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Columbiana American Legion hosting Veterans, Community Appreciation Festival
Folks looking to spend an afternoon celebrating veterans will soon get the opportunity to do so. The American Legion - Benjamin Firestone Post #290 will be hosting their third veterans and community appreciation festival. Time: 2p.m.-5p.m. When: Saturday, July 27th. Where: Columbiana American Legion - 44403 State Route 14. There...
Village Council nixes proposed alcohol ban during 'Celebrate Poland' events
Poland Village Council members have narrowly voted to reject a resolution that would have banned the sale of alcohol at events that coincide with the annual “Celebrate Poland” event. The legislation failed by just one vote at Wednesday night’s council meeting. The issue arose before this year’s...
Route 46 closure in Canfield will bring 13 mile detour
Hundreds of drivers that would usually travel a mile-long stretch of State Route 46 south of the Canfield Fairgrounds will face a nearly 13-mile detour next week. The Ohio Department of Transportation has announced that Route 46 will be closed between Leffingwell and Western Reserve Road for five days beginning Monday, July 22, 2024.
EPA watchdog investigating delays in how the agency used sensor plane after East Palestine derailment
EAST PALESTINE, Ohio — The EPA's Inspector General is investigating why the agency didn't get its specialized plane loaded with advanced sensors into the air over East Palestine until four days after the disastrous Norfolk Southern derailment last year. The Associated Press reported on a whistleblower's concerns this spring...
New financial assistance program in Youngstown aims to encourage homeownership
Becoming a homeowner can be a challenging journey filled with financial hurdles. For many people these obstacles have made the dream of owning a home seem out of reach. However, Youngstown city leaders want to change that narrative. Their newly approved "At Home In Youngstown" program will use $5 million of ARP funds to help turn people into home owners.
Youngstown Air Reserve Receives First Super Hercules Aircraft
Lockheed Martin has delivered the first of eight C-130J-30 Super Hercules aircraft to the Youngstown Air Reserve Station in Ohio as part of a project to modernize the installation’s aging military transport fleet. The plane incorporates a new configuration of aerial spray capability to secure large areas from disease-carrying...
Columbiana hosting 'Christmas in July' event this month
The Columbiana Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting a "Christmas in July" event this weekend to "bring holiday cheer to the community" this summer. The event kicks off Friday, July 26 at the Firestone Pool at Firestone Park in Columbiana from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Attendees can Swim with...
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