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Midwest takes brunt of rising gas prices

Midwestern states, Indiana, Ohio and Michigan in particular, were hit harder in the past week by rising gasoline prices, according to a national price tracking website. The five states with the largest increases in gas prices were all in the Midwest, led by Indiana and followed by Ohio, ...

Council approves purchase of three new police cruisers

EAST LIVERPOOL — The East Liverpool Police Department will be getting three new cruisers. City council Monday night unanimously approved the purchase of three new cruisers at the request of Police Chief John Lane. The three cruisers are being purchased through the Ohio Cooperative ...

US fires on Iranian oil tanker, Trump pressures Tehran for deal to end war

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. military fired on an Iranian oil tanker Wednesday as President Donald Trump sought to pressure Tehran into reaching a deal to end the war. The Islamic Republic said it was reviewing the latest American proposals. A fighter jet shot out the rudder of the tanker in ...

New Waterford man accused of kidnapping woman facing felony charge

LISBON — A New Waterford man accused of kidnapping a woman from a daycare parking lot in Columbiana and forcing her to a secluded area while armed with a pistol is now facing a first-degree felony kidnapping charge, along with other charges. Jason N. Hartsough, 48, state Route 558, was one ...

Local funeral home owner goes viral on social media

SALEM — The owner of a local funeral home is challenging the taboo around talking about death and increasing awareness of the benefits of funeral pre-planning through their viral social media videos. Dan Madden, the owner of Stark Memorial Funeral Home, said he has always maintained an ...

Wellsville Fire Department hires new firefighter

WELLSVILLE — Firefighter Bruce Minamyer is the newest member of the Wellsville Fire Department. Mayor Bob Boley conducted the swearing in ceremony Wednesday morning. Village council had already approved Minamyer’s hire Tuesday night. Minamyer is a veteran firefighter with 19 years of ...

East Liverpool High School Scholar of the Month

EAST LIVERPOOL — East Liverpool High School has named Presley Jones, a senior and member of the Class of 2026, as the May Scholar of the Month. Presley ranks in the top 10 of her class with a 3.9 GPA and has distinguished herself as a dedicated student, leader and role model. She serves as ...

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THU/5-7 Alliance Kids Crafting program, 4 p.m., Rodman Public Library Beloit West Branch Athletic Boosters bingo, booster hall, 26701 U.S. Route 62. Doors open at 4:30 p.m., instant tickets called at 6 p.m., and Jumpin’ Jack (57 numbers for $1,500) called at 6:45 p.m., followed by ...