Wellsville students, family participate in Back to School Bash

August 22, 2026

Wellsville students and their families attended the Wellsville Back to School Bash in the high school auditorium Thursday evening where they got the chance to collect school supplies, hygiene products, clothes and other items from…

Wellsville residents vent frustrations with village issues to council

WELLSVILLE — Several residents had a lot to say regarding their concerns with issues in the village during Tuesday’s council…

Criminal case in alleged theft of charitable donations still unresolved

LISBON — The criminal case against Amanda M. Kiger and River Valley Organizing for allegedly stealing charitable donations for personal…

Boardman area contractor convicted of stealing from clients fails to show for probation violation hearing

LISBON — A Boardman area contractor convicted in 2024 of stealing from clients was scheduled for a probation violation hearing…

East Liverpool City Schools welcome new staff members

EAST LIVERPOOL — East Liverpool City Schools officially welcomed the newest Potters during New Teaching Staff Orientation held Aug. 20–21,…

Victim in Tuesday morning Ohio Avenue house fire identified

EAST LIVERPOOL — The Columbiana County Coroner’s Office has identified the victim of the Ohio Avenue house fire which happened…

Local Sports

Opening act for East Liverpool

East Liverpool’s Leeland Price sacks the Carrollton quarterback Ja’Seon

NEWTON FALLS 56,WELLSVILLE 13 WELLSVILLE — Newton Falls snapped a 20-game losing streak by topping Wellsville,…

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL

BOWLING LEAGUE MEETING EAST LIVERPOOL — The Winter All-Stars Bowling League will be holding an organizational…

SPORTS BRIEFING

THURSDAY MORNING SENIOR LEAGUE at Eagle Pass STANDINGS: 1. Steve Cope, 2. Rick Garrett 159.5, 3.…

GOLF RESULTS

Obituaries

Dawn Willet Thompson Howard

1961-2026 Dawn Willet Thompson Howard, 64, of East Liverpool Ohio passed away on Aug.…

1940-2026 EAST LIVERPOOL – Shirley L. Sims, 86, of East Liverpool, died Saturday at her home.…

Shirley L. Sims

Dorothy Joan Duckworth

1958-2026 Randy Dale Morrell, 68, of East Liverpool, passed away Aug. 15, 2026. He was born…

Randy Dale Morrell

Community News

On the calendar

SAT/8-22 Boardman DARE Singles Group, Music at Firestone Farms in Columbiana, 6 p.m.; information at 330-729-0127 Chester Family Care Ministries Annual Yard Sale, 9 a.m.-6:30 p.m., 2860 Pyramus Road Columbiana Good As New Shoppe, Methodist Church, 210 S. Main St., 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; 50 percent off entire store. Historical Society of Columbiana…

The Rogers School Auction benefiting Pine Hollow Amish School will be held at 5 p.m. Aug.…

Rogers School Auction set for Aug. 28

Calcutta Rotary Club hosts Mark Frederick of Diamondback Disposal

FRI/8-21 Boardman DARE Singles Group, Card Night at Perkins, 5 p.m.; information at 330-729-0127 Chester Family…

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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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