WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump used a primetime address to the nation Thursday to elevate his yearslong push to raise doubts about the legitimacy of U.S. elections and dispute his 2020 loss in an…
Information shared on Lisbon's Active Transportation Plan
Lisbon resident Barbara Bailey, left, a retiree who serves on the Lisbon Board of Public Affairs, talks with Toole Design…
Area residents reminded of e-waster drop off in Lisbon Saturday
LISBON — Area residents are being reminded about the e-waste drop off event happening from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday…
Electrical panel arrives for East Palestine pool, opening date still to be determined
EAST PALESTINE — The long-awaited electrical panel for the public pool at Village Park has arrived, but an opening date…
St. Clair Township opts out of state salt contract
CALCUTTA — St. Clair Township is opting out of the state salt contract. Trustee James Sabatini II, Fiscal Officer Deborah…
Jury trial remains set in child porn possession case
LISBON — A jury trial remains set for 8:30 a.m. Aug. 5 for an Illinois man charged for allegedly possessing…
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Local Sports
Columbiana U15 team reaches Little League regional
COLUMBIANA — The Columbiana Softball Association is taking a step up the ladder. A…
Beaver, Potter land on OVAC lines
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Penguins head in right direction
Editorials
America at 250: A reminder that all are created equal
As our country celebrates not just any Independence Day, but the 250th anniversary of one of the boldest declarations in human history, the festivities give us an excellent opportunity to look back on two-and-a-half centuries of this American experiment and check ourselves against what the founders hoped they were setting in motion. Draped in…
On behalf of the volunteers at the Salem Community Pantry and the Shoppers we serve, I…
Thanking those who contributed to Stamp Out Hunger
Society has given teachers increasingly greater responsibility for our children over the past decade or two…
Teachers learning to identify mental health needs of students
Ohio has done an excellent job supporting high school students looking to get a jump on…
Not all career-technical credentials created equal
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
National News
U.S., Israel launch attack on Iran
House passes bill to end the partial government shutdown
Rob Reiner, wife found dead from stab wounds
Trump: 20-year-old W.Va. National Guard member is dead
Letters to the Editor
Suggestions in response to Firestone Park: Postings in the Park column
Dear Editor, My letter is in reference to the June 5, 2026 article, “Postings in the Park,” written by Pat Tingle. Pat asked for suggestions on how to improve the “dismal” appearance of the park gardens. I worked at Firestone Park for four-and-a-third years. Because I took ownership of my designated gardens, they received…
A True Fourth of July: Perry Township Annexation Decision by the Ohio Supreme Court
Ohio cannot afford a cap on credit card interest rates
They want ALL of MORE money
Obituaries
Larry Steven Kessler
1941-2026 LISBON — Larry Steven Kessler, 85, died Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at Auburn Skilled Nursing Home following a lengthy illness. Born April 5, 1941 in Salineville, he was a son of the late Larry and Eileen (Kennedy) Kessler. A 1959 graduate of Salineville High School, Larry worked as the fuel manager at Landmark…
Thomas E. Smith
Patrick Mark Grant
Kathryn S. 'Kathy' Lewis
National Sports
Nashville welcomes Cup again
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Erik Moses attended his first NASCAR race in 2019 as an XFL executive looking to poach marketing ideas during a trip to Dover International Raceway. One year later, Dover poached Moses and sent him to Tennessee to re-open Nashville Superspeedway. Moses, hired last August, will open the gates this weekend for…