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Butler Township Kirby and Melody Scullion to Joseph and Emily Carr, home and 12 acres on West Perry Street; $106,000. Columbiana Habitat for Humanity to Colleen Ritterspach, home on Beverly Drive; $115,000. East Liverpool Kristy Krezeczowski and Ernie Kraft to Jacob and Kayana Lux, home on Montana Avenue; $116,500. Marjorie and Robert Ludwig, home on Harrison Street; gift. Marjorie Ludwig to Robert and Saundra Ludwig, home on St. Clair Avenue; gift. East Palestine Matthew and Melissa Ream to to U.S. Bank Trust, home on West North Avenue; ...

‘Social 45’ to open Saturday

  LISBON — There will be a Halloween grand opening for the “Social 45” this Saturday, owner Jennifer Booth said. The Social 45 facility, located at 6885 state Route 45, in the former Csonka’s Sports Complex, features indoor and outdoor stages for live entertainment and ...

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Anger still flares after judge OKs Volkswagen emissions deal SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A federal judge approved the largest auto-scandal settlement in U.S. history Tuesday, giving nearly half a million Volkswagen owners the choice between selling their cars back or having them repaired so they don’t cheat on emissions tests and spew excess pollution. U.S. District Judge Charles Breyer said the nearly $15 billion deal “adequately and fairly” compensates consumers and gets the polluting vehicles off the road as soon as possible. The German automaker acknowledged last year ...

Free day of pampering offered to those affected by breast cancer

WELLSVILLE — With October being recognized as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, many businesses and organizations throughout the country are recognizing those who have fought that battle, including a local day spa who will provide some free services for a day later this month. Indulge Into ...

State AG launches CyberOhio Initiative to assist state businesses

COLUMBUS — Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine has announced the launch of CyberOhio, a collection of cybersecurity initiatives aimed at helping Ohio businesses fight back against data security threats. The goal of CyberOhio, which DeWine announced at a recent news conference, is to help foster a legal, technical, and collaborative cybersecurity environment to help Ohio businesses thrive. “When Ohio’s businesses are victimized by hackers, they can suffer millions of dollars in damage and place Ohio consumers at risk,” said Attorney General DeWine. “I believe by helping ...

Coloring contest winners

WEIRTON — After judging more than 3,000 coloring sheets received from local children, the winners of the Weirton-Wellsburg Chapter Coloring Contest have been chosen. Entries were submitted by students from Hancock and Brooke counties, along with members of the area Credit Unions. The ...