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FreeThree combating human trafficking

While awareness about human trafficking is crucial, a new organization in the Mahoning Valley is taking direct action. FreeThree, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, is making strides in combating this issue through awareness, outreach and direct care across the Valley. The “Three” in FreeThree ...

Cox, Ginter vie for commissioner seat

LISBON — Voters on Nov. 5 will choose between Salem residents Tim Ginter, a Republican, and Ray Cox, a Democrat, when they decide who they want to replace incumbent Columbiana County Commissioner Tim Weigle. A Republican, Weigle opted against seeking re-election for a fourth term and ...

Salem health board eyes inclusive workplace training program

SALEM - The board of health discussed a potential inclusive workplace training program in its September meeting. Health Commissioner Kayla Crowl explained that as part of the department’s Workforce Development Grant it was obligated to spend $10,000 of those funds to promote equity, noting ...

Victims identified in Ellsworth home explosion

ELLSWORTH, (WKBN) — The Mahoning County Coroner’s Office has released the names of the victims in the Ellsworth home explosion this past weekend. The victims include: Jeffrey Kocanyar, 69 Joann Kocanyar, 67 Julie Lubic, 33 Adam Lubic, 33 The autopsies were conducted by the ...

EP school board, teachers agree to tentative contract

EAST PALESTINE — It appears a teachers strike has been averted in East Palestine. The East Palestine school board and the East Palestine Education Association (EPEA) announced Friday evening a tentative agreement had been reached on “all outstanding issues,” according to a statement ...

Lisbon Homecoming Queen

Lisbon junior Kamryn Peruchetti was crowned the Lisbon homecoming queen before Friday’s Spaghetti Bowl against Leetonia. (Photo by Ron Firth)