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Contractors beginning work on North Jackson sinkhole, one week after 3 On Your Side report
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Residents say contractors have started preliminary work repairing a major sinkhole in North Jackson, a week after a WLBT report. Michael Gray-Lewis said crews with Delta Constructors were on Yucca Drive Tuesday morning, where they were beginning the initial work to repair a sinkhole there. Gray-Lewis...
Alliance votes to permit chickens in the city
ALLIANCE ‒ Residents can now own chickens within the city limits. City Council on Monday voted to amend city laws to permit residents to own up to six hens. No roosters are allowed. Council opted to allow female chickens for personal or household use in residential backyards. ...
Northeast Ohio 2024 county fair guide: When is the fair coming to your area?
CUYAHOGA COUNTY, Ohio — With summer in full swing and the 4th of July in our rear view, county fair season is right around the corner!. Whether you're looking for delicious eats, rides and games or animal exhibits, we've got you covered with a guide to this year's county fairs taking place across Northeast Ohio.
Stark County to lose all remaining Rite Aid stores
All the Rite Aid stores in Stark County will be closed by the end of September, according to local store management. The store at 2220 Locust St. in Canal Fulton was included on the latest notice of closures that Rite Aid filed Friday in federal bankruptcy court. The pharmacy's last day will be July 23 and the store will permanently close Sept. 1, according to the store manager.
‘Resiliency Center’ offers free services to those affected by East Palestine train derailment
Located in a former doctor's office on Route 14 across from the well-known welcome sign is the East Palestinian Resiliency Center offering free services for anyone living in four zip codes around East Palestine, who worked in the village during the derailment, or first responders who assisted.
MAHONING COUNTY: Bistro 1907 announces changes to Youngstown restaurant
Here are additional news of interest from around Mahoning County:. Bistro 1907 announces changes. Vacant house catches fire in south side in Youngstown. Police investigate gun store break-in in Youngstown. Sunday morning crash injures two in Youngstown. South Harvest Food Bank is expanding. Missing Youngstown woman with dementia found.
Warren Township Trustees look into more ways they can save the Leavittsburg dam
With the dam in Leavittsburg set to be removed in 2025, Warren Township Trustees are trying to find more options to save it. They pitched in funds along with the Trumbull County Commissioners to hire a company to study the dam and lay out the pros and cons from both sides.
Local couple invests in Downtown Warren promoting tourism
Keith and Jill Gunther are real estate developers who have flipped many residential properties in the Valley and The Downtown Getaway is their latest project. This newly renovated 2000 square foot flat in the Boyle Building, was built in 1931 by Attorney Boyle for his law offices in Downtown Warren. It was once office space but now offers 2 bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths, a fully equipped kitchen, and a recreational space with a pool table.
Local hospital’s 100th anniversary marked by burying of time capsule
The sisters visited the hospital Tuesday to join in on the festivities. It included the unveiling of items, including newspaper articles and other memorabilia found in a 1980s time capsule discovered during St. Joseph Riverside Hospital's demolition in 2022.
Structural concerns at Poland Library being examined by architect firms, building remains safe
The Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County is looking into structural concerns at the Poland Library. According to the release, a full external and structural evaluation of the building was warranted and preliminary analysis confirmed some movement at the south end of the building's first floor. The Library says...
Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Ohio likely to close Cleveland or Lorain County locations
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Ohio (BGCNEO) are likely to close locations due to funding loss. In late May, the Clubs announced they were losing $3 million in federal funding — $2.5 million from Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) funds, and $500,000 from federal pass-through funds through local schools. The organization launched the Save Our Clubs campaign, but CEO Allen Smith told The Land the funding gap has not been completely closed.
Ravenna schools to cut busing for high school students. Levy returning to November ballot
Ravenna High School students won't be able to take the bus to school no matter where they live, the district told parents last week. Parents received a notice through Parent Square, the district's messaging app, informing them of upcoming changes to the district's transportation plan. The district also posted notification...
Stark County roundup: News from around the Canton region
AKRON – Big Brothers Big Sisters of Summit, Medina and Stark Counties has been recognized as a Big Brothers Big Sisters of America Growth Award Winner for program excellence in 2023. The Growth Award recognizes agencies that have increased the number of mentors and youth who are matched through...
County roundup: Orange cones coming to Mogadore, plus news from Atwater and Suffield
Mogadore Village Council passed legislation to start the Herbert Street/Meadowridge Road infrastructure job in August. This project will bring new water lines, sanitary sewers, sidewalks, curbs and concrete streets to Herbert Street between Marion Avenue and Meadowridge, and Meadowridge south of Herbert Street. The job will be completed by next spring.
Downtown Youngstown businesses form coalition to stay afloat
While demolition of the Realty Building is underway, a good portion of downtown Youngstown remains closed, with businesses in the area feeling the impact. As a result, many of the owners are coming together to form a coalition in an effort to help themselves. They tell 21 News they want...
Valley Spotlight #157 – July 14, 2024
Thanks to our friends at Steelite International we put the spotlight on Avalon Downtown and learn the “Only-In-Youngstown” tale of how Ann Massullo-Sabella and her family ended up in the pizza business!. We meet one of the talented members of Jimmy Buffett’s Coral Reefer Band – Tina Gullickson...
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