Dolly Parton, music star, actor and beloved figure who spanned generations, dies at 80

August 25, 2026

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Dolly Parton, the country music icon whose soaring vibrato vocals, poignant songwriting and sparkling costumes defined her rise from a log cabin in the Tennessee mountains to the height of stardom…

Southern Local sports kicked off with community events

SALINEVILLE – The Southern Local Schools community cheered on the many athletes in the school district’s fall sports programs and…

CVFD requests grant application for communications equipment

CALCUTTA — Firefighter Jacob Roush, Calcutta Volunteer Fire Department, addressed St. Clair Township trustees on behalf of the fire department…

49ers owner arrested in East Palestine

EAST PALESTINE — San Francisco 49ers owner John “Jed” York was arrested in the Valley over the weekend on two…

Newell teen killed in ATV crash

NEW CUMBERLAND — A Newell teenager is dead following an ATV crash Friday afternoon. The Hancock County Sheriff’s Office is…

Canfield Fair headliner cancels tour, replacement announced

(WKBN) – The Canfield Fair’s headliner this year is taking some time off for health reasons — canceling the remainder…

Local Sports

Wellsville nets first win

BRIDGEPORT — Aleena Owens and Kenzie Bosco combined for 25 kills in leading Wellsville past Bridgeport, 25-10, 21-25, 25-23, 25-21, Monday. Owens totaled 13 kills, eight digs, 11 assists and two aces and Bosco had 12 kills, 10 digs and three aces. Madie Drysdale contributed nine kills, four digs, two assists and six aces;…

NEW CUMBERLAND, W.Va. — The Beaver Local boys topped a quad match Monday at Mountaineer's Woodview…

Beavers out front in quad match

WESTMINSTER GOLF NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. — Christopher Carfangia, the PGA Director of Golf at Pine Lakes…

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Golden Bears mourn one of their own

Obituaries

Harold ‘Hal’ Cox Jr.

1941-2026 Harold “Hal” Cox Jr. passed away peacefully on Aug. 13, 2026, in Youngstown,…

Peggy Sue Linger

Dawn Willet Thompson Howard

1940-2026 EAST LIVERPOOL – Shirley L. Sims, 86, of East Liverpool, died Saturday at her home.…

Shirley L. Sims

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TUE/8-25 Boardman DARE Singles Group, Bocce at Boardman Park, 5:30 p.m.; information at 330-729-0127 Calcutta Calcutta Lions Club, 6:30 p.m., Peter Metrovich Community Center County Columbiana County Mental Health and Recovery Services Board, 5:30 p.m., board office Damascus American Red Cross blood drive, 1 - 6 p.m., Damascus Methodist Church East Liverpool Needles and…

On the calendar MON/8-24 East Liverpool Free Shared Blessings Community Luncheon, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., St. John…

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Panhandle Pioneers 4-H Club helps Hancock County families prepare for back to school

SAT/8-22 Boardman DARE Singles Group, Music at Firestone Farms in Columbiana, 6 p.m.; information at 330-729-0127…

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Will Trump’s lowering of beef prices help local farmers?

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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

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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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