The 139th annual Columbiana Street Fair kicked off Thursday with a parade lead by the American Legion Post 290 Color Guard. The annual festivities will continue through Saturday. (Photos by Morgan Ahart)
Lisbon council continues discussion of single trash hauler
LISBON — The single hauler idea for trash collection in Lisbon was batted about Tuesday night, with a Lisbon resident…
Kent State remembers 9/11 by honoring local first responders
EAST LIVERPOOL — Kent State University-East Liverpool campus remembers Sept. 11, 2001, “a day that changed the world, 25 years…
Trial rescheduled in alleged charitable donations theft
LISBON — The jury trial for Amanda M. Kiger and River Valley Organizing for allegedly stealing charitable donations for personal…
Fair board pleased with attendance
CANFIELD — Attendance at this year’s Canfield Fair fell below 2025 figures, but not by much. Fair officials reported the…
Humane society halts intake after seizure of nearly 30 dogs
COLUMBIANA — The Humane Society of Columbiana County is at capacity and cannot take anymore animals for the time being.…
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Local Sports
Clippers rule EOAC golf
United's Davin Ingold lines up a putt at the EOAC golf tournament Thursday. (Photo…
Beavers go on the attack
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Eagles soar over Bulldogs
ALLIANCE — Chaya Murray scored two goals in the first half to put the Salem girls…
Salem girls ground Aviators
Editorials
Labor Day celebrates laborers moving the country forward
No longer the precursor to the start of the school year for most students, Labor Day weekend now serves as the first three-day weekend break for most. They and their parents get one more chance to take it a bit easy before the grind of the fall semester and all its activities starts to…
As our country celebrates not just any Independence Day, but the 250th anniversary of one of…
America at 250: A reminder that all are created equal
On behalf of the volunteers at the Salem Community Pantry and the Shoppers we serve, I…
Thanking those who contributed to Stamp Out Hunger
Society has given teachers increasingly greater responsibility for our children over the past decade or two…
Teachers learning to identify mental health needs of students
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
Democratic Sen. Fetterman speaks at a GOP midterm convention, fueling party-switch fears
Former US Sen. John E. Sununu to face US Rep. Chris Pappas in New Hampshire Senate race
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Letters to the Editor
Knowledgeable opinion on childhood vaccines can only come from experience of adverse effects
Dear Editor, An extensive amount of controversy has been stated about the decision to give or not to give vaccines to children. Until you experience first-hand the absolute frightening experience of your child having a severe allergic reaction to a vaccine can you knowledgeably express a comment. My child was 15 months old when…
A starving horse does not suffer less because Ohio calls it livestock
Credit Card Competition Act a common-sense bill backed by Moreno
Action requested to address dangerous intersection in Perry Township
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National Sports
Astros' Jose Altuve doubles in 3rd inning vs. Phillies for 2,500th career hit
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve doubled in the third inning against Philadelphia on Wednesday night for his 2,500th career hit. The 36-year-old Altuve reached the milestone with a hit to center field against Phillies starter Cristopher Sanchez, becoming the second player in franchise history to reach 2,500 hits. Hall of…