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United Wall of Fame inductees selected

Local News June 10, 2026

HANOVERTON – At the May meeting of the United Local Wall of Fame, six inductees were selected from the nominations. They will be honored at the United football game of Friday, Oct. 11 and inducted at a dinner and induction ceremony on Saturday, Sept. 12 in the school cafeteria. They inductees include: Bill McGranahan, Class of 1964, Athletic Accomplishment Neal Joy, Class of 1991, Athletic Accomplishment Jami Blake, Class of 1993, Academic/Career Accomplishment Rebecca Hall, Class of 1986, Academic/Career Accomplishment Mike Phillips (posthumously), Class of 1977, ...

Local News June 10, 2026

LISBON – Local ultra-endurance cyclist and race director Joe Lawhorn is preparing for one of the most meaningful challenges of his decorated cycling career as he teams up with pioneering blind athlete Tina Ament for the 2026 Race Across the West. The race begins June 16 in Oceanside, California, and covers 863 miles before finishing in Durango, Colorado. The route traverses deserts, mountains, extreme temperatures, and relentless climbs, making it one of the most demanding endurance cycling events in the world. Lawhorn will serve as the “pilot” on a tandem bicycle, while Ament, ...

East Liverpool’s Mary English named 2026 CEC Ohio Paraeducator of the Year

Local News June 10, 2026

EAST LIVERPOOL – East Liverpool City Schools is celebrating Mary English, who has been named the 2026 CEC Ohio Paraeducator of the Year by the Ohio Council for Exceptional Children. This statewide honor recognizes paraeducators whose dedication, compassion, professionalism and commitment ...

Pioneer Physicians Network welcomes Salem Family Care, expanding independent primary care into Columbiana County

Local News June 10, 2026

UNIONTOWN, Ohio – Pioneer Physicians Network, a physician-owned network of 18 independent primary care practices serving Northeast Ohio, recently announced that Salem Family Care of Salem will join the network effective Jan. 1, 2027. The addition marks Pioneer’s first presence in ...

On the calendar

Local News June 10, 2026

WED/6-10 Boardman DARE Singles Group, Music at Woodworth Park, 7 p.m.; information at 330-729-0127 Columbiana Columbiana High School Class of 1961, 11:30 a.m., American Legion Post 290 County Columbiana County Veterans Service Commission, 2 p.m., VSC office East Palestine East Palestine Library, Drop-In Book Club, 6:30 p.m. Hanoverton United Local school board, 5:30 p.m., media center Lisbon Free Family Search Center, 6-8 p.m., Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 7250 Lisbon Road; information at 330-271-1661. Vacation Bible School for ages 4 to 12, 6-8:30 ...

Widow’s Sons Spring Fling

Local News June 10, 2026

The Widow’s Sons Pillars of Strength XIX are having their annual Spring Fling Saturday at the Rogers Community Auction grounds, with proceeds to benefit Shriners Children’s Hospital. Admission is $20. The First Annual Kendall Chadwick Motorcycle Run begins at 11 a.m. and the gates open to ...