Brightside Project and John Cockerill Industry kick off new partnership

August 20, 2026

SALEM — The Brightside Project and John Cockerill Industry North America have kicked off a partnership which will expand opportunities for experiential learning, mentorship and career exploration. The partnership was announced at an event at…

One bid received for Dresden Avenue manhole project

LISBON — Advanced Rehabilitation Technology submitted the lone bid for phase 1 of the Dresden Avenue manhole rehabilitation and replacement…

Liverpool trustees thank township workers

LIVERPOOL TOWNSHIP — Trustee Dennis Giambroni opened Tuesday’s Liverpool Township Board of Trustees meeting by giving a shout out to…

W.Va. Attorney General shifts future opioid funds from foundation to state, local control

CHARLESTON – More than four years after state, county and city leaders agreed to create a private non-profit foundation to…

Woman accused of threatening to blow up Leetonia school campus gets jail time, house arrest

LISBON — The woman accused of threatening to blow up the Leetonia K-12 school in January must serve three days…

Tim Ryan firm seeks common ground

Tim Ryan, who spent 20 years serving the Mahoning Valley in the U.S. House, has opened Unlikely Majorities, a consulting…

Local Sports

Time flies in high school football

It is the beginning of the end for high school football seniors. Their last…

WHEELING, W.Va. — Following an ongoing pay increase dispute between the OVAC and the Ohio Valley…

OVAC, soccer officials settle pay dispute

EAST LIVERPOOL — Columbiana's girls soccer team blanked East Liverpool 5-0 on Wednesday. The Clippers led…

Clippers outlast Potters

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Obituaries

Dawn Willet Thompson Howard

1961-2026 Dawn Willet Thompson Howard, 64, of East Liverpool Ohio passed away on Aug.…

1940-2026 EAST LIVERPOOL – Shirley L. Sims, 86, of East Liverpool, died Saturday at her home.…

Shirley L. Sims

Dorothy Joan Duckworth

1958-2026 Randy Dale Morrell, 68, of East Liverpool, passed away Aug. 15, 2026. He was born…

Randy Dale Morrell

Community News

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THU/8-20 Boardman Area 17 WDB Executive Committee, noon, OhioMeansJobs - Mahoning County, 127 Boardman-Canfield Road DARE Singles Group, Music at Boardman Park, 6:30 p.m.; information at 330-729-0127 Calcutta NARVRE (National Association of Retired and Veteran Railroad Employees) monthly meeting, 11 a.m., JP’s Pizzeria, 15946 state Route 170; info, Rocco at 330-853-3045. Chester Family Care…

From Aug. 28 through Sept. 9, state Route 39 will close west of Wellsville between West…

State Route 39 upcoming daytime closures west of Wellsville

Friends of the Library to host Sojourner Truth portrayed by Eddie Murphy

WED/8-19 Beloit Village council, 6:30 p.m., village hall; special meeting to interview fire/EMS officers and may…

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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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