YOUNGSTOWN – In between saying gas prices were going to “drop like a rock,” and that he’d end the wars in Iran and between Ukraine and Russia, President Donald Trump urged Ohio voters to support…
Lisbon schools superintendent pleased with direction of district
By MARY ANN GREIER Staff Writer LISBON — Lisbon Superintendent Joe Siefke likes the direction the school district is going…
Rep. Fischer challenged by Penny in Ohio House race
State Rep. Tex Fischer, R-Canfield, is being challenged for his 59th Ohio House District seat by Democrat Wayne Penny Jr.…
Crestview High School Fall Homecoming Court
Crestview High School will celebrate its fall homecoming on Friday, Oct. 16 during the game with Garrettsville Garfield. Game time…
Assistant prosecutor fired over lunches with juror
YOUNGSTOWN — An assistant prosecutor and former Republican candidate for judge has been fired for allegations of impropriety. Mahoning County…
Canfield council to provide dispatching services for Sebring
CANFIELD – Canfield City Council recently approved an agreement with the Village of Sebring to provide dispatch services effective Oct.…
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Local Sports
Stewart leaves state wanting more
Beaver Local freshman Eli Stewart chips onto the ninth green Monday. (Photo by
It's just the beginning for Beaver's Stewart
Beaver Local's girls soccer team, a 2025 Div. IV state semifinalist, earned the top seed in…
Beaver, West Branch girls get high seeds
CAMBRIDGE — Beaver Local senior Luke Warrick highlighted area runners at the Ohio Valley Athletic Conference…
Warrick has high finish at OVAC meet
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
One person is dead, several others injured in incident involving Six Flags roller coaster in Georgia
Authorities name the attacker and most of the 8 victims in last week's Erie mass shooting
Many GOP states have imposed new voting rules this year, some mirroring Trump's midterm proposals
Mailers promoting a socialist candidate in Ohio's US Senate race have links to MAGA super PAC vendor
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