Local hospitals recognized for advancing care for heart disease, stroke

August 12, 2026

YOUNGSTOWN – The East Liverpool City Hospitaland Aultman Alliance Community Hospitalhave been recognized by the American Heart Association for advancing quality care for heart disease and stroke. The two hospitals are among 102 across the state the heart association is recognizing through the Get With The Guidelines quality improvement programs. Nationwide, more than 3,000 hospitals take part in these efforts, helping ensure patients receive care aligned with the most up-to-date, research-based treatment guidelines. Heart disease and stroke are the No. 1 and No. 4 causes of death ...

Sankovic offering minimally invasive treatment to relieve chronic back and leg pain

August 12, 2026

SALEM – People with chronic lower back and leg pain from lumbar spinal stenosis now have a specialized outpatient treatment that can help restore mobility and quality of life – without major surgery. Ryan Sankovic, M.D., a double board-certified specialist in Physical Medicine and ...

CAA Health, Behavioral Health and Dental Centers hold Back-to-School giveaway

August 12, 2026

The CAA Health, Behavioral Health and Dental Centers provided approximately 200 cinch sacks filled with school supplies during the organization’s recent annual Back-to-School giveaway in East Liverpool. CAA’s Head Start also gave away school items as well as the Jefferson County ...

Columbiana Buckeye Girls State delegates

August 12, 2026

Benjamin Firestone Unit #290 American Legion Auxiliary in Columbiana co-sponsored four students from Columbiana High School that attended Buckeye Girls State (BGS) 80th annual session held at Bowling Green State University in June 2026. Delegates attended the August Auxiliary meeting along ...

Man sentenced to 18 years to life in prison for shooting death of ex-girlfriend’s lover

August 11, 2026

LISBON — Prosecutors said Daniel C. Whitley shot James E. Powell to death last year in a fit of rage and now he’ll spend 18 years to life in prison. “This did not need to happen. It was born out of rage and out of jealousy,” Columbiana County Assistant Prosecutor Steve Yacovone ...

Main Street closure still a source of frustration for Wellsville residents

August 11, 2026

WELLSVILLE — The continued closure of Main Street in downtown Wellsville five months after the collapse of the Five and 10 building located at 447-449 Main is leaving residents and local business owners frustrated. The 400 block of Main Street was closed by order of Fire Chief Barry Podwel after the collapse for safety reasons, with concerns that the remaining portion of the building could fall. Council Member Cindy Mick questioned during the Aug. 4 council meeting if it is realistic to keep it closed until a resolution is reached in the matter of the village using public funds ...