The Calcutta Volunteer Fire Department Saturday hosted its Fall Festival. The event included four events throughout the day: the 11th annual Kids Halloween Parade through Calcutta Plaza, the third annual Pumpkin Patch and Firefighters at…
Commissioners authorize land bank to apply for demo, revitalization funds
LISBON — The Columbiana County land bank received the go-ahead Wednesday from county commissioners to apply for next year’s round…
Liverpool Township trustees approve permit before excavating resolution
LIVERPOOL TOWNSHIP — Township trustees Tuesday unanimously adopted a resolution requiring a permit and fee before excavation on a township…
East Liverpool council amends facade ordinance for CIC
EAST LIVERPOOL — During the Oct. 5 meeting of the East Liverpool City Council, council members approved one ordinance with…
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THU/10-15 Beloit West Branch Athletic Boosters bingo, booster hall, 25701 U.S. 62; doors open at 4:30 p.m., early tickets called…
Community Briefs
Tops 1341 meeting Tops 1341 met at the Glenmoor Presbyterian Church on Monday, Oct. 12, with Mary Gailey, facilitator, presiding.…
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Local Sports
Beaver Local takes consolation
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GARRETTSVILLE — Crestview wrapped up sole possession of its 11th straight league title Tuesday. The Rebels…
Rebels net 11th league title in a row
COLUMBIANA — After splitting a pair of five-game matches during Eastern Ohio Athletic Conference play, it…
Clippers lone survivor in OVAC
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Editorials
Answer needed for Ohio infants dying at rates higher than most in the country
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
National News
Barack Obama to campaign with Ohio Democrats as he expands his outreach ahead of Election Day
Kroger to lay off 3,000 corporate employees over 3 years as it leans into artificial intelligence
Rare fossil of T. rex cousin goes on display in New York before heading to auction
Battle lines shift in House races as Republicans retreat from front-line districts
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…
Job-killing repeal of emissions technology a losing issue for Sen. Husted
Please no single trash hauler in Lisbon
Data centers generate much needed property tax revenue
Obituaries
William H. Felger
1946-2026 EAST PALESTINE — William H. Felger, 79, died Sunday at the Hospice House in Poland. He was born Oct. 30, 1946, in Salem, son of the late Virgil and Ruth (Ward) Felger. Linsley-Royal Funeral Home in East Palestine is in charge of arrangements. 10/13/26
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Gary Winterburn
William J. ‘Bill’ McKee
National Sports
