Person seriously injured during ‘altercation’ at East Liverpool football game

October 24, 2026

EAST LIVERPOOL — East Liverpool City Schools superintendent Jonathan Ludwig confirmed early Saturday morning that there was an altercation that led to a serious injury during Friday's Brooke-East Liverpool football game at Patterson Field. Reportedly the juvenile victim of the alleged assault was stabbed at around 9:30 p.m. Emergency vehicles with lights on were seen around the concession stand nearest to the visiting stands during the second overtime of the four overtime game. The victim was flown by medical helicopter to UPMC Children's Hospital in Pittsburgh for medical care. Law enforcement and fire department personnel

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West Branch voters to decide fate of proposed capital improvement levy

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Judge rejects gun evidence in case against Acton suspect

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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…

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Ohio News

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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…

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National News

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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…

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