Hancock County Schools seeking to fill substitute positions

October 30, 2026

NEW CUMBERLAND - Hancock County Schools is looking for people who could fill some key roles - especially substitute positions – within the school system. “We’re searching for some employees,” Schools Superintendent Walter Saunders noted…

BWD trustees approve advertising for bids for campground waterline project

WELLSVILLE – The Buckeye Water District (BWD) Board of Trustees will seek bids bids for the Beaver Creek State Park…

Controversy surrounds Hanni-Rudzik race

YOUNGSTOWN -- The race for an open seat on Ohio’s 7th District Court of Appeals has been an intriguing one,…

Bates, Jones hoping to join Hancock County Commission

WEIRTON – No matter the results of Tuesday’s election, Hancock County residents will have someone new representing them on the…

Incumbent GOP state legislators outraise challengers

The Republican incumbent state legislators who represent the Mahoning Valley have significant financial advantages over their Democratic challengers right before…

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…

Local Sports

Potters field another playoff team

For the fifth time in school history, East Liverpool will host a playoff game…

West Branch is the area's highest ranked football team because the Warriors proved it on the…

East Liverpool in final state poll

Beavers give everything they've got

STEUBENVILLE — The Ohio High School Athletic Association is looking into an incident that occurred late…

Big Red player runs into official

Obituaries

JoAnn Mercer

JoAnn Mercer, 90, of Chester, died Oct. 26 at Stone Pear Pavilion. She is in the care of the Arner Funeral Chapel. 10/30/26

1938-2026 AKRON – Edwin W. Hager Jr., 87, of East Liverpool, died Monday at Summa Health…

Edwin W. Hager

Selma R. Ladzinske

Lee Cain

Community News

On the calendar

FRI/10-30 Boardman DARE Singles Group, Card Night at Perkins in Boardman, 5 p.m.; 330-729-0127 Columbiana Good As New Shoppe, Methodist Church, 210 S. Main St., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; 20 percent off red and/or blue items. East Liverpool VFW Post 66 Bingo, 6:30 p.m.; 25 cents a card, five cards for a $1,…

Museum of Ceramics ‘The Holiday Table’ Tablescape Contest and Exhibit EAST LIVERPOOL — The Museum of…

Community Briefs

SPARK Storytellers create time capsule of local pandemic stories

THU/10-29 Beloit West Branch Athletic Boosters bingo, booster hall, 26701 U.S. Route 62; doors open at…

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Do you pass out candy to trick-or-treaters?

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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