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Beaver Valley Power Station transitioning to new alert system

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By the beginning of 2027, residents of the Tri-State Area will have a new way to receive alerts for tests and emergencies at the Beaver Valley Nuclear Power Station. “We’ll be updating our warning systems,” Jennie Steifel, off-site emergency preparedness specialist for the station, explained while appearing before Hancock County commissioners during their meeting Friday morning. The nuclear power station, located in Shippingport, Pa., is transitioning from its traditional outdoor, pole-mounted siren alert system to a more automated system known as the Integrated Public Alert ...

United Local School District seeking input to help develop a capital improvement plan

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HANOVERTON — A Capital Improvement Building Plan is being developed by the United Local School District and the district is gathering input from staff members in addition to seeking outside input from local organizations. According to minutes of the July board of education meeting, one staff member chosen by District Superintendent Lance Hostetler will attend the board meetings each month beginning this month and lasting through February to share their input and help develop the capital improvement plan. Board member RuthAnn Rinto also encouraged the district to gather ...

Mark A. Naples Jr. joins Bury Financial Group

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BOARDMAN – Bury Financial Group has added Mark A. Naples Jr. as Client Service Specialist. Naples Jr.graduated from South Range High School in 2022 and obtained his bachelor’s degree in May 2026 from Youngstown State University in business administration, specializing in finance. He ...

East Palestine native retiring after 25 years in the U.S. Army

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EAST PALESTINE — U.S. Army Col. Ronald “Ron” J. Sturgeon, a native of East Palestine and a 1997 graduate of East Palestine High School, is transitioning to his next chapter. Sturgeon will officially retire this fall, capping off a highly distinguished 25-year military career dedicated to ...

Tour highlights economic success in Ohio

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YOUNGSTOWN — Marking the second stop on a two-week statewide tour, America Makes hosted Gov. Mike DeWine and Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel on Monday afternoon as part of their Heart of Opportunity tour. The gathering celebrated Ohio’s ranking as the best state to do business nationwide in 2026, as ...

On the calendar

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WED/8-19 Beloit Village council, 6:30 p.m., village hall; special meeting to interview fire/EMS officers and may hire for the positions, as well as address any other business that comes before it Boardman DARE Singles Group, Music at Woodworth Park, 7 p.m.; information at 330-729-0127 Canfield South Range school board, 6 p.m., K-12 Building; Records Commission, 5:15 p.m., board office Chester Family Care Ministries Annual Yard Sale, 9 a.m.-6:30 p.m., 2860 Pyramus Road County Columbiana County Board of Developmental Disabilities, 4 p.m., administration offices East ...