LISBON — Former Salem police officer Michael K. Wirkner is now an inmate at the Columbiana County Jail for 60 days after pleading guilty to two counts of sexual imposition, a third-degree misdemeanor, against two…
Lisbon high school students honor veterans
LISBON — Lisbon high school students thanked veterans Wednesday, honoring their service and remembering their sacrifice through words, songs and…
Columbiana schools superintendent praises facility upgrades
COLUMBIANA — The Columbiana School District has finished some facility upgrades while continuing to work on others, bringing some improvements…
Suspect in Acton fair scuffle declines plea deal
CANFIELD — The man accused of lunging at Gov.-elect Amy Acton during a campaign stop at the Canfield Fair declined…
Events set to review affects of 2023 derailment
EAST PALESTINE — The East Palestine Train Derailment Health Research Program is working with the community to provide updates on…
On the calendar
THU/11-12 Beloit West Branch’s presentation of “Disney’s The Lion King Jr.”, 7 p.m., high school auditorium; tickets available at wbmusic.org…
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Local Sports
Warriors turned in a season to remember
HEATH — The greatest girls soccer season in Mahoning County history ended with a…
Golden Eagles fly the flag for EOAC
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Oak Glen's volleyball team had a short stay at the West Virginia Class…
Golden Bears bow out of state tournament
BIG MAC SPRINGFIELD — Unbeaten South Range is going to have to contend with the Midwest…
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Editorials
National Diabetes Awareness Month shows just how much Appalachia has at stake
National Diabetes Awareness Month takes on a different significance in Appalachia, and WalletHub’s “2026’s Most Overweight and Obese States in America,” gives some idea why. Obesity is one of the bigger risk factors and primary cause of type 2 diabetes, and West Virginia is the most obese state in the country. Ohio is 15th.…
Changes in the rules about how we approach and drive by traffic incidents have met some…
Crash Responder Safety Week reminds Ohio residents to pay attention on the roadways
High school seniors across Ohio are about to face the usual holiday questions from well-meaning relatives.…
Ohio lawmakers need to avoid adding costs to colleges while demanding cuts to budgets
Despite repeated attempts by others to instill fear that Ohio’s elections are riddled with fraud, interference…
Election officials are keeping Ohio results safe from fraud
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
Teen arrested in killing of Ghanaian student, 15, on his way to school in New York City
Firefighters dig through rubble after NYC building collapse kills 2 and traps people in wreckage
Trump administration wants to sell public lands and shrink the federal estate
Miami (Ohio) penalized for displaying images of multiple uprights during Ohio field-goal attempt
Letters to the Editor
Ohio’s Congressional delegation needs to protect juveniles, reject another extension of the intoxicating hemp loophole
Dear editor: As a former Wellsville councilman and school board member, I have spent years focused on Ohio families and children. For years, a gray market for intoxicating hemp products has threatened our communities. With a critical federal deadline approaching Dec. 11, I urge Ohio’s Congressional delegation to resist industry pressure and let the…
Ohio school districts are paying the price for flawed healthcare policy
Voter questions ballot language for East Palestine School District's proposed income tax
West Branch's future depends on levy approval
Obituaries
John A. Arsuffi
Gary William Manzi
Joyce Ann McLaughlin
Gloria Jean Souder
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