SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — President Donald Trump’s administration has made $15 billion worth of promises to agriculture producers in the last few weeks before the midterm elections, initiatives intended to help offset higher costs…
Commissioners issue reminder about change in upcoming meeting schedule
LISBON — Board Chairman Commissioner Roy Paparodis issued a reminder that this week’s meeting has been moved up a day…
Columbiana County ESC administrators complete threat assessment training
LISBON — Thirteen administrators have completed threat assessment training through the Columbiana County Educational Service Center (ESC). ESC Director of…
East Palestine council accepts bid for new complex
EAST PALESTINE — The village has accepted a bid for the new Government Services Complex. During the regular meeting on…
Liverpool Township fire chief reminds residents of burn ban and levy
LIVERPOOL TOWNSHIP – Fire Chief Jacob Russell said during Tuesday’s Liverpool Township Board of Trustees meeting that a burn ban…
BWD trustees approve advertising for bids for campground waterline project
WELLSVILLE – The Buckeye Water District (BWD) Board of Trustees will seek bids for the Beaver Creek State Park Campground…
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Potters go up in smoke in playoffs
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A whole new game for Quakers
Editorials
Election officials are keeping Ohio results safe from fraud
Despite repeated attempts by others to instill fear that Ohio’s elections are riddled with fraud, interference and illegal ballots cast, the public official best equipped to accurately assess the situation, Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose, has said, “voter fraud is rare in Ohio.” An analysis of data from the Ohio Crime Statistics Dashboard…
Refereeing isn’t supposed to be dangerous. But those who (often volunteer to) do so are increasingly…
Harassment and assault of sports officials cannot be tolerated
School book ban trends come and go, but there are always groups of people who want…
Ohio has some work ahead to avoid looking foolish in book bans
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
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
Trump cancels rallies in Kansas and Iowa, opting for telerallies to reach more voters, RNC says
North Korea's Kim calls for rapid expansion of drone technology and observes weapons tests
Fixer pleads guilty to bribery and wire fraud charges in NCAA basketball point-shaving scheme
Controversial attack ad featuring Democrat's estranged mother has run its course in Ohio
Letters to the Editor
Ohio school districts are paying the price for flawed healthcare policy
A school district’s budget has to cover a lot before the first student walks through the door. Teachers and support staff need to be hired, buses need fuel, and buildings need heat. When those costs rise, school boards have to make difficult choices about how to meet students’ needs with the dollars available. Health…
Voter questions ballot language for East Palestine School District's proposed income tax
West Branch's future depends on levy approval
Mahoning County sheriff must answer for rally assault
Obituaries
Elizabeth A. ‘Betsy’ Williams
1954-2026 LISBON — Elizabeth A. “Betsy” Williams, 72, died Friday at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital. She was born March 15, 1954 in Erie, Pa., a daughter of the late Thomas and Helen (Paulson) Stockman. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Eells-Leggett-Stauffer Funeral Home. 11/2/26
Claude James "Jimbo" Lewis
Jonathan ‘Jon’ Edward Esenwein
Robert Lee ‘Bob’ Shimer
National Sports
