Beaver Local Fall Homecoming Court 2026

September 15, 2026

The Beaver Local Fall Homecoming Ceremony will take place this Friday at 6:30 p.m. prior to the game versus Salem at Beaver Local’s Pastore Stadium. The following were elected to this year’s fall homecoming court:…

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Local Sports

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Obituaries

Shirley Ann Johnson

Shirley Ann Johnson, 76, of Warren, daughter of the late Alfred and Mary Johnson, died Friday at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Boardman. Carl W. Hall Funeral Services in Warren is handling the arrangements. 9/15/26

Roslyn A. Dailey

Born 9-15-1938 Died 9-11-2026 Daughter of Della (Miller) Skinner, Bert Jackman, and John F. Skinner Mother…

Eleanor A. Ferry

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Community News

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On the calendar

Mahoning County Model Club Annual Fun Fly and Swap Meet

The East Liverpool Community Improvement Corporation (CIC) Finance Committee will meet at 5:15 p.m. Wednesday in…

East Liverpool Finance Committee, board meetings

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School News

Southern Local Schools Honor Roll ~ 1st Nine Weeks

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Business

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