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Central Ohio heat wave raises concerns for children, elderly
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — With a heat wave on its way to central Ohio, doctors are asking people to pay attention to themselves and their loved ones, especially young kids and the elderly. Feels-like temperatures are expected to hit 100 degrees over the next few days. This extreme heat is the norm in July, but […]
State Senate candidate back in race after previously dropping out
After previously withdrawing from the Ohio state Senate race, Paloma De La Fuente has announced she is “ready to fight.” On Monday, the 19-year-old candidate from Perrysburg posted on the social media app X, formerly known as Twitter, that she made changes to her leadership and campaign method. “I am confident that I have found the way I can best tackle the area that makes up my district; revamp my efforts; and win this race,” the post said. She posted earlier this month that she was dropping out of the race to prioritize the health of her family.
West Geauga grad Brittni Mason embracing second Paralympics, prominent role in American para movement
Brittni Mason is celebrating a life-altering five-year anniversary — and she gets to mark it in Paris, no less. The 26-year-old West Geauga graduate is about to take part for the second time as a member of Team USA in the Paralympics, which commence Aug. 28. One of the...
Northeast Ohio lion euthanized after battle with illness
MAHONING COUNTY, Ohio (WOIO) - A local animal rescue center announced that their sick lion passed away Monday. Noah’s Lost Ark Exotic Animal Rescue Center in Berlin Center posted that Jao the lion was humanely euthanized earlier Monday afternoon. On August 15, the rescue asked for meat donations for...
Penguins ready for Villanova in rematch from 2023
The Youngstown State football team hours away from opening the 2024 season. The Penguins return to Villanova, Thursday, and play the Wildcats who eliminated them in the second round of the FCS playoffs in 2023. "Just knowing they ended our season there's an extra chip on the shoulder," said senior...
SLIDESHOW: Preparations underway for 178th Canfield Fair
Rides, animals, food, grandstand entertainment and games. On Labor Day Weekend, those words can only mean one thing: The Canfield Fair is kicking off. Our 21 News crews paid a visit to the fairgrounds Tuesday afternoon to take a look at how preparations for the fair's opening on Wednesday, August 28 were going.
Youngstown Council to vote on 34-acre DORA in downtown area
Big things may be coming to downtown Youngstown for folks looking for something to do on the weekends. Youngstown City Council is set to vote on an application for a more-than 34-acre designated outdoor refreshment area (DORA) on Aug. 28. The DORA would span almost the entirety of downtown Youngstown...
Liberty football equipped with Guardian Caps for safety
Liberty Local Schools is proud to announce that every player on the Liberty Leopards football team will now be equipped with Guardian Caps, an advanced safety measure aimed at reducing the risk of head injuries during practices. These caps will be mandatory at every practice session, reflecting the district's commitment to student-athlete safety.
Men Ranked Ninth in the USTFCCCA Preseason Coaches' Poll
The Youngstown State men's cross country program was ranked ninth in the Great Lakes Region in the USTFCCCA Preseason Coaches' Poll, the USTFCCCA announced Monday. The men's squad was ranked ahead of Toledo, Cincinnati, and Ohio State, which are 10th,11th, and 13th, respectively. Notre Dame is first in the Great Lakes Region, and reigning regional champion Butler is fourth.
Canfield Fair to gift special onesies to babies born on Labor Day
The Canfield Field fair in partnership with Mercy Health Hospital in Boardman has a special gift for babies born on Labor Day. “One new thing is, if you are pregnant and deliver on Labor Day, September 2nd, of the fair, that baby will be presented with a knit rooster hat and a onesie that will say, ‘They told me I’m Something to Crow About,’” said George Roman, Director of Entertainment for the Canfield Fair.
Police shutdown Schenley Avenue in Youngstown following two car crash
Youngstown Police have briefly shut down a section of Schenley Avenue following a two-car accident. It happened around 9:20 p.m. near Summit Academy. Fire crews on the scene reported to dispatch that a fight broke out following the accident and requested back up. Since then the road has been shut...
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