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BROOKE PRINCIPAL CHARGED WELLSBURG, W.Va. — Brooke High School principal Eric James was jailed on Thursday after being charged with felony counts of intentionally intercepting or attempting to intercept wire, oral or electronic communications and breaking and entering a non-residence after recording devices were found in locker rooms at the school. Brooke officials said the devices were found in the female physical education locker room and the dance team locker room. James is being held on a $100,000 cash only bond and has been suspended by the school district. Brooke High ...

Kosar opens Canfield Fair

Quakers, Potters off to a perfect start

Salem and East Liverpool's football teams have had waves of success across the history of their longtime rivalry but rarely have both teams aligned within the same season. On Friday night, the Potters and Quakers will enter play at Sebo Stadium 2-0 at the same time since 1998. The ...

Lions jump on Tigers

COLUMBIANA — Heartland defeated Wellsville 26-24, 25-18, 25-15 Wednesday. Aleena Owens led Wellsville with six kills, nine digs, four assists, three aces and two blocks. Madie Drysdale added four kills, 10 digs, six assists, an ace and two blocks, while Kenzie Bosco had three kills, eight digs and a block.Kaylee Kazee had nine digs, Ella Betz five, Jonnah Sears two kills and nine digs, and Gabby Carr one dig. Wellsville (1-3) will host United on Thursday. Heartland is 2-5. COLUMBIANA 3, WELLSVILLE 0 WELLSVILLE — The Columbiana volleyball team remained unbeaten by topping ...

Knox grabs double win

CHESTER, W.Va. — The Chester-Newell Sportsmen Club held its latest Ohio River catfish tournament Aug. 15, with Chris Knox of East Liverpool taking first and second place. Knox brought in the only two catfish caught during the rainy, muddy tournament. His first-place fish was a 25-inch ...

Beavers roast Golden Bears

CALCUTTA — Beaver Local defeated Oak Glen 141-160 in boys golf Tuesday at Beaver Creek Meadows. Andre Wiegand fired a career-best 32 to lead the Beavers, followed by Eli Stewart with a 34, Brady McNear 37 and Britton Hickman 38. Nathan Pusateri shot 40 and Landon Wheatley 51. Beaver Local improved to 12-2. The Beavers will host Austintown Fitch on Sept. 9 at Beaver Creek Meadows. CRESTVIEW 184, NEWTON FALLS 210 NEWTON FALLS — Crestview defeated Newton Falls 184-210 in a boys golf match Wednesday at Riverview Golf Course. Grant Snyder led Crestview with a 41, followed by ...