Ohio AG candidates accent experience at YSU debate

October 22, 2026

YOUNGSTOWN – The two candidates for attorney general — Democrat John Kulewicz and Republican Keith Faber — said for Ohio voters, the choice comes down to experience. The two debated Monday at Youngstown State University…

School official: Beaver Local spending less per pupil than state average

LISBON — The Beaver Local School District consistently spends less per pupil than the Ohio state average, District Superintendent Eric…

Commissioners announce change in upcoming meeting dates

LISBON — The Columbiana County commissioners announced a change in upcoming meeting dates, moving their meeting the first week of…

St. Clair Township trustees approve roof repair

ST. CLAIR TOWNSHIP – Township trustees Monday approved a roof repair to the government building. Trustees approved $2,800 to Danvers…

Former local police chief pleads guilty to assaulting victim again

LISBON — Former Liverpool Township police chief Jayson Jackson recently entered a guilty plea to prosecutor’s information for a fourth-degree…

Blood drive planned at Beaver Local

LISBON — A blood drive is being planned at the Beaver Local School District. Student Council representatives Addie Green, McKenzie…

Local Sports

Potters, Beavers go back and fourth

CALCUTTA — The East Liverpool and Beaver Local volleyball teams are set for a fourth match this season. Both won Division IV sectional titles on Wednesday night to set up a district semifinal showdown at 6 p.m. Monday at Beaver Local High School. East Liverpool has beaten Beaver Local in two of the three…

STATE-RANKED MATCHUP BELOIT — The Salem at West Branch football game on Friday will be a…

SPORTS BRIEFING

Beaver Local girls have bigger goals

Potters have lots on the line

Obituaries

Selma R. Ladzinske

1936-2026 Selma R. Ladzinske, 90, of East Liverpool, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Oct.…

Lee Cain

1942-2026 Broda D. “Dave” McCoy of Chester died Oct. 8 at Patriot Assisted Living Center in…

Broda D. 'Dave' McCoy

Howard W. ‘Bill’ Roush Jr.

Community News

On the calendar

THU/10-22 Alliance Haunted Gingerbread House, 3:30-5:30 p.m., Rodman Public Library Auditorium; for teens ages 12-18; registration required at rodmanlibrary.com Boardman DARE Singles Group, Birthday Night, 7-9 p.m., Boardman United Methodist Church, 6809 Market St.; 330-729-0127 Calcutta Young at Heart luncheon, 12:30 p.m., Long’s Run Trinity Presbyterian Church, 15851 Long’s Run Church Road; featuring local…

Hammondsville Road to close for culvert pipe repair A portion of Hammondsville Road (also known as…

Community Briefs

Going Batty at Beaver Local

WED/10-21 Boardman DARE Singles Group, Pool Night at Camelot Lanes, 6 p.m.; 330-729-0127 Canfield South Range…

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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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