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Alliance Native to Discuss FBI Career at RPL

ALLIANCE — For nearly 29 years, FBI agent Harry Trombitas worked on some of America’s most notorious criminal cases. An Alliance native, Trombitas now shares his expertise as an investigator in his role as host of the gripping true crime podcast Off the Record: An FBI Agent’s ...

Lisbon banners honor sacrifice and service of area veterans

LISBON — Every flag tells a story, every photo evokes emotion, but more importantly, the banners now hanging in Lisbon honor area veterans for their bravery, their sacrifice and their service. That’s what it’s all about — honoring service men and women — the grandfathers, fathers, ...

Large turnout for Winona Strawberry Festival

WINONA – The Winona Strawberry Festival, held Sunday by the Winona Area Historical Society, had a large turnout of people who came to socialize, enjoy the food and observe historic demonstrations. The favorite of the day appeared to be the homemade vanilla ice cream served with a topping ...

Crestview looking at applicants for maintenance supervisor

COLUMBIANA — The Crestview Local School District is considering applicants for a new maintenance supervisor following the retirement of Jay Radman. Radman worked for the district for 28 years and had 33 total years of experience in school maintenance, District Superintendent Daniel Hill said. The district has received 18 applicants for the open position and Hill said interviews are currently being conducted. In other matters, the board of education hired a new high school science teacher during the regular June meeting. High School Principal Caleb Crowl said that new hire Derek ...

Wellsville school board hires new superintendent and treasurer

WELLSVILLE — The Wellsville school board Monday hired a new superintendent and treasurer. Board members unanimously approved Kyle Exline as superintendent and Sarah Palm as treasurer. In a corresponding move, the board accepted Exline’s resignation as assistant jr./sr. high school ...

East Palestine settlement payments to be sent out

EAST PALESTINE (WKBN) — For those impacted by the Norfolk Southern train derailment in East Palestine, settlement checks for property claims are supposed to be in the mail. This is part of the $600 million settlement agreement by the railroad to resolve class action lawsuits. Anyone living or owning property within 20 miles of the derailment site was eligible to file a claim. Epiq is handling the payments. WKBN 27 First News made a call Wednesday to the administrator’s hotline and was told only that payments were to go out by the end of June 2026. “Epiq anticipates valid ...