Hancock County to seek proposals for new courthouse X-ray machine

September 3, 2026

NEW CUMBERLAND — Hancock County commissioners are seeking an upgrade to the security systems at the main entrance to the county courthouse. During the regular commission meeting Friday morning, commissioners unanimously agreed to advertise a…

County purchases road salt for winter

LISBON — The Columbiana County commissioners approved an emergency purchase of road salt in their meeting Wednesday. The commissioners unanimously…

Wellsville PD likely to see increase in OT costs

WELLSVILLE — The Wellsville Police Department is short on staff, so overtime may increase in the near future. Lt. Marsha…

CCCTC passes resolution for Tax Increment Financing

LISBON — The Columbiana County Career and Technical Center has passed a resolution waiving the required notices for the Tax…

W.Va. officials order flat budgets for FY28 despite outperforming revenue estimates

CHARLESTON — Two months into the new fiscal year, West Virginia is showing a modest tax revenue surplus, but the…

JobsOhio launches worker training incentive

YOUNGSTOWN — Workers can earn wages while obtaining certifications and degrees through a new incentive program JobsOhio rolled out Monday…

Local Sports

East Liverpool outlasts Beaver Local

CALCUTTA — East Liverpool emerged with a thrilling 25-13, 20-25, 19-25, 25-18, 15-12 win over Beaver Local in a battle of unbeatens Tuesday. The deciding fifth game was tied at 1, 4, 7, 8, 9 and 10 before the Potters scored four straight points. They took a 14-10 lead on a rally which each…

Potters, Quakers riding wave of good results

Double winner at Ohio River catfish tournament

COLUMBIANA — Heartland defeated Wellsville 26-24, 25-18, 25-15 Wednesday. Aleena Owens led Wellsville with six kills,…

Tigers fall to Lions

Obituaries

Richard David ‘Dave’ Smith

1940-2026 WELLSVILLE — Richard David “Dave” Smith, 86, of Wellsville, Ohio, passed away Monday,…

Helen D. Stewart

1963-2026 WELLSVILLE – Mary Jane Fusco Beadnell, 62, of Wellsville, died Aug. 26 at East Liverpool…

Mary Jane Fusco Beadnell

Jane Wheeler

Community News

On the calendar

THU/9-3 Boardman DARE Singles Group, New Member meeting, 7-9 p.m., Boardman United Methodist Church, 6809 Market St.; information at 330-729-0127 Chester Lighthouse Christian Fellowship Thrift Shop, 1-5 p.m.; liquidation sale; by donation Damascus Tops 1329, United Methodist Church, weigh in 9 a.m., meeting 9:30 a.m. East Liverpool Toddle Time, 10 a.m., Carnegie Public Library…

Scouts of America Troop 2012 celebrates achievement, advancement and leadership at Court of Honor

EAST LIVERPOOL — The Orchards of East Liverpool and The Orchards Rehab Suites have achieved 5…

The Orchards of East Liverpool and Rehab Suites earn 5-Star CMS ratings

Wellsville Public Library programs The Wellsville Public Library will host “Paint with T” from 6 to…

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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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