LISBON—Three local fire departments conducted a collaborative training scenario simulating a bus crash with the help of a local business Saturday. The Lisbon, Hanover Township and Winona Volunteer fire departments participated in a special training…
Water main break leaves thousands without water
CALCUTTA — A water line break in Calcutta has left thousands from Calcutta, Glenmoor, Elkton and Lisbon without water for…
Lawsuits filed for non-disclosure of possible long-term health effects of derailment
LISBON — A Cleveland law firm filed 10 additional lawsuits recently on behalf of area residents against their attorneys, a…
Wellsville council discusses charter government
WELLSVILLE — During the Oct. 6 meeting of the Wellsville Village Council, Council President Keith Thorn suggested members consider switching…
On the calendar
TUE/10-13 Calcutta Calcutta Lions Club, 6:30 p.m., Peter Metrovich Community Center Columbiana MCTA Executive Council, 8:30 a.m., Das Dutch Haus…
Taking Back the Night
The Christina House Domestic Violence Program will host its annual Take Back the Night walk event for Domestic Violence Awareness…
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Local Sports
Stewart leaves state wanting more
Beaver Local freshman Eli Stewart chips onto the ninth green Monday. (Photo by
It's just the beginning for Beaver's Stewart
Beaver Local's girls soccer team, a 2025 Div. IV state semifinalist, earned the top seed in…
Beaver, West Branch girls get high seeds
CAMBRIDGE — Beaver Local senior Luke Warrick highlighted area runners at the Ohio Valley Athletic Conference…
Warrick has high finish at OVAC meet
Editorials
Answer needed for Ohio infants dying at rates higher than most in the country
Ohioans know our state has its challenges, but generally speaking we think of ourselves as better off than those in some other parts of the country — or world. For our youngest and most vulnerable residents, that is not always the case. Given the number of politicians who want us to believe the lives…
If grocery store sticker shock is fading in Ohio, it is only because Buckeye State residents…
Ohio residents need hope regarding cost of living
Rail safety reform is not a matter of partisan politics – or it shouldn’t be, anyway.…
Rail safety reform should not be a matter of partisan politics
Years ago, a few politicians and elected officials began to understand it was irresponsible to ignore…
Momentum to address coal-related job loss needs to continue
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
One person is dead, several others injured in incident involving Six Flags roller coaster in Georgia
Authorities name the attacker and most of the 8 victims in last week's Erie mass shooting
Many GOP states have imposed new voting rules this year, some mirroring Trump's midterm proposals
Mailers promoting a socialist candidate in Ohio's US Senate race have links to MAGA super PAC vendor
Letters to the Editor
Research everything with an open mind this election
Dear Editor I don’t think I've ever been so disgusted when hearing all these ads about politicians as I am now. No matter who you support these ads are plain out disgusting. They need to get on with what they are going to do for the people, although that would probably be a lie…
Job-killing repeal of emissions technology a losing issue for Sen. Husted
Please no single trash hauler in Lisbon
Data centers generate much needed property tax revenue
Obituaries
William H. Felger
1946-2026 EAST PALESTINE — William H. Felger, 79, died Sunday at the Hospice House in Poland. He was born Oct. 30, 1946, in Salem, son of the late Virgil and Ruth (Ward) Felger. Linsley-Royal Funeral Home in East Palestine is in charge of arrangements. 10/13/26
Jane Moreira
Gary Winterburn
William J. ‘Bill’ McKee
National Sports
