Rumbaugh grilled by lawmakers over DMV modernization contract

August 17, 2026

CHARLESTON - Lawmakers last week raised a number of concerns about the price tag of a new system meant to modernize computer records maintained by the West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles. Todd Rumbaugh, the…

Brown, Husted campaigns discuss Epstein-related funds from Wexner

U.S. Sen. Jon Husted has given $34,300 in contributions from Les Wexner, who had longtime ties to notorious child sex…

W.Va. unveils statewide plan for responsible data centers

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — While several states are rushing to place moratoriums on data center development, West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey…

Democrats disagree over abolishing or reforming ICE at DNC meeting

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Democrats on Saturday approved dueling messages on whether U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement should be abolished…

Hancock Commission approves firm to represent it in opioid funding contract

NEW CUMBERLAND – One week after deciding to seek outside counsel to represent Hancock County in negotiations over the distribution…

CC Department of Job and Family Services releases annual report

LISBON — The Columbiana County Department of Job and Family Services released its 2025 annual report this week, sharing the…

Local Sports

SOUTHERN RETURNING LETTERMEN

COLUMBIANA — Crestview's boys soccer team toppled East Liverpool 3-1 on Saturday in the opener for…

Potter soccer teams drop pair to Rebels

BATTLE ON THE TURF

CLUTTER INDUCTED INTO HALL OF FAME CLERMONT, Fla. — Mike Clutter, a 1965 Oak Glen High…

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Obituaries

Joseph R. ‘Joe’ Hager

1941-2026 EAST LIVERPOOL, Ohio — Joseph R. “Joe” Hager, 85, of East Liverpool, passed…

1940-2026 NEGLEY – Eleanor Kay Pridemore, 86, of Negley, died Monday. Born on June 8, 1940,…

Kay Pridemore

Darryl Glenn Hoppel

James R. Frederick

Community News

On the calendar

MON/8-17 Beloit West Branch school board, 6 p.m., high school media center Boardman DARE Singles Group, meet at DQ on Market Street, 7 p.m.; information at 330-729-0127 Chester Family Care Ministries Annual Yard Sale, 9 a.m.-6:30 p.m., 2860 Pyramus Road Columbiana Historical Society of Columbiana and Fairfield Township to host “An Evening with Sojourner…

SAT/8-15 Boardman DARE Singles Group, Music at Firestone Farms in Columbiana, 6 p.m.; information at 330-729-0127…

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East Liverpool-Calcutta Garden Club Yard of the Month

Riverview Cemetery launches an official Facebook group East Liverpool’s Riverview Cemetery now has an official presence…

Community briefs

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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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