EAST LIVERPOOL — Dr. Marc D. Hoffrichter was honored Wednesday with the dedication of the restored historic city clock at the corner of Sixth and Broadway streets, recognizing decades of civic leadership and service to…
Park board sets sight on climbing cliffs
LISBON — The Columbiana County Park District Board voted Monday to go forward with the process to acquire the popular…
Court decides to give second look at man's mental state
LISBON — A Barberton man accused in a sex-for-hire case was recently found competent to stand trial, but a defense…
Ohio EPA warns of poor air quality from fires
COLUMBUS — The Ohio EPA issued a a statewide air quality advisory on Wednesday due to smoke from Canadian wildfires.…
Septic system help available
LISBON — Columbiana County homeowners with failing septic systems may be eligible for financial assistance through a new $200,000 grant…
COMMUNITY BRIEFS
LEPPER LIBRARY HOSTS GARDEN EXPERTS LISBON — The Ohio State University Extension will present "Ask a Master Gardener" sessions at…
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Local Sports
OVAC All-Stars pack some punch
WHEELING, W.Va. — Ohio has some explosiveness in its backfield for Saturday night's Ohio…
VOLLEYBALL SUIT YOUNGSTOWN — After an Ohio judge granted a preliminary injunction for 24 men’s and…
SPORTS BRIEFING
As the book closes on the second World Cup tournament held in the United States over…
County's soccer roots start in East Liverpool
Beaver Local pair a part of OVAC skill group
Obituaries
ALICE IRENE VIRDEN
1947-2026 Alice Irene Virden, 78, of East Liverpool passed away peacefully in her hometown…
1937-2026 MIDLAND, Pa. — Harry Lee Blair, 89, of Midland, Pennsylvania, passed away Sunday at Heritage…
Harry Lee Blair
1953-2026 EAST LIVERPOOL — John A. Torma, 72, of East Liverpool, died at his home on…
John A. Torma
1931-2026 WELLSVILLE — Ruth E. Hood, 94, of Wellsville, died Wednesday at Calcutta Health Care Center.…
Ruth E. Hood
Community News
Community Briefs
Pottery film screened at Museum of Ceramics EAST LIVERPOOL — Chagrin Falls resident Kenneth Koos came to the Museum of Ceramics on Tuesday, July 14 to show a 1929 16-mm film of the operations at the D. E. McNicol pottery. Though the pottery was founded in East Liverpool, production was moved to Clarksburg, West…
River Museum to host John Hancock portrayal Sunday
TUE/7-14 Boardman DARE Singles Group, Bocce at Boardman Park, 5:30 p.m.; information at 330-729-0127 Calcutta Calcutta…
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WED/7-15 Boardman DARE Singles Group, Music at Woodworth Park, 7 p.m.; information at 330-729-0127 Canfield South…
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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…
Columbiana County Property Transfers
Pharmaceutical plant idled despite effort to save jobs
EL salon opens second location in Wellsville
Ohio News
Ohio State names provost as new president after predecessor's abrupt resignation
COLUMBUS (AP) — Ohio State elevated its chief academic officer to president Thursday, acting swiftly to move past the abrupt resignation of former President Walter “Ted” Carter Jr. following revelations about his “inappropriate relationship” with the female host of a podcast for military veterans. Trustees voted unanimously to appoint Executive Vice President and Provost…
OSU president resigns over ‘inappropriate relationship’
Guards' Clase placed on leave as part of sports betting investigation
DeWine signs tax bill
Ohio Sports
Cavaliers pick Agbaji
CLEVELAND — Ochai Agbaji developed championship DNA in college. The Cavaliers are counting on it staying with him in the pros. Looking to add a perimeter player who can shoot, defend and maybe accelerate their timeline to NBA title contention, Cleveland selected Agbaji with the No. 14 overall pick in the draft Thursday night.…