2026 Columbiana County Fair opens with ceremony, 4-H royalty crowning

August 4, 2026

LISBON — The 2026 Columbiana County Fair is officially underway. The 181st annual Columbiana County Fair officially kicked off Monday with the presentation of a new royal court and a celebratory ceremony and ribbon cutting…

City council renames chambers to honor the late John Torma

EAST LIVERPOOL — It was an emotional meeting for East Liverpool City Council Monday as council members honored late President…

Man serving life in prison loses appeal of conviction for 2024 Wellsville shooting death

LISBON — Jeno L. Wall, the man sentenced to prison for the rest of his life for killing Robert E.…

New pretrial set for East Palestine woman charged with crimes against animals

LISBON — A new pretrial was set at 9:15 a.m. Oct. 13 for an East Palestine woman charged with four…

Scouts contribute to revitalization/beautification efforts to earn Eagle Awards

EAST LIVERPOOL – East Liverpool High School students and Troop 2012 Scouts Logan Cornell, 15, and Shawn Conrad, 16, worked…

Troopers arrest suspect after stolen vehicle chase

BEAVER TWP. (WKBN) – An East Liverpool man is facing felony charges after a reported police chase in a stolen…

Local Sports

Bracket Buster highlights Derby undercard

NEW CUMBERLAND, W.Va. — The $200,000 West Virginia Governor’s Stakes on the West Virginia…

The 2026 Ohio high school football season unofficially opens Friday with nine Columbiana County teams playing…

Scrimmages give fans an early look

SALEM — The Salem cross country program’s present and future were showcased Saturday at the 33rd…

Beaver Local's Warrick takes second at Star Trax

Former United Local star gets his shot

Obituaries

Lucille M Jackson

1933-2026 Lucille M Jackson, 93, of West Point, passed away peacefully, with her family…

Robert L. ‘Bob’ Erwin

1953-2026 John W. Lewis, 72, of Tampa, Florida, passed away unexpectedly on July 11. A native…

John W. Lewis

1935-2026 Carol A Dunn, 91, died on Saturday at Continuing Healthcare in Lisbon. Born on Feb.…

Carol A Dunn

Community News

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TUE/8-4 Boardman DARE Singles Group, Bocce at Boardman Park, 5:30 p.m.; information at 330-729-0127 Chester Brooke Hancock Food Security Team, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., 600 Indiana Ave.; schedule appointment at 304-748-7850 Ext. 1002 East Liverpool American Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., Peter Metrovich Community Center Needles and Hooks (crochet and knitting…

2026 Spring Dean’s List Sydney Adkins of East Liverpool, majoring in College Credit Plus. Sawyer Aikens…

Youngstown State University

East Liverpool Artists Retreat returns this weekend Local artists will participate once again this year in…

Community Briefs

MON/8-3 County Columbiana County Budget Commission, 10 a.m., auditor’s conference room East Liverpool Preschool Story Time,…

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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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