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Beavers sit fourth in Buckeye 8

CADIZ — Beaver Local's boys golf team finished the first round of the Buckeye 8 Athletic League tournament in fourth place out of 11 schools on Monday at Cadiz Country Club. In the first round, Eli Stewart shot a 76, Brady McNear shot a 79, Britton Hickman shot an 82, Andre Wiegand shot an…

Columbiana vs. Poland 7th Grade: Columbiana won 26-24, 25-23 on Monday. Columbiana: Layla Rust 7 aces,…

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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…

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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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Action requested to address dangerous intersection in Perry Township

Editor's Note: The following is a letter submitted to the Columbiana County commissioners and state Rep. Monica Robb-Blasdel. For years I have lived at the four-way intersection of state Route 344 and Cunningham Road in Perry Township. Sitting at the table, I see accidents all the time. A recent head-on, car versus semi disaster…

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JoAnn Weaver

1944-2026 ENON VALLEY — JoAnn Weaver, 82, passed away Aug. 13, 2026. She was born on Jan. 27, 1944, in New Castle, Pa., daughter of the late Joe and Anna (Hedgeline) O’Neil. JoAnn was a faithful member of the East Palestine Church of Christ, where she served in the Caring Hands Ministry. JoAnn is…

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