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Beaver Valley Power Station transitioning to new alert system

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 ...

County commissioners declare August as Child Support Awareness Month

LISBON — Columbiana County commissioners earlier this month declared August as Child Support Awareness Month, recognizing the efforts of child support enforcement agency personnel and all those providing support to children. “We recognize that the well-being of Ohio’s children and families relies on access to adequate financial support along with emotional support, and we recognize and commend the efforts of those parents who are committed to fulfilling their moral, financial and legal obligation to provide this support,” the proclamation said. The resolution also noted and ...

Wellsville school board finalizing back-to-school preparations

WELLSVILLE — The Wellsville Board of Education is finalizing its back-to-school preparations with the approval of multiple motions during Monday’s meeting. During new business, board members approved the acceptance of 17 donations totaling $6,300 for the AD Fund Golf Outing from multiple donors including Southfield Energy, the Elks, the American Legion, Betz, Care & Share, Wellsville Hall of Fame, Ed Wilson Services, Magic Moments, Crossroads at Beaver Creek and Wellsville NFS; a donation of $1,469.81 from the Orange and Black Boosters for the football team; and a donation of ...

Tour highlights economic success in Ohio

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 ...

Firefighter injured when multiple departments respond to Forsyth Place fire

EAST LIVERPOOL — An East Liverpool firefighter was injured when falling through a floor while providing assistance to Liverpool Township firefighters at a structure fire at 1180 Forsyth Place Monday night. East Liverpool Firefighter Lt. Josh Coil was taken to the hospital by East Liverpool EMS where he was treated for minor burns and scrapes and released. Liverpool Township Assistant Fire Chief Donny Danvers and East Liverpool Assistant Fire Chief Lance Smith were able to pull him out through a window. “I couldn’t go any further. We were inside, the floor dropped off, ...

Southern Local officials prepare for new year, fall sports

SALINEVILLE – Preparations for the new school year and the fall sports season were among matters before the Southern Local Board of Education on Tuesday, Aug. 11. The meeting was held at the Williams Collaborative Center, home to administrators for the school district and the Utica Shale ...