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Produce recalled from Valley Walmart, Aldi, Save-a-Lot stores, food banks
Produce recalled over contamination concerns has been expanded to include Walmart, Aldi, Save-a-Lot stores in the Mahoning and Shenango Valleys, as well as Youngstown food banks. The Food and Drug Administration announced that Wiers Farm Inc. of Willard, OH, expanded its July 12, 2024, recall including additional produce because it...
Trumbull Mounted Unit assists with Republican National Convention in Milwaukee
The Trumbull County Sheriff’s Office assisted with security at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wis. Trumbull County Deputy Ty Kata and his horse, Titus, are working to help secure a safe event for all those attending. Earlier this week, Deputy Kata and Titus were also called to assist...
Boardman man gets 18 months in prison after being found guilty of drug-related charges
A man was sentenced to prison after being found guilty of drug-related charges. Patrick R. Braxton, 28, of Canterbury Lane, Boardman, was given an 18-month prison sentence on convictions of aggravated possession of drugs, a third-degree felony, and possession of heroin, a fifth-degree felony. Judge Sean J. O’Brien of Trumbull...
Two New Castle men plead guilty to drug trafficking
Two men from New Castle will soon spend time behind bars for violating federal narcotics laws. Kevin Tulla Torres, 28, and Luis Rivera Otera, 37, both plead guilty to distributing and conspiring to distribute cocaine. Torres, with the help of Otera, managed a drug trafficking operation that sold drugs in...
Baseball program recognized with ABCA's Team Academic Excellence Award
GREENSBORO, N.C.--The Westminster College baseball program claimed the 2023-24 American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) Team Academic Excellence Award Wednesday morning. The ABCA recognized over 800 member college and high school programs from across the country with the 2023-24 ABCA Team Academic Excellence Award, with is presented by Sports Attack. Teams from every level of college and high school baseball were honored with this year's award, which highlights programs coached by ABCA members that posted a grade-point average (GPA) of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale for the cumulative 2023-24 academic year. Nearly 350 high school programs and more than 470 collegiate programs were recognized with this year's award.
Blue Jays Volleyball Scores Two AVCA Awards for Exemplary Academic Performance
The Westminster College Blue Jays volleyball team recently scored the prestigious American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Team Academic Award and was named to the Team Academic Honor Roll. A press release issued July 17, 2024, by the AVCA, stated that to achieve the Team Academic Award, teams must collectively achieve...
Eight & 322 Publishes First Edition of Magazine
Local journalism outlet Eight & 322 recently published its first print edition. Thanks to a Creative Ventures Grant issued through Arts Oil City, who distributed Pennsylvania Council on the Arts funding for art related business ideas locally, Eight & 322 was able to put together a 12-page prototype magazine. The...
Photo appears to show concrete blocks holding up part of Kennywood roller coaster
WEST MIFFLIN, Pa. (KDKA) — A photo of the Racer roller coaster at Kennywood circulating on social media has park-goers concerned for their safety. The photo appears to show two concrete blocks holding up a part of the roller coaster's track. When KDKA-TV showed the photo to people going into the park on Tuesday, they were stunned."People's safety is at risk, and I'm definitely going to be letting my family members know not to ride the Racer," Dorian Pirl of West Mifflin said. The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture's Division of Amusement Rides and Attractions is responsible for ensuring all rides in the...
Warren Greek Fest keeps culture alive for over 50 years
WARREN, Ohio (WKBN) – For over 50 years, the Warren Greek Fest has brought families together to celebrate its heritage. The annual St. Demetrios Greek Fest in Warren began Wednesday and continues throughout the week. The food is important but the Greek Orthodox Church is also keeping its culture...
Hobbs Do It Best Announces Plans to Move Into Former Giant Eagle Property Early 2025
Hobbs Do It Best, a home improvement store in Edinboro, announced plans to move to a bigger location. On Friday, July 12, the business closed on the former Giant Eagle property at 606 Erie Street. The owners said the newer and larger building will allow them to further serve the...
Warm, sticky, scattered storms later
Skies will remain partly sunny on a warm, humid summer afternoon. High temperatures will peak in the mid-80s. A disturbance will trigger scattered showers and storms this afternoon and evening, with a few stronger storms capable of producing damaging winds and hail, primarily over the northern part of the state ahead of a sagging boundary.
Child treated for THC ingestion: Report
WARREN, Ohio (WKBN) — A child was treated for THC consumption at Akron Children’s Hospital Boardman following an incident in Warren. Offices were called to the hospital Monday for a child who was brought there after possibly consuming a THC edible at a home in the 2000 block of Youngstown Road in Warren.
Ohio FOP passes on endorsing Democratic U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio Fraternal Order of Police has endorsed Sen. Sherrod Brown each time he’s run for reelection. But they are passing on doing so this year, citing comments the longtime Democrat made about a controversial police shooting in Columbus three years ago. If you purchase...
A Penn Hills Candy Factory Is Making Life Sweeter for Folks on the Autism Spectrum
It’s a dog day summer afternoon and Nathan Amorino, Joe Pawlowski and Amalia Insogna are busy making bark. After shattering sheets of solid chocolate, they weigh the bite-sized pieces, bag and heat-seal the treats, then gleefully slap a Spectrum Fudge label on each package. It’s a simple job, but one that has an extraordinary impact on people with autism and other special needs.
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