Transportation, automotive instruction celebrated at Utica Shale Academy

October 24, 2026

SALINEVILLE – The addition of automotive maintenance instruction using vehicles that transport many of its students to and from Utica Shale Academy was celebrated Monday morning by Ohio Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel and other state…

Robb Blasdel challenged for 79th house seat

LISBON — Republican incumbent state Rep. Monica Robb Blasdel of New Waterford is facing a challenge from Democratic first-time candidate…

Hancock Commission amends opioid settlement funding measures

NEW CUMBERLAND – Hancock County commissioners amended aspects of two of the county’s opioid funding allocations Friday, including a change…

Judge rejects gun evidence in case against Acton suspect

CANFIELD -- A judge ruled that evidence a man who allegedly lunged at Democratic governor candidate Amy Acton possessed weapons…

East Liverpool City Health District Bicycles and Helmets Giveaway

The East Liverpool City Health District will hold a Bicycles and Helmets Giveaway from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday…

East Liverpool Brainery students experience literary adventure with bestselling author

EAST LIVERPOOL — It was anything but an ordinary Tuesday evening for students participating in the East Liverpool City Schools…

Local Sports

Beaver Local's Mays reaches 100 goals

Beaver Local's Landon Wheatley tries to break the defense of

SOUTHINGTON — Ninth-seeded Kidron Central Christian beat 17th-seeded Wellsville, 25-15, 25-14, 25-10, Thursday in a Div.…

Wellsville, Southern bow out of volleyball tournament

NEW MANCHESTER, W.Va. — Oak Glen's girls soccer team beat Weir High 5-1 on Thursday in…

Oak Glen will play for regional title

The road to the state cross country meet begins Saturday. Beaver Local, East Liverpool and Minerva…

Potters, Beavers begin road to state

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

SAT/10-24 Columbiana Good As New Shoppe, Methodist Church, 210 S. Main St., 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; 20 percent off black and/or orange items. Columbiana area Meals on Wheels Drive Through Spaghetti Dinner , 3-6 p.m., Firestone Park (Columbiana) Pavillion #1 West. Dinner includes spaghetti and meatballs, salad, and a cookie. Order ahead by…

Turning Point USA lessons at Heights Church The Heights Church, 528 Grandview St., East Liverpool, will…

Community Briefs

NEW ALEXANDER -- The Columbiana County Federation of Conservation Clubs, in partnership with the Ohio Division…

Federation Of Conservation Clubs to host Youth Pheasant Hunt

Kent State University Summer 2026 Dean’s List Columbiana: Camille Zenter East Liverpool: Annabel Fitch Kensington: Katelynn…

Education Briefs

Are you tired of the negative campaign tactics being utilized in the Ohio governor’s race?

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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