Area Briefing

February 5, 2026

Tops 1341 Tops 1341 met at the Glenmoor Presbyterian on Feb. 2, with Mary Gailey, facilitator, presiding. Dena White was the best loser. Dorothy Garn and Cassie Ensinger were runners-up. They chose potato chips and cookies as the junk food for the coming week. The drawing winners were: food chart and junk food, Garn; 50/50, Darlene Naukem; and weight loss, Gailey. Garn and Ensinger were three times in the best losers book. Gailey lost three weeks in a row and was 24 weeks in the attendance book. Cheryl Myers holds the travel box. The monthly best loser was White and the ...

The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio is accepting 2026 grant applications

February 5, 2026

NELSONVILLE, Ohio – The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO), in collaboration with its 15 affiliate foundation partners, is accepting applications for 2026 grants available through the Dale Hileman Legacy Fund and the Donald R. Myers Legacy Fund to Support Partnership in Appalachian Ohio. Funding is available for projects and activities that are improving quality of life and advancing flourishing Appalachian Ohio communities. Applications for both funding opportunities must be submitted online by Tuesday, March 17. Dale Hileman Legacy Fund The Dale Hileman Legacy Fund, created ...

Calendar

February 5, 2026

THU/2-5 Beloit West Branch Athletic Boosters bingo, booster hall, 26701U.S. Route 62. Doors open at 4:30 p.m., early tickets called at 6 p.m., and Jumpin’ Jack (56 numbers for $1,500) called at 6:45 p.m., followed by regular bingo. Kitchen open, instant tickets and computers available. Info at 330-509-1209. Boardman DARE Singles Group, New Member meeting, 7-9 p.m., Boardman United Methodist Church, 6809 Market St.; 330-729-0127 Chester Lighthouse Christian Fellowship Thrift Shop, 1-5 p.m.; liquidation sale; by donation County Columbiana County Microfilm Board meeting, 9:30 ...

Calendar

February 4, 2026

WED/2-4 Canfield South Range school board, 5:30 p.m., K-12 campus; special meeting to consider tentative agreements with education and classified employees associations, amendment and extension of superintendent’s contract and resignation/retirement of personnel County Area Singles, 6 p.m., Cantina Bar & Grill in Lisbon East Liverpool StoreHouse Food Pantry & Kitchen, 2:30-5:30 p.m., Yeshua Assembly of God, 49345 Calcutta Smith Ferry Road; no ID or income requirement East Palestine Eagles monthly drive thru, stuffed chicken breast with baked potato, vegetable and roll, ...

Nathan Schwerha named East Liverpool High School Scholar of the Month

February 3, 2026

EAST LIVERPOOL — East Liverpool High School has named Nathan Schwerha Scholar of the Month in recognition of his outstanding academic achievement, leadership, and commitment to service. Nathan, the son of Greg and Robin Schwerha, has earned a 3.959 GPA and is currently ranked second in his ...

Area Briefing

February 3, 2026

Hancock County BLS CPR-AED Class Call the Hancock County Health Department at 304-4564-3343 for more information and to schedule an appointment for the American Heart Association’s updated 2025 guidelines BLS CPR-AED Class geared for healthcare workers from 9 a.m. to noon Thursday, Feb. 12. Cost is $25. Written exam is mandatory. Space is limited. There will also be a Heartsaver First–Aid, CPR -AED Class from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17 for $50. Written exam is optional (some jobs/programs require it). East Liverpool Alumni Association board meeting The East Liverpool ...