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East Liverpool City Hospital earns top marks on Lown Institute Ranking

EAST LIVERPOOL — East Liverpool City Hospital has received an “A” Grade in METRIC and has been named #1 in the state on the 2026 Lown Hospitals Index for Social Responsibility, demonstrating excellence. Only 160 out of more than 3,600 U.S. hospitals achieved this status by earning top grades across measures of health equity, value, and outcomes. East Liverpool City Hospital also received the following accolades on the Lown Index: — ‘A’ Grade in Cost Efficiency, Pay Equity, Patient Outcomes, Patient Safety, and Clinical Outcomes. — Top five in Ohio for Social ...

River Museum hosts Harriet Tubman program

Eddie Murphy portrays Harriet Tubman during a recent program at the River Museum in Wellsville. Approximately 35 people attended the program in which Murphy portrayed the American abolitionist who returned to the south numerous times and rescued many enslaved family members and neighbors. ...

On the calendar

FRI/6-26 Boardman DARE Singles Group, Card Night at Perkins, 5 p.m.; information at 330-729-0127 Columbiana Good As New Shoppe, Methodist Church, 210 S. Main St., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; 40 percent off dresses and skirts. Market on Main weekend. Historical Society of Columbiana & Fairfield Township Log House Museum open 2-4 p.m. Squeaky Wheel Theater Company’s presentation of Annie, 7 p.m., Columbiana Arts Theater (The CAT); tickets at www.AtTheCAT.com. East Liverpool VFW Post 66 Bingo, 6:30 p.m.; 25 cents a card, five cards for a $1, 50 cents coverall; pizza and fresh popcorn ...

ADK Fidelis Gamma Chapter meets, announces committee chairs

WEIRTON – The Fidelis Gamma Chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa International Honorary Organization for Women Educators met at Eat ‘n Park Restaurant in Weirton June 4, with co-presidents Carolyn Allison and Ruth Fuller officiating. There were 16 members in attendance. Allison lit the Memory ...

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WED/6-24 Boardman DARE Singles Group, Music at Woodworth Park, 7 p.m.; information at 330-729-0127 Columbiana Mahoning County Model Aircraft Club monthly meeting, 6 p.m., Shaker Woods Field (enter at 219 state Route 7); arrive at 4 p.m. if wishing to fly; rain location at Bellaria Pizza in Boardman; information at RC.Chris.Shoemaker@gMail.com. East Palestine Health Coaches for Hypertension, 11 a.m., East Palestine Library Hanoverton United Local school board, 8 a.m., conference room Leetonia School board meeting rescheduled for June 30 Lisbon Parks Committee, 11 a.m., ...

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Hancock County Humane Foundation to present WhiskerFest 2026 The Hancock County Humane Foundation will present WhiskerFest 2026 Saturday from 6 to 9 p.m. at Lauttamus Event Center, Weirton, featuring food, drinks, prizes, DJ, Wheel of Catnip Fortune and more. Tickets are $55 at the door, or $50 in advance. Go to Hancockhumane.org for details and tickets. All proceeds benefit homeless animals in the foundation’s care. Family Garden Fun for All Ages: A Hands-on Fairy Garden Workshop with OSU Extension The Columbiana County OSU Extension Master Gardener Volunteers invite community ...