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Two longtime Beaver Local employees honored

Local News September 2, 2026

LISBON — The passing of two longtime Beaver Local School District employees was recognized by the Board of Education in August. The lives of Brenda Vujakyla and Rick Seibert were both honored during the meeting for their dedicated service to Beaver Local students. Vujakyla taught sixth grade in the district for more than 35 years before retiring in 2011. She passed away on July 26 at the age of 72. Siebert spent nearly 20 years as a bus driver for the district before his retirement. He passed away Aug. 6 at the age of 71. “We are grateful for the years of service Brenda ...

CCESC to provide hands-on career exploration at the 7th Annual Mahoning Valley Skilled Trades Expo

Local News September 2, 2026

LISBON — The Columbiana County Educational Service Center (CCESC) is partnering in the 7th Annual Mahoning Valley Skilled Trades Expo. Dennis Dunham, director of teaching and learning for the CCESC, said during the August board meeting that the event scheduled for Sept. 22-24 at the Canfield Fairgrounds will provide hands-on career exploration opportunities for students in grades 7-12. According to minutes of the board meeting available online, Dunham said that specifically the expo is focused on careers in the skilled construction trades. He added that students will also have ...

On the calendar

Community News September 2, 2026

WED/9-2 Columbiana Educational session on understanding potable water testing results, 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 2, at the Best Western Dutch Haus Inn, 150 East state Route 14; hosted by the Columbiana County Port Authority (CCPA) in partnership with the Columbiana County Health District (CCHD) County Area Singles, 6 p.m., East of Chicago Pizza in Lisbon East Palestine Way Station, open 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 109 W. Rebecca St. Eagles stuffed chicken breast drive thru, with baked potato, vegetable and roll, $11; 4-6 p.m.; 330-886-0397 Lisbon Free Family Search Center, 6-8 p.m., ...

THE COURTS

Police & Courts September 2, 2026

Common Pleas NEW CASES Seven Seventeen Credit Union Inc., Warren, Ohio, vs. James J. Jones Jr., East Liverpool; seeking payment of alleged defaulted loan Wilmington Savings Fund Society, Anaheim, Calif., vs. Joseph Michael Beaver et al, Wellsville; seeking payment of alleged defaulted loan of $84,064.78 Amanda M. Hopkins, Salem, to William K. Hopkins II, Salem; divorce sought Elizabeth A. Ross, Leetonia, vs. Jedidiah P. Ross, Leetonia; divorce sought DOCKET ENTRIES John Thomas, Lisbon, vs. Virginia Thomas, East Liverpool; case dismissed Columbiana County treasurer, Lisbon, ...

City of New Cumberland Yard of The Month September

Community News September 2, 2026

The City of New Cumberland has announced the Yard of the Month winner for September 2026. The winning yard belongs to Sara and James Springer who reside on Second Avenue in New Cumberland. Mayor Will White presented the yard of the month award and a check to Sara and James along with the yard ...

JobsOhio launches worker training incentive

Local News September 2, 2026

YOUNGSTOWN — Workers can earn wages while obtaining certifications and degrees through a new incentive program JobsOhio rolled out Monday at Youngstown State University. Ohio employers can receive up to $10,000 per worker to train new and existing employees for skilled technician jobs ...