While it’s been 20 years since a Democrat was last elected Ohio governor, this year’s race between Republican Vivek Ramaswamy and Democrat Amy Acton is hotly contested. During separate endorsement interviews with this newspaper, the…
Planning, property taxes headline county commissioner race
YOUNGSTOWN -- Property taxes continue to dominate the county’s political discourse, but the candidates for Mahoning County commissioner have their…
West Branch Fall Homecoming Queen
West Branch’s 2026 Fall Homecoming Queen is Morgan Slanker. She was crowned before Friday’s football game against Alliance. (Submitted photo)
Traffic stop in East Palestine results in pursuit into Mahoning County
EAST PALESTINE — What began as a routine traffic stop for traffic violations resulted in a vehicle and foot pursuit…
Taking Back the Night
LISBON — Helping victims become survivors, connecting them with necessary resources and holding abusers accountable — that’s the work done…
Columbiana EMS breaks monthly record for calls
COLUMBIANA — The city’s EMS department broke its record in September for most calls and transports in a month. City…
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Columbiana has East Palestine's number
COLUMBIANA – With East Palestine and Columbiana battling for one of the last playoff…
CLEVELAND (AP) — Game 4 of the American League Championship Series was postponed because of rain…
Guardians can't beat Cleveland weather
NCAA SUES DEWINE (AP) — The NCAA sued the governor of Ohio on Friday, three days…
SPORTS BRIEFING
WEST BRANCH 29, ALLIANCE 0 BELOIT — West Branch clinched a share of a seventh straight…
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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
Community Briefs
Lisbon Lions Club Night at the Races Lisbon Lions Club will sponsor a Night at the Races Saturday, Oct. 24, at the Lisbon Lions Club, 38240 Industrial Park Road. Doors open at 6 p.m. Races start at 7 p.m. Admission $5 with no horse, pizza and snacks; $10 with a horse, pizza and snacks.…
MON/10-19 Beloit West Branch school board, 6 p.m., high school media room Public Affairs Board, 6…
On the Calendar
CHICAGO - This Halloween, Pringles is daring die-hard fans to make the ultimate commitment: sign a…
Local funeral director featured in film promoting Pringles contest
New film featuring Gretchen’s Lock available for viewing
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
EdChoice voucher ruling provides chance to address school funding
Thursday’s ruling by the Ohio 10th District Court of Appeals that the state’s EdChoice voucher program is unconstitutional will no doubt ruffle some feathers in Columbus. Good. Judge David Leland, who wrote the opinion for the three-judge panel, says the program violates the state constitution because it funds a separate school system, according to…
Guidelines monitoring Ohio's Medicaid need continuous enforcement
Answer needed for Ohio infants dying at rates higher than most in the country
Ohio residents need hope regarding cost of living
Letters to the Editor
Mahoning County sheriff must answer for rally assault
Dear Editor, On Monday, Oct. 12, a woman attending the Trump rally at the Covelli Centre in Youngstown was assaulted by fellow attendees. Video shows her shoved to the ground, punched, and dragged by her hair. Her offense? A shirt reading “Release the Epstein Files.” Youngstown’s mayor condemned the attack and confirmed security was…
Is Ohio for sale?
Research everything with an open mind this election
Job-killing repeal of emissions technology a losing issue for Sen. Husted
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