Lindsey Watson

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Democratic political strategist David Axelrod on Friday condemned changes Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made to a key vaccine advisory committee. Kennedy earlier this week fired all 17 members of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) and replaced them with eight of his own picks, a significant downsizing for the independent, expert panel that provides guidance on vaccine recommendations.

2 weeks ago | wkbn.com | Lindsey Watson

CORTLAND, Ohio (WKBN) – Cortland city leaders are moving forward with plans to build a new safety services complex, but the scope of the project and its future still hang on key funding decisions and looming deadlines. Cortland received a $2.5 million state grant last June to build a new emergency services training complex, with construction required to start by June 2026.

2 weeks ago | wkbn.com | Lindsey Watson

ORANGEVILLE, Ohio (WKBN) – Local Navy veteran Steven Reed is rallying support for his mother, Kathy Reed, who is battling stage 4 ovarian cancer. A special fundraiser and bike run is set for this Saturday at Yeagerbaums Bar & Grille in Orangeville, Trumbull County. All the money raised will help cover her urgent medical expenses. “We found out at the beginning of March that she has ovarian cancer.

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Lindsey Watson

LOWELLVILLE, Ohio (WKBN) — There were tense moments Wednesday night at the Lowellville City Council meeting, as residents are concerned they may lose their fire and police forces after another income tax increase failed in May. Mayor James Ludiciani says that won’t happen. While there have been discussions, nothing is final. In May, a proposed 0.5% income tax increase was rejected by Lowellville voters. It would have generated an additional $137,000 annually.

2 weeks ago | wkbn.com | Lindsey Watson

LOWELLVILLE, Ohio (WKBN) — There were tense moments Wednesday night at the Lowellville City Council meeting, as residents are concerned they may lose their fire and police forces after another income tax increase failed in May. Mayor James Ludiciani says that won’t happen. While there have been discussions, nothing is final. In May, a proposed 0.5% income tax increase was rejected by Lowellville voters. It would have generated an additional $137,000 annually.