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Remembering 9/11: 22 years later

Officials from several communities took the time Monday to look back, reflect and share their thoughts during multiple 9/11 memorial ceremonies. Read Full Story Tue, Sep 12, 2023

Applications now open for East Palestine business assistance

EAST PALESTINE â¿" Businesses wishing to request assistance from the East Palestine Emergency Support Program can now do so online, the Ohio Department of Development announced on Thursday. Read Full Story Sat, Aug 5, 2023

$39K headed to local county to investigate drug overdoses

COLUMBIANA COUNTY, Ohio (WKBN) - Thousands of dollars are headed toward a local county's drug task force, which the sheriff says is very needed. Read Full Story Thu, Jul 20, 2023

Robb Blasdel kicks off her conversations over coffee with constituents program

COLUMBIANA - State Rep. Monica Robb Blasdel (R-Columbiana County) held her first "Coffee with Constituents" event in Columbiana Monday. The representative encouraged residents to attend to ask questions, voice concerns or to discuss ideas. Read Full Story Tue, Jul 18, 2023

East Palestine tax deduction, rail safety in state budget

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WKBN)- A state representative from Columbiana County secured a deduction for taxpayers impacted by the East Palestine derailment from their state income tax and rail safety measures. Read Full Story Fri, Jul 7, 2023

Hubbard, East Liverpool to receive state grants for water infrastructure projects

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Lt. Governor Jon Husted, and Ohio Department of Development Director Lydia Mihalik announced Friday that the state will award $114 million in grant awards to support 70 critical water infrastructure projects in 58 counties. The grants are part of the fourth round of the Ohio BUILDS (Broadband, Utilities, and Infrastructure for Local Development Success) water infrastructure program. Since its establishment, the program has provided a more than $360 million to support 253 local water projects impacting every county in the state. Read Full Story Fri, Jun 16, 2023

GALLERY: 2023 Wellsville Memorial Day

The Village of Wellsville celebrated Memorial Day with a ceremony at the Melvin Newlin Memorial Chapel at Springhill Cemetery. During the ceremony a military jet flew over and Wellsville High School Class of 2023 Co-valedictorians Brooklyn Brophey and Conner Hooper gave readings. There were several speakers, the Eternal Flame was lit and Jennifer Harris performed several patriotic musical selections. There was also a dedication of the revised highway sign honoring PVC Melvin E. Newlin to recognize his status as a Medal of Honor recipient. Read Full Story Tue, May 30, 2023

Reps. Blasdel, McNally provide guidance on SNAP benefits for East Palestine residents

COLUMBUS â¿" State Representatives Monica Robb Blasdel (R-Columbiana County) and Lauren McNally (D-Youngstown) Friday issued the following statements and guidance from the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) for residents in East Palestine who utilize Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits and received direct financial assistance payments from Norfolk Southern following the train derailment on Feb. 3, 2023. Read Full Story Sat, May 6, 2023

BLHS band trip highlighted at school board meeting

LISBON - Visitors to the Country Music Hall of Fame got a taste of some local music with the Beaver Local High School band able to put on a performance during a recent trip to Nashville, Tenn. Read Full Story Thu, Apr 27, 2023

State Rep. Robb Blasdel visits Beaver Local

LISBON - A state representative serving her first term in office visited the Beaver Local School District on Friday. Read Full Story Mon, Apr 3, 2023