Hancock County Schools to receive new shooter alert system

October 29, 2026

NEW CUMBERLAND – Hancock County Schools will be the first school district in West Virginia to implement a shooter alert system. The initiative was officially announced during Monday’s meeting of the Hancock County Board of…

Liverpool Township fire chief reminds residents of burn ban and levy

LIVERPOOL TOWNSHIP – Fire Chief Jacob Russell said during Tuesday’s Liverpool Township Board of Trustees meeting that a burn ban…

Council approves estimate for Davidson Alley sewer line replacement

WELLSVILLE – Fiscal Officer Hoi Wah Yu told council members during the Oct. 20 council meeting that Ed Wilson Services…

Viola, Day face off for District 2 State House seat

WEIRTON – Two political newcomers are hoping to win voters’ favor in order to represent the Second District in West…

Washingtonville man gets jail time for upskirt videos

LISBON — A Washingtonville man accused of strategically placing his cell phone on a shelf to video record under women’s…

Neil Young sues Trump for use of song at Youngstown rally

When it comes to President Donald Trump, music legend Neil Young doesn’t have a “Heart of Gold.” Young filed a…

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East Liverpool updates security measures

EAST LIVERPOOL — East Liverpool City Schools will have updated security measures in place…

CALCUTTA — The Beaver Local boys soccer team will get a familiar opponent in the Division…

Beaver Local boys reach district final

Maroon Knights top Golden Bears

CANFIELD HOSTS PAC CANFIELD — The Presidents' Athletic Conference Cross Country Championships will be held Saturday…

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Obituaries

Edwin W. Hager

1938-2026 AKRON – Edwin W. Hager Jr., 87, of East Liverpool, died Monday at Summa Health System – Akron Campus. He was born in East Liverpool on Dec. 23, 1938, a son of the late Edwin and Edna (Wright) Hager Sr. Dawson Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. 10/27/26

Selma R. Ladzinske

Lee Cain

1942-2026 Broda D. “Dave” McCoy of Chester died Oct. 8 at Patriot Assisted Living Center in…

Broda D. 'Dave' McCoy

Community News

On the calendar

THU/10-29 Beloit West Branch Athletic Boosters bingo, booster hall, 26701 U.S. Route 62; doors open at 4:30 p.m., early tickets called at 6 p.m., and Jumpin’ Jack (54 numbers or less for $1,500) called at 6:45 p.m., followed by regular bingo. In the final week of a month-long celebration of 30 years of bingo,…

Knights of Columbus donation to East Liverpool Christian School

EAST LIVERPOOL – East Liverpool City Hospital, a member of Prime Healthcare Foundation, has earned top…

East Liverpool City Hospital earns national recognition

Wellsville Local Schools will host its annual Veterans Day Program at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11,…

Wellsville Local Schools Veterans Day Program

Do you believe the EPA did enough to protect residents following the 2023 East Palestine train derailment?

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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