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Tops 1341 meeting Tops 1341 met at the Glenmoor Presbyterian Church on Monday, Oct. 12, with Mary Gailey, facilitator, presiding. Marlene Reynolds was the best loser and Dorothy Garn was the runner up. They chose potato chips and bread as the junk foods for the week. The drawing winners were: 50/50, weight loss and junk food, Garn; and food chart, Gailey. Reynolds lost three weeks in a row and was in the best losers book. Cindy Hays was in the attendance record for 16 weeks. Cathy Wollam held the travel box for the first week. The meeting opened with pledges and closed with ...

Ginny Jackson to be honored at Annual Ladies Luncheon

EAST LIVERPOOL — East Liverpool resident Ginny Jackson will be honored at the River Valley Chamber of Commerce Annual Ladies Luncheon for her lifetime of leadership, service and her lasting impact on the East Liverpool community. The event, which has the theme Celebrate, Inspire, Empower, will be held Oct. 21 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Masonic Temple, 422 Broadway St., and feature a fashion show, exclusive marketplace, raffle baskets, silent auction, gift bags and give aways, and a flower bar while celebrating Jackson and her extraordinary legacy of leadership and service. ...

Southern Local to host two Halloween events

SALINEVILLE — Area families looking to have some Halloween fun together are invited to two events to be held Oct. 29 on Southern Local Schools’ campus. Southern Local High School will become a Haunted High School from 6 to 8 p.m. that day through the efforts of members of the senior class. And the Southern Local Touchdown Club, a group that raises funds for the high school’s football team and cheerleading squad, will present a Track or Treat event at the school’s athletic track, rain or shine, from 5 to 7 p.m. on the same evening. Bob Shansky, adviser for the senior class, ...

New Cumberland October Yard of the Month

The City of New Cumberland has announced the Yard of the Month winner for October 2026. The winning yard belongs to Raymond and Heather Creese who reside on Ridge Avenue. Mayor Will White presented the yard of the month award and a check to the Creeses along with the yard of the month sign. ...

Riley Smith Mallon earns Congressional Gold Medal

Riley Grey Smith Mallon has earned the Congressional Award Gold Medal. Riley (Dunkirk High School Class of 2025) is the son of Dr. Cynthia Smith and Mr. Craig Mallon of Dunkirk, New York. Riley is the grandson of Diana Smith and the late Earl E. Smith, both of East Liverpool. He is the nephew ...

Roberts addresses Young at Heart

Upper Ohio Valley Museum and Learning Center at the Lou Holtz Hall of Fame Director Michelle Hoppel Roberts addressed the Young at Heart group Oct. 8 at Long’s Run Trinity Presbyterian Church. Roberts discussed current happenings, programs and upcoming events. The hall of fame is always free ...