RCAP crews will continue this week working on our lead service line inventory.
They will be knocking on doors requesting permission to inspect the home owners service lines for lead.
We appreciate your cooperation.
If you have any questions or concerns please contact City Hall at 330.482.2173 option 6.
Crews will begin the Duquesne Street Sidewalk Project on June 3, 2024.
Completion of the project is expected to be approximately 180 days.
All roadways will remain open throughout the project. You may experience delays during work hours.
If you have any questions or concerns please contact City Hall at 330.482.2173 option 6.
(Concerts may be cancelled during inclement weather)
Fairfield School Road between Metz Road and Fairfield Avenue will be closed starting Monday, March 11, 2024 at approximately 8am for gas line repair and will remain closed until work is complete on Tuesday, March 12, 2024.
If you have any questions or concerns please contact City Hall at 330.482.2173 option 6.
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Columbia Gas of Ohio will begin their Gas Line Relocation and New Services Project between January 11, 2024 and January 15, 2024.
Between Fairfield Avenue and Metz Rd. on Fairfield School Rd. there will be approximately 1500′ of new gas main with new services and on Richards Avenue from Fairfield School Rd. there will be approximately 550′ of new gas main with new services.
Please note: If you will be getting a new service Columbia Gas will contact you. Door Hangers will be placed on doors for all affected residents. If you need further information or further details on how this will affect your residence please contact Columbia Gas of Ohio at the numbers they provide to you on your door hanger.
Crews will pickup trees at your curb on the following dates:
All lights and ornaments must be removed. No tree bags.
If you have any questions please contact City Hall at 330.482.2173 option 6.
The Historical Society of Columbiana and Fairfield Township in collaboration with the City of Columbiana is working to restore the 1890 “Stick Style” Chapel in the Columbiana Cemetery.
The Columbiana Cemetery was established in February 1868.
1867 Ordinance passed to purchase cemetery land.
1868 Cemetery board established.
1889 Committee of Messrs. Solomon Haas & General Holloway appointed to confer with Board in regard to building at the cemetery.
1890 Frank Grove, Paul Mellinger and John Harrold build the 18’ x 28’ Stick Style Architecture chapel to accommodate funeral parties in inclement weather. Built where the mausoleum sits today.
1920 New mausoleum built, stick chapel moved.
1960s Stick chapel turned into an equipment shed. 1971 The current cemetery chapel was built at the bequest of the John Ryan family and located near the War Memorial. Dedicated Memorial Day 1972.
2017 Stick Style chapel received a new roof and upkeep by Jim Santini Builder. $1300 donation from the Upper Room.
2022 Fix the Sticks Restoration Committee established by the Historical Society.
2023 Exterior Restoration complete.
The exterior of the chapel is close to completion. Donations for the exterior were secured by grants, fundraisers, individual and organization donations. As we begin the interior restoration phase of the 1890 chapel, additional donations will be needed. Fundraisers and grant applications are in the works.
Please check out Columbiana and Fairfield Township Historical Society Events.
If you would like to donate to the restoration of the Stick Chapel send your check payable to: “City of Columbiana” with the memo line stating: “Fix the Sticks”
mail to: 28 West Friend St., Columbiana OH 44408 Contributions are tax deductible as a 501(c )( 3) entity.
It is the goal of the Historical Society to once again use the Stick Chapel as a secondary chapel for funeral services. This is one of the last of two historical properties owned by the city.
“It has been said that, at its best, preservation engages the past in a conversation with the present over a mutual concern for the future.” – William Murtagh
