CAA’s annual Back-To-School event to be held in East Liverpool again this year

August 1, 2026

EAST LIVERPOOL – It may be early, but plans have been in works for CAA’s Health, Behavioral Health and Dental Centers’ annual Back-to-School Drive-Through event for several months. Once again CAA is hosting this event…

Second-half real estate tax bills now due Oct. 2

LISBON — Columbiana County property owners now have until Oct. 2 to pay their second-half real estate tax bills, with…

Oak Glen youth league treasurer arrested for embezzling of funds

NEW CUMBERLAND – The longtime treasurer of the Oak Glen Junior Bears Baseball Association has been arrested on suspicion of…

Hancock County Schools provides meals to children during the summer

NEW CUMBERLAND - Hancock County Schools will, once again, offer the federally funded Summer Food Service Program, providing breakfast for…

Chester unveils new West Virginia sign

CHESTER – The state’s northernmost municipality has joined a network of communities showing off their West Virginia pride through the…

Kiducation holds Community Vendor Market

Kiducation in Wellsville recently held its first Community Vendor Market. The Kiducation Financial Literacy group set up a booth featuring…

Local Sports

Former Lisbon star dueled with Drew Brees

KENT — Before quarterback Drew Brees began his journey to the Pro Football Hall…

UNITED GIRLS DEFEATED MINERVA — Edison's girls golf team beat United 177-217 on Friday at Edgewater.…

SPORTS BRIEFING

Mount Vernon man gets two aces in one round

COLUMBIANA — The second race in the Clipper Cross Country Series was much list the first.…

Winners from first week repeat

Obituaries

Mary Kay Cunningham

1957-2026 Mary Kay Cunningham, 68, of Chester, West Virginia, passed away peacefully on Friday,…

1971-2026 In loving memory of Angie Sue Spurlock-Mckenzie. Angie passed away peacefully on July 26, 2026…

Angie Sue Spurlock-Mckenzie

1942-2026 HANOVERTON — Benjamin Robert Chetock Sr., 84, died Tuesday at Salem Regional Medical Center. Born…

Benjamin Robert Chetock Sr.

1947-2026 IRONDALE — Neil McDean “Dean” Morris, 78, of Irondale, died Tuesday at East Liverpool City…

Neil McDean ‘Dean’ Morris

Community News

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SAT/8-1 Beloit West Branch High School Class of 1970, 10 a.m., The Brickhouse in Sebring Columbiana Good As New Shoppe, Methodist Church, 210 S. Main St., 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; 40 percent off all bottoms. Historical Society of Columbiana & Fairfield Township Log House Museum open 2-4 p.m. East Liverpool ELHS Men’s Class…

Chester to celebrate “World’s Largest Teapot” Aug. 8

Calcutta Rotary Club hosts American Revolutionary War speaker

SALEM — A new group benefiting local veterans is set to hold its first meeting Wednesday.…

New cafe to support area veterans

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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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