Praise, concerns pour in from West Virginia for repeal of power plant emissions rules

September 18, 2026

CHARLESTON - West Virginia’s political leaders were quick to praise a move by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to roll back Biden-era rules limiting emissions by electric power plants in the state and across the…

Columbiana County commissioner addresses assault at courthouse

LISBON — Commissioner Mike Halleck touched on the assault incident that occurred on the second floor of the Columbiana County…

CCBDD approves additional funds to fix school roof

LISBON — The Columbiana County Board of Developmental Disabilities Wednesday voted in favor of spending an additional $10,0000 to fix…

West Virginia lawmakers and regulators push to protect aging coal plants

CHARLESTON - Lawmakers, state regulators and utilities are trying to ensure West Virginia’s aging coal-fired power plants continue to provide…

Suitables brings style back to downtown

EAST LIVERPOOL – Suitables, a men’s full-service suit and formal wear shop which also offers bridal gowns, is ready to…

Carbon monoxide exposure stirs up a scare

EAST LIVERPOOL — Four East Liverpool firefighters and an East Liverpool police dispatcher were treated and released with no serious…

Local Sports

Beaver freshman reigns at OVAC champion

WHEELING, W.Va. — Beaver Local freshman Eli Stewart took medalist honors on Thursday at…

Conley serves up a winner for Potters

Beaver Local races past United

KELCE AMONG THOSE SCAMMED ST. LOUIS (AP) — The creator of a Texas-based investment company has…

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Obituaries

Carl E. Childers

1954-2026 Carl E. Childers, 72, of Chester, W.Va., went to be with his Lord…

Shirley Ann Johnson, 76, of Warren, daughter of the late Alfred and Mary Johnson, died Friday…

Shirley Ann Johnson

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

Community News

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FRI/9-18 Boardman DARE Singles Group, Card Night at Perkins in Boardman, 5 p.m.; information at 330-729-0127 Canton RTIP, 9 a.m., Stark County Office Building, 110 Central Plaza S. Suite 220 Columbiana Friends of the Library Book Sale, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Columbiana Public Library, 332 N. Middle St., admission $5 Good As New Shoppe, Methodist…

Portion of Main Street in Wellsville to close for training exercise A portion of Main Street…

Community Briefs

Kiwanis Student of the Month announced

Michael Charles McGown honored with Daniel Carter Beard Masonic Scouter Award

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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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