🌱 How a new SSI bill could change East Palestine settlement impacts
Hi there, East Palestine! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How a new SSI bill could change East Palestine settlement impacts
- How an East Palestine advocate is turning derailment lessons into action
- How East Palestine students are stacking up in county robotics leagues
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Today's riddle: The doctor told me to drink carrot juice after a hot bath. - Did it help? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 42 and low of 30 degrees.
- Thursday: Cloudy; p.m. rain, breezy, temps: high: 55, low: 31.
- Friday: Windy; colder with flurries, with a high of 37 and low of 21 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Ohio and Pennsylvania congressmen introduce bill to protect SSI for disaster victims (wtov9.com) — East Palestine residents on SSI affected by derailment settlements may see important changes if a new bipartisan bill from Ohio’s Michael Rulli and Pennsylvania’s Chris Deluzio passes. Inspired by the 2023 train disaster, it would prevent settlement payments from reducing or eliminating SSI benefits for local and other disaster victims, and apply retroactively to the East Palestine settlement. 
• Rail safety advocate, an East Palestine native, launches new initiative (vindy.com) — An East Palestine native, rail safety advocate Jessica Conard, has launched a new “Disaster Averted: Rail Watch Service” to help communities spot and respond to rail and chemical transport risks before crises occur. Drawing on her experience after the 2023 derailment, she’s offering strategy sessions, messaging audits, and action maps so local leaders nationwide can better protect residents near rail lines.
• Columbiana County Educational Service Center robotics leagues (reviewonline.com) — East Palestine students are part of a countywide robotics push this school year, competing alongside nine other districts in the Columbiana County Educational Service Center’s leagues. Local teams are already underway in high school, middle school, and elementary divisions, with more rounds ahead before February finals that could spotlight East Palestine’s young engineers.
📸 Around East Palestine
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🗓 Events Nearby
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DJ Trivia — BIRDFISH
Birdfish Brewing Co. , 140 E Park Ave , Columbiana
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Armida's Cucina — BIRDFISH
Birdfish Brewing Co. , 140 E Park Ave , Columbiana
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Cousins Maine Lobster — BIRDFISH
Birdfish Brewing Co. , 140 E Park Ave , Columbiana
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Christmas with The Conkle Brothers — BIRDFISH
Birdfish Brewing Co. , 140 E Park Ave , Columbiana
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Family Story Time- Holidays Around the World
Springfield Local High School , 11335 Youngstown - Pittsburgh Rd , New Middletown
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Hoshi Japanese Hibachi — BIRDFISH
Birdfish Brewing Co. , 140 E Park Ave , Columbiana
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Beers & Cheers with Santa Claus — BIRDFISH
Birdfish Brewing Co. , 140 E Park Ave , Columbiana
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The Conkle Brothers LIVE at Brewlounge Beer Co.
Brew Lounge Beer Company & Patio , 115 Town Center Ave , Columbiana
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Smokin’ T’s BBQ: Where Flavor Meets Purpose — BIRDFISH
Birdfish Brewing Co. , 140 E Park Ave , Columbiana
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Birdfish Bar Bingo — BIRDFISH
Birdfish Brewing Co. , 140 E Park Ave , Columbiana
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Boozin' & Groovin' // Analog Night with tiltnboogie — BIRDFISH
Birdfish Brewing Co. , 140 E Park Ave , Columbiana
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Two and a Half Greeks — BIRDFISH
Birdfish Brewing Co. , 140 E Park Ave , Columbiana
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- LifeWise Academy posted a job opening for LifeWise CDL Bus Driver in East Palestine. Apply here.
- Dunkin' posted a job opening for Evening Team Member in East Liverpool. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near East Palestine here.
🗞 Nearby News
Columbiana
- Upper Room Fellowship Donates $25K for Columbiana Playground (businessjournaldaily.com)
- Cub Scout Pack in Columbiana share, celebrate 'International Peace Light' (wfmj.com)
- New chief humane officer says he's ready for role (wytv.com)
Lisbon
- Suspect in Leetonia teacher's murder denied motions to suppress evidence (wfmj.com)
- Sex sting suspect enters plea in Columbiana County case (wkbn.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I don’t know. I can never finish drinking the hot bath!
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