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Some East Palestine residents unhappy with mayor’s RNC speech
(NewsNation) — One of the Republican National Convention’s speakers Wednesday night will be the mayor of East Palestine, the Ohio village that faced a disastrous chemical spill after a train derailment last February. Former President Donald Trump, now the Republican nominee for the 2024 election, was the first...
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...
Four-day long Lowellville Mt. Carmel Festival begins Wednesday
The weekend starts early here in the Mahoning Valley as four days of the Lowellville Mt. Carmel Society Festival get underway Wednesday. The 129th year of the event is being held July 17-20, 2024. It runs through Saturday night and features music, food, and the iconic Baby Doll Dance where...
City takes down 100-year-old building
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) – A 100-year-old building across the river from downtown Youngstown has been demolished. The demolition started Wednesday morning at the corner of Marshall Street and Oak Hill Avenue. The structure was built in 1917. Mike Durkin, superintendent of code enforcement and blight remediation, said the building...
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...
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...
Nearly all households opt-in to East Palestine settlement
(The Center Square) – According to court-appointed class attorneys, less than 1% of the nearly 200,000 households involved in the East Palestine train derailment settlement opted out of the $600 million deal. A court filing after the July 1 opt-out and objection deadline showed 0.09% of the 190,887 households in the settlement class opted out of the agreement. The settlement class includes households in Ohio and Pennsylvania. Seath A. Katz,...
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.
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...
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