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Yahoo
01-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Kimberly-Clark commits to Trumbull County plant
WARREN, Ohio (WKBN) – Kimberly-Clark announced that it will build a manufacturing plant in Trumbull County. Read next: Mishap at Girard's Prom Promise event sends 1 to hospital The company's board of directors met to approve the project Thursday afternoon. The million-plus-square-foot facility will be constructed on a former steel mill lot off of Pine Avenue in an area that spans Howland and Warren townships. Kimberly-Clark said in a news release that the 'Warren facility will provide the capacity needed to unleash future growth for Kimberly-Clark's fastest growing personal care categories.' Located within the existing Warren BDM Redevelopment Area, the site was the sixth location to receive site readiness support from the All Ohio Future Fund. A total of $17.2 million from the fund was awarded to the Western Reserve Port Authority to assist in site readiness and road infrastructure. 'We welcome Kimberly-Clark's first investment in Ohio,' said Ohio Governor Mike DeWine. 'Kimberly-Clark has advanced-production facilities all over the world, and the fact that they are now coming to Trumbull County says a great deal about the area's workforce and Ohio's leadership in rebuilding the domestic manufacturing supply.' Thursday's announcement was eagerly anticipated by local and state leaders who awarded the project tax incentives to build the plant in the Mahoning Valley. The Ohio Tax Credit Authority approved a 1.837%, 10-year Job Creation Tax Credit for the project. This follows 10-year, 60% tax credits approved by Howland and Warren townships and Trumbull County commissioners. The plant will create about 491 full-time jobs, generating $49.1 million in payroll by December 2030. 'This is a defining moment for Trumbull County,' said Rick Hernandez, president of the Trumbull County Board of Commissioners. 'The Kimberly-Clark project represents more than just a substantial investment; it's a catalyst for regional revitalization. We anticipate that this development will not only bring hundreds of direct jobs but also attract ancillary businesses, boost housing, and invigorate our local economy.' Kimberly-Clark brands include Huggies, Kleenex, Scott, Kotex, Cottonelle, Poise, Depend, Andrex, Pull-Ups, GoodNites, Intimus, Plenitud, Sweety, Softex, Viva and WypAll. Its products are sold in more than 175 countries and territories. Nadine Grimley and Stan Boney contributed to this report. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
01-05-2025
- Yahoo
Warrant issued for arrest of former area bus driver
LEETONIA, Ohio (WKBN) — A warrant was issued for the arrest of a former Leetonia bus driver after an investigation resulted in a voyeurism charge. Read next: Mishap at Girard's Prom Promise event sends 1 to hospital Scott Andre was relieved of his duties in February due to a pending investigation that has now resulted in charges. Court records show Andre is charged with a third-degree misdemeanor charge of voyeurism and a warrant was issued Thursday for his arrest. The school district released the following statement at the time he was initially relieved of duty: 'Mr. Andre has not been permitted on school grounds and therefore has not had contact with students during this investigation. Our school district is fully cooperating with law enforcement as they investigate this matter. It should also be expressly noted that the safety of our students and staff is our chief priority and we will continue to follow protocols and procedures that ensure those principles are upheld. We encourage our families and staff to communicate any additional concerns through the proper channels.' A release from the Leetonia Police Department stated the investigation involved issues with juveniles and some other females who are now adults. Kristen Hephner contributed to this report. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
01-05-2025
- Yahoo
Mishap at Girard's Prom Promise event sends 1 to hospital
GIRARD, Ohio (WKBN) – A student is OK after a mishap at Girard's Prom Promise event on Thursday. Girard Fire Chief Jim Petruzzi says the teenage boy was an actor lying on the ground when a police officer bumped him with a cruiser. The boy was taken to the hospital as a precaution but Petruzzi says he is alright. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
25-04-2025
- Yahoo
Mock drunk-driving demonstration shows Franklin County students the consequences of driving under the influence
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — It's almost prom season, and one school in Franklin County wants to keep its students safe. Fannett-Metal middle and high school showed students what it would be like if they decide to drink and drive. It put on a mock crash with four seniors in various conditions. Fire and EMS crews responded to treat the victims. Students say the experience had an effect on them. 'It was really surreal,' Senior Tucker Seibert who played the drunk driver role. 'For going into it, i didn't think it was going to be the craziest, but seeing everyone actually get pulled out in stretchers and seeing my one friend get in a body bag, it really put it all in perspective how bad it was.' Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now 'Not only school should see this, but the community itself,' Senior and Prom Promise organizer Abigail Frazier said. 'That, just to think twice about our decisions. Not just automatically assume, 'hey let's get in a car and drive' when you're under the influence. I think it will make a impact. that kids will talk about it and I hope they do.' According to the prevention network 54% of teens admitted to drinking during or after the prom. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
CBS News
08-04-2025
- CBS News
Mock crash at Mars Area High School shows the perils of driving under the influence ahead of prom season
The Mars Area High School's REACH Program teamed up with local emergency responders for a mock crash in the school auditorium parking lot as part of the "Prom Promise" campaign this week. For a lot of students who witnessed the mock crash, they said it truly hit home. The goal was to show students the life-altering and even deadly consequences of drinking and then getting behind the wheel of a car and onto a busy highway. "I have two vehicles blocking the roadway, one ejection, two patients inside," the mock crash first responders' radio sounded during the event. The voice of a 911 dispatcher, emergency sirens, flashing lights, and people screaming were all sights and sounds that one would expect to hear at a real emergency. While emotional, this was designed to resemble a real car crash in every aspect to demonstrate the serious consequences of driving under the influence. "The message is for it to hit home," said Pennsylvania State Trooper Melinda Bondarenka. "Again, be the most realistic way to show them what can happen in a crash. It's unfortunate, yes, and some of the outcomes are not always good." The scene was a grisly one as students covered in fake blood, suffering from serious injuries, acted out the aftermath of a head-on collision on prom night. Dominic Spranza, a senior, portrayed the drunk driver who caused the crash. He was given a field sobriety test by an Adams Township police officer before being placed into handcuffs. "What if something like that happens and I wake up and the person next to me isn't conscious," he said. "I just wouldn't want that to happen to my family." Another student actor lay as though she had been partially ejected from the car with the upper half of her body on the hood of the car. Fire department personnel moved her from the car to a gurney before loading her into a waiting ambulance. "I can't imagine my family getting a call, god forbid that I was in a crash, and I just wouldn't want that to happen to my family," said Ella Roach. "I will try to eliminate the distractions as much as possible and drive safely." Students then moved into the auditorium for the KDKA-TV Ford Driving Skills For Life program. More than 500 junior and senior students, many of whom are new drivers, learned key driving skills to help keep them safe while on the roadway. They were joined by a panel of experts who discussed the dangers of distracted and impaired driving, as well as the consequences that follow. "Even if we affect just one student or a pocket of students, it's important for them to understand the potential consequences," said Shawn Babka of the REACH Program.
