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Road closure Starting March 3, state Route 164 will close for 40 days just south of state Route 39 in the village of Salineville for a culvert replacement project. The detour is state Route 524 north to state Route 39 east, state Route 39 east to state Route 164, and reverse. The overall project completion date is July 31; however, the closure must be completed by May 22.

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FRI/2-20 Columbiana Good As New Shoppe, Methodist Church, 210 S. Main St., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; 50 percent off jeans, slacks and pajamas. American Legion Post 290 fish fry, 4-7 p.m.; beer battered fish, two sides and dessert; $15 cash only; eat in or drive through. East Liverpool VFW Post 66 Bingo, 6:30 p.m.; 25 cents a card, five cards for a $1, 50 cents coverall; pizza and fresh popcorn available for purchase East Palestine Eagles kitchen open 4-8 p.m., beer batter cod fish specials on a dish $10, sandwich with a side $11, dinner with two sides $13; dine in or carry out; ...

Salineville Kiwanis Scholar of the Month

SALINEVILLE – Caty Brewer has been selected as the Salineville Kiwanis Scholar of the Month for February. The Southern Local High School senior is the daughter of Kyle and Jenny Brewer of Salineville and currently ranks 20th in her class with a 3.694 GPA. She has been active in the Spanish ...

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FAO grant funding The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO), in partnership with the Longaberger Family Foundation, is opening its fifth round of funding to support K-12 civics education programming in public schools across the region. Public schools, educators, students, and public and nonprofit organizations serving K-12 students across Appalachian Ohio’s 32 counties are invited to apply for grant funding to support projects and programs that help students develop the knowledge and skills they need to become informed and engaged community members. Requests should be between $500 ...

New Ohio Foothills region and brand launched to market Appalachian Ohio as a tourist destination

LISBON — A new regional tourism brand, Ohio Foothills, has officially launched to market a multi-county area of east-central Ohio as a unified travel destination, showcasing the region’s rolling landscapes, rich history, outdoor recreation, and small-town charm. The Ohio Foothills region encompasses 10 counties in Appalachian Ohio: Belmont, Carroll, Columbiana, Coshocton, Guernsey, Harrison, Holmes, Jefferson, Muskingum, and Tuscarawas. Through a shared vision to increase visitor awareness, encourage longer stays, and strengthen tourism-driven economic development, the Ohio ...

Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center resident Artist Rosh Raines honored

MIDLAND, Pa. – Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center resident Artist Rosh Raines has been honored as the recipient of the 2026 Rob Zellers Award for Excellence in Arts Education. This award recognizes educators who demonstrate outstanding commitment to arts education through the Pittsburgh ...