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Local News October 1, 2026

THU/10-1 Beloit West Branch Athletic Boosters bingo, booster hall, 26701 U.S. Route 62; doors open at 4:30 p.m., early tickets called at 6 p.m., and Jumpin’ Jack (49 numbers or less for $1,500) called at 6:45 p.m., followed by regular bingo. Kitchen open, instant tickets and computers available. This month marks a celebration of 30 years of doing bingo and will feature specials every week. This week a free gift will be given with every paid admission. Info at 330-509-1209. Berlin Center American Red Cross blood drive, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m., Western Reserve High School Boardman DARE ...

THE COURTS

Court News October 1, 2026

Common Pleas NEW CASES County Treasurer, Lisbon, vs. unknown heirs, etc. of Benny T. Peters, c/o Brenda Angus, Fairway Road, East Liverpool, et al.; delinquent property tax foreclosure sought for Alton Street, East Liverpool property. County Treasurer, Lisbon, vs. Richard W. Coleman, West Pine Lake Road, Salem, et al.; delinquent property tax foreclosure sought for West Pine Lake Road, Salem property. County Treasurer, Lisbon, vs. Billy Rodney Gaddis, Riverview Street, East Liverpool, et al.; delinquent property tax foreclosure sought for Riverview Street, East Liverpool ...

Salem parks to further review finances

Local News October 1, 2026

SALEM — The parks department will be re-examining its finances. During a special meeting Wednesday, the parks commissioners voted unanimously to “develop a plan to increase revenue and reduce expenditures” wherever possible while the department continues efforts to finalize its proposed 2027 budget for inclusion in the overall city budget. The decision followed an approximately 35-minute executive session for the discussion of financial matters, and comes amid an uncertain financial future for the parks department. Voters are set to decide whether to renew the departments 1.3 ...

Wellsville school administrators present strategic plan

Local News October 1, 2026

WELLSVILLE – Wellsville school administrators recently presented their strategic plan to improve academic performance for the next two years. School Superintendent Kyle Exline and Allison Scott, director of Curriculum and Instruction, followed up their state report card review at the Sept. 21 school board meeting with a presentation of the Wellsville Local School District Strategic Plan 2026-2028. Scott noted the plan was done on a very tight timeline after she shifted into the curriculum director position and Exline became superintendent over the summer. She said they realized how ...

Pepper targets Ramaswamy’s policies

Local News October 1, 2026

YOUNGSTOWN — David Pepper, the Democratic candidate for lieutenant governor, said the platform of Vivek Ramaswamy, the Republican gubernatorial nominee, is a disaster for working class Ohioans and continues the GOP’s efforts to benefit the rich. During a Tuesday news conference in ...

Wellsville Fire Department kicks off Fire Prevention Week with Public Safety Saturday event

Local News October 1, 2026

WELLSVILLE — The crew at the Wellsville Fire Department invites the public to join them as they kick off Fire Prevention Day at the Public Safety Saturday event. The event, which takes place Oct. 3 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Wellsville Fire Department, 1200 Main St., is an opportunity for residents to learn about fire safety and prevention and get to know their local firefighters and first responders such as EMTs and police officers. Fire Chief Barry Podwel said the event has a focus on safety, education and community. Highlights at the event will include fire trucks and ...