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Ramaswamy responds to derailment report

EAST PALESTINE — As new information about the handling of the 2023 train derailment makes its way through the political landscape the Village of East Palestine will remain committed to its residents. A recent report from NewsNation captured the attention of Republican Ohio gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, who derided the alleged actions of class-action attorneys. According to the report, the attorneys took more in fees for themselves and gave less than what was advertised to affected residents as part of the $600 million Norfolk Southern settlement. “Worse, new reporting ...

Columbiana to consolidate fire and EMS departments

COLUMBIANA — The city of Columbiana has decided that a consolidation of the fire and EMS departments will position the emergency services for long-term sustainability. The city announced via a press release on Friday that the decision is being made following a comprehensive independent assessment of both departments’ operations, staffing, and long-term service capacity. The city initiated the study through McGrath Consulting Group Inc. in January after first creating a committee to look at the safety services with the intent of solving service issues with both departments, City ...

Kent State East Liverpool to host Community Remembrance event

EAST LIVERPOOL — The Kent State University East Liverpool Campus will be hosting a Community Remembrance Event at the campus located at 400 E. Fourth St. on Sept. 10 from 4 to 7 p.m. to recognize the 25th anniversary of 9/11 and honor local first responders. Academics Vice Dean Sarah ...

On the calendar

SAT/9-5 Boardman DARE Singles Group, Bowling at Boardman Lanes, 6:30 p.m.; information at 330-729-0127 Columbiana Good As New Shoppe, Methodist Church, 210 S. Main St., 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; 75 percent off all summer items in the shoppe. East Liverpool ELHS Men’s Class of 1956 Breakfast, 9 a.m., Two Smart Cookies. Beaver Creek Wildlife Education Center open 1-5 p.m.; Ohio School of Falconry, 1-2 p.m. East Palestine Free Yoga session, 10 a.m., East Palestine Park Stage; provided by the East Palestine Friends of the Park/EPACT; bring a yoga mat or a ...

Columbiana to try new Christmas Parade route

COLUMBIANA — The city is trying out a new route for the Christmas Parade this year. The parade, scheduled for 6 p.m. Nov. 20, will now begin on Railroad Street across from the planned new City Hall location. Zach King, director of the Columbiana Area Chamber of Commerce, shared the plans with City Council in August. King said the decision was made following conversations with Police Chief Mark Edwards and last year’s parade volunteers. “The shutting down the roads was a bit difficult. We outgrew that location,” he explained of the former route, which began at Joshua Dixon ...

New dates set in involuntary manslaughter case

LISBON — Upcoming court dates were set Friday in the case against Seth T. Hildebrand, who is accused of causing the death of a 2-year-old child in December 2024. Dates were set for an interim status conference hearing at 10 a.m. on Jan. 15, a final status conference hearing at 9 a.m. on March 2, and a jury trial at 9 a.m. on April 6 during a brief pretrial hearing Friday. Hildebrand, 21, Birch Road, East Liverpool, who was in attendance Friday, has been out of jail on a $200,000 cash or surety bond. In July, Hildebrand entered a not guilty plea to charges of first-degree felony ...