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Iran war has US farmers worried about the cost and availability of fertilizer

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Tennessee farmer Todd Littleton expects to pay $100,000 more for fertilizer this season, a 40% spike from his bill last year thanks to the war in Iran — and he is scrambling to cover that extra cost. "The problem is, is we're so strained financially coming into this ...

CCBDD plans informational day in East Liverpool

EAST LIVERPOOL — The Columbiana County Board of Developmental Disabilities (CCBDD) is hosting an informational day from 10 a.m.-noon, March 25 at Steelnative Coffee, 201 East Fifth St. Staff will be on hand with information about how to access the board’s programs for individuals with ...

Lisbon pool will not open in 2026, mayor optimistic about 2027

LISBON — Lisbon Mayor Peter Wilson said he’s optimistic the swimming pool will be open in 2027, but he’s still saying the pool will not open this year due to repairs needed for the filtration system and repairs to stop leakage. Wilson said the splash pad will be open, but he said he ...

Liverpool Township fire chief tells trustees it’s been a busy month

LIVERPOOL TOWNSHIP — Fire Chief Jacob Russel, Liverpool Township Volunteer Fire Department, told the trustees during Tuesday’s Liverpool Township Board of Trustees meeting that it has been a busy month for the fire department with a motor vehicle accident and multiple fires. Due to ...

On the calendar

WED/3-18 Canfield South Range school board, 6 p.m., K-12 Building That Quilt Group I Belong To (TQGIBT), 7 p.m., Rotary Building at Fair Park on Oak Street; program will feature a trunk show of handworked items completed by longtime member Ginger Mangie; information, Jeanne at ...

Warren student spells her way to victory

YOUNGSTOWN — Genevieve Ramey had never heard of the word “comminatory,” but one win and first-place trophy later, it’s likely she won’t forget it anytime soon. “Nope, I did not know anything about it. I just sounded it out like we were taught in elementary school,” Genevieve, an ...

Ham donation

Perry Lodge #185 recently donated hams to the Salvation Army in Salem. They will be used for the upcoming Easter holiday. The hams were supplied by Moore Farms in Canfield. Pictured are Captain Amber Imhoff of the Salvation Army and Ryan Barrett, Worshipful Master of Perry Lodge. (Submitted photo)

Avoiding emergency care

EAST PALESTINE — Seniors heard Friday afternoon from a medical doctor how to avoid emergency care visits with a dose of prevention. Elder care is a particular area of interest for Dr. Joseph Cataline, of Convenient Care Solutions, as his parents face the same challenges as many of EPGO ...

Shamrock The Plaza

The Calcutta Volunteer Fire Department held its 2nd Annual Shamrock The Plaza St. Patrick’s Day Festival Saturday. With a crowd in the thousands, the event had a beer trailer with Irish beer from local brewery birdfish, and bands and DJ’s all day including Steel Valley Bagpipes and Drums. ...