Election officials urge absentee voters to return ballots by end of day

November 3, 2026

LISBON — Columbiana County election officials are urging voters who still have absentee ballots to drop them off in person today at the board office, 7989 Dickey Drive, Lisbon, no later than 7:30 p.m. if…

Man accused of stabbing juvenile at football game waives hearing

LISBON — The man accused of allegedly stabbing a 16-year-old juvenile in the restroom at a football game Oct. 23…

Columbiana County ESC administrators complete threat assessment training

LISBON — Thirteen administrators have completed threat assessment training through the Columbiana County Educational Service Center (ESC). ESC Director of…

West Virginia releases new cryptid-themed license plate

CHARLESTON - West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles releases a W.Va. monsters-inspired license plate today. The plate, designed by the…

Trump administration promises US farmers $15 billion in the weeks before the midterms

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — President Donald Trump’s administration has made $15 billion worth of promises to agriculture producers in…

Commissioners issue reminder about change in upcoming meeting schedule

LISBON — Board Chairman Commissioner Roy Paparodis issued a reminder that this week’s meeting has been moved up a day…

Local Sports

Salem waits on court

CLEVELAND — Salem is still in the dark about what opponent it will face on Friday in the second round of the Div. III, Region 9 football playoffs. A court hearing in Cleveland over No. 5 seed Cleveland Glenville's eligibility went five hours on Monday afternoon with no decision reached. Judge Andrew J. Santoli has…

Another Warrick run to state

ONA, W.Va. — Oak Glen senior Lacey Cameron placed sixth at the West Virginia Class AA…

Cameron sixth at state meet

SALEM WAITS CLEVELAND — It appears Salem's opponent in a Division III second-round playoff game scheduled…

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Obituaries

Stella Cornrich Birnbaum

1923-2026 Stella Cornrich Birnbaum, 103, a longtime resident of East Liverpool, Ohio, and later…

EAST LIVERPOOL – Gladys “Elaine” McCoy, 76, of East Liverpool died at University Hospitals Main Campus…

Elaine McCoy

WELLSVILLE - Linda L. Salsberry, 65, of Wellsville, died at her home on Friday. Born in…

Linda L. Salsberry

Claude James "Jimbo" Lewis

Community News

On the calendar

TUE/11-3 Chester Brooke Hancock Food Security Team, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., 600 Indiana Ave.; schedule appointment at 304-748-7850 Ext. 1002 Columbiana City council, 7 p.m., city hall County Columbiana County, commissioners, 9 a.m., commissioners board room East Liverpool Needles and Hooks (crochet and knitting group), noon-2 p.m., Carnegie Public Library Community Room American Red Cross…

Bovine Emergency Response Plan (BERP) Bovine Emergency Response Plan (BERP) training will be held from 9…

Community Briefs

Fidelis Gamma celebrates Alpha Delta Kappa Month

ST. CLAIR TOWNSHIP - The St. Clair Township Police Department is asking residents to help them…

SCPD to hold Fill-A-Cruiser event for food donations

Do you abide by the state burn ban?

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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