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Giant Eagle becomes part of Kroger in $1.65B deal

Local News July 2, 2026

Cincinnati-based Kroger Co. announced Wednesday the $1.65 billion acquisition of Giant Eagle stores and its private label ventures. An unknown number of Giant Eagle stores will be dropped from its current roster of 197 to obtain federal regulatory approval, Kroger said in a joint news release. Giant Eagle operates 11 stores in Mahoning, Trumbull and Columbiana counties and 87 in Ohio, according to real-time inventory tracker storelocators.com. Previously, Kroger sought to acquire national grocer Albersons in a $25 billion merger. The effort failed in late 2024 as it faced Federal ...

COMMUNITY BRIEFS

Community News July 2, 2026

East Liverpool Friends of the Library Book Sale The Friends of the Carnegie Public Library in East Liverpool will be holding book sales during the month of July. The book sales will be held July 8, 15, 22, and 29 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day in Carnegie Library’s Community room. Browse the collection of children and adult books, DVD’s and hardback reference books. All proceeds from the sale will benefit the Friends of the Library activities and events. Yellow Creek Presbyterian Church to host baked steak dinner Yellow Creek Presbyterian Church, state Route 45, Wellsville, ...

THE COURTS

Police & Courts July 2, 2026

Court News LISBON — A man accused of using force or the threat of force during the theft of a utility vehicle entered guilty pleas recently in Columbiana County Common Pleas Court. Joshua E. Houston, 46, Canton, pleaded guilty to robbery, a third-degree felony, and grand theft of a motor vehicle, a fourth-degree felony, with sentencing set for July 10. The incident occurred on Sept. 28, 2023 and involved a 2022 Polaris Ranger. Common Pleas NEW CASES Donald T. Crane, West South Range Road, Columbiana, vs. Cynthia M. Crane Commarata, Hamilton Road, East Palestine; damages sought ...

Hancock Commission approves year-long agreement for animal shelter

Local News July 2, 2026

NEW CUMBERLAND — The Jefferson County Humane Society will have a full year of managing the Hancock County Animal Shelter following a renewal of its agreement with Hancock County commissioners. County commissioners, Tuesday, approved a new year-long lease and operating agreement with the humane society, continuing the operational arrangement which began Nov. 1. “We’re happy to keep them,” noted Commission President Eron Chek, offering thanks to County Administrator John Klee and County Finance Administrator Ira Aracich on completing the new agreement. “I know it was ...

COPS

Police & Courts July 2, 2026

Highway Patrol — Jon Lee Brenneman, 60, Clark Avenue, Wellsville, and his passenger, Cena Marie Mason, 31, Ninth Avenue, East Liverpool, both suffered suspected serious injuries and were taken by Stat Medevac to St. Elizabeth Hospital for treatment after Brenneman’s westbound Harley Davidson motorcycle crossed the center line and traveled off of state Route 154 before striking a guardrail at 9:07 p.m. June 26 in Elkrun Township. No citation was listed on the report. — No injuries were reported after a westbound vehicle caught fire and was disabled on U.S. Route 30 at 8:02 p.m. ...

Calendar

Community News July 2, 2026

THU/7-2 Beloit West Branch Athletic Boosters bingo, booster hall, 26701 U.S. Route 62. Doors open at 4:30 p.m., early tickets called at 6 p.m., and Jumpin’ Jack (52 numbers or less 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., Youngstown; information at 330-729-0127 Chester Lighthouse Christian Fellowship Thrift Shop, 1-5 p.m.; liquidation sale; by donation Damascus Tops ...