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The Barnes Agency welcomes Michael and Hanna Barnes

Local News September 25, 2026

DAMASCUS, Ohio — The Barnes Agency is welcoming Michael and Hanna Barnes to the family-owned agency as licensed Medicare insurance agents. They will work alongside agency founder Tim Barnes, who has served Medicare clients since 2011. For many people, Medicare can be difficult to understand. There are important decisions to make and knowing where to turn for answers can make all the difference. At The Barnes Agency, clients will sit down with someone they trust and receive straightforward and honest answers to their Medicare questions. Michael and Hanna join the agency ahead of ...

Lisbon council agrees to reduce food truck fees

Local News September 25, 2026

LISBON — Lisbon Village Council agreed to reduce food truck fees to $50 per year and Mayor Peter Wilson dropped the idea of a preferred trash hauler program when council met this week. The zoning committee of Lisbon Village Council met prior to the council meeting and Councilwoman Linda Donnalley said the members all agreed to bring the price down from what was in the new zoning code. She wasn’t even sure how the higher fees were determined. Other members of the committee included Councilman Zachary Smith and Councilwoman Susan Temple. The issue of the food truck fees came up at ...

Fogle Author Series to kick off at Rodman Public Library Sept. 28

Local News September 25, 2026

ALLIANCE – Twelve years in the making, Jennifer Mandula released her first novel in March 2026. Six months later, “The Geomagician” is finding some success and Mandula, who describes herself as the writer of fun, romantic, cozy-ish fantasy that flirts with the dark, is anticipating the ...

Beaver Local earns 4.5 rating on report card for 3rd consecutive year

Local News September 25, 2026

LISBON — The Beaver Local School District earned a 4.5 star rating for the third year in a row from the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce. The ODEW recently released its annual public school district Report Cards, which reflect how each district and school is meeting state requirements in several measured categories. “The district had many successes on the report card and have reason to celebrate. We will continue to use this data to set goals and identify areas needing improvement. This achievement is a reflection of the hard work and dedication of our students, staff, ...

THE COURTS

Court News September 25, 2026

Common Pleas NEW CASES Michael Ruf, West Main Street, East Palestine, vs. Brittany Ruf, East Ninth Street, Salem; divorce sought. Rosita C. Wright, Mick Road, Wellsville, vs. Steven A. Wright, Mick Road, Wellsville; divorce sought. Wendy Sue Arcaro, West North Avenue, East Palestine, and Richard Henry Arcaro, Youngstown; dissolution sought. PNC Bank, Miamisburg, vs. Heather L. Chiconella, Logan Street, East Liverpool, et al.; mortgage foreclosure sought for Columbiana County property. Freedom Mortgage Corporation, Fishers, Ind., vs. Rickie F. May, Washington Street, Leetonia, ...

Community Briefs

Local News September 25, 2026

Mahoning SWCD holding annual election of supervisors The Mahoning Soil & Water Conservation District recently announced details for its annual election of supervisors. Nominees are Kathy Miller and Gary Davenport. The Ohio Soil and Water Conservation Commission will cause an election of supervisors of the Mahoning Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) to be held in accordance with Chapter 940 of the Ohio Revised Code. Individuals who own or occupy land within the Mahoning Soil and Water Conservation District and are 18 years of age or older may vote for supervisor. There are ...