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Driver dead after car flips over multiple times in Mercer County
PINE Twp., Pa. (WKBN) — Police and Fire crews responded to an accident in Mercer County. According to a news release from Pennsylvania State Police, it happened on Tieline Road in Pine Township outside of Grove City before 1 a.m. The driver was traveling south when the vehicle partially...
AUSTINTOWN SETS THE TONE IN REGIONALS
WHITESTOWN IN- Austintown 12U came out strong on Sunday, blanking Wisconsin 3-0 in their first game of the Central Region tournament. Mila Hamley was a beast in the circle, recording 18 outs and striking out 17 batters. She tossed a no-hitter, allowing no hits and no runs over six innings, with just one walk.
Warren City School District leader Steve Chiaro named Superintendent of the Year
Warren City Schools Superintendent Steve Chiaro received the Martha Holden Jennings Foundation’s 2024 Ohio Superintendent of the Year Award on Thursday. The prestigious honor is the highest accolade the foundation bestows upon an educator. The foundation celebrated Chiaro and presented the award to him at a banquet during the annual Jennings Educators Summit in Warrensville, Ohio.
Car and custom bike show to raise funds for Veteran's Outreach Mahoning Valley
While checking out classic cars, muscle cars, and hot rods at the 12th annual Armstrong Street Scene Car and Custom Bike show at Austintown Park, the show's sponsor, reminds us it's important to reflect on those who have sacrificed for our country and extend a hand up to them. That's...
International Towers residents speak on experience since evacuation
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) — Demolition of the Realty Building in downtown Youngstown continues. When it gets to the fourth floor, the evacuation notice for more than 150 residents of the International Towers will be lifted. Over 170 residents are still out of their homes, in desperate need of items...
Final FRA report triggers enforcement cases against Norfolk Southern
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) on Friday initiated 12 enforcement cases with 117 counts against Norfolk Southern Corp. and other entities involved in the railroad company’s train derailment last year in Ohio that spewed hazardous chemicals for miles following an unnecessary vent and burn. “Norfolk Southern’s train derailment in East Palestine was a wake-up call […] The post Final FRA report triggers enforcement cases against Norfolk Southern appeared first on Transportation Today.
Lost dog found browsing Flying J aisles
A shelter in Ohio located the owner of a lost dog after it was found wandering the aisles of a Flying J truck stop on Monday morning. A clerk at the Flying J in Hubbard Township, Ohio was working at 5:30 a.m. on Monday, July 22nd when a dog snuck in through the front doors when a customer stepped inside.
Poland Library closed Monday as architect investigates structural concerns
The Public Library in Poland is closed on Monday as an architect looks into structural concerns at the building. According to a news release from the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County, 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.
Man charged with felonious assault in Niles bar fight
NILES, Ohio (WKBN) — An Orwell man has been charged with felonious assault stemming from a bar fight in Niles last Wednesday. Shortly after 2 a.m., police responded to a Niles bar for reports of a fight outside in the parking lot. Witnesses say the fight stemmed from a...
Reports: Salem man arrested after threatening first responders trying to resuscitate woman
SALEM, Ohio (WKBN) — A Salem man is facing charges after police say he threatened first responders. Police and paramedics were called to the 3400 block of Salem Grange Road around 6 p.m. Friday for reports of a woman who had possibly drowned in a pool, according to reports. When they got there, they found William Dean Hively intoxicated.
‘Make learning exciting, accessible:’ Meet OH WOW!’s new executive director in Youngstown
Katie Seminara-DeToro is returning to a familiar role in the Mahoning Valley helping students and families have fun while learning STEM education. She’s just accepted a new role as executive director of the OH WOW! Children’s Center for Science and Technology in Youngstown. “OH WOW! is and will...
Experienced officer joins Warren Police Department
WARREN, Ohio (WKBN) – The Warren Police Department has added another experienced officer to its force. Patrolman Kenneth Romo took the oath of office Monday. Romo comes to the department with five years of law enforcement experience. He previously worked for sheriff’s offices in Portage, Ashtabula, and Trumbull Counties and started his law enforcement career at the Hubbard Township Police Department.
Local priest shares experience among thousands at National Eucharistic Congress
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) — Thousands of Catholics filled Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis this week for a convention that’s only happened 10 times in U.S. history. Local priest Will Wainio spoke to First News about his experience at the first National Eucharistic Congress in over 80 years. “To...
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