🌱 East Palestine community remembers Vietnam veteran Danny Lee Barnhouse

Good morning to you East Palestine! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• East Palestine community remembers Vietnam veteran Danny Lee Barnhouse
• Which East Palestine lineman just earned All-Ohio recognition this season?
• How could this new court ruling affect East Palestine settlement payouts?

Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Cloudy with flurries; colder, with a high of 27 and low of 22 degrees.
• Friday: Cloudy, flurries; chilly, temps: high: 32, low: 24.
• Saturday: Cold; a bit of afternoon snow, with a high of 29 and low of 11 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!

📰 News we're reading

• Danny Lee Barnhouse, East Palestine, Ohio (wkbn.com) — East Palestine is mourning the passing of 77-year-old Army veteran Danny Lee Barnhouse, who most recently made his home in the village. Born in Salem and a Bronze Star recipient who worked as a diesel mechanic, he leaves a large extended family across the region. A graveside service with military honors will be held in Rittman this spring.
   

• Heffner earns All-Ohio spot (reviewonline.com) — High school football fans will notice East Palestine represented as senior lineman Ayvre Klingensmith earns All-Ohio honorable mention after leading a Bulldogs offense that averaged 36.8 points per game. The piece also highlights standout seasons from nearby Crestview, Lisbon, United, Southern, Columbiana and Leetonia players, underscoring how competitive the region’s small-school football has become.
   

• East Palestine: Appeals court partially reverses decision on settlement (mariettatimes.com) — A recent federal appeals court ruling could affect how attorneys’ fees are divided in the $600 million settlement over the 2023 Norfolk Southern derailment in East Palestine. While the settlement itself remains in place, judges ordered closer review of how one firm’s share was determined and raised broader concerns about quick-pay fee provisions that paid lawyers before many residents received compensation.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 11

• Two and a Half Greeks — BIRDFISH
  Birdfish Brewing Co. , 140 E Park Ave , Columbiana
  5:00 pm

Saturday December 13

• Tabletop Station FREE Game Night — BIRDFISH
  Birdfish Brewing Co. , 140 E Park Ave , Columbiana
  6:00 pm

Sunday December 14

• Wagler Farms — BIRDFISH
  Birdfish Brewing Co. , 140 E Park Ave , Columbiana
  12:00 pm

Monday December 15

• Creature Feature-Arctic Fox
  Springfield Local High School , 11335 Youngstown - Pittsburgh Rd , New Middletown
  4:00 pm
• Creature Feature-Artic Fox
  Springfield Local High School , 11335 Youngstown - Pittsburgh Rd , New Middletown
  4:00 pm
• Birdfish Book Club — BIRDFISH
  Birdfish Brewing Co. , 140 E Park Ave , Columbiana
  5:00 pm

Wednesday December 17

• DJ Trivia — BIRDFISH
  Birdfish Brewing Co. , 140 E Park Ave , Columbiana
  5:00 pm

Thursday December 18

• Armida's Cucina — BIRDFISH
  Birdfish Brewing Co. , 140 E Park Ave , Columbiana
  5:00 pm

Friday December 19

• Cousins Maine Lobster — BIRDFISH
  Birdfish Brewing Co. , 140 E Park Ave , Columbiana
  12:00 pm

Saturday December 20

• Family Story Time- Holidays Around the World
  Springfield Local High School , 11335 Youngstown - Pittsburgh Rd , New Middletown
  11:00 am
• Hoshi Japanese Hibachi — BIRDFISH
  Birdfish Brewing Co. , 140 E Park Ave , Columbiana
  12:00 pm
• The Conkle Brothers LIVE at Brewlounge Beer Co.
  Brew Lounge Beer Company & Patio , 115 Town Center Ave , Columbiana
  7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Seasonal affective disorder is more than just the winter blues.
  If you are feeling depressed, reach out to your doctor or a mental health professional for help. If you need immediate assistance, help is available!… (Nextdoor )

• Wright posted a job opening for Traffic Control Flagger in East Palestine. Apply here.
• Tractor Supply posted a job opening for Merchandising Sales Associate in Columbiana. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near East Palestine here.

🗞 Nearby News

Lisbon

• Richard J. Simballa, Lisbon, Ohio (wkbn.com)
• Hill climbs to the top of Beaver Local's charts (morningjournalnews.com)
• Ohio releases 2026 fair dates, including the Valley (wfmj.com)

East Liverpool

• Students selected to perform with OBDC Honor Band (morningjournalnews.com)
• Darla Kay Moore, East Liverpool, Ohio (wkbn.com)
• CCRTA holds final meeting of the year (reviewonline.com)

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