Fiesta Tableware celebrates 90 years

October 5, 2026

NEWELL – For Liz McIlvan, president/owner of Fiesta Tableware Company, Friday was an emotional day filled with pride and happiness and as she along with family celebrated the 90th anniversary of the family owned and…

East Liverpool council approves legislation to move bike trail forward

EAST LIVERPOOL – City council has approved matching funds for a long-anticipated bike trail. During a special meeting Sept. 29,…

East Liverpool council approves fire department to accept grant

EAST LIVERPOOL – City council was unanimous in accepting a grant in excess of $181,000 for the fire department. Council…

Hancock Schools seeking SBA support for Weir HVAC project

NEW CUMBERLAND - After receiving funding earlier this year to address temperature needs on one of the county high school…

Man accused of attempted assault of Acton at Canfield Fair claims no evidence weapons were involved

CANFIELD — A man accused of an attempted assault on gubernatorial candidate Dr. Amy Acton at the Canfield Fair appeared…

Education West Virginia expresses concern over leave policy proposal

NEW CUMBERLAND - While noting they had been informed proposed changes to Hancock County Schools’ leave policy were not set…

Local Sports

Crusaders send Southern to sixth loss

STEUBENVILLE — Last week, Steubenville Catholic Central head coach Greg Bahen said he saw…

Niles gives Beavers a good measuring stick

KENT COMES CLOSE KENT (AP) — Matt Vezza had a touchdown run, Will Hryszko made two…

SPORTS BRIEFING

Potters come up big in the clutch

Obituaries

Marjorie Minor

1952-2026 SALINEVILLE — Marjorie Minor, 74, passed away quietly at her sister’s home on…

Carl D. Mattern, 86, of East Liverpool, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at…

Carl D. Mattern

1943-2026 Marlene (Bozek) Ledbetter, 82, of West Palm Beach, Florida, daughter of the late Walter and…

Marlene (Bozek) Ledbetter

Robin G. Pusateri

Community News

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MON/10-5 Beloit Village council, 6:30 p.m., village hall; special meeting with Sebring Village Council regarding the Beloit water system East Liverpool Preschool Story Time, 6 p.m., Carnegie Public Library Community Room East Palestine Way Station, open 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 109 W. Rebecca St. Mini Mondays, 11 a.m., East Palestine Library Eagles kitchen open 4-8…

When grandson Lamppost Head turned 15, he got his driving permit. I mean, the minute he…

Lamppost Head takes the wheel

SAT/10-3 Beloit West Branch High School Class of 1970, 10 a.m., Brickhouse in Sebring Boardman DARE…

On the calendar

FRI/10-2 Boardman DARE Singles Group, Card Night at Perkins in Boardman, 5 p.m.; 330-729-0127 Columbiana American…

On the calendar

Are you concerned when the state auditor issues findings of recovery against your local municipality or school district?

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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