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Knights, Quests and Campfires await at Hancock County 4-H Camp 2026

NEW CUMBERLAND – Youth across the region are invited to step into a world of adventure, leadership and fun at the 2026 Hancock County 4-H Camp, themed “Knights of the Five Kingdoms.” This year’s medieval-inspired overnight camp will take place June 22–26 at Tomlinson Run State Park. Campers will spend five days immersed in a kingdom of their own, building friendships, learning new skills and experiencing the magic of the outdoors. Open to youth interested in 4-H, this overnight camp blends tradition with creativity through a variety of engaging activities. Participants can ...

Holborn Herb Growers Guild’s 2026 Herb & Plant Sale

The Holborn Herb Growers Guild’s 2026 Herb & Plant Sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 9 at the Floral Building #44 of the Canfield Fairgrounds located on state Route 46 Columbiana Canfield Road Gate 5 entrance (across from the Ohio State High Patrol Canfield post). The Holborn Herb & Plant Sale will feature a large selection of herbs, perennials and annuals. In addition to these varieties, the guild will once again feature its Twice Loved perennials. Members have lovingly garnered and nurtured these assorted plants for purchase. A “twice loved” book sale ...

Southern Local Prom Royalty Crowned

Caty Brewer and Steven Homan were crowned as prom queen and king for Southern Local High School through a random selection process involving sashes while Hope Cronin and Aiden Brown were named princess and prince through a vote by the school’s junior class. Determined through a vote by the ...

Columbiana County residents pass bar exam

The Supreme Court of Ohio has released the results of the February Ohio Bar Examination, announcing that two Columbiana County residents have successfully passed the assessment. A total of 338 aspiring attorneys took the statewide examination. The successful applicants from Columbiana County are James Hall and Haley Florence Turner. This achievement represents a substantial milestone in their professional development as they prepare to enter the legal field and serve their communities. Applicants who meet all admission requirements will be sworn in as attorneys during a special session ...

Utilities committee to discuss fate of BPU

East Liverpool City Council Utilities Committee will hold a special meeting May 4 at 5:15 p.m. in council chambers at city hall to discuss what to do with the Board of Public Utilities. A regular council meeting will follow at 6 p.m.

On the Calendar this Week

THU/4-30 Beloit West Branch Athletic Boosters bingo, booster hall, 26701 U.S. Route 62; doors open at 4:30 p.m., early tickets called at 6 p.m., and Jumpin’ Jack (56 numbers for $1,500) called at 6:45 p.m., followed by regular bingo. Kitchen open, instant tickets and computers available. Info at 330-509-1209. Boardman DARE Singles Group, Birthday Night, 7-9 p.m., Boardman United Methodist Church; information at 330-729-0127 Chester Lighthouse Christian Fellowship Thrift Shop, 1-5 p.m.; liquidation sale; by donation Damascus Tops 1329, United Methodist Church, weigh in 9 ...