Hancock County Schools ready to meet Third Grade Success Act requirements

September 30, 2026

NEW CUMBERLAND -- After preparing for the last few years, Hancock County Schools officials say they are ready to fully meet the requirements of the state’s Third Grade Success Act. “We have been on a…

Liverpool Twp. residents reminded to move vehicles from zoned area

LIVERPOOL TOWNSHIP — Trustee Dennis Giambroni Tuesday reminded residents who live in zoned areas have until Oct. 15 to move…

CCCTC automotive addition scheduled for completion Dec. 8

LISBON — The new automotive addition at the Columbiana County Career and Technical Center is scheduled to be completed by…

Port authority takes action related to proposed East Palestine industrial park

LISBON — The Columbiana County Port Authority Board made several moves Monday related to the proposed 85-acre East Palestine industrial…

Wintersville woman killed in wrong-way crash on Route 22 in Pa.

A Wintersville woman died Sunday night in a wrong-way crash on U.S. Route 22 in Hanover Township. State police said…

East Liverpool Fire Department swears in new firefighter

EAST LIVERPOOL – The East Liverpool Fire Department welcomed a new firefighter to its team with the swearing in of…

Local Sports

Beavers, Potters battle with county's best

SALEM — Salem sophomore Addison Hopple's job wasn't done after winning the Columbiana County…

HANOVERTON — United defeated Wellsville 24-26, 25-17, 25-19, 25-15 on Tuesday. The Golden Eagles are 12-3…

Tigers take one game off contender

CALCUTTA — Beaver Local's girls soccer team marched to a 12-0 win over Ursuline on Tuesday.…

Beaver Local girls serve up a dozen

Oak Glen picks up steam

Obituaries

Eugene Michael Bonifate

1944-2026 WELLSVILLE — Eugene Michael Bonifate, 82, of Wellsville, died Monday at UPMC Shadyside Hospital in Pittsburgh. He was born Aug. 14, 1944, in Pittsburgh, the son of the late James and Joanna (Cenname) Bonifate. Roberts Funeral Home in Wellsville is handling his arrangements. 9/30/26

Joe Plunkett

James Morris Sr.

1936-2026 Patricia Bishop Allen, 90, a resident of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away on Sunday, Sept.…

Patricia Bishop Allen

Community News

On the calendar

WED/9-30 County Columbiana County Commissioners meeting, 9 a.m., downtown courthouse. County Area Singles, 6 p.m., Mike’s Penn Ave Grille in Salem East Palestine Way Station, open 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 109 W. Rebecca St. Storytime, 11 a.m., East Palestine Library Lisbon Campfire Community Service at dusk, 6 p.m., Lisbon Church of the Nazarene; free outdoor…

The St. George Catholic Church Altar & Rosary in Lisbon will hold a pick-up roast beef…

St. George Catholic Church Altar & Rosary Roast Beef Dinner

TUE/9-29 Canton Multi-County Juvenile Attention System Board of Trustees, 11 a.m., MCJAS board room; Joint Board…

On the calendar

East Liverpool CIC schedules special meetings The East Liverpool Community Improvement Corporation (CIC) Finance Committee and…

Community Briefs

Should there be a nationwide moratorium on data centers?

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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