Man sentenced to 18 years to life in prison for shooting death of ex-girlfriend's lover

August 11, 2026

LISBON — Prosecutors said Daniel C. Whitley shot James E. Powell to death last year in a fit of rage and now he’ll spend 18 years to life in prison. “This did not need to…

Stormy 2026 fair ends with injuries, medical emergencies

LISBON — The Columbiana County Fair ended Sunday with two people injured in the pit area during the demolition derby…

Main Street closure still a source of frustration for Wellsville residents

WELLSVILLE — The continued closure of Main Street in downtown Wellsville five months after the collapse of the Five and…

Judge tosses brothers’ challenge to Newell VFD ouster

NEW CUMBERLAND – A judge has dismissed a lawsuit brought by two longtime members of the Newell Volunteer Fire Department…

Lisbon man pronounced dead after motorcycle and car crash

LISBON (WKBN) — A Lisbon man has died after a vehicle and motorcycle crashed in Madison Township Sunday. According to…

Columbiana County Fair wraps up 181st edition

The 181st annual Columbiana County Fair concluded Sunday headlined by the fan favorite combine and traditional demolition derbies. The fair’s…

Local Sports

Pressure builds for several college coaches

Patience for poor performance is a rarity in college football and that's only become…

Area golfers take a chance at being the 'Greatest'

Driver who broke sound barrier goes for another record

WVU's old school coach makes linemen learn every position

Obituaries

Darryl Glenn Hoppel

CALCUTTA, Ohio — Darryl G. Hoppel of Calcutta passed away Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026,…

James R. Frederick

1954-2026 Richard Alan “Rick” Seibert, 71, of Wellsville, died Saturday at his residence. He was born…

Richard Alan ‘Rick’ Seibert

Julius J. Chetock, 87, of Toronto, died Friday. J.E. Foster Funeral Home in Toronto is handling…

TUE/8-11 Boardman DARE Singles Group, Bocce at Boardman Park, 5:30 p.m.; information at 330-729-0127 Calcutta Calcutta Lions Club, 6:30 p.m., Peter Metrovich Community Center Columbiana School board, 6 p.m., high school media center Planning Commission, 7 p.m., city hall East Liverpool 1968 ELHS Ladies Breakfast, 9:30 a.m., Two Smart Cookies Needles and Hooks (crochet…

Lincoln Highway Book Sale at Lepper Library Lepper Library’s Lincoln Highway Book Sale will be held…

Community Briefs

East Liverpool library to sponsor jam session

NEW CUMBERLAND – The United States Department of Agriculture, Wildlife Services program (USDA-WS) will distribute oral…

Rabies baiting underway in West Virginia

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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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