LISBON—The SPARK Storytellers from Stage Left Players in Lisbon will present “Tales from the Covid 19 Pandemic,” Sunday, Nov. 1, at 2 p.m. at the historic Trinity Playhouse, 234 E. Lincoln Way in Lisbon. Seven…
Lisbon council to seeks bids for pool repair
LISBON — Lisbon Village Council agreed during a special meeting Thursday night to advertise for bids for the repair of…
Residents voice concerns at JEDD hearing in East Palestine
EAST PALESTINE — A public hearing for the Joint Economic Development District (JEDD) between East Palestine and Unity Township was…
Controversy surrounds Hanni-Rudzik race
YOUNGSTOWN -- The race for an open seat on Ohio’s 7th District Court of Appeals has been an intriguing one,…
East Liverpool Board of Education approves multiple personnel
EAST LIVERPOOL — The East Liverpool Board or Education unanimously approved multiple motions regarding district personnel during the Oct. 22…
Incumbent GOP state legislators outraise challengers
The Republican incumbent state legislators who represent the Mahoning Valley have significant financial advantages over their Democratic challengers right before…
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Local Sports
A whole new game for Quakers
COLUMBUS – The Salem football team is prepping for a new opponent in the…
Clippers proud, not satisfied
United boys march to district final
PLAYOFF OPENERS Four area football teams open the Ohio high school football playoffs tonight. There will…
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Editorials
Ohio has some work ahead to avoid looking foolish in book bans
School book ban trends come and go, but there are always groups of people who want to keep their children from having access to reading material that might expose them to new ideas or, worse, ask questions. The problem is particularly bad in Ohio, which ranks third among the states in PEN America’s study…
Lawmakers who never bothered to complete the phase-in of Ohio’s Fair School Funding Plan, or update…
Ohio lawmakers owe it to taxpayers to address EdChoice
Thursday’s ruling by the Ohio 10th District Court of Appeals that the state’s EdChoice voucher program…
EdChoice voucher ruling provides chance to address school funding
A recent review of Ohio’s Medicaid enrollment by state Auditor Keith Faber’s office found plenty of…
Guidelines monitoring Ohio's Medicaid need continuous enforcement
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
Trump cancels rallies in Kansas and Iowa, opting for telerallies to reach more voters, RNC says
North Korea's Kim calls for rapid expansion of drone technology and observes weapons tests
Fixer pleads guilty to bribery and wire fraud charges in NCAA basketball point-shaving scheme
Controversial attack ad featuring Democrat's estranged mother has run its course in Ohio
Letters to the Editor
West Branch's future depends on levy approval
To the editor: On Nov. 3, residents in the West Branch community will have the opportunity to support our local schools by voting “for” the five-year permanent improvement levy. This levy, if passed, will generate funding that is much needed to provide upgrades for our school buildings and grounds. These upgrades include purchasing security…
Mahoning County sheriff must answer for rally assault
Is Ohio for sale?
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Obituaries
Mary Louise Booth
1959-2026 Mary Louise Booth, 67, of Carrollton died Oct. 24 at the Bel Air Care Senior Living in Alliance. She was born in East Liverpool on April 25, 1959, to the late Michael and Mildred (Holland) Maher. Kerr Watson Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. 10/30/26
John A Haller
Eileen A. Konrath
Bessie Ruth Sansenbaugher
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