Republicans acknowledge voters rejected them but show little appetite for breaking with Trump

November 13, 2026

WASHINGTON (AP) — Rep. Richard Hudson wanted a triumphant return to Capitol Hill this week after steering Republicans to another majority. Instead, the North Carolina Republican is facing the reality that he and dozens of…

Van Hollen to challenge Schumer for Senate Democratic leader

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic Sen. Chris Van Hollen of Maryland said Thursday that he will run for Senate Majority Leader…

Speed to Build: Gov. Morrisey launches $40M site readiness initiative

CHARLESTON – Gov. Patrick Morrisey launched Tuesday a new multimillion-dollar investment by West Virginia in industrial site readiness to boost…

Grand opening set for Makers Exchange in East Liverpool

EAST LIVERPOOL – Early holiday shoppers, those looking for unique gift idea or those who are just looking to support…

What to know about W.Va.’s ‘voluntary intoxication’ loophole

MORGANTOWN - West Virginia Code §61-8B-1(3) defines the term “mentally incapacitated” as “a person is rendered temporarily incapable of appraising…

US envoys meet with Putin in Moscow on Ukraine talks, then head for Dublin to see Zelenskyy

MOSCOW (AP) — U.S. envoys met Thursday with Russian President Vladimir Putin in the Kremlin and then left for Ireland…

Local Sports

Spann will lead Lisbon after coach resigns

LISBON — Lisbon is without a head girls basketball coach just 13 days before…

PLAYOFF ACTION BEAVER TWP. — United travels to South Range for a Division VI regional semifinal…

SPORTS BRIEFING

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Oak Glen's volleyball team had a short stay at the West Virginia Class…

Oak Glen's volleyball run ends in state quarters

It has been 10 years since United and South Range signed off their 11-year run as…

Golden Eagles are last one standing in EOAC

Obituaries

Mary Simonetti

1930-2026 Mary Simonetti, 96, of Florida, formerly of Newell, passed away peacefully, with her…

Stella Cornrich Birnbaum

EAST LIVERPOOL – Gladys “Elaine” McCoy, 76, of East Liverpool died at University Hospitals Main Campus…

Elaine McCoy

WELLSVILLE - Linda L. Salsberry, 65, of Wellsville, died at her home on Friday. Born in…

Linda L. Salsberry

Community News

On the calendar

FRI/11-13 Boardman DARE Singles Group, Card Night at Perkins in Boardman, 5 p.m.; information at 330-729-0127 Columbiana Good As New Shoppe, Methodist Church, 210 S. Main St., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; 20 percent off jewelry and purses. County Columbiana County Board of Elections, 1:30 p.m., board office East Liverpool Monthly auction, 5 p.m., East Liverpool…

COLUMBIANA – The Columbiana Arts Theater has announced several upcoming holiday events. – Joy of Christmas…

The Columbiana Arts Theater offering a full line up of holiday events

East Liverpool VFW Kids Christmas Party The East Liverpool VFW Post 66, 212 Blakely St., will…

Community Briefs

THU/11-12 Beloit West Branch’s presentation of “Disney’s The Lion King Jr.”, 7 p.m., high school auditorium;…

On the calendar

Should Gov. Mike DeWine commute the sentences for Ohio’s death-row inmates?

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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