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County speller enjoying trip despite first round falter

LISBON — Crestview eighth grader Caitlin Clonch ended her turn at the Scripps National Spelling Bee on the word “triduum” on Tuesday, but now gets to spend the rest of the week touring D.C. having fun and just relaxing. “I want to go see everything,” she said. This was her first ...

CIC votes to pursue debt collection for defaulted loans

EAST LIVERPOOL — The East Liverpool Community Improvement Corporation will start the debt collection process for defaulted loans. During a full CIC board meeting, following CIC finance and property committee meetings, the board voted unanimously to start the debt collection process, which could include debt exams and garnishment against two business who have defaulted on their loans. The CIC is going after the principal amounts owed by Dee’s Crafts and Cravings in the amount of $4,528.13 and Coppa Mutts and Cutts in the amount of $26,531.81. The matter was discussed in a ...

Wellsville school board votes against non-renewal of teacher’s contract

WELLSVILLE — During a special meeting of the Wellsville Board of Education Monday morning, board members voted against the non-renewal of fourth-grade teacher Mitchell McDowell’s contract, meaning his contract will be renewed and he will continue to teach at Daw Elementary. The special board meeting was called due to the motion being tabled during the May 18 meeting after a nearly four-hour executive session to discuss the matter without resolution. Even with the special meeting taking place on Memorial Day parents, family and staff members attended to show their support for ...

East Liverpool High School 2026 Commencement

Members of the East Liverpool High School Class of 2026 celebrate the conclusion of their high school journey by tossing their graduation caps following Sunday’s commencement ceremony in the Potter Fieldhouse. (Photo by Jimmy Joe Savage)

Crestview speller to represent county at national bee

LISBON — Crestview eighth grader Caitlin Clonch said she’s looking forward to just soaking in the experience of the Scripps National Spelling Bee. “I’m probably just going to wing it,” she said, admitting she hasn’t really studied. The 2026 Columbiana County Spelling Bee Champion ...