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Valley gets $270K in grants to connect opioid survivors with help

Agencies in the Mahoning Valley will receive more than $270,000 in state grants to help connect survivors of opioid addiction to treatment and recovery programs. Ohio Attorney General Andy Wilson has announced the Mahoning County Sheriff’s Office will be awarded a grant of $144,943 and the Columbiana County Mental Health and Recovery Services Board will receive $126,198, part of $2.5 million in those grants statewide. “Overdose survivors need urgent, hands-on support to break the cycle of addiction,” Wilson said. “These grants empower local law enforcement and healthcare ...

Funding provided for local drug abuse response teams

COLUMBUS — Three local agencies have received funds to help communities connect survivors of opioid addiction to treatment and recovery. The Columbiana County Mental Health and Recovery Services Board will receive $126,198, the East Palestine Police Department $24,315and the Mahoning County Sheriff’s Office $144,942.91. The office of Ohio Attorney General Andy Wilson has awarded more than $2.5 million in grants for the current fiscal year to help communities. “Overdose survivors need urgent, hands-on support to break the cycle of addiction,” Wilson said. “These grants ...

Bayou to Buckeye serves up authentic Cajun food in East Liverpool

EAST LIVERPOOL – The building located at 500 Walnut St. in downtown East Liverpool, which has been home to a beauty school, a diner, several pizza shops and most recently City Soup, is now home to Bayou to Buckeye, a restaurant that serves up authentic southern style Cajun food. Owner ...

Fire departments across the county to host Sept. 11 memorial event at Crestview HS

COLUMBIANA — An event honoring the lives of the 343 New York firefighters who died in the line of duty on Sept. 11, 2001 is being held at the Crestview High School. The Memorial Stair Climb and walk is scheduled for 3 p.m. Sept. 12 at the Rebel Stadium. The event is being hosted locally by the Columbiana County fire departments and is part of national 9/11 Memorial Stair Climbs being held across the country. “You die twice in your life. Once when you pass, and the second time is when people stop saying your name,” local event coordinator Casey Panezott said. “We are hoping ...

Beaver Local superintendent highlights essentials for success of athletic programs

LISBON — As the fall athletic season kicks off for schools, Beaver Local School District Superintendent Eric Lowe believes that several areas are essential to the continued success of local programs. Lowe told the board of education during the August meeting that he recently reminded coaches to reinforce the things they learned at the speed and agility camp, including working to be the “best people they can be which enhances the entire school community.” Lowe noted that the emphasis on making a positive difference aligns with the district’s theme for this year which is “The ...

Hancock prosecutor offers thoughts on use of opioid funds

NEW CUMBERLAND - While no longer providing legal counsel to Hancock County commissioners in relation to negotiations over one planned disbursement of the county’s opioid funds, County Prosecutor Steven Dragisich wants to make certain commissioners know where his office stands. On Aug. 14, commissioners, by a 2-1 vote, approved a proposal to contract with Pittsburgh-based law firm Tucker Arensberg to advise the county on the development of a memorandum of understanding with Family Care Ministries for the distribution of a previously approved $500,000 in opioid settlement funds for the ...