LISBON—A new business promises to provide the community with the highest quality food and supplies for their pets. The newest member of Lisbon’s business community, Pet Folk has officially opened their doors, celebrating its soft…
Robb Blasdel challenged for 79th house seat
LISBON — Republican incumbent state Rep. Monica Robb Blasdel of New Waterford is facing a challenge from Democratic first-time candidate…
West Branch voters to decide fate of proposed capital improvement levy
BELOIT — Voters in the West Branch Local School District will be presented with the question of a proposed one-mill,…
St. Clair Township trustees approve roof repair
ST. CLAIR TOWNSHIP – Township trustees Monday approved a roof repair to the government building. Trustees approved $2,800 to Danvers…
Judge rejects gun evidence in case against Acton suspect
CANFIELD -- A judge ruled that evidence a man who allegedly lunged at Democratic governor candidate Amy Acton possessed weapons…
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Local Sports
Goals within reach for Beavers
CALCUTTA — Beaver Local's Kaleb Mays entered his senior season in August with 40…
Golden Eagles gild the lily
BELOIT — The West Branch girls soccer team is leaving a lot of victims behind in…
Warriors leave a trail of victims
The road to the state cross country meet begins Saturday. Most area teams will at Canton…
Road to state begins Saturday
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…
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
Thursday’s ruling by the Ohio 10th District Court of Appeals that the state’s EdChoice voucher program…
EdChoice voucher ruling provides chance to address school funding
A recent review of Ohio’s Medicaid enrollment by state Auditor Keith Faber’s office found plenty of…
Guidelines monitoring Ohio's Medicaid need continuous enforcement
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
Agriculture secretary says agency is "full-bore ahead" on Forest Service reorganization
Facing pushback on data centers, tech giants are promising hosts more money and fewer secrets
Federal judge orders Trump administration to halt noncitizen voting investigation in 9 states
Some schools are banning caffeine pouches. Here's what parents and students should know
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…
Mahoning County sheriff must answer for rally assault
Is Ohio for sale?
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Obituaries
David Robert Seiter
Gregory Bradford Smith Sr.
Jean Arlene Gorcheff
Lee Cain
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