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Long list of unopposed races on November ballot

LISBON — The Nov. 4 general election ballot will include a lot of unopposed races for city, village, township and school board seats, a long list of renewals sought for tax issues and some local liquor options. Leading off the list of unopposed candidates will be two Republicans for ...

On the Calendar

WED/10-8 Alliance “Everything I Need to Know I Learned in The Twilight Zone,” 6:30 p.m., Rodman Public Library auditorium; register at rodmanlibrary.com. Boardman DARE Singles Group, Pool Night at Camelot Lanes, 7 p.m.; information at 330-729-0127 Columbiana Columbiana High School ...

Kroll committed errors and failures, class counsel say

EAST PALESTINE — The audit and review of the now-removed settlement administrator Kroll which mishandled the distribution of funds from last year’s class action derailment settlement is taking longer than expected — so is the restarting of payments that were initially promised within 30 ...

OAK GLEN QUEEN

Sarah Robinson was crowned Oak Glen High School’s Fall Homecoming Queen 2025 during halftime of the football game versus Steubenville Catholic Central on Friday. She is the daughter of Chris and Bridget Robinson. (Submitted photo)

Visiting judge selected in derailment lawsuit

LISBON — Retired Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court Judge Richard J. McMonagle has been assigned by the Ohio Supreme Court to act as visiting judge for the lawsuit involving more than 800 parties with claims of wrongful death and negligence over the 2023 East Palestine train ...

Hancock Commission discuss distribution of opioid funds

NEW CUMBERLAND – Hancock County commissioners are looking further into opportunities to distribute some of the county’s allotment of West Virginia opioid settlement funds, although not everyone is in agreement into how those funds should be used. Commissioners met in a work session Monday ...