US marks 25 years since the Sept. 11 attacks

September 12, 2026

NEW YORK (AP) — Americans commemorated the 25th anniversary of 9/11 on Friday, remembering the shock, the dead and the sweeping consequences of the al-Qaida attacks on symbols of U.S. might and prosperity. The milestone…

Wellsville remembers one of their own lost in 9/11 attacks

WELLSVILLE — In a memorial service held at Springhill Cemetery on Friday night, Wellsville remembered one of their own. Family…

Houthis seize an island, opening a new front in the Iran war, as Saudi Arabia shuts down a pipeline

CAIRO (AP) — Yemen’s Iranian-backed Houthi rebels captured a strategic island at the southern entrance to the Red Sea, two…

Kent State remembers 9/11 by honoring local first responders

EAST LIVERPOOL — Kent State University-East Liverpool campus remembers Sept. 11, 2001, “a day that changed the world, 25 years…

Dispatch remains hot topic between Wellsville Fire Department and village council

WELLSVILLE — Fire Chief Barry Podwel’s request to transfer dispatch services for Wellsville Fire Department (WFD), which also dispatches for…

Trial rescheduled in alleged charitable donations theft

LISBON — The jury trial for Amanda M. Kiger and River Valley Organizing for allegedly stealing charitable donations for personal…

Local Sports

Beavers change things up on Potters

East Liverpool

WELLSVILLE — Wellsville and Lisbon played into Thursday night. Wellsville prevailed with a 16-25, 25-16, 26-28,…

Wellsville outlasts Lisbon

Clippers sweep EOAC golf

NEW MANCHESTER, W.Va. — Bailey Watts totaled three goals and three assists as Oak Glen blanked…

Golden Bears hold down Potters

Obituaries

Robert E. ‘Rob’ Matheny

1950-2026 Robert E. “Rob” Matheny, 75, of Harmony, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on July…

Nell Ruth Clark

1946-2026 EAST LIVERPOOL – Lester L. Hickman, 79, of East Liverpool died Sept. 3 at UPMC…

Lester L. Hickman

Linda R. Clark

Community News

On the calendar

SAT/9-12 Beloit West Branch High School Class of 1970, 10 a.m., Brickhouse in Sebring Columbiana Good As New Shoppe, Methodist Church, 210 S. Main St.; Shoppe is closed during street fair. Grace Church Street Fair Chicken BBQ, Grace Church, 140 S. Main St., 2 p.m. until sold out; adults $14, children $9 East Liverpool…

FRI/9-11 Columbiana Good As New Shoppe, Methodist Church, 210 S. Main St.; Shoppe is closed during…

On the calendar

Local Civil War history takes center stage in upcoming East Liverpool lecture EAST LIVERPOOL — Local…

Community Briefs

THU/9-10 Boardman DARE Singles Group, speaker night, 7-9 p.m., Boardman United Methodist Church, 6809 Market St.;…

On the calendar

Is the country any safer now than on Sept. 11, 2001?

School News

Southern Local Schools Honor Roll ~ 1st Nine Weeks

Elementary (*Denotes Distinguished Honor Roll) 3rd Grade: Johnathan Akers*, Haven Allen, Deegan Bach*, Adalyna Baker, Kinzley Blatch*, Brantley Brown*, Sylus Bryan*, Kolton Cole, Miah Cote*, Jacob Crawford*, Dylan Davis, Alex Delturco*, Alex Dickson*, Jedediah Farnsworth*, Claire Fisher, Emma Fisher*, Jason Gottschalk, Jocelynn Jackson*, Christian Johnson, Piper Kellogg*, Delanie Ketchum, Hudson Ketchum*, Parker Lockhart*, Ella…

East Liverpool Schools Honor Roll ~ 1st Nine Weeks

Oak Glen Schools Honor Roll ~ 1st Nine Weeks

Southern Local Junior Senior High School 4th Nine Weeks Honor Roll

Business

Business Highlights

US economy sending mixed signals: Here’s what it all means WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. economy is caught in an awkward, painful place. A confusing one, too. Growth appears to be sputtering, home sales are tumbling and economists warn of a potential recession ahead. But consumers keep spending, businesses keep posting profits and the…

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