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East Palestine derailment victims seek more time to opt-in to class action settlement
"It's just that people have not had enough time," says Jami Wallace, president of the Unity Council for the East Palestine Train Derailment. Many people in and around East Palestine have been considering whether to join a $600 million class action lawsuit that Norfolk Southern agreed to. They only have...
‘Not giving up on our city’: Youngstown Baptism planned
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) – Community leaders are taking action after a recent wave of violence in the city of Youngstown. A city-wide baptism is happening at Northside Pool. Community religious leaders have 500 baptism certificates and hope to get them all filled. Organizer and Youngstown Activist Darrell Jones says...
Ohio senate passes bill on human trafficking survivor expungement
Victims of human trafficking often struggle to overcome the social stigma of their criminal records for offenses committed while being trafficked. But there is new hope on the horizon. Senate Bill 214 is on its way to the governors desk, which will allow human trafficking survivors to expunge their non-violent...
Mercer County Food Bank hosting Stuff the Truck event to collect non-perishable food donations
The Mercer County Food Bank (MCFB) is hosting a community event known as "Stuff the Truck" to help feed those facing food insecurity in Mercer County. MCFB's Truck will be parked at D’Onofrio’s Food Center in Hermitage on Saturday, June 29 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. to collect non-perishable food donations.
EPA orders Accel Charter Schools Network to inspect, abate asbestos at three Valley charter schools
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued an order to Accel Charter Schools Network on Friday to inspect and abate asbestos and lead paint concerns at three charter schools in the Valley. According to a press release, Accel was ordered to inspect and address issues involving asbestos and lead...
Deadline looms for Democrats to submit interest in facing Al Cutrona in race for Senate seat
The deadline for Democrats interested in running against Al Cutrona to fill a seat in the Ohio Senate previously held by Mike Rulli. Mahoning County Democratic Party Chair Chris Anderson tells 21 News those interested in running have until 5:00 p.m. on Monday, July 1 to submit interest. Candidates can submit their interest to chair@mahoningcountydemocraticparty.com.
Zelienople Rotary honorees to be recognized at Fourth of July parade
Mike Schoeffel and Marietta Reeb will be honored by the Rotary Club of Zelienople for their service to the community during the club’s annual Fourth of July parade next week. Schoeffel will be recognized as the parade’s grand marshall. He is known as a leader of the American Legion...
Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week Of July 1st
The Ellwood City Area Public Library offers a variety of weekly activities. Information is available by calling the library at 724-758-6458. The Library has partnered with Seneca Library District, Oil Creek Library District, Erie County Public Library and Crawford County Federated Library System for e-books. You can now use the Overdrive or Libby App. to borrow books from the above Libraries. Please call the library with any questions.
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