East Liverpool City Schools celebrates upcoming school year

August 26, 2026

The East Liverpool City Schools Back to School Bash/Block Party drew a crowd to Fourth Street in downtown East Liverpool where the event was held on Monday Night. (Photo by Kristi R. Garabrandt)

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Hancock County Schools ready for the new year

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Event to help Southern Local students prepare for new year

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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;…

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Beavers out front in quad match

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Golden Bears mourn one of their own

Obituaries

Donna Lee Robinson Smith

1938-2026 WELLSVILLE — Donna Lee Robinson Smith, 87, of Wellsville, passed away Friday, Aug.…

1962-2026 Joyce Marie Snider, 63, of East Liverpool, passed away on Aug. 5, 2026, from complications…

Joyce Marie Snider

1932-2026 ASHLAND, Ohio – Ronald G. Bolton Sr., of Ashland, formerly of East Liverpool, passed away…

Ronald G. Bolton Sr.

1933-2026 William “Bill” Bruce McCallister, born Aug. 5, 1933, in Tango, West Virginia, passed away peacefully…

William ‘Bill’ McCallister

Community News

On the calendar

WED/8-26 East Liverpool East Liverpool Board of Education Finance Committee, 9 a.m., Westgate Administrative Center East Palestine Way Station, open 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 109 W. Rebecca St. Leetonia School board, 6 p.m., Room 204 Lisbon Free Family Search Center, 6-8 p.m., Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 7250 Lisbon Road; information at…

The East Liverpool Masonic Lodge will be presenting the Daniel Carter Beard Award to Troop 2012…

Masonic Scout ceremony and dinner

Bessie Pullie to celebrate 80th birthday

Hancock County 4-H Camp celebrates a week of learning, leadership and adventure

Are you disappointed Bret Michaels won’t perform at the Canfield Fair?

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Southern Local Schools Honor Roll ~ 1st Nine Weeks

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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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