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Ramaswamy responds to derailment report

Local News September 5, 2026

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 ...

Kent State East Liverpool to host Community Remembrance event

Local News September 5, 2026

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 ...

Columbiana to try new Christmas Parade route

Local News September 5, 2026

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 ...

Idabelle Firestone Fall Concert Series concerts continue

Local News September 5, 2026

COLUMBIANA — The free Idabelle Firestone Fall Concert series sponsored by the Firestone Cultural and Custodial Committee continues to entertain the community and surrounding areas with its Sunday afternoon performances, rain or shine. Coming up this Sunday, Sept. 6, is the Tamburitzans, a ...

Columbiana 40&8 names Voyageur of the Year

Local News September 5, 2026

COLUMBIANA — Voiture 273 has recognized Wade “Buz” Payne as its Voyageur of the Year for 2026. Payne has been a member of the 40&8 for 41 years. He is an Air Force veteran that served in Guam with the B52 Operation Arc Lite during Vietnam with four years on active duty before spending ...

Community Briefs

Local News September 5, 2026

Good As New Shoppe women’s clothing giveaway The Good As New Shoppe will hold a free giveaway of women’s clothing from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday. The shoppe is located at the Methodist Church, 210 S. Main St. Mile Branch Grange Ham Loaf Dinner Mile Branch Grange, 495 Knox School Road, Alliance, will hold a drive-thru ham loaf dinner from 5 to 6 p.m. or sold out Thursday, Sept. 10. The meal includes ham loaf, scalloped potatoes, green beans, cole slaw and brownie for $12, cash only. No preorders; all meals will be first-come, first-served. 141st Hawkins Reunion The 141st ...