Columbiana County Archives Storage building nears completion

August 14, 2026

LISBON — The Columbiana County Archives Storage Facility is getting closer to finishing, with substantial completion expected in the next week or two and the building expected to open sometime in September. “There is progress…

East Liverpool FD gets council approval to require Knox Boxes

EAST LIVERPOOL – City council recently granted permission to the fire department to install a rapid entry system to businesses…

Calcutta FD assists with flood rescues in central Ohio

Lt. Randy Schneider and firefighter Alex Fantone of the Calcutta Fire Swift Water Rescue team responded at 10:30 p.m. Tuesday…

CVFD to host second annual Italian Festival

ST. CLAIR TOWNSHIP — The Calcutta Volunteer Fire Department (CVFD) is hosting its second annual Calcutta Fire’s Italian Festival at…

Rulli failed to disclose 22 stock trades in a timely manner

U.S. Rep. Michael Rulli failed to timely disclose 22 stock trades, including those dating back to late 2024, in violation…

Elections board certifies November ballot, including new money levies

LISBON — The Nov. 3 general election ballot will include issues for four additional tax levies and an additional income…

Local Sports

Southern grad completes cross country sweep

COLUMBIANA — Former Southern Local standout Logan Redfern made it a clean sweep in…

CLIPPERS EDGE BEAVERS COLUMBIANA — In a battle of two of Columbiana County's best boys golf…

SPORTS BRIEFING

BEAVER LOCAL TRIUMPHS OVER BIG RED CALCUTTA — Beaver Local knocked off Steubenville 156-174 in a…

SPORTS BRIEFING

BEAVER LOCAL RETURNING LETTERMEN

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

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FRI/8-14 Boardman DARE Singles Group, putt-putt at Sports World, 7 p.m.; information at 330-729-0127 Columbiana Good As New Shoppe, Methodist Church, 210 S. Main St., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; 50 percent off entire store. Historical Society of Columbiana & Fairfield Township Log House Museum open 2-4 p.m. East Liverpool Monthly auction, 5 p.m.,…

THU/8-13 Beloit West Branch Athletic Boosters bingo, booster hall, 26701 U.S. Route 62. Doors open at…

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East Liverpool income tax department announces change in payment provider The East Liverpool City Income Tax…

Community Briefs

WED/8-12 Boardman DARE Singles Group, Music at Woodworth Park, 7 p.m.; information at 330-729-0127 County Columbiana…

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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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