place at 6 p.m. in Riverview’s Grand Army of the Republic Memorial Chapel. Reece M. Kelly, outgoing president, conducted the meeting assisted by ...

Systematic holds ribbon cutting ceremony

Systematic recently opened its doors at 416 Jackson St., with founder/ director of operations Jeremy Shaw performing the ceremonial ribbon cutting. Shaw was joined by his wife/office manager Kristy Shaw, and their three children Jayden, Peyton and Gianna Shaw, friends, colleagues, chamber ...

Alpha Tau ADK holds May meeting

The Alpha Tau chapter (WV) of Alpha Delta Kappa, International Honorary Organization for Women Educators held its May meeting at the Swaney Memorial Library. President Michelle Lewis called the meeting to order. The Thought for the Day from Walking In Grace was given by Chaplain Kathy ...