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Federal judge asked to consider objections to Norfolk Southern settlement deadline
People who want more time to consider Norfolk Southern’s $600 million derailment settlement offer have filed objections in federal court. Residents who lived within 20 miles of the February 3, 2023, fiery derailment in East Palestine had until Monday to notify attorneys involved in a lawsuit if they wanted to opt-out of the settlement and pursue their own legal path.
VERSATEX OPENS PVC SIDING PLANT
Versatex has opened a new 96,500-sq. ft., state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Aliquippa, Pa., doubling its production capacity and creating 80 new jobs in Beaver County. The addition was motivated by the steady growth for its premium cellular core PVC building products which now includes the long-awaited XCEED Lap Siding. The...
July Fourth weekend fun. Hartville flea market, Italian-American Fest and First Friday
1. Stark County Italian-American Festival Food and dancing will be featured Friday through Sunday at Centennial Plaza in downtown Canton during the Stark County Italian-American Festival. Activities also include a...
Seven Beaver County names make the PA Baseball Coaches All-State Teams
On July 1, the Pennsylvania State Baseball Coaches Association announced its All-State teams with seven Beaver Valley products garnering all-state honors. The list includes:. OF: Keller Friese, Bucktail OF: Tanner Kephart, Moshannon Valley. OF: Tyler Maddix, Bishop Canevin OF: Carter Smith, Penns Manor. UTIL: Zack Petrie, Connemaugh Township. UTIL: Nick...
2024 Italian Fest canceled, other Mahoning Valley Italian festivals remain on the schedule
The Italian Heritage Foundation of Youngstown has announced the cancellation of the 2024 Italian Fest that was set for Public Square on Aug. 2-4. This announcement came in the wake of the fatal blast at the Realty Building in late May that has devastated the downtown area, and has required several buildings around the square to be evacuated or closed because of safety concerns.
OHSAA high school football schedules: 2024 Greater Canton, Massillon team-by-team schedules
Here’s a look at the Stark County-area team-by-team schedules for the 2024 high school football season. All games listed kick off at 7 p.m., unless noted. The regular season begins Thursday, Aug. 22 with the reigning state champ Massillon Tigers heading to the West Coast and three games inside the county. The first full Friday night of games follows the next evening. The OHSAA state playoffs pairings are announced Oct. 27 and the postseason begins Friday, Nov. 1. ...
State finds 47 violations at Austintown mental and behavioral center, puts pause on new clients
Youth Intensive Services in Austintown can't accept any more clients until they make some changes. The Ohio Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services ordered the pause after they found 47 violations. The organization has a facility in the Mahoning Valley where children ages 12-18 stay to receive mental and behavioral support.
Five world championship boxers announced as 2024 honorees for Youngstown Walk of Fame
Youngstown Mayor Tito Brown has announced the city's five world championship as the 2024 honorees for the Youngstown Walk of Fame. Youngstown has five world championship boxers including Ray "Boom Boom" Mancini, Kelly "The Ghost" Pavlik, Harry Arroyo, Jeff Lampkin and Greg Richardson. All five will be honored at once.
Water skiers celebrate July 4th by parading on Lake Milton
LAKE MILTON, Ohio (WKBN) – Many people spend the holiday doing recreational activities on the water. We caught up with a few water skiers Thursday who were doing just that, while also showing off their love for America. A group of people in Lake Milton were celebrating Independence Day...
Hiram College graduate Grace Wilson rises to first assistant with Youngstown State volleyball
Hiram College graduate Grace Wilson aspires to become the head coach of a college volleyball program one day and is getting closer to reaching her goal. The 2017 Terriers’ alum is now coaching for a Division I program, having been named as the first assistant coach for Youngstown State University on June 4.
Market Street Bridge closed, lit up for Youngstown's Fourth festivities
The Market Street Bridge will play a role in Youngstown’s Independence Day celebration. If you plan to go Downtown to celebrate the Fourth, you'll need to avoid the bridge. The span is closed from 8 a.m. July 4, until 1 a.m. July 5 for the city’s Walk of Fame Ceremony, and the Fireworks and Food Trucks event in Wean Park below the bridge.
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.
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...
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