EPA response to 2023 Ohio train derailment will be investigated by agency watchdog

October 28, 2026

The Environmental Protection Agency's response to the disastrous 2023 East Palestine train derailment will be investigated after local residents of the small town on the Ohio-Pennsylvania border and Vice President JD Vance pressed for the…

County students get “the Talk” about money

SALEM — Students from five Columbiana County school districts attended a special presentation on financial literacy Tuesday. Students from the…

Voters casting early ballots, turnout expected to surpass 2022

LISBON — More than 15% of the registered voters have already cast ballots in Columbiana County less than a week…

Rulli faces Kirtley in US House reelection bid

U.S. Rep. Michael Rulli, R-Salem, faces a challenge for his congressional seat from Democrat Elizabeth Kirtley. Rulli was first elected…

Cutrona faces challenge from Kripchak for state Senate

State Sen. Al Cutrona, R-Canfield, is seeking reelection to the 33rd Ohio Senate District seat, facing Democrat Michael Kripchak in…

Port authority authorizes up to $11M in bonds for new building at Salem Industrial Park

LISBON — The Columbiana County Port Authority board authorized the issuance of bonds for up to $11 million in a…

Local Sports

East Liverpool updates security measures

EAST LIVERPOOL — East Liverpool City Schools will have updated security measures in place…

CALCUTTA — The Beaver Local boys soccer team will get a familiar opponent in the Division…

Beaver Local boys reach district final

Maroon Knights top Golden Bears

CANFIELD HOSTS PAC CANFIELD — The Presidents' Athletic Conference Cross Country Championships will be held Saturday…

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Obituaries

Edwin W. Hager

1938-2026 AKRON – Edwin W. Hager Jr., 87, of East Liverpool, died Monday at Summa Health System – Akron Campus. He was born in East Liverpool on Dec. 23, 1938, a son of the late Edwin and Edna (Wright) Hager Sr. Dawson Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. 10/27/26

Selma R. Ladzinske

Lee Cain

1942-2026 Broda D. “Dave” McCoy of Chester died Oct. 8 at Patriot Assisted Living Center in…

Broda D. 'Dave' McCoy

Community News

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WED/10-28 Columbiana Mahoning County Model Club, 6 p.m., Shaker Woods Field, 217 state Route 7; social hour at 4 p.m.; information at RC.Chris.Shoemaker@gmail.com. East Palestine Way Station, open 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 109 W. Rebecca St. Preschool Storytime, 11 a.m., East Palestine Library Lisbon Community Bible Study and Campfire Service at dusk, 6 p.m.,; free…

TUE/10-27 Austintown Audubon Society/Mahoning Valley, Austintown Senior Center, 112 Westchester Drive; social time at 6:30 p.m.,…

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East Liverpool High School Names Hunter Estell Scholar of the Month

Beta Beta Alpha Delta Kappa marks ADK Month

Do you pay attention to candidate spending in elections?

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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