WARREN, Ohio – Columbiana County’s oil production is on pace to set a new annual record, with horizontal wells producing nearly 1 million barrels during the first half of 2026.

Plus, four companies have been choosen to compete in YBI’s 2026 Shark Tank fundraising event Oct. 29 at Mr. Anthony’s Banquet Center in Boardman.

And Former Rite Aid properties across the Mahoning Valley are starting to find new uses after the chain’s closures left large vacant retail spaces.

Oil Production on Record Pace in Columbiana County
YBI Names Finalists for 2026 Shark Tank Competition
Former Rite Aid Stores Find New Uses Across Mahoning Valley