When to see a podiatrist

February 7, 2026

Let’s face it — our feet sure take a beating over the years. For seniors, those daily miles really add up, and sometimes, trouble sneaks up before anyone notices. Ignoring those aches, odd tingles, or slow-healing wounds can land us in hot water faster than you’d think. So, when is it time to call up a podiatrist? Let’s break down the telltale signs, why foot care matters for seniors. Why Senior Foot Health Shouldn’t Take a Backseat Our feet are complex — 26 bones, 33 joints, and more than 100 muscles, tendons, and ligaments keep us moving. But as we age, circulation ...

EL Planning and Zoning department reminds area contractors, residents of the city’s building permit process

February 7, 2026

EAST LIVERPOOL — The City of East Liverpool’s Planning and Zoning department would like to remind area contractors – as well as residents – of the city’s building permit process. Moving forward, this process will be strictly enforced to ensure projects within city limits are properly executed and meet zoning and building criteria. Zoning certificates are required for a number of situations. Residents are encouraged to call the office at 330-385-5394 or stop in at 126 W. Sixth St. for any questions. Building permits are required for the following: all new construction, ...

ACROSS THE CLASSROOMS

February 7, 2026

South Dakota State University 2025 Fall Dean’s List Courtney Hill of Salem Heidelberg University 2025 Fall Dean’s List Nate Kelly of East Liverpool PennWest University Fall 2025 graduate Caitlyn Williams of Georgetown, Pa.

East Liverpool BOE special meeting

February 7, 2026

The East Liverpool City Schools Board of Education will hold a special board meeting on Feb. 9 at 5 p.m. at the Westgate Administration Building. The purpose of the meeting is for board member candidate interviews and related action.

Area Briefing

February 7, 2026

CCCTC parent teacher conferences The Columbiana County Career and Technical Center will hold its 2025-2026 second semester parent teacher conferences on Thursday, Feb. 12 from 2:15 ti 8:45 p.m. To schedule a conference with a student’s teachers, contact the school at 330-424-9561 Ext. 110 and speak to Cindy Pugh. Wellsville dispatch services info meeting The Village of Wellsville will hold an information meeting regarding dispatch services on Feb. 12 at 1 p.m. in council chambers at Wellsville Village Hall, 1200 Main St.

Calendar

February 7, 2026

SAT/2-7 Beloit West Branch High School Class of 1970, 10 a.m., Brickhouse in Sebring Boardman DARE Singles Group, Bowling at Boardman Lanes, 6:30 p.m.; 330-729-0127 Canfield 5th Annual Kids Career Fair, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Mahoning County Career and Technical Center; presented by the MCCTC, Valley STEM Academy and City Machine Technologies Inc.; free and open to public. Columbiana Good As New Shoppe, Methodist Church, 210 S. Main Street. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Chocolate Walk. Surprise Sale. Squeaky Wheel Theater Company’s presentation of Frozen: The Broadway Musical, 7 p.m., ...