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Valley congressman voices his opinion on Biden dropping out
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) – Valley Congressman Michael Rulli, R-Ohio, weighed in on President Biden’s decision to drop out of the 2024 presidential race. He said he was shocked by the announcement despite rumors it would happen and wishes the president the best with his health, but doesn’t believe his leaving the campaign will hurt Donald Trump’s chances at becoming president.
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.
PA Gov. Shapiro to make a stop in Lawrence County to discuss new insurance laws
One of the people believed to be a possible running mate for Kamala Harris will be in Lawrence County on Wednesday. Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro will be in New Castle on, July 24, to discuss new laws that increase the transparency of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), and cut costs. Shapiro...
Hermitage Arts Festival Returns July 27 & 28
HERMITAGE, Pa.-- The Hermitage Arts Festival is set to take place on July 27 and 28 at Rodney White Park on Route 18, behind the Hermitage Municipal Building. This two-day event features all-day live music, an Artists’ Marketplace, balloon artists, performers, obstacle courses, diverse food vendors, and more. Attendees...
$1.2M in federal cash to help Pa. expand Eastern Massasauga rattler's habitat
Jul. 23—The Eastern Massasauga rattler is one of the few venomous snakes native to Pennsylvania. It's also the least likely to be spotted, because its historic range only includes parts of Butler, Clarion, Venango and Mercer counties along with a small slice of Armstrong County. But there may be a few more of them around in years to come after state wildlife agencies use $1.2 million from the ...
International Towers residents watch demolition and wait to go home
It's not uncommon to see curious people gathering downtown to watch the ongoing demolition of the Realty Building after the May 28 explosion, including residents of the neighboring International Towers apartment complex.
Traveling Glass Bin Arrives in New Castle on August 3
NEW CASTLE, Pa.-- The Pennsylvania Resource Council has announced it's Traveling Glass Bin arrives soon. Starting August 3rd, residents can recycle all of their glass bottles, jars, and jugs near the Courthouse in New Castle, Lawrence County. In Pennsylvania, the entire process of glass manufacturing, processing, and recycling remains within...
Girard Council looking to close loophole in regulations on koi ponds after child rescued, revived
Back in May, 21 News reported on a toddler who was revived after he fell into a pond in a neighbor's yard. Now city leaders are looking to close a loophole in the law in order to prevent incidents like this from happening again. Girard Councilman at Large John Moliterno...
Operator of local hospice facility pays $19M to settle false benefit claims
The operator of hospice care facilities here in the Valley and elsewhere has agreed to pay more than $19 million to settle claims that the previous owner submitted false claims and retained overpayments for services provided to patients who weren't eligible to receive hospice benefits under various federal health care programs.
Girl Scouts of North East Ohio camps, including Camp Timberlane in Wakeman, get $900,000 in state funding
The Girl Scouts of North East Ohio announced Monday that it has received state funding to upgrade two regional Girl Scout camps in Erie and Trumbull counties. The $900,000 in total funding for Camp Timberlane in Wakeman and Camp Sugarbush in Kinsman was included in House Bill 2, the Ohio General Assembly's capital budget. Camp Timberlane will receive $600,000 and Camp Sugarbush, $300,000, for infrastructure and camping improvements.
Festival of the Arts returns to downtown Youngstown
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) — The Summer Festival of the Arts will return to Wean Park in downtown Youngstown this weekend for its 26th annual exhibition. Guests will have the opportunity to explore an array of fine arts and crafts, showcasing the talents of both local and national artists. From intricate jewelry to captivating paintings, the festival provides a unique platform for artists to showcase their finest works.
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