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Local hospitals receive rural healthcare funding

Two local hospitals are receiving state funding for rural healthcare. East Liverpool City Hospital and Salem Regional Medical Center are two of 22 rural hospitals receiving a one-time investment of $1,377,479 for quality-improvement projects. Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and Dr. Mehmet Oz, administrator of the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), recently announced Rural Health Transformation Program awards totaling $92 million to manage chronic illnesses and expand access to preventive, primary, maternal, and behavioral healthcare in rural areas. Local funding supports ...

Wellsville Care and Share Senior of the Month

The Wellsville Care and Share Community Club has chosen Elizzabeth Butcher as the Care and Share Community Club Senior of the Month for September 2026. Lizzi is the daughter of Cody and Vanessa Lawrence of Irondale. Lizzi is a dedicated and well-rounded student who has made a positive impact ...

On the Calendar

MON/10-19 Beloit West Branch school board, 6 p.m., high school media room Public Affairs Board, 6 p.m., village hall; followed by village council at 7 p.m.; fire department administrative meeting at 5:30 p.m. Boardman DARE Singles Group, meet at DQ on Market Street for dessert, 6 p.m.; 330-729-0127 Columbiana Historical Society of Columbiana and Fairfield Township Meeting and “History of Miniatures,” 7 p.m., First Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall, 28 E. Park Ave.; public is invited to attend County Columbiana County Park District, 5:30 p.m., CCPD office, 130 Maple St., ...

New film featuring Gretchen’s Lock available for viewing

EAST LIVERPOOL — Shawn Lonkert’s Gretchen’s Lock is now available to watch for free on Lonkert’s YouTube channel, Lonkert Studios. Viewers can watch the film here: https://www.youtube.com/@LonkertStudios Shawn Lonkert’s Gretchen’s Lock brings to life the tragic and mysterious ...

Community Briefs

Medication Drop-off Program in Columbiana County on Oct. 24 On Saturday, Oct. 24, the National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, sponsored by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, will be held in communities across America, including Columbiana County, to raise awareness about the dangers of prescription drug abuse. Locally, area residents will have an opportunity to drop off their unused, unwanted or expired medications from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at East Liverpool City Hospital Main Entrance, 425 W. Fifth St.; and SRMC Professional Services Building (across from the Salem Regional ...

On the calendar

SAT/10-17 Alliance Wildlife Center Joint Activity with Raptor Hallow at Raptor Hallow 2295 W. State St., Alliance, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Boardman DARE Singles Group, Bowling at Boardman Lanes, 6:30 p.m.; 330-729-0127 Columbiana Good As New Shoppe, Methodist Church, 210 S. Main St., 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; $2 off dress slacks. Damascus Community breakfast, 7-10:30 a.m., Damascus Methodist Church, 300 Valley Road; by donation East Liverpool Tri-State Coon Hunters and Sportsmen Club Turkey Shoot, 10 a.m., 2601 Irish Ridge Road; for information call or text 330-386-8832 East Liverpool ...