New member sworn in for Columbiana County elections board

July 29, 2026

LISBON — The Columbiana County Board of Elections staff and board welcomed new board member Peggy Caratelli after a brief swearing-in ceremony Tuesday morning. “I’m excited,” she said. The East Palestine resident was recommended for…

Wellsville Schools fills multiple key position

WELLSVILLE — The Wellsville school Monday filled four key administrative positions. The board unanimously hired Allison Scott as curriculum director/gifted…

Police chief updates St. Clair Township trustees on sale of vehicle

CALCUTTA — St. Clair Township officials Monday updated the trustees on the sale of vehicles. Police Chief Brian McKenzie told…

Counselor warns staffing levels may fall short of student needs in Hancock County

NEW CUMBERLAND — With a packed agenda of personnel matters before them, members of the Hancock County Board of Education…

Port Authority working with East Palestine to develop industrial park

LISBON — The village of East Palestine and the Columbiana County Port Authority are partnering up to develop an 85-acre…

Mediators see progress in efforts to halt Iran war as drone attacks rattle region

CAIRO (AP) — Mediators have achieved progress in getting the United States and Iran back to negotiations, regional officials said…

Local Sports

West Virginia Derby attracts 28 nominations

NEW CUMBERLAND, W.Va. — The one-two finishers in the Grade III Indiana Derby are…

Ward becomes highest paid DB

CLIPPER SERIES COLUMBIANA — The second race in the Clipper Cross County Series will be held…

SPORTS BRIEFING

Drifting becomes latest motorsports sensation

Obituaries

Beverly Ruth (Howell) Bissell

1933-2026 Beverly Ruth (Howell) Bissell, 93 went peacefully to be with her Lord and…

Craig Weekley

Donald Reed

William I. “Bill” Jones, 81, of East Liverpool, died July 22 at East Liverpool City Hospital.…

William I. ‘Bill’ Jones

Community News

On the calendar

WED/7-29 Boardman DARE Singles Group, Music at Woodworth Park, 7 p.m.; information at 330-729-0127 Columbiana Mahoning County Model Aircraft Club, 6 p.m., Shaker Woods Field; arrive at 4 p.m. if wishing to fly; rain location at Bellaria Pizza in Boardman East Liverpool Friends of the Carnegie Public Library book sale, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Carnegie…

TUE/7-28 Boardman DARE Singles Group, Bocce at Boardman Park, 5:30 p.m.; information at 330-729-0127 Calcutta Calcutta…

On the calendar

OSU Student Send-Off Picnic Set for Aug. 13 The Ohio State University Alumni Club of Columbiana…

Community Briefs

Ohio University 2026 President’s List Brandi Radvansky of Toronto John Rohal of Toronto Ohio University 2026…

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Are town hall meetings effective when only held online?

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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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