Heavy rains flood local communities, closes roads

August 12, 2026

LISBON — The rains came down heavy Tuesday morning, leaving scattered power outages, lots of flood waters in hard-hit Hanoverton and other flood-prone spots and some road closures, too. “Hanoverton got hammered,” Columbiana County Emergency…

St. Clair Twp. trustees conduct bid opening for police car

CALCUTTA – St. Clair Township trustees Monday opened the four sealed bids received for the police car being sold by…

Humane society pauses intake after seizure of over 100 animals

SALEM — The Columbiana County Humane Society has temporarily paused intake of animals following the seizure of more than 100…

Man sentenced to 18 years to life in prison for shooting death of ex-girlfriend's lover

LISBON — Prosecutors said Daniel C. Whitley shot James E. Powell to death last year in a fit of rage…

Stormy 2026 fair ends with injuries, medical emergencies

LISBON — The Columbiana County Fair ended Sunday with two people injured in the pit area during the demolition derby…

Main Street closure still a source of frustration for Wellsville residents

WELLSVILLE — The continued closure of Main Street in downtown Wellsville five months after the collapse of the Five and…

Local Sports

BEAVER LOCAL RETURNING LETTERMEN

YSU WOMEN TO PLAY AT USC YOUNGSTOWN – The Youngstown State women's basketball team will play…

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Pressure builds for several college coaches

Area golfers take a chance at being the 'Greatest'

Obituaries

Kay Pridemore

1940-2026 NEGLEY – Eleanor Kay Pridemore, 86, of Negley, died Monday. Born on June 8, 1940, the late William W. and Estella E. Glenn Wright, she was raised by the late John and Eleanor Glenn Laughlin. Dawson Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. 8/12/26

Darryl Glenn Hoppel

James R. Frederick

1954-2026 Richard Alan “Rick” Seibert, 71, of Wellsville, died Saturday at his residence. He was born…

Richard Alan ‘Rick’ Seibert

Community News

On the calendar

WED/8-12 Boardman DARE Singles Group, Music at Woodworth Park, 7 p.m.; information at 330-729-0127 County Columbiana County Board of Elections, 1:30 p.m., board office Columbiana County Veterans Service Commission, 2 p.m., CCVSC office East Palestine Drop-In Book Club, 6:30 p.m., East Palestine Library Hanoverton United Local school board, 5:30 p.m., media center Lisbon Free…

Heartland Hospice seeks volunteers, particularly in Columbiana County

The East Liverpool Museum of Ceramics, located at 400 E. Fifth St., will host a free…

Museum of Ceramics to host lecture on the Sandy and Beaver Canal

EAST LIVERPOOL — East Liverpool City Hospital, a member of Prime Healthcare Foundation, has earned the…

East Liverpool City Hospital earns Full Transparency Badge from The Leapfrog Group

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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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