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After rejecting settlement, eight sue Norfolk Southern over East Palestine derailment, burn

 
Eight residents of East Palestine and nearby areas who opted out of the $600 million Norfolk Southern derailment settlement have filed a lawsuit against the railroad, seeking damages for the train derailment.
 

Thursday court review set for $6M wrongful death settlement from Realty Building blast

 
A court hearing is scheduled today to consider granting final approval of a wrongful death settlement for the family of a man killed in the natural gas explosion at the Realty Building in Downtown Youngstown.
 

Calcutta Search and Rescue Team concludes Texas flood mission

 
Firefighters from the Calcutta Volunteer Fire Department concluded their search and rescue operations in Kerrville, Texas, and returned to Calcutta on Tuesday. 

 

Columbiana County Health Partners release findings of needs assessment

 
The findings could be used to develop programs and apply for funding opportunities that coud be used to enhance the health of the Columbiana County community.
 

Department of Agriculture warning against raw milk, cheese products from retailer

 
The raw milk and cheese products under The Family Cow brand were sold from the Chambersburg retail store in-store. Additionally, consumers could order products online for pick-up at over 50 locations.
 

Senate passes $9 billion in spending cuts to public broadcasting, foreign aid requested by Trump

 
A bill to cancel about $9 billion in foreign aid and public broadcasting spending is nearing passage in the Senate.
 

Inflation pressures Valley grocery stores already fighting to compete

 
As grocery prices rise again, small stores across Ohio—including a Marc’s in Boardman—say they’re doing everything they can to stay competitive while facing growing economic strain.
 

Plea expected from 75-year-old East Palestine man in child pornography case

 
An East Palestine man who was secretly indicted on 17 charges related to child pornography is scheduled for a plea hearing today in Columbiana County Common Pleas Court.
 

Warren man pleads guilty to seven felony charges involving minor

 
According to the release, prosecutors stated that Ball was allegedly having sexual contact with a 13-year-old female at the time Warren police began investigating in September of 2023.
 

Five vehicles involved in crash on Route 18 in Hermitage

 
Photos from the scene show one of the vehicles wth heavy damage to the rear.
 

Star-crossed singer Connie Francis, whose hits included 'Pretty Little Baby' dead at 87

 
Connie Francis, the wholesome pop star of the 1950s and 1960s whose hits include “Pretty Little Baby” and who would later serve as an ironic title for a personal life filled with heartbreak and tragedy, has died at age 87.
 

New Youngstown resident wins $300,000 on lottery scratch-off ticket

 
The three Cashwords tickets that she purchased were numbers 45, 46 and 47. Ticket 47 was the winner of the $300,000 top prize.
 

Youngstown's Harlem Renaissance Gala set for tonight

 
The Invisible Woman Collective will host a Harlem Renaissance Gala and Art Fundraiser tonight at 217 West Federal Street in downtown Youngstown.
 

A brief break from the humidity is on the way

 
After a dry Thursday and Friday, showers and storms will return this weekend
 
 
 
 
 

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