The Leetonia High School 2026 Fall Homecoming Court included, from left, front row, Lillian Kornbau, Rylee Adkins, Queen Addia Peddicord, Carli Simms, Starr Neel; back row, Brayden Gainey, Caleb Falcon, King Dylan Johns, Dylan Bennett…
Wellsville council needs to decide on use of marina improvement grant
WELLSVILLE – A grant for restroom renovations or playground equipment needs used before the end of the year, according to…
West Branch Fall Homecoming Queen
West Branch’s 2026 Fall Homecoming Queen is Morgan Slanker. She was crowned before Friday’s football game against Alliance. (Submitted photo)
New trial date set for local food service inspector accused of falsifying reports
LISBON — A new trial date is now set for 9 a.m. Jan. 19 in the case against former East…
Jury trial delayed for man accused of running over pregnant girlfriend
LISBON — The jury trial for a man accused of killing his pregnant girlfriend after allegedly running her over last…
Sentencing reset for driver in East Liverpool murder
LISBON — The sentencing for the man identified as the driver in a 2021 East Liverpool murder case has been…
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Local Sports
Martucci duo puts West Branch into next round
BELOIT — West Branch made short work of Ravenna with an 8-0 win in…
BELOIT — It appears that a new football-only league will try to get off the ground…
Quakers, Rebels set sights on new league
Rebels celebrate 11th straight title
PEACE RACE YOUNGSTOWN — Former Columbiana High School standout Justin Boggs won the two-mile race during…
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Editorials
EdChoice voucher ruling provides chance to address school funding
Thursday’s ruling by the Ohio 10th District Court of Appeals that the state’s EdChoice voucher program is unconstitutional will no doubt ruffle some feathers in Columbus. Good. Judge David Leland, who wrote the opinion for the three-judge panel, says the program violates the state constitution because it funds a separate school system, according to…
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
Ohioans know our state has its challenges, but generally speaking we think of ourselves as better…
Answer needed for Ohio infants dying at rates higher than most in the country
If grocery store sticker shock is fading in Ohio, it is only because Buckeye State residents…
Ohio residents need hope regarding cost of living
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
US is reviving shuttered nuclear plants to meet growing electricity demand and to power data centers
Trump dominated rural America. Iowa is testing whether Democrats can win them back
Jeffries likes Democrats' chances in race for the House as he campaigns in Ohio
Truck drives through soccer field during game in Kansas, killing 2 and hospitalizing 11
Letters to the Editor
Mahoning County sheriff must answer for rally assault
Dear Editor, On Monday, Oct. 12, a woman attending the Trump rally at the Covelli Centre in Youngstown was assaulted by fellow attendees. Video shows her shoved to the ground, punched, and dragged by her hair. Her offense? A shirt reading “Release the Epstein Files.” Youngstown’s mayor condemned the attack and confirmed security was…
Is Ohio for sale?
Research everything with an open mind this election
Job-killing repeal of emissions technology a losing issue for Sen. Husted
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