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Local News September 22, 2026

Hanoverton Canal Days Hanoverton will celebrate its community spirit and local history during Canal Days on Saturday, Oct. 3, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. along Plymouth Street. The event will feature a variety of vendors, food, a car show, a memorial parade and activities for the whole family. Visitors can enjoy hot dogs provided by the Hanoverton Fire Department, beans and cornbread served by the Historical Society, and coffee from Meg’s Coffee. The Spread Eagle Tavern will offer special selections at the back entrance. A bake sale will also be hosted by the Presbyterian Church. Car ...

Lisbon student council collects over 2,000 canned food items for community in “Clash of The Cans” Competition

Local News September 22, 2026

David Anderson High School’s student council secured a win and the traveling trophy for the annual “Clash of the Cans” competition vs. United High School. Lisbon collected 2,342 canned goods in the friendly food drive competition between the districts. Lisbon was announced as the winning ...

Washingtonville VFW donation to Alzheimer Association

Local News September 22, 2026

Shorty Navarro, owner of Stadium GMC in Salem, made a donation to the Alzheimer Association from the Marty Orr Car Show. From left, Barb Smith, Carl Slagle, Ashley Hendricks, Robert Cushman, Ray Heddleson, Roy Pariso, Rick Pifer, Bill Heston and Jo Pariso. (Submitted photo)

Dave Bank Big Band, tribute artists to close out Columbiana fall concert series

Local News September 22, 2026

COLUMBIANA – The Grand Finale of the free Idabelle Firestone Fall Concert Series by the Dave Bank Big Band and tribute artists will take place on Sunday, Sept. 27, at 3:00 p.m. The performance has been moved to the Columbiana High School instead of Firestone Park because of the expected ...

Beaver Local 2026 Homecoming Queen

Local News September 22, 2026

Senior Mya Stacy was crowned the Beaver Local homecoming queen before Friday’s football game against Salem. (Photo by Gary Leininger)

Hound and Homestead in East Palestine expands with new B&B dog boarding and daycare facility

Local News September 22, 2026

EAST PALESTINE – Hound and Homestead, a professional pet and farm sitting provider since 2018, is expanding its services with the opening of a new boutique dog boarding and daycare B&B facility. The expansion introduces a new boarding experience designed to give dogs a comfortable, ...