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The Keystone Oil Pipeline was closed Tuesday morning after it burst in North Dakota, suspending the transport of crude oil from Canada to US refineries.Pipeline operator Southbow said the system was shut down just before 8am on April 8th after the control center detected a sudden drop in pressure. The Canada-based company has confirmed that oil spills are included in the nearby agricultural sector. The closest town to the site is Fort Bend, North Dakota.”The affected segments are quarantined and operational and containment resources are being mobilized to the site,” a company spokesperson told the Epoch Times via email. “Our…

Canton-Hilscher-ClarkeElectric Co. is another step closer to taking over the previous Canton Brewing Co. Building.Canton City Council on Monday approved multiple tax incentives to help Hilscher-Clarke Electric Co. move its headquarters to the former brewery at 227 Market Ave. N, and redevelop and expand the current building at 519 Fourth St. NW.Through community reinvestment area agreements, the city will ease 75% of property taxes on each building that has been renovated over the next decade. The city uses the income tax revenue it collects from Hillshire Clark to compensate Canton school districts that the district would have received from the…

Spring Tea – The Columbiana Women’s Club is planning a spring tea at the clubhouse at 121 N. Main Street in Columbiana on May 17th. The event, hosted by Pat Keylor, features afternoon tea, petite sandwiches, sweet treats and spring decorations. The event is in two seating – 12:30 PM or 2:30 PM space is limited and RSVP is required at 330-692-1304. Costs are $25 per person, cash or cheque only. Pay a check to Columbiana Women’s Club.Mount Union Concert – Mount Union Raider Steel Band and Percussion Ensemble are planning a spring concert at Spring Performance Hall of the…

The Dow Jones had dropped by 800 points by 4pm Tuesday.Three major US stock indices opened high on Tuesday. Trump administration officials have shown that negotiations were underway between the US and other countries over tariffs, but the market plunged as the day progressed.As of Tuesday afternoon, the Dow Jones industrial average had dropped about 800 points, while the Nasdaq composites had slid 3 percentage points, and the S&P 500 had dropped by more than 2%.Over the last two-day period, we have brought the S&P 500 closer to Bear Market territory, comparable to the speed and strength of the drawdown…

Biglot will begin selling “out of business”Biglot continues to close stores across the US to navigate Chapter 11 bankruptcy, but some locations may be spared.Scripps NewsColumbus-based discount chain Big Lot is planning to reopen several store locations after filing for bankruptcy protection last year. The store is set to reopen on April 10th under new ownership.The retailer announced in a news release that the first opening will begin Thursday. Nine stores in six states have returned after being acquired by variety wholesalers. Four former Ohio Big Lot locations are set to open as Ollie’s bargain outlet stores.Will the Ohio Big…

TALHASSEE – The office of Gov. Ron DeSantis proposed a major rollback to the state’s child labour law earlier this year, with changes made last year to ease work restrictions for minors “didn’t go well enough,” records show.The governor’s office has formulated this year’s law. This allows teenagers to work overnight hours on long shifts without school nights or meal breaks. The office sent an email to Senator Jay Collins, who is Senator Jay Collins and Rep. Monique Miller of R Palm Bay in February, according to an email released by Senator Florida. Records were first reported by Orlando Weekly.Collins…

PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. (WFLA) – A Florida woman faces charges of animal cruelty after her dog barely finds her urine standing and her face trapped in matte fur. In December 2024, Charlotte County animal control was notified to poor condition dogs under the care of the owner, 45-year-old Diana holder. 21 horses die after a Florida barn lights: officials Officials said that a Yorkie Mix named Odie had severely covered fur all over her body. “We couldn’t even know where the front of the dog was behind the dog,” Animal Control Officer Brian Jones told NBC affiliate WBBH. Odie was…

U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondy said the policy includes “gun owners who comply with unfairly targeted laws.”The Department of Justice (DOJ) said Monday it would remove a “zero tolerance” policy that allows authorities to revoke licenses of gun dealers that could not conduct background checks.The policy known as the strengthened regulatory enforcement policy allowed the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) to revoke the licenses of gun sellers who allegedly committed “willful violations.”The DOJ said it is repealing the policy and reconsidering two other rules. One is intended to reclassify a particular firearm as a short barrel rifle,…

Canton – All strict library locations were closed early Tuesday “due to an ongoing police investigation.”The Stark Library issued a statement Tuesday afternoon announcing the closure. All library programs and bookmobile stops scheduled for Tuesday afternoon and evening have been cancelled.”We apologize for the inconvenience, but we appreciate your understanding as we prioritize the safety and happiness of our staff, patrons and our community,” the statement said.Details were not available immediately.Library spokesman Daniel Atter mentioned questions about the ongoing investigation into Canton Police.The main library in downtown Canton was evacuated by police on Monday following reports that a man with…

TALHASSEE – Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration last year diverted a $10 million state settlement to the charity arm of the welfare initiative led by his wife. The unusual infusion of cash was part of a private settlement agreement involving a Florida healthcare administration agency. The money went to the Hope Florida Foundation, a nonprofit organization established by the state to realize Casey DeSantis’ vision of restructuring welfare.Under Florida law, funds from a particular settlement agreement must be deposited in the state trust fund or general income fund.It is not clear whether the law applies as the state refuses to publish…