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St. Patrick's Day events in the Valley

St. Patrick's Day events in the Valley

Check out the full list of St. Patrick's Day events in the Mahoning Valley and surrounding areas.

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Vehicle fire causes adjusted trash collection times for several Columbiana County residents

Vehicle fire causes adjusted trash collection times for several Columbiana County residents

Residents are asked to make sure their trash cans are out the night before their scheduled service day.

March 11th, 8:29 AM EDT by Zach Mosca
East Palestine residents host watch party to support village native J.T. Miller

East Palestine residents host watch party to support village native J.T. Miller

"I know he's one of those guys that as long as the puck goes in the goal for the red, white, and blue, he's gonna be happy, and he's gonna celebrate, and so will we."

February 22nd, 4:47 PM EST by Michael Neenan
East Palestine could see $10M in grant funding for economic development

East Palestine could see $10M in grant funding for economic development

East Palestine Village Manager Antonio Diaz-Guy tells 21 News that this $10 million could come to the village in the form of a grant or multiple grants.

February 20th, 3:51 PM EST by Sarah Robles
East Palestine Fire Department: Diesel spill poses no health risk to residents

East Palestine Fire Department: Diesel spill poses no health risk to residents

Investigation revealed the fuel entered the creek from a drainage pipe coming from the parking lot of the Brave Industries property. It was determined that the fuel most likely spilled from a generator and a diesel holding tank on the property. 

February 19th, 1:30 PM EST by Katie Rogers-Vadala & Zach Mosca
Drug trafficking attempt leads to arrests, police search in East Palestine

Drug trafficking attempt leads to arrests, police search in East Palestine

The release states Barnes hit four East Palestine Police cruisers with his vehicle and fled the scene after he and Tillman attempted "to deliver a substantial amount of cocaine".

February 18th, 10:58 PM EST by Katie Rogers-Vadala
East Palestine school board files to end derailment lawsuit

East Palestine school board files to end derailment lawsuit

The East Palestine City School District Board of Education has taken the final step to close its federal lawsuit against Norfolk Southern Railway Co. following a settlement agreement.

February 12th, 4:41 AM EST by Mike Gauntner
East Palestine school board approves partial Norfolk Southern settlement

East Palestine school board approves partial Norfolk Southern settlement

"We recognize that these things take time, and we're willing to work with Norfolk Southern to make sure that they make us whole."

February 3rd, 11:25 PM EST by Michael Neenan
Research headquarters to open on anniversary of East Palestine derailment

Research headquarters to open on anniversary of East Palestine derailment

The event marks exactly three years since a Norfolk Southern freight train derailed, changing the lives of residents.

February 3rd, 5:40 AM EST by Mike Gauntner
New health study launching on anniversary of East Palestine derailment

New health study launching on anniversary of East Palestine derailment

Residents and public health experts are gathering tonight to launch a major health research program on the eve of the third anniversary of the fiery Norfolk Southern train derailment.

February 2nd, 5:18 AM EST by Mike Gauntner & Michael Neenan
Norfolk Southern denies liability in East Palestine business lawsuits

Norfolk Southern denies liability in East Palestine business lawsuits

Norfolk Southern has filed formal responses denying legal responsibility for financial losses claimed by local businesses following the 2023 train derailment in East Palestine.

January 23rd, 5:47 AM EST by Mike Gauntner
Partial injury payments to be sent to some East Palestine derailment settlement members

Partial injury payments to be sent to some East Palestine derailment settlement members

The payments were mailed out on Monday, December 29 and Tuesday, December 30.

December 30th, 11:02 AM EST by Zach Mosca
Lawsuit: Norfolk Southern's profits barely hit by East Palestine derailment settlement

Lawsuit: Norfolk Southern's profits barely hit by East Palestine derailment settlement

'While the people of East Palestine and the surrounding area continue to suffer, Norfolk [Southern] only 'suffered' 18 days' worth of lost revenue to compensate the people,' the suit reads.

December 15th, 12:19 PM EST by Zach Mosca
East Palestine police chief announces retirement after 25 years

East Palestine police chief announces retirement after 25 years

The Village of East Palestine announced the retirement of Police Chief Jim Brown on Monday, effective Dec. 6, after 25 years of service. 

November 24th, 8:14 PM EST by Tristan Hostetter
Independent pharmacy opens in East Palestine, hosts grand opening

Independent pharmacy opens in East Palestine, hosts grand opening

According to a news release outlining the opening ceremony, the pharmacy is opening at a time when Rite Aid stores around the country have shuttered, including within the Mahoning Valley region.

October 30th, 5:41 AM EDT by Sarah Robles
East Palestine farmer speaks during discussion on proposed energy initiative

East Palestine farmer speaks during discussion on proposed energy initiative

A farmer from East Palestine spoke during a virtual conference and community discussion into the potential future of Ohio's agricultural and energy sectors.

October 29th, 8:06 PM EDT by Sarah Robles
Health researcher: Low chemical levels ‘good news’ for East Palestine

Health researcher: Low chemical levels ‘good news’ for East Palestine

It'll give researchers an understanding of how chemical exposures will change your disease risk in 20 or 30 years.

October 23rd, 5:33 AM EDT by Sydney Canty
Researchers to detail derailment health impact tonight in East Palestine

Researchers to detail derailment health impact tonight in East Palestine

Researchers from several universities and officials from federal and local public health agencies will gather tonight to update the community on ongoing studies into the health and environmental impacts of the 2023 Norfolk Southern train derailment.

October 22nd, 6:47 AM EDT by Mike Gauntner
Judge approves contempt process for former East Palestine settlement administrator

Judge approves contempt process for former East Palestine settlement administrator

Attorneys argued the new, two-step approach was necessary to inform both the court and the community about the ongoing review and to explain why the full process was taking so long.

October 22nd, 6:41 AM EDT by Mike Gauntner
Attorneys, railroad fight challenge to $600m East Palestine settlement

Attorneys, railroad fight challenge to $600m East Palestine settlement

Norfolk Southern and attorneys representing nearly 200 people impacted by the 2023 East Palestine train derailment have asked a judge to reject attempts to overturn the $600 million class action settlement of the case.

October 14th, 6:18 AM EDT by Mike Gauntner
Lawyers claim failures, errors by former East Palestine settlement administrator

Lawyers claim failures, errors by former East Palestine settlement administrator

The motion asserts that the ongoing review reveals errors that go beyond “mathematical errors”, including "improper denial of claims, errors in Kroll's underlying data, and applying multipliers that are not contained in the Court's Order".

October 6th, 6:18 AM EDT by Mike Gauntner
East Palestine derailment settlement facing fraud allegations

East Palestine derailment settlement facing fraud allegations

U.S. District Judge Benita Y. Pearson set a Friday, October 10, deadline for the central parties to respond.

October 3rd, 11:26 AM EDT by Mike Gauntner
East Palestine town hall tonight for residents awaiting derailment settlement

East Palestine town hall tonight for residents awaiting derailment settlement

Residents of East Palestine are set to meet with lawyers tonight to discuss delayed settlement payments from the 2023 train derailment.

September 22nd, 5:46 AM EDT by Mike Gauntner
East Palestine man sentenced to prison in child pornography case

East Palestine man sentenced to prison in child pornography case

75-year-old Robert Rogers was sentenced to five years in prison on 17 counts of pandering obscenity involving a minor or impaired person with credit for 23 days served.

September 19th, 11:31 AM EDT by Zach Mosca
Whistleblowers say FEMA report cited unmet needs after East Palestine derailment

Whistleblowers say FEMA report cited unmet needs after East Palestine derailment

A whistleblower organization is reporting that an internal report from the Federal Emergency Management Agency shows a range of unmet medical, economic, and infrastructure needs in East Palestine, after the Norfolk Southern train derailment

August 25th, 6:37 AM EDT by Mike Gauntner
Whistleblowers claim EPA tracked East Palestine residents after derailment

Whistleblowers claim EPA tracked East Palestine residents after derailment

An EPA spokesperson, in a statement attributed to the Trump Administration, said the emails in question are from 2023 during the Biden administration.

August 20th, 6:17 AM EDT by Mike Gauntner
19 animals rescued alive, 13 others found deceased at farm in Lisbon

19 animals rescued alive, 13 others found deceased at farm in Lisbon

Family searching for answers after death at Campbell industrial site

More than 20K without power across Mahoning Valley, falling trees causing damage, closures

Scrappers to play as Mahoning Valley Grassmen for one night only

YCSD at risk of losing officers from sheriff's office

Staying blustery into early Saturday; a big Sunday warmup

Warren pantries aim to keep community fed, warm

Warren pantries aim to keep community fed, warm

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Press Pass: School district files suit against Roblox

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Instagram to start alerts for teen suicide searches

330 Ohio school districts rally against revised bill targeting EdChoice funding

330 Ohio school districts rally against revised bill targeting EdChoice funding

DeWine urges winter safety as extreme cold follows weekend snow

Mercer County conservation projects receive grant funding

Pennsylvania celebrates America’s 250th anniversary with $250k Scholarship Program

PUCO settlement would require FirstEnergy to pay $276 million to Ohio consumers over HB 6 misconduct

Driver killed in crash on Route 422 in Pulaski Township