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Exclusive: Debrand Grows Circular Logistics Capacity with Ohio Opening
Canadian-based firm Debrand—which specializes in “next-life logistics” for apparel merchandise—has opened its first directly-operated U.S. facility as it seeks to expand its impact in diverting textiles from landfills.How a Nylon Recycling Upstart Won Over Etam and Victoria's Secret With 'Powder in a Test Tube' The 32,000-square-foot facility in Ohio opened last month and is now operational. Automated sorting technology and equipment processes goods for recycling or downcycling, focusing on getting the most value out of garments. In the last 18 months, Debrand’s three existing facilities have processed and kept 4.5 million pounds of textiles out of landfills for brand partners like...
Ohio State Highway Patrol enters Best Looking Cruiser contest
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – The 11th annual “Best Looking Cruiser” contest is underway and The Ohio State Highway Patrol is in the running for the top spot. The patrol entered the annual contest, which is sponsored by the American Association of State Troopers, according to a news release. Voting is open now and ends July […]
Lottery player out of work during cancer treatment wins big
A West Virginia man says he can now help his wife after years of not working while getting treatment for cancer. While spending time with his son, Melvin Stubbs III went to purchase a lottery ticket on July 8, Ohio lottery officials said in a release. “I just went over...
Work continues to curb human trafficking in Jefferson County, beyond
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ohio — A combined effort from a group of local and regional agencies recently led to 10 arrests of people seeking to buy sex in Jefferson County. The 2-day operation was set up to expose those on both ends of the transaction. Steubenville Police Chief Kenny Anderson...
No indictment in case against woman accused of killing boyfriend
WARREN, Ohio (WKBN) – A Trumbull County grand jury declined to indict a woman who was accused of killing her boyfriend in Girard. Court records show Kristen Schmidt was “no billed” by the grand jury. Schmidt’s case on an involuntary manslaughter charge was bound over to common...
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...
Steubenville uses AI to track public space usage, aiding city planning and business growth
STEUBENVILLE, Ohio — The city of Steubenville has partnered with a company that uses Artificial Intelligence to track residents’ usage of certain areas throughout the city. About 10 months ago, the city began tracking how often people use certain areas with the location analytics company Placer.ai. According to...
From blueprints to reality: Camp builds new future for young women
The construction industry is big business and one that doesn't include a whole lot of women. A local group is set on bulldozing that barrier with a summer camp that's turning those plans from blueprints to reality.
Youngstown Air Reserve Station welcoming C-130J Super Hercules aircraft
A new era has landed at the Youngstown Air Reserve Station in Vienna. The 910th Airlift Wing welcomed its new C-130J Super Hercules during a special ceremony at the Air Reserve Station. Guests representing the 22nd Air Force, Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company, and community partners on the local, state, and...
Mentor baseball: Jake McCartney ready to continue improvement with Cardinals before heading to Youngstown State
Jake McCartney has been a big-time bat for Mentor the past two seasons with six home runs and 34 runs. He led The News-Herald coverage area this past season with three home runs and was the Cardinals’ leader with 21 runs driven in. The first baseman’s continued growth at...
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