City of Columbiana Requests Electric Customers to Voluntarily Reduce Energy Consumption this Wednesday July 20, 2022, Thursday, July 21, 2022 and Friday, July 22, 2022.

As temperatures are expected to reach well into the 90’s in the eastern United States, in the next few days, Columbiana electric customers are being asked to conserve power.  “Community Energy Savings Days” is a response program for when demand for electricity is expected to be high.

Columbiana customers are requested to voluntarily lower electricity usage during the peak period from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM on Wednesday July 20, 2022, Thursday, July 21, 2022 and Friday, July 22, 2022.

Mr. Lance Willard, City Manager for Columbiana, said, “There’s plenty of power available and the grid is in good shape, but if we can conserve during these peak hours, the City can save on transmission and capacity costs next year. Lowering the peak demand will help control electricity rates. We started the Energy Savings Days Program in 2019 and our customers have done a great job doing their part.”

Customers can take simple conservation steps such as: shutting off lights when not needed; unplugging small appliances and electric chargers (especially those with small lights); raising the air conditioner thermostat a degree or two; closing curtains, drapes and blinds; doing laundry and other household chores requiring electricity during hours other than 4:00  PM through 6:00 PM; and turning off televisions, computers, and other electronic devices when not being used.

Mr. Lance Willard has further stated, “As a municipal electric system, owned by its citizens and customers, it is contingent upon those same citizens and customers to keep the electric rates for themselves and all other customers of City of Columbiana as low as possible. Our citizens and customers have the opportunity to make a difference in their system and their rates by conserving energy during these periods. As forecasts dictate throughout the summer, we will most likely be asking our citizens and customers to participate again, as we have had as many as 10 opportunities in past summers to participate.”

Milling and Paving on South Vine Street between South Friend Street and Railroad Street will take place on Wednesday, June 1, 2022 and Thursday, June 2, 2022.

The road will remain open to LOCAL TRAFFIC ONLY. Delays possible.

May 24, 2022 Southern Avenue from Lower Elkton to South Main Street and Camelot Drive from Southern Avenue to the bridge will be closed (OPEN to LOCAL TRAFFIC ONLY) on May 26, 2022 and May 27., 2022 for milling and on May 31, 2022 and June 1, 2022 the same roadways will be closed (OPEN to LOCAL TRAFFIC ONLY) for blacktopping.

Note: Roads will be closed but will remain open on all of the above days to LOCAL TRAFFIC ONLY. Delays are possible.

FIRESTONE PARK | 2022 SUMMER CONCERTS SHEDULE

SUNDAY, JUNE 12 | STEVE FAZZINI  We’re so glad Steve is coming back to the park. His great voice and showmanship are always entertaining! Steve and his singing will give you a taste of Sinatra, Michael Buble’, Tony Bennett and many other greats. He performs easy listening, classic oldies, pop, and soul in a way that will keep you highly entertained! Sponsored by American Legion Post 290 and Don’s Barbershop.

SUNDAY, JUNE 26 | BOARDMAN HIGH SCHOOL JAZZ ENSEMBLE & 2K22 Once again this very talented group of Boardman School students led by Tom Ruggieri will entertain you with a playlist that includes a wide variety of music that has something for everyone! The students in the band will amaze you with their vocal talent as well as their ability on their instruments! This year’s combination of bands will give you some jazz and classics as well as current chart toppers! Tom always has them prepared for an entertaining show! Sponsored by Family Drug.

SUNDAY, JULY 10 | THE HOUSE BAND This is a concert you won’t want to miss! The House Band led by Mark Devicchio is one of the premier bands in the area! We are so glad they want to keep coming back and entertaining us with a wide variety of music, from classic rock, oldies, pop, R & B, and country! They have toured the country and played with many of the great bands in the country! The talent they have will be evident from the very first song and they will entertain you the entire show! Sponsored by The Columbiana Community Foundation and Chamber of Commerce.

SUNDAY, JULY 24 | THE CONKLE BROTHERS This will be the first time The Conkle Brothers will be performing at our concert series and we’re very excited! This very talented acoustic duo from Columbiana has been entertaining in the area for many years and we are so glad they will fill the park with their harmonizing and guitar skills! The brothers Zac and Joe bring their blues inspired music to us at a time when the type of songs they sing bring goodness to the community and uplift your spirit! They perform many of their own songs but also do a great job covering many classic artists and songs! FREE HOMEMADE ICE CREAM Sponsored by The East Fairfield Methodist Church.                                                                                                                             

SUNDAY, AUGUST 7 | LEANNE BINDER & RAJMA & THE SONGMILL SINGERS     Another first-time performer for our summer concerts but no stranger to the stage and entertaining in the area, Leanne has a voice that is amazing! Along with her group they will provide some of the best music and vocals you’ll hear! Join us for a fun filled day of music! Come sing along, dance around and bring your friends! They will be playing all your favorite songs from yesterday and today! We are also excited that the Song Mill Studio Vocalists will be joining Leanne on stage! Sponsored Dr. Don DeChellis.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 21 | RT. 45 BAND Karen Kelly and The Rt 45 Band have been with us many times and there’s a reason we keep inviting them back! The local country and Western Band performing top country hits and some classic rock and oldies will give you an afternoon to remember! Join Karen and the band for some great music and entertainment that is sure to get you tapping your feet! Sponsored by Wilms Brothers Landscaping and GRO-Grace Church.

On May 1, 2022 starting at 8am to approximately 9:30am there will be travel restrictions on S. Main Street and Duquesne Street due to a scheduled 5K race.

East Park Avenue will be closed at Y & S Railroad on Wednesday April 27, 2022 to April 29, 2022 for rail replacement.

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 If you have any questions or concerns please contact city hall at 330-482-2173 option 6.

Beginning March 7, 2022 the City Hall Offices will be re-opening for public entrance.

Marathon Pipe Line LLC will be performing routine maintenance on the pipeline that crosses under State Route 14 just east of the intersection of E Park Ave and State Route 14 in Columbiana, Ohio.

State Route 14 will begin one lane operation starting on November 30th and ending on December 29th between the hours of 7 AM (EST) to 5 PM (EST) excluding Sundays, December 24th, and December 25th.

The shoulder will remain closed throughout the duration of the project.

For any questions, contact Marathon at (855) 888-8056

The Columbiana County Health District will be administering an off-site flu vaccine clinic on Tuesday, October 26, 2021 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM in the activity center of St. Jude’s Catholic Church, located at 180 Seventh Street, Columbiana.

The cost for the flu vaccine is $25.00, high dose flu vaccine is also available for those 65 years of age and older for $50.00. Cash and most private insurances will be accepted.

No appointment is necessary. Please have proof of identification and any health history ready to ensure short wait times.

For additional information please contact the Health Department’s office at 330.424.0272. Information can also be found on their website www.columbiana-health.org.

The city is aware of the outages the North End of town has experienced over the last few days. Though one occurrence was animal related, others have been due to issues with First Energy’s transmission feed line. We will continue to be in close contact with their Transmission Group until the issue is corrected.