Kent State remembers 9/11 by honoring local first responders

September 11, 2026

EAST LIVERPOOL — Kent State University-East Liverpool campus remembers Sept. 11, 2001, “a day that changed the world, 25 years later with a reminder to remember, and honoring local first responders for their service to…

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…

Spalsbury, Bielski named to new leadership roles at Kent State

Kent Stat University began the 2026-2027 academic year with new leadership for its Regional Campus System and College of Applied…

WVa takes ‘significant step forward’ in campaign to host federal nuclear campus

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — After a campaign led by Gov. Patrick Morrisey, West Virginia is now being added to a list…

CMHA addresses concerns raised at recent council meeting

EAST LIVERPOOL — Columbiana Metropolitan Housing Authority officials Wednesday addressed concerns recently raised by the East Liverpool mayor. Rich Wymer,…

Local Sports

Potters can spoil Beavers’ perfect start

Four area schools are unbeaten heading into the fourth week of the season. The…

Beavers leave Edison in ashes

SALINEVILLE — East Palestine finished off Southern Local on Wednesday. The Bulldogs won 25-22, 25-14, 25-22…

East Palestine holds off Southern

BEAVER AT EAST LIVERPOOL 7th Grade East Liverpool won 25-16, 21-25, 25-10 Wednesday. 8th Grade: Beaver…

JUNIOR HIGH VOLLEYBALL

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

FRI/9-11 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., 4 p.m. until sold out; adults $14, children $9 East Liverpool Fish dinner, 4-7 p.m., Second Baptist Church, 1091 Pennsylvania Ave.; fish, mac and…

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

Rotary Oktoberfest Chinese Auction

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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