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Grand opening set for mental health center for residents of East Palestine
A mental health center aimed at helping residence impacted by the toxic train derailment is set to open next week. The East Palestine Resiliency Center, located on State Route 14 in Unity Township is set to open July 15 with an event welcoming the community to tour the facility. The...
An Ohio apartment building, evacuated after a deadly explosion nearby, could reopen soon
A 16-story apartment building in Ohio may reopen early next month, several weeks after it was temporarily shuttered following a deadly natural gas explosion that severely damaged a neighboring building. Youngstown officials had ordered the evacuation of the International Towers on June 10 after an engineering firm determined that the neighboring Realty Tower building remained structurally unsafe and was in “danger of imminent collapse.” Another nearby building, which houses the city’s only hotel, was also ordered closed. City officials said this week that enough of the Realty Tower should be demolished by Aug. 2 and that the two shuttered buildings...
Biz in the Valley: Beaver, Lawrence counties see natural gas impact fee payout, Conway man honored for support work
Biz in the Valley is a monthly roundup of business happenings in the Beaver Valley and beyond. To submit an item, email csuttles00@gmail.com. Pennsylvania’s tax on natural gas production generated nearly $180 million statewide last year, according to the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission – about $100 million less than the year prior.
Timeline set for demolition of Realty Tower
A timeline is beginning to form for the demolition of the Realty Building. The demolition process for the building is expected to start next week. But before that happens, the property managers of Realty Tower told residents they will be able to get some of their belongings out of the building.
Struthers to receive $500K grant to improve route for safe school travel
The City of Struthers will receive a $500,000 grant from the State in order to make a school route safer for students. On July 2, the State and the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) announced $8.5 million in grants for infrastructure projects to improve safety for K-12 students walking and biking to and from school in 19 counties.
Louise Carroll: Bridges keep Lawrence County connected
It takes a lot of bridges to keep Lawrence County connected. Lawrence County is responsible for the upkeep, maintenance and, when necessary, the repair or replacement of 27 bridges. PennDOT is responsible for the same responsibilities for 262 bridges in Lawrence County. There are also bridges that are the responsibility...
SLIDESHOW: Austintown Fourth of July Parade
21 News is taking a look at how the Valley's many communities are celebrating the Fourth of July. Austintown's Fourth of July Parade saw folks of all ages come together to celebrate the U.S.'s birthday and highlighted local causes, agencies and businesses. This included Mahoning County Commissioners, the Mahoning County...
A Bang That Sounds Like a Whimper
On Friday morning, when Youngstown, Ohio awakes from its Independence Day fireworks, the city will witness a different kind of detonation. July 5 is Youngstown mayor Jamael Tito Brown’s deadline to start demolition of one of the city’s most iconic buildings, Realty Tower. The building’s destruction will leave...
2 Valley businesses included on Ohio's Ice Cream Trail
Two local ice cream spots are highlighted as part of the Ohio Ice Cream Trail by Ohio.org. Handel's Homemade Ice Cream & Yogurt in Youngstown and Cockeye Creamery in Warren are included on the list of 54 locations. Ohio is just outside of the top 10 for milk production in...
State sanctions mental health center where teens put in chokeholds, slapped and abused
State authorities ordered a troubled mental health treatment center to stop accepting new teens into the facility until its problems are fixed. The 57-page state report cited 47 violations, including 16 issues with restraints of teens. For example, an employee shoved a child during a "power struggle," and another child was held in...
Officials concerned about when and what trains carry through town
More than a year after a train derailed in East Palestine, Ohio, releasing toxic materials into the air and forcing over 2,000 people to evacuate, it is difficult to know what trains carry on a local level. It is also unclear when hazardous materials are scheduled to be transported through town.
Poland Township residents concerns about above ground utility boxes
When driving around Poland Township neighborhoods, you may notice utility boxes popping up in yards. The installed utility boxes are meant to provide more and better options for internet service. Although the equipment could give residents better internet options, some residents are worried about having these boxes on their property.
International Tower tenants grateful, but want to move home
About 170 residents who enjoy watching July 4th fireworks downtown Youngstown will miss that tradition this year like they miss being home at International Towers. They are upset with the short notice given to get out by June 13th. The tenants from International Towers were evacuated on the day of...
Renovations continue at Sharon stadium
Work continues on the renovations being done at Sharon Tiger stadium. The $1.3 million dollar project is expected to be complete later this month. The field and track was taken out and concrete work was done to the home stands. The field is being replaced by new sod and there...
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