×

Local News

Elections board hopes to hire attorney

YOUNGSTOWN — Tired of the ongoing problems at its current location and what it says is inaction by Mahoning County commissioners, the board of elections passed a resolution asking permission to hire independent legal counsel to represent it in its pursuit of a new facility. The board voted ...

Local Scout recognized by state auditor

EAST LIVERPOOL – East Liverpool High School Class of 2026 senior Elijah Grogg has received formal recognition from Ohio Auditor of State Keith Faber in honor of earning the prestigious rank of Eagle Scout. Grogg was also named Buckeye Council Eagle Scout Project of the Year – Honorable ...

‘Forgotten Founders’ at Rodman Public Library

In honor of Women’s History Month, Sidney Zufall will discuss Mercy Otis Warren as part of the “Forgotten Founders” lecture series. Zufall, a local American history enthusiast, will enlighten the audience about Warren’s contributions to the cause of independence when he delivers ...

ESCEO Business Advisory Council received Four-Star Rating

CANFIELD – The Educational Service Center of Eastern Ohio (ESC of Eastern Ohio)’s Business Advisory Council (BAC) has received a Four-Star Rating from the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce (ODEW), recognizing its strong commitment to fostering meaningful partnerships between ...

Boy Scout Troop 2012 participates in Scout Sunday

EAST LIVERPOOL – East Liverpool City Schools recognizes Boy Scout Troop 2012 as part of the recent Community Partner Spotlight for their participation in Scout Sunday at Long’s Run Trinity Presbyterian Church. Scout Sunday is observed each year during the week of Feb. 8, commemorating the ...

Tri-County Heart Ball raises $250,000

CANFIELD — The Mahoning Valley raised more than $250,000 to support the fight against the nation’s No. 1 killer — cardiovascular disease — at the 2026 Tri-County Heart Ball last Saturday.  The event brought together community leaders, volunteers and survivors of cardiovascular ...

Beautification society says it’s ‘time to save the clock’

EAST LIVERPOOL — The East Liverpool Beautification Society (ELBS) recently announced a grant in the amount of $7,500 from the Beaver Creek Realtor’s Association to be used to improve the corner of Sixth and Broadway streets.   Jennifer Barrett, an ELBS member, said in a recent social ...

Westgate sends three team to VEX IQ

Westgate Middle School Robotics sent three teams to the VEX IQ Ohio State Robotics Competition. The teams included The Gremlins consisting of Liam Hissom, Niko Monterio, Dominic Bryan and Calvin Brewer; The Wacky Potters consisting of Beau Cowan, Michael Gandy and Rhylon Pullie; and The Chubby ...

Salineville Kiwanis Scholar of the Month

SALINEVILLE – Caty Brewer has been selected as the Salineville Kiwanis Scholar of the Month for February. The Southern Local High School senior is the daughter of Kyle and Jenny Brewer of Salineville and currently ranks 20th in her class with a 3.694 GPA. She has been active in the Spanish ...

East Palestine High School National Honor Society 2026 Inductees

East Palestine High School held its National Honor Society Induction Ceremony Feb. 25. New members include, from left, Jordan Herstine Lewis, Peyton Rutledge, Amara Wilson, Alyssa Dilling, Kennedy Andre, Madilyn Zimmerman, Landen Davis, Lydia Rafferty, Rylee Hoover, Sydney Jurjavcic, Aubrey ...