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New “Almost Heaven” sign installed in Chester

CHESTER – A new “Almost Heaven” sign has been installed in Chester. The Chester Beautification Committee President Dustin Lang recently announced that after months of anticipation, a new “Almost Heaven” sign finally has been installed in the City of Chester. Longtime Chester ...

New Cumberland Riverfest set for this weekend in downtown

NEW CUMBERLAND – The city of New Cumberland will hold its annual Riverfest Saturday and Sunday along River Avenue in downtown New Cumberland. On Saturday, early birds can enjoy coffee at Prestinn’s Coffee Pop Up from 8 a.m. until noon in the Davis Brothers parking lot while runners ...

Man who fled Salem traffic stop facing multiple felonies

LISBON — A Salineville man caught Sunday after fleeing a traffic stop in Salem on Saturday, crashing his car and fleeing on foot will face multiple felony and misdemeanor charges for multiple cases during a hearing Sept. 28. Nathaniel L. Ford, 24, West Main Street, remains jailed, now under a $150,000 cash or surety bond, after appearing in Columbiana County Municipal Court for arraignment Monday morning. The bond was originally set at $50,000, but was later increased at the state’s request. The prosecutor’s office was made aware the defendant has one or more outstanding ...

Beaver Local Homecoming Queen

Senior Mya Stacy was crowned the Beaver Local homecoming queen before Friday’s football game against Salem. (Photo by Gary Leininger)

Wellsville officials receive update on road conditions

WELLSVILLE – Village officials recently received an update on roadwork being conducted by businesses in the area. At the most recent council meeting, Mayor Bob Boley requested an update on the work being completed by Marathon and other businesses in the area, noting Marathon is spending $8 million on extra lanes and the village should be receiving a percentage of that. Police Lt. Marsha Eisenhart said Hilcorp-Harvest put two lanes in and was generating about $1 million a day and that these companies are supposed to be paying fees of one percent to the village. She also noted that ...

Brightside Project challenges Columbiana County to “Give Like Dolly”

SALEM — The Brightside Project is challenging Columbiana County to carry on the philanthropic legacy of Dolly Parton as part of a new annual tradition. In the wake of the iconic musician and philanthropist’s recent passing, the Dollywood Foundation is establishing a new tradition of giving every Sept. 25 on “Give Like Dolly Day” to honor Parton’s legacy by supporting organizations that benefit local children in need. According to a press release, as the partner agency for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library for Columbiana County, The Brightside Project has “set a ...