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Renewed fighting tests Gaza ceasefire and Israel briefly halts aid

JERUSALEM (AP) — Gaza's fragile ceasefire faced its first major test Sunday as Israeli forces launched a wave of deadly strikes, saying Hamas militants had killed two soldiers, and an Israeli security official said the transfer of aid into the territory was halted. The military later said ...

Chamber recognizes four area women for outstanding contributions to community

EAST LIVERPOOL — The River Valley Chamber of Commerce recognized four area women for their outstanding contributions to local communities during its Ladies Luncheon Wednesday at the East Liverpool Country Club. Recognized were Denise Taylor, Lisa Moore Smith, Paula Vaughn, all of East ...

SL Board of Education approves fiscal report

SALINEVILLE — The Southern Local Board of Education has approved its five-year financial forecast and Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations, setting a positive outlook for the district’s financial future. District Treasurer Greg Sabbato presented a detailed 20-page fiscal report outlining ...

BWD Board of Trustees approves reassignments for two employees

WELLSVILLE — The Buckeye Water District (BWD) Board of Trustees approved requests for the reassignment of two employees during Thursday’s board meeting. Jason Bahen, currently a distribution foreman, requested to be reassigned to distribution crew leader. Greg Beatty, currently the ...

Shutdown shows no effect on county food assistance program yet

LISBON — The agency which oversees food assistance and other federally-funded programs to help low-income families isn’t feeling the effect just yet of the federal government shutdown, according to the local agency director. Columbiana County Department of Job and Family Services Director ...

COLUMBIANA COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY TRUNK-OR-TREAT

The Columbiana County Community Action Agency held its annual Trunk-or-Treat event at Lincole Place in Lisbon on Thursday. Local businesses set up shop to give away treats, free popcorn was handed out and kids’ activities kept the costumed candy seekers entertained. The event also included a ...