Party time
Ryan Marshburn, home on a break
from the Army, decided to bring
his 2017 Dodge Challenger SRT
Hellcat to the car show at the block
party. Marshburn said he and his
father are actually part owners in
the 707 hp car. Marshburn, currently
stationed in Texas, is looking
forward to completing his
military service and getting back to his hometown of Columbiana. Morning Journal/Patti Schaeffer
Racing around the block
The Columbiana Area Chamber of Commerce’s first block party was a success Friday as a large crowd showed up to celebrate fathers for June’s theme of Father’s Day. The remote control car race hosted by Brix ‘n Brew was the new, popular event at the gathering. Also people enjoyed live music and food in several locations along the street as they took in the car show, games and craft vendors in downtown Columbiana. Morning Journal/Patti Schaeffer
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From 2017 Columbiana Chamber of Commerce Community Block Party-June
Mr. & Mrs. Claus
Santa and Mrs. Claus arrived by fire truck and jumped down to greet some little ones along the
parade route as they made their way to the gazebo to visit with the children following Lisbon’s
annual Silent Night Christmas parade sponsored by the Lisbon Area Chamber of Commerce. Morning Journal/Patti Schaeffer
All we need is snow
A public caroling event hosted by the
Columbiana Area Chamber of Commerce
and led by the cast of the “The Lion, the
Witch and theWardrobe,” kicked off the
city’s annual Christmas parade and Lightup
Night Friday. Above, the American
Legion Post 290 Color Guard leads the
parade through the streets of Columbiana. MorningJournal/Patti Schaeffer
Parading through the streets of Lisbon
The larger-than-life lighted gingerbread house built by the students of the Columbiana County Career and Technical Center illuminates the fog and smoke saturated air as they move down Lincoln Way during the annual Lisbon Christmas parade Saturday night. Morning Journal/Patti Schaeffer
The "Joy of Christmas" display has more than one million lights on 60 holiday scenes throughout the park. The display is open 6-9 p.m. Thursday through Sunday now until Dec. 28. Beginning Dec. 18, the display will be open every night. The event is sponsored by the Columbiana Area Chamber of Commerce Tourism Committee. A donation of $8 per vehicle is requested. Proceeds will go to renovate the men's restroom at the park pavilion. Above, the grist mill on Mirror Lake a new 12-foot animated fountain sponsored by Buckeye Transfer Realty, LLC sits along the shore line. Morning Journal/Patti Schaeffer
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From Columbiana "The Joy of Christmas" Lights Santa Gingerbread House
Isn’t she a doll?
Ten-month-old Korbyn Frantz of Lisbon dressed as a Cabbage Patch doll was all smiles as she played with her mom and the other kids at the annual Halloween parade in Lisbon Friday. Morning Journal/Patti SchaefferLisbonhalloweenParadeKiwanischamberofCommerce
From Lisbon Halloween Parade Chamber of Commerce and Kiwanis
Wine tasting judges Aron Massey, Mary Riggle and Lois Kaneshiki tasted 45 bottles of wine created by 14 amateur winemakers at the annual Columbiana Wine Festival at the American Legion Post 290. The festival was hosted by the Columbiana Area Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by Whispering Pines Village and Sitler the Printer. Morning Journal/Patti Schaeffer
Summer celebration
Four-year-old Lillian Tanzek of Lisbon is soaking up the sun as she swims in the baby pool during Lisbon’s Ignite Summer celebration at the community park and swimming pool complex. The day-long summer kick-off celebration was hosted by the Lisbon Area Chamber of Commerce. Morning Journal/Patti Schaeffer
Heavy rains, water pouring off Russell Heights and drains clogged with winter debris combined to fill a few of Wellsville’s streets on Wednesday. Residents, including Ted Lamp and Jeff Haugh, a county deputy sheriff, worked with rakes to unclog the drains, to little or no success. Morning Journal/Patti Schaeffer
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Eight-year-old Marissa Stewart of Highlandtown took a moment to discuss her wish list with Santa Saturday. Santa braved the cold temps to visit each child waiting to see him after his arrival in the annual Lisbon Area Chamber of Commerce Christmas parade.
Six-year-old Atalanta Clutter and her 5-year-old sister, Savannah along with their dad, Tom stretch to see down Lincoln Way trying to spot the beginning of the parade. This years annual Lisbon Area Chamber of Commerce's Christmas Parade is themed "Home for the Holidays."
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Due to rain, Lisbon's Halloween parade on Wednesday turned into an indoor party at the First United Methodist Church. The costumed kids paraded and enjoyed treats from the chamber of commerce before heading out for trick or treat. Prizes were awarded for the scariest, most original and cutest costumes along with others. Morning Journal/Patti Schaeffer
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From Lisbon Halloween
