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In today's newsletter:
- What did Crestview drivers learn from flipping a school bus on its side?
- How did Columbiana runners stack up under the lights at Malone?
- How Columbiana earned national praise as a past "Nicest Place."
Also on today's calendar: VOLLEYBALL WOMEN'S SUNDAY NIGHT LEAGUE FALL 2026 and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Tuesday: Pleasant with periods of sun, with a high of 73 and low of 55 degrees.
- Wednesday: High clouds and warm, temps: high: 76, low: 60.
- Thursday: An afternoon shower in spots, with a high of 81 and low of 55 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Crestview bus drivers hone skills at South Range event (morningjournalnews.com) — Crestview bus drivers gathered in Columbiana at South Range Schools for a hands-on Safety Day, practicing how to evacuate an overturned bus and sharpen inspection and driving skills. Transportation officials say routes now include regular trips to the Columbiana County Career and Technical Center and other programs, even as fuel costs climb, underscoring how local districts are working to keep students safely moving. 
2. Potters' Miller shines at night (morningjournalnews.com) — Columbiana High School's boys and girls cross country teams turned in solid performances at the Malone Night Invitational, with multiple Clippers placing in competitive Division V fields. East Liverpool and other Columbiana County schools also ran, and East Liverpool is set to compete in the Columbiana County Meet in East Palestine on Tuesday, giving local fans another chance to see area runners in action.
3. And the Winner of 2026's 'Nicest Places in America' Search Is … (rd.com) — Columbiana gets a proud shout-out here as Reader's Digest's 2019 "Nicest Place in America," placing your town among a decade of nationally recognized, community-minded spots. The piece mainly celebrates this year's winner, Liverpool, New York, but also encourages readers to visit past winners and even nominate their own hometowns for future contests.
4. East Liverpool CIC approves legal action on defaulted loan (morningjournalnews.com) — East Liverpool's Community Improvement Corporation is moving toward legal action over a defaulted business loan while reviewing several other overdue accounts, hoping to protect funds used for local projects. The board also heard from a regional development specialist who has supported communities across Columbiana County, including Columbiana, about how CICs can leverage grants and partnerships for infrastructure and reinvestment over the coming year.
5. Sherrod Brown visits Mahoning Valley, addresses East Palestine and corporate power (wfmj.com) — Residents in Columbiana recently had a chance to hear former U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown outline his campaign priorities during a Mahoning Valley stop that also included Warren. Brown focused heavily on rail safety reforms tied to the East Palestine derailment and criticized corporate power and regulatory enforcement, framing his Senate bid around worker protections and holding large companies accountable.
📸 Around Columbiana
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Columbiana
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★ Featured events ★
- United at Columbiana →
Columbiana
7:00 pm
Tuesday September 29
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Other local events
- Cross Country @ East Palestine County
Crestview Elementary School Columbiana, OH 44408
8:45 pm - Varsity Boys Soccer vs LaBrae
Crestview Local Columbiana, OH 44408
5:00 pm - MS Volleyball @ Brookfield
Crestview Local Columbiana, OH 44408
5:30 pm - Varsity Girls Soccer vs LaBrae
Crestview Local Columbiana, OH 44408
7:00 pm - Varsity Boys Soccer vs Badger
Crestview Local Columbiana, OH 44408
5:00 pm - JV/Varsity Volleyball @ Brookfield
Crestview Local Columbiana, OH 44408
5:30 pm - MS Football vs Newton Falls
Crestview Local Columbiana, OH 44408
5:30 pm - Varsity Football @ Newton Falls
Crestview Local Columbiana, OH 44408
7:00 pm - JV Football vs Newton Falls
Crestview Local Columbiana, OH 44408
10:00 am - VOLLEYBALL WOMEN'S SUNDAY NIGHT LEAGUE FALL 2026 →
Athletix, 613 State Route 7, Columbiana
7:00 pm - Mineral Ridge Rams Volleyball at Crestview →
Columbiana OH
7:00 pm
Tuesday September 29
Wednesday September 30
Thursday October 1
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
Sunday October 4
Monday October 5
📣 Columbiana Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Has anyone received their Columbiana County property tax bill yet.
Mahoning got theirs last month. When I go online and put my address it says unavailable at this time. Anybody???? (Nextdoor Columbiana)
- Chili's Grill & Bar posted a job opening for Prep Cook - Princeton Rd Chili's in Columbiana. Apply here.
- Subway posted a job opening for Sandwich Artist in Salem. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Columbiana here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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