Homecoming queen honored in Lisbon

October 10, 2026

Lisbon junior Bridgett Newbold was crowned the Blue Devils' homecoming queen before Friday's football game against Southern. (Photo by Ron Firth)

Commissioners approve installation of suicide awareness signs in Lisbon

LISBON — Four signs advertising 988 as the national suicide and crisis lifeline number will be placed in the square…

Vultures, turkey buzzards damaging Lisbon high school roof

LISBON — The vultures and turkey buzzards circling over Lisbon just cost the school district in excess of $6,000 for…

Calcutta VFD marks National Fire Prevention Week

Calcutta Volunteer Fire Department spent this past week engaging in the community in observance of National Fire Prevention Week. This…

Salem med spa looks to support wellness journeys

SALEM—Goodness Glow Company is eager to work with Salem residents to support their health and overall well-being. Goodness Glow Company…

Annual Trail of Treats returns on Oct. 18

SALEM—The community favorite Trail of Treats returns on Oct. 18. Salem families looking to get into the Halloween spirit early…

Local Sports

Blue Devils can't be taken for Granted

Lisbon's Devin Kelly is stopped by Southern's Damieon Pitts on

Kirby ignites East Liverpool victory

HOWLAND — Howland senior quarterback Darren Douglas accounted for 362 yards and three passing touchdowns and…

First loss for Quakers

EAST PALESTINE 29, PY VALLEY 28 EAST PALESTINE — East Palestine's fate was riding on Braydon Plum's…

Ohioans know our state has its challenges, but generally speaking we think of ourselves as better off than those in some other parts of the country — or world. For our youngest and most vulnerable residents, that is not always the case. Given the number of politicians who want us to believe the lives…

If grocery store sticker shock is fading in Ohio, it is only because Buckeye State residents…

Ohio residents need hope regarding cost of living

Rail safety reform is not a matter of partisan politics – or it shouldn’t be, anyway.…

Rail safety reform should not be a matter of partisan politics

Years ago, a few politicians and elected officials began to understand it was irresponsible to ignore…

Momentum to address coal-related job loss needs to continue

Ohio News

OSU names provost as new president after predecessor's abrupt resignation

COLUMBUS (AP) — Ohio State elevated its chief academic officer to president Thursday, acting swiftly to move past the abrupt resignation of former President Walter “Ted” Carter Jr. following revelations about his “inappropriate relationship” with the female host of a podcast for military veterans. Trustees voted unanimously to appoint Executive Vice President and Provost…

COLUMBUS — The Ohio State University Board of Trustees has accepted President Walter “Ted” Carter Jr.’s…

OSU president resigns over ‘inappropriate relationship’

(AP) — Cleveland Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase has been placed on non-disciplinary paid leave as part of…

Guardians closer Clase placed on leave; part of betting probe

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has signed a two-year, $60 billion operating budget that flattens the state’s…

DeWine signs tax bill

Will you attend the Trump rally in Youngstown Monday?

National News

Hurricane Simon strengthens to a Category 2 storm, the National Hurricane Center says

ICE officer shoots a man while making an arrest in New York, officials say

Homeland Security targets Democratic campaign after ICE arrest in Pennsylvania

The Trump administration is suspending Microsoft from a green card program, alleging fraud

Letters to the Editor

Research everything with an open mind this election

Dear Editor I don’t think I've ever been so disgusted when hearing all these ads about politicians as I am now. No matter who you support these ads are plain out disgusting. They need to get on with what they are going to do for the people, although that would probably be a lie…

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