Beaver Local Homecoming Queen

September 21, 2026

Senior Mya Stacy was crowned the Beaver Local homecoming queen before Friday’s football game against Salem. (Photo by Gary Leininger)

Wellsville officials receive update on road conditions

WELLSVILLE – Village officials recently received an update on roadwork being conducted by businesses in the area. At the most…

Brightside Project challenges Columbiana County to “Give Like Dolly”

SALEM — The Brightside Project is challenging Columbiana County to carry on the philanthropic legacy of Dolly Parton as part…

Ready for Johnny Appleseed

Rides for the Johnny Appleseed Festival in downtown Lisbon await some riders after being set up Friday. The festival that’s…

East Liverpool council committee discusses ELFD carbon monoxide incident

EAST LIVERPOOL — While operations have returned to normal at the East Liverpool Fire Department after Monday’s carbon monoxide incident…

Electric bikes, scooters becoming safety concern in Wellsville

WELLSVILLE — Mayor Bob Boley told council members Tuesday he fears it’s a matter of time before a child gets…

BOARDMAN — Salem's boys and girls teams scored top 10 finishes in Div. II on Saturday at the Boardman Spartan Invitational cross country meet. The Quaker boys were sixth with Luke Stephens leading the way by finishing 12th (16:46). The Quaker girls were eight and were led by Addison Hopple's fourth-place showing (18:59). In…

SALINEVILLE — Southern Local's volleyball team defeated Bridgeport 25-13, 25-11, 25-13 on Saturday. Kalayah Crute led…

Southern brings it against Bridgeport

Heidelberg beats Mount for first time since 1988

Steelers generate little in loss

Obituaries

Nila Jane Barrett

1938-2026 Nila Jane Barrett, 88, of Columbiana, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Sept. 18,…

Bessie Rowand

Leonard G. Plate Sr.

Kenneth C. Ross Jr., 66, of East Liverpool, died Wednesday at East Liverpool City Hospital. He…

Kenneth C. Ross Jr.

Community News

On the calendar

MON/9-21 Beloit West Branch school board, 6 p.m., high school media room Village council, 7 p.m., village hall; board of public affairs, 6 p.m. Boardman DARE Singles Group, Meet at DQ on Market St. for dessert, 7 p.m.; information at 330-729-0127 Columbiana Friends of the Library Free Books, 9-11 a.m., Columbiana Public Library, 332…

MON/9-21 Beloit West Branch school board, 6 p.m., high school media room Village council, 7 p.m.,…

On the calendar

Beaver Local student selected to state board

Joining Voices For Jesus returns to Columbiana County Fairgrounds Sept. 26

Do you typically find town hall meetings informative?

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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