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A bald eagle flies by the ongoing construction on the new dam at Guilford Lake on Monday. The project is still on schedule to be completed by the end the year and refilling of the…

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MEET THE PENGUINS YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown State University football fans are invited to "Meet the Penguins" from 1-2:30 p.m. at the Watson & Tressel Training Site (WATTS). Fans can get autographs, phots and interact with players during the free events. They can also try on a YSU uniform, kick field goals, time a 40-yard…

CLIPPER SERIES COLUMBIANA — The second race in the Clipper Cross County Series will be held…

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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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Grateful for downtown Lisbon veterans banners

Dear Editor: I wish to send my congratulations to all those responsible for the banners in downtown Lisbon honoring our veterans. The banners are of high quality and easy to see. They are a very fitting tribute to those who served to protect the freedoms that we enjoy every day. C Ashley Pike Winona

Obituaries

Neil McDean ‘Dean’ Morris

1947-2026 IRONDALE — Neil McDean “Dean” Morris, 78, of Irondale, died Tuesday at East Liverpool City Hospital. He was born Dec. 9, 1947, in Irondale, the son of the late Hiram and Leah (Penn) Morris. Roberts Funeral Home in Wellsville is entrusted with his arrangements. 7/30/26

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