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West Brach school board OKs contract with teachers union

BELOIT — The West Branch school board approved a new contract with the West Branch Education Association (WBEA) in its meeting Monday. The board of education voted unanimously to approve a tentative agreement with the WBEA for the 2026-2027, 2027-2028 and 2028-2029 contract years. Treasurer ...

East Liverpool Walmart celebrates ‘re-grand opening’

EAST LIVERPOOL —Walmart celebrated the completion of its remodel with a “re-grand opening” event Friday.  Friday’s event marked the culmination of 16-weeks of concentrated effort throughout the renovation process and was described by Store Manager Andy Garwood as “second only to ...

St. Clair Twp. trustees approve 2026 line striping program

CALCUTTA — St. Clair Township trustees Monday approved the township’s line striping program. Trustees unanimously approved the program after discussion to make sure the funds are available. The cost is $899 per line mile for a total of $34,876 to be paid from the permissive mobile ...

On the calendar

SAT/4-25 Beloit West Branch High School’s presentation of Disney’s “Newsies the Broadway Musical,” 7:30 p.m., auditorium; adult tickets are $14 and senior/student tickets are $12; tickets available at wbmusic.org or at the door. Boardman DARE Singles Group, Bowling at Boardman ...

COMMUNITY CORNER

Bridge deck work Old State Route 45/CR448A in Madison Township will be closed to all traffic from state Route 518 south to state Route 45 beginning April 28 for a bridge deck replacement. Local access will be either side of the project. The completion date is May 6. Project cost is ...

Lisbon Schools Honor Roll

Lisbon Schools Honor Roll Third Quarter McKinley Elementary School All As Second Grade: Austin Barton, Levi Bell, Jase Boyd, Ezekiel Colon, Rowynn Corfee, Mateo Cruz, Sawyer Hill, Jaxson Messenger, Carlisle Reinhardt, August Sullivan, Oaklee Talbert. Third Grade: Easton ...

Tops 1341 meeting

Tops 1341 met at the Glenmoor Presbyterian Church April 20, with Mary Gailey, facilitator, presiding. Marlene Reynolds was the best loser, and Gailey was the runner up. They chose potato chips and cake as the junk foods for the coming week. The drawing winners were: 50/50, Pat Allison; food ...

Columbiana County Archives Storage Facility nears completion

LISBON — The Columbiana County Archives Storage Facility is just two months away from the expected substantial completion date of June 30, with work continuing both inside and outside. “We believe it’s going to be a beautiful addition to the village of Lisbon,” county Commissioner Tim ...

Former East Palestine train depot to become taproom

EAST PALESTINE — The former train depot on West Taggart Street will become a new taproom and restaurant. Village council moved forward with legislation recently pertaining to the new venture that involves a public-private partnership with the Black Diamond Companies for a new brewery and ...

Trail area at Beaver Local could help cross country athletes, parent says

LISBON — A trail area behind the Beaver Local School District football stadium could be used to help train cross country athletes, a local parent told the board of education this month. Parent Mark Birch encouraged the board to consider maintaining the trail area to provide student athletes ...