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Wellsville school board accepts superintendent’s resignation

WELLSVILLE — The Wellsville school board Friday night accepted the retirement of school superintendent and named an interim one. Following an executive session called to discuss the appointment and/or employment of a public employee, board members unanimously accepted the resignation of ...

Newview CEOS donates to Hancock County Senior Services

Virginia Lawrence, right, president of the Newview Community Educational Outreach Service club, recently presented a check to Carla Laughlin, director of Hancock County Senior Services. The donation was made in appreciation of the many services provided by the senior center. (Submitted photo)

Oak Glen's April Lion Scholar

Gavin Geisse, 18, is Oak Glen High School’s Lion Scholar for April 2026. He is the son of Joseph and Vicky Geisse and resides in Chester, West Virginia. Gavin has maintained a 4.24 GPA and a 1270 SAT score while taking multiple Honors, Advanced Placement, and dual-credit courses. He has ...

Alpha Tau ADK holds May meeting

The Alpha Tau chapter (WV) of Alpha Delta Kappa, International Honorary Organization for Women Educators held its May meeting at the Swaney Memorial Library. President Michelle Lewis called the meeting to order. The Thought for the Day from Walking In Grace was given by Chaplain Kathy ...

Hellbender Film Screening Series coming to Columbiana County

THE PLAINS, Ohio — In partnership with local organizations across the region, Rural Action will present a 2026 film screening series celebrating the Eastern Hellbender, one of North America’s largest salamanders, and the ongoing efforts to restore and protect Appalachian Ohio’s waterways. The series will feature four community screenings, including two in Columbiana County, each showcasing two inspiring short films that highlight the ecology of the Eastern Hellbender and local watershed conservation work. Select summer events will also include hands-on educational programming ...