Lisbon veteran gets new roof

October 31, 2026

LISBON—A local veteran had a new roof installed at no cost through a veteran support program Tuesday. U.S. Army Sgt. Nathaniel Railing had the roof of his home replaced by Boak & Sons and Owens…

Veteran county GOP officeholders unopposed

LISBON — Three veteran Columbiana County officeholders, all Republicans, will remain in office next year with new terms since they’re…

Potential convenience store in Lisbon needs rezoned

LISBON — A property owner wanting to open a convenience store with a drive-up window in downtown Lisbon apparently needs…

CCCTC board hears overview of drug free program

LISBON — Nearly all of the applicants of the Columbiana County Career and Technical Center’s Drug Free Team have been…

Assault charge expected in Trump rally scuffle

YOUNGSTOWN – Mahoning County Sheriff Jerry Greene said his department is expected by next week to wrap up an investigation…

Salem board reminds voters levy renewal is for parks

SALEM—The parks commission discussed the potential renewal of the department’s 1.3-mill recreational levy ahead of the upcoming General Election Tuesday.…

Local Sports

United brings JFK to its knees

Warren JFK's Nick Branca gets stacked up by United's M'Kyan

GLENVILLE BACK IN COLUMBUS – The Salem football team better not throw out the scouting report…

Despite repeated attempts by others to instill fear that Ohio’s elections are riddled with fraud, interference and illegal ballots cast, the public official best equipped to accurately assess the situation, Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose, has said, “voter fraud is rare in Ohio.” An analysis of data from the Ohio Crime Statistics Dashboard…

Refereeing isn’t supposed to be dangerous. But those who (often volunteer to) do so are increasingly…

Harassment and assault of sports officials cannot be tolerated

School book ban trends come and go, but there are always groups of people who want…

Ohio has some work ahead to avoid looking foolish in book bans

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

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

Do you pass out candy to trick-or-treaters?

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

Ohio school districts are paying the price for flawed healthcare policy

A school district’s budget has to cover a lot before the first student walks through the door. Teachers and support staff need to be hired, buses need fuel, and buildings need heat. When those costs rise, school boards have to make difficult choices about how to meet students’ needs with the dollars available. Health…

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