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Former caretaker accused of stealing nearly $10K from 99-year-old Brookfield man arrested in Sharon
A Farrell woman accused of taking money from a 99-year-old man will be brought to Trumbull County to face charges after her arrest in Sharon. Felicia Splitstone, 35, was arrested by Sharon police around 10:30 a.m. on June 28 and booked into the Mercer County Jail while awaiting extradition to Trumbull County.
Coroner identifies man killed in Youngstown shooting in June
The Mahoning County Coroner has identified the man killed in a June shooting in Youngstown. According to the release, the victim was identified as 22-year-old Angel Sostre. Sostre was killed around 5:58 a.m. on June 18 in the 600 block of McBride Street. Officers found Sostre behind a row of...
Abigail's Bakery in Austintown closes temporarily
An Austintown business is temporarily closed while its owner deals with health problems. A sign on the door of Abigail's Bakery Creations on Mahoning Avenue says the location will be closed until September 2. Bill Smith owns Abigail's Bakery Creations and has battled a number of health problems over the...
Campbell man pleads guilty to charges in attempted ATM theft case
Abdliezel Hassen, Jr., 30, pleaded guilty to receiving stolen property and attempted grand theft. Mahoning County Court of Common Pleas Judge R. Scott Krichbaum ordered that he be held without bond prior to his sentencing on Aug. 13.
No outdoor drinking area in Warren for the Fourth of July, council considering for future
The City of Warren will not get a designated outdoor refreshment area approved by the Fourth of July, but council members are still in talks about getting a DORA for future holidays. A DORA is a space where adults can walk around outside with alcoholic drinks. Some Warren restaurant owners...
Poland Township residents concerns about above ground utility boxes
When driving around Poland Township neighborhoods, you may notice utility boxes popping up in yards. The installed utility boxes are meant to provide more and better options for internet service. Although the equipment could give residents better internet options, some residents are worried about having these boxes on their property.
Canfield 10U softball wins Little League championship
The Canfield (8-10) softball team won the 2024 Ohio District 2 Minor Championship Tuesday night at the Fields of Dreams in Boardman. Canfield beat Austintown 3-1 in the championship game. They will advance to the State Tournament at the Fields of Dreams beginning July 11. Pictured above:. L-R: Lilly Barber,...
$30,000 in grants secured to support initiative to plant thousands of trees across Valley
Youngstown CityScape has announced the receipt of two grants totaling $30,000 for an initiative to plant thousands of trees across the Mahoning Valley. According to a press release, this money came in the form of $20,000 from the Western Reserve Health Foundation and another $10,000 from the Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley.
Struthers to receive $500K grant to improve route for safe school travel
The City of Struthers will receive a $500,000 grant from the State in order to make a school route safer for students. On July 2, the State and the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) announced $8.5 million in grants for infrastructure projects to improve safety for K-12 students walking and biking to and from school in 19 counties.
Temporary layoffs hit two Stellantis plants amid sales and inventory problems
Stellantis NV is scaling back production and temporarily laying off workers at two major U.S. plants as it grapples with lower sales and bloated inventories. At the Warren Truck Assembly Plant near Detroit, Stellantis is cutting production from two to one daily shift for July, resulting in a temporary layoff of roughly 1,600 workers, or about half the facility's workforce.
NEVER DOUBT DAVIS
AUSTINTOWN, OH- The recent Austintown Fireworks Celebration was a testament to community bonding, orchestrated meticulously by none other than Jim Davis, a former trustee and long-standing member of the community. His passion for bringing joy and unity to Austintown is palpable, making him the heart and soul of this annual event. In a recent episode of the “YSN Coach’s Corner” podcast, DJ Yokley sat down with Jim Davis to delve into the man behind the magic.
A surge of heat, humidity just before July 4th
The very comfortable air mass the Valley residents enjoyed Monday and Tuesday will be quickly overtaken by tropical air Wednesday morning. Highs will be near the 90 degree mark Wednesday with elevated dewpoints as well. While much of the day is expected to be rain-free, there may be a shower or storm around by late afternoon or early evening. The chance for an occasional shower or storm is also in the forecast for Wednesday night, especially before midnight.
CANFIELD BASEBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP 1) WITH MATT WEYMER
CANFIELD, OH- Canfield High School’s baseball program is gearing up for an exciting new chapter under the leadership of its newly appointed head coach, Matt Weymer. This first episode of “Canfield Baseball Coach’s Corner” with host DJ Yokley provided a deep dive into Weymer’s past experiences, his passion for the game, and his anticipations for Canfield’s future.
Big Butler Fair Results: Arts and Crafts
The following are first place winners from the Big Butler Fair, which runs through Saturday. Artificial Flower Arrangements, Christopher Michel, Renfrew. Ceramic-Glaze/Underglaze/Combo, Lauren Broad, Slippery Rock. Christmas — Stockings, Judith Edinboro, Butler. Christmas — Others, David McCollough, Fenelton. Xmas Ornaments — Any Other, Michele DiPippa, Renfrew. Creative...
Big Butler Fair Results: Vegetables
DEPARTMENT 13 - VEGETABLES. Beans - Snap, Green Pods, Bush, Arleen McCurdy, Prospect. Lettuce - Crisp Head Types, Jeanne White, New Castle. Squash Summer - Cocoelle/Zucchini, Bryan Hoover, Punxsutawney. Squash Summer - Crookneck, Bryan Hoover, Punxsutawney. Squash Summer - Straightneck, Bryan Hoover, Punxsutawney. Swiss Chard, Bryan Hoover, Punxsutawney. Tomatoes -...
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