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Acton launches transition website, names team chairman

Local News November 6, 2026

Governor-elect Amy Acton launched a transition website and named John Haseley, a senior advisor on her campaign, as transition chairman. Those who want to apply to join Acton’s administration and receive updates about the transition can go to govelectacton.com. Acton, a Democrat, defeated Republican Vivek Ramaswamy by 7.93% in Tuesday’s race for governor. Acton beat Ramaswamy by 11.73% in Mahoning County and by 7.05% in Trumbull. In a video message released Thursday, Acton, a Youngstown native, thanked Ohio for the support. Acton said: “You chose hope, you chose unity and ...

Kent State East Liverpool observing Veterans Day with presentation by historian

Local News November 6, 2026

Kent State University at East Liverpool will observe Veterans Day with a presentation by historian and history instructor Stephen Papalas at noon, Nov. 10, in the Academic Learning Commons area of Purinton Hall. The public is invited to this free lecture, especially veterans and families of ...

Former Salem wrestling coach under investigation

Local News November 6, 2026

SALEM—A former Salem High School wrestling coach is under investigation for an alleged inappropriate relationship with a student athlete. Detective Brad Davis said that the Salem Police Department was notified of a possible inappropriate relationship between an adult and a juvenile in June. He said that after receiving the report, the department notified the school district and Columbiana County Children Services, and that the department is continuing to investigate the report. While Davis said he could not provide any further details due to the ongoing status of the case, he did ...

Mrs. Charlie Mae Scott to turn 103

Local News November 6, 2026

On Nov. 7, 2026, Mrs. Charlie Mae Scott will be 103 years loved and living in her new home at Calcutta Health Care Center, an Inspira Health Group facility. She says it’s lovely. From the words of Laura Regis...Every little blessing is far too precious to ever forget to say Thank You. With that said, Charlie Mae would like to thank the staff at Calcutta Health Care Center and her doctor, Mohinder P. Singh, who has never forgotten about her and the caring connection of the Valley Hospice team. Charlie Mae is thankful and blessed to be so well taken care of.

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Police News November 6, 2026

Sheriff’s Office — A woman on Gavers Road, Hanover Township, reported at 3:32 p.m. Wednesday that her 10-year-old daughter was being unruly, throwing things and striking family members. Upon arrival, the juvenile was fine and a deputy was not needed. — Improper shooting was reported at 11:04 p.m. Tuesday at a property on state Route 165 in Unity Township where the caller said the neighbor was shooting onto the caller’s property and the bullets had struck some items on the property. The caller advised knowing the person was shooting prior to the damage. A deputy went to the ...

Negotiations continue in alleged theft of donations case

Local News November 6, 2026

LISBON — Another status hearing has been set for 1:15 p.m. Dec. 17 in the case against Amanda M. Kiger and River Valley Organizing for the alleged theft of charitable donations as both sides continue to negotiate. “We are moving towards a resolution of this matter,” Kiger’s defense attorney, T. Robert Bricker said Thursday. Bricker and Associate Assistant Attorney General H. Lee Crumrine, who works for the Ohio Attorney General’s office and is representing the state, spoke briefly with Columbiana County Common Pleas Court Judge Scott Washam prior to the hearing on the ...