SALINEVILLE – Southern Local school officials are preparing for the entire parking lot surrounding its school buildings to be paved starting next week. Charlie Puckett, maintenance supervisor for the school district, said crews with Vasco…
Health district official provides tips to avoid cyclospora
LISBON — At least five cases of cyclospora were reported in Columbiana County as of last week, according to county…
Man sentenced to 20 years federal prison for having improper images of children
YOUNGSTOWN (WKBN) — A Salem man who pleaded guilty in February to having improper images of children was sentenced to…
Salem man accused of sex crimes involving children found competent
LISBON — A Salem man charged with rape and multiple other sex-related acts involving two children over multiple years was…
How to keep the air inside your home clean during wildfires
MILWAUKEE (AP) — The eerie glow of an orange sun through thick wildfire smoke might be unnerving, but the biggest…
Rulli far outdistances Dem opponent in funding for Congress race
U.S. Rep. Michael Rulli has significantly more money in his campaign account than his Democratic challenger. After contested primaries for…
.
TRENDING
Local Sports
Ohio rallies for OVAC All-Star victory
WHEELING, W.Va. - The 80th annual OVAC Rudy Mumley All Star Football Game was a back-and-forth affair Saturday night as both Ohio and West Virginia ran off 21 unanswered points. However, it was the Buckeyes that scored the final three touchdowns to post an exciting 28-21 verdict over the Mountaineers before a nice-sized crowd…
Obituaries
Jean Ellen (Brewer) Hanlon
Jean was reunited in Heaven with her loving husband, Frank Hanlon, on July 14,…
1956-2026 WELLSVILLE — Craig Weekley, 70, of Wellsville died Thursday at Valley Hospice in Steubenville. He…
Craig Weekley
Anderson D. Evans Jr., 81, of Lisbon, died Friday at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown. He…
Anderson D. Evans Jr.
Larry E. Logston
Community News
On the calendar
TUE/7-21 Boardman DARE Singles Group, Bocce at Boardman Park, 5:30 p.m.; information at 330-729-0127 Canfield That Quilt Group I Belong To (TQGIBT), 7 p.m., he Rotary Building at Fair Park on Oak Street; Christmas in July will begin at 4 p.m. as members create an assembly system to sew festive pillow cases to be…
State Route 558 will close from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 27 through 31 between…
SR 558 closure will be during daytime hours only
River Museum hosts John Hancock program
MON/7-20 Beloit West Branch school board, 6 p.m., high school media room Boardman DARE Singles Group,…
On the calendar
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.…