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NIH pledges more money to study East Palestine derailment health impacts

EAST PALESTINE — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced Thursday a “multi-disciplinary, community-focused series of studies” to better understand the implications of the 2023 Norfolk Southern train derailment and chemical release on public health in East ...

Merdich appointed to Leetonia Village Council vacant seat

LEETONIA — William Merdich will serve as the village’s newest councilman. Merdich replaces Leisa Lorch, who was appointed earlier to fulfill the remainder of Roman Ferry’s term. Earlier this year, both Merdich and Lorch had filed to run for several village council seats coming up ...

Mahoning County commissioners: No plans for moving elections board

YOUNGSTOWN — The Mahoning County Board of Elections was the main topic of conversation Wednesday during the weekly meeting of the Mahoning County commissioners, which was moved up a day because of the Juneteenth federal holiday Thursday. As he has been for many weeks recently, Rev. Ken ...

Lisbon Rumble returns for second year benefiting Jacob’s Heart

LISBON — When the Lisbon Rumble Car Show returns to rev up the streets of the village again on Saturday, the focus will be on the classic cars, bikes and vans that will be on display at Youngstown Cycle and Speed and JMullen Motors, but the true purpose of the event runs deeper than engines ...

LACC’s Community Bulletin Board up and running

LISBON — Sometimes the best way is the most simple way. That’s the idea behind the newly-completed Community Bulletin Board which was placed in Lisbon’s downtown Fountain Square. “Over a year in the works and it’s finally here, our Community Bulletin Board,” The Lisbon Area ...