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Local News August 20, 2026

THU/8-20 Boardman Area 17 WDB Executive Committee, noon, OhioMeansJobs - Mahoning County, 127 Boardman-Canfield Road DARE Singles Group, Music at Boardman Park, 6:30 p.m.; information at 330-729-0127 Calcutta NARVRE (National Association of Retired and Veteran Railroad Employees) monthly meeting, 11 a.m., JP’s Pizzeria, 15946 state Route 170; info, Rocco at 330-853-3045. Chester Family Care Ministries Annual Yard Sale, 9 a.m.-6:30 p.m., 2860 Pyramus Road Lighthouse Christian Fellowship Thrift Shop, 1-5 p.m.; liquidation sale; by donation County Area Singles, 6 p.m., ...

County commissioners declare August as Child Support Awareness Month

Local News August 19, 2026

LISBON — Columbiana County commissioners earlier this month declared August as Child Support Awareness Month, recognizing the efforts of child support enforcement agency personnel and all those providing support to children. “We recognize that the well-being of Ohio’s children and families relies on access to adequate financial support along with emotional support, and we recognize and commend the efforts of those parents who are committed to fulfilling their moral, financial and legal obligation to provide this support,” the proclamation said. The resolution also noted and ...

Calcutta Rotary Club hosts Beaver Local treasurer

Local News August 19, 2026

The Calcutta Rotary Club met Thursday at the Peter Metrovich Community Center. The guest speaker was Stacy Williams, treasurer of Beaver Locals Schools. Williams discussed the strong financial position of the school system as well as the upcoming school year. Pictured with Williams is Al ...

Lisbon council to seek engineer specializing in pools to evaluate repairs

Local News August 19, 2026

LISBON — Next steps for repairs to the Sadie Van Fossan Pool at Cedar Park in Lisbon include seeking an engineer who has more experience with pools, possibly to get a lower cost estimate. Councilman Joe Morenz also suggested cutting through the cement around the perimeter of the pool to get ...

Beaver Valley Power Station transitioning to new alert system

Local News August 19, 2026

By the beginning of 2027, residents of the Tri-State Area will have a new way to receive alerts for tests and emergencies at the Beaver Valley Nuclear Power Station. “We’ll be updating our warning systems,” Jennie Steifel, off-site emergency preparedness specialist for the station, explained while appearing before Hancock County commissioners during their meeting Friday morning. The nuclear power station, located in Shippingport, Pa., is transitioning from its traditional outdoor, pole-mounted siren alert system to a more automated system known as the Integrated Public Alert ...

United Local School District seeking input to help develop a capital improvement plan

Local News August 19, 2026

HANOVERTON — A Capital Improvement Building Plan is being developed by the United Local School District and the district is gathering input from staff members in addition to seeking outside input from local organizations. According to minutes of the July board of education meeting, one staff member chosen by District Superintendent Lance Hostetler will attend the board meetings each month beginning this month and lasting through February to share their input and help develop the capital improvement plan. Board member RuthAnn Rinto also encouraged the district to gather ...