COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Dr. Amy Acton delivered a stunning victory in the race for Ohio governor on Tuesday, overcoming more than $100 million spent against her to become the first Democrat to win the…
Sherrod Brown flips Senate seat in Ohio for Democrats by ousting Sen. Jon Husted
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Former Sen. Sherrod Brown defeated Republican Sen. Jon Husted in Ohio on Tuesday, flipping a seat…
No problems reported during busy election
LISBON — Columbiana County Board of Elections Director Kim Fusco reported no problems at the polls on Election Day, saying…
Robb Blasdel reelected to 79th state house seat
LISBON — Republican incumbent state Rep. Monica Robb Blasdel of New Waterford won her third consecutive term representing the citizens…
Salem voters turn out early, often on Tuesday
SALEM — Salem residents arrived early and in force to cast their ballots during Tuesday’s General Election. Poll workers at…
West Branch voters reject capital improvement levy
BELOIT—West Branch voters declined the proposal for a new 1-mill capital improvement levy in Tuesday’s General Election. “I’d like to…
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Local Sports
Hat trick hero sends Warriors to final
West Branch's Emma Klingensmith brings the ball up the field
CLEVELAND — Salem is still in the dark about what opponent it will face on Friday in…
Judge says Salem doesn't deserve having to wait
GOLDEN EAGLES REGIONAL BOUND
United girls had a good run
Local Columns
Columbiana is building on its success
EDITOR’S NOTE: This column originally appeared in the Fall 2026 issue of Valley Business magazine. Several years ago, I began visiting relatives who moved to Apex, N.C. It didn’t take many visits to realize Apex is something special. Walkability. New housing starts. Quaint retail. A robust park system. A historically preserved downtown. A noticeable…
Many veterans are doing well, contributing to their communities, and thriving. However, many veterans may also…
Supporting Veterans: A Message of Hope
Scotch heritage instrumental in formation Columbiana County townships
East Palestine Deserves the Truth — I’ll Fight to Bring It to Light
Neighborhood News
On the calendar
WED/11-4 Boardman DARE Singles Group, Pool Night at Camelot Lanes, 6 p.m.; information at 330-729-0127 Columbiana School board, 5 p.m., high school media center County Area Singles, 6 p.m., Fireplace Restaurant in Poland East Palestine Way Station, open 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 109 W. Rebecca St. East Palestine Library, Preschool Storytime, 11 a.m.; Board of…
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Community Briefs
NORTH GEORGETOWN – The West Branch Area Ladies Ruritan Club needs volunteers to join the club…
West Branch Area Ladies Ruritan Club seeks volunteers
Bobcat donation at United Local Schools
Business
Covelli Enterprises, Caribou Coffee ink coffeehouse deal
WARREN — Already the largest franchise operator of Panera Bread restaurants and one of the largest restaurant franchisees in the U.S., Covelli Enterprises in Warren is growing with the addition of Caribou Coffee to its lineup. The companies on Tuesday announced they signed a domestic franchise development agreement, touting it as the largest deal…
Nelms earns promotion with Premier Bank
LMC, Foxconn close on first round of funding as planned
Stark Memorial partners with Everything After
Editorials
Election officials are keeping Ohio results safe from fraud
Despite repeated attempts by others to instill fear that Ohio’s elections are riddled with fraud, interference and illegal ballots cast, the public official best equipped to accurately assess the situation, Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose, has said, “voter fraud is rare in Ohio.” An analysis of data from the Ohio Crime Statistics Dashboard…
Harassment and assault of sports officials cannot be tolerated
Ohio has some work ahead to avoid looking foolish in book bans
Ohio lawmakers owe it to taxpayers to address EdChoice
Letters to the Editor
Ohio school districts are paying the price for flawed healthcare policy
A school district’s budget has to cover a lot before the first student walks through the door. Teachers and support staff need to be hired, buses need fuel, and buildings need heat. When those costs rise, school boards have to make difficult choices about how to meet students’ needs with the dollars available. Health…
West Branch's future depends on levy approval
Mahoning County sheriff must answer for rally assault
Is Ohio for sale?
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