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Local fire departments train in simulated bus crash

LISBON—Three local fire departments conducted a collaborative training scenario simulating a bus crash with the help of a local business Saturday. The Lisbon, Hanover Township and Winona Volunteer fire departments participated in a special training…

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TUE/10-13 Calcutta Calcutta Lions Club, 6:30 p.m., Peter Metrovich Community Center Columbiana MCTA Executive Council, 8:30 a.m., Das Dutch Haus…

Taking Back the Night

The Christina House Domestic Violence Program will host its annual Take Back the Night walk event for Domestic Violence Awareness…

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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…

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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…

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

DeWine signs tax bill

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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…

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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