SALEM — The Brightside Project and John Cockerill Industry North America have kicked off a partnership which will expand opportunities for experiential learning, mentorship and career exploration. The partnership was announced at an event at John Cockerill’s West Wilson Street location ...
LISBON — Columbiana County commissioners earlier this month declared August as Child Support Awareness Month, recognizing the efforts of child support enforcement agency personnel and all those providing support to children. “We recognize that the well-being of Ohio’s children and families relies on access to adequate financial support along with emotional support, and we recognize and commend the efforts of those parents who are committed to fulfilling their moral, financial and legal obligation to provide this support,” the proclamation said. The resolution also noted and ...
HANOVERTON — A Capital Improvement Building Plan is being developed by the United Local School District and the district is gathering input from staff members in addition to seeking outside input from local organizations. According to minutes of the July board of education meeting, one staff member chosen by District Superintendent Lance Hostetler will attend the board meetings each month beginning this month and lasting through February to share their input and help develop the capital improvement plan. Board member RuthAnn Rinto also encouraged the district to gather ...
By the beginning of 2027, residents of the Tri-State Area will have a new way to receive alerts for tests and emergencies at the Beaver Valley Nuclear Power Station. “We’ll be updating our warning systems,” Jennie Steifel, off-site emergency preparedness specialist for the station, explained while appearing before Hancock County commissioners during their meeting Friday morning. The nuclear power station, located in Shippingport, Pa., is transitioning from its traditional outdoor, pole-mounted siren alert system to a more automated system known as the Integrated Public Alert ...
EAST PALESTINE — A popular car cruise held in the village has a new name and an expanded offering of vehicles to see, including semi trucks and jeeps this year. The Wheels of the Valley event hosted by the East Palestine Chamber of Commerce will take place this Saturday beginning at 9 a.m. Formerly known as the Classic Car Cruise, the Wheels of the Valley is a “fresh take” on the event that had long been sponsored and organized by the Rotary Club of East Palestine, the village said in a statement announcing the event on its website. “Their dedication, countless volunteer ...
YOUNGSTOWN — Marking the second stop on a two-week statewide tour, America Makes hosted Gov. Mike DeWine and Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel on Monday afternoon as part of their Heart of Opportunity tour. The gathering celebrated Ohio’s ranking as the best state to do business nationwide in 2026, ...
