JobsOhio launches worker training incentive

September 2, 2026

YOUNGSTOWN — Workers can earn wages while obtaining certifications and degrees through a new incentive program JobsOhio rolled out Monday at Youngstown State University. Ohio employers can receive up to $10,000 per worker to train…

East Liverpool school board approves SRO contract, other personnel for 26-27 school year

EAST LIVERPOOL — The East Liverpool Board of Education approved several personal matters including resignations, hirings and a memorandum of…

Highway Patrol investigating fatal crash in Middleton Township

LISBON — The Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) is investigating a crash which left a Wellsville man dead in Middleton…

Two longtime Beaver Local employees honored

LISBON — The passing of two longtime Beaver Local School District employees was recognized by the Board of Education in…

CCESC to provide hands-on career exploration at the 7th Annual Mahoning Valley Skilled Trades Expo

LISBON — The Columbiana County Educational Service Center (CCESC) is partnering in the 7th Annual Mahoning Valley Skilled Trades Expo.…

Ballots set for Nov. 3 West Virginia election

WEIRTON — The ballots are set for West Virginia’s general election, which will take place Nov. 3. Hancock County voters…

Local Sports

Beavers fourth in Buckeye 8

ST. CLAIRSVILLE – Webster’s Dictionary defines the word dynasty as a powerful group, family,…

Jones leads Beaver girls golfers

NEW MANCHESTER, W.Va. — Beaver Local junior Peyton Dunn scored three goals and passed her father…

Dunn reaches her goal

EAST PALESTINE — Beaver Local senior Luke Warrick and Springfield sophomore Alexandria Fiumara won their races…

Warrick leads Beavers to the front

Obituaries

Richard David ‘Dave’ Smith

1940-2026 WELLSVILLE — Richard David “Dave” Smith, 86, of Wellsville, Ohio, passed away Monday,…

Helen D. Stewart

1963-2026 WELLSVILLE – Mary Jane Fusco Beadnell, 62, of Wellsville, died Aug. 26 at East Liverpool…

Mary Jane Fusco Beadnell

Jane Wheeler

Community News

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WED/9-2 Columbiana Educational session on understanding potable water testing results, 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 2, at the Best Western Dutch Haus Inn, 150 East state Route 14; hosted by the Columbiana County Port Authority (CCPA) in partnership with the Columbiana County Health District (CCHD) County Area Singles, 6 p.m., East of Chicago…

Skin cancer screening scheduled for Sept. 16 LISBON — The Columbiana County Health District will be…

Community Briefs

City of New Cumberland Yard of The Month September

TUE/9-1 Chester Brooke Hancock Food Security Team, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., 600 Indiana Ave.; schedule appointment at…

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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

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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