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Over 12,000 runners take part at Sunday’s Panerathon in downtown Youngstown
More than 12,000 runners headed toward downtown Youngstown on Sunday to compete in the 15th annual Panerathon, a fund-raiser to combat breast cancer. The main sponsor of the event is Covelli Enterprises, but many other companies, area sports teams, and school districts from the Mahoning Valley participated to benefit Mercy Health Foundation Mahoning Valley, which supports the Joanie Abdu Comprehensive Breast Care Center at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.
Will there be record heat for the Canfield Fair?
CANFIELD, Ohio (WKBN) — Last week we had near-record cold temperatures across the Valley, but the pendulum is swinging to the opposite side this week. Summer weather has returned, and it is poised to have a big impact on the Canfield Fair, which starts on Wednesday. The forecast high...
Euclid bar on the verge of being shut down; deemed a nuisance and safety hazard
Euclid City Council recently voted to object to a liquor license renewal for Boozerz Sports Bar and Grille due to more than a dozen instances where police were called in reference to the business.
Ex NFL QB Makes Bold Statement About Browns' Deshaun Watson
The Cleveland Browns are entering a pivotal year at the quarterback position. Deshaun Watson enters this third season under center after having played just 12 total games in the previous two due to suspensions and injuries.
Winning Powerball numbers for Monday, Aug. 26, 2024; jackpot $44 million
CLEVELAND, Ohio — The winning numbers have been selected for a Powerball jackpot estimated at $44 million. The results for the Monday, Aug. 26, 2024, drawing are 2-4-23-68-69 Powerball 15 Power Play 3x. The Classic Lotto numbers are 5-23-35-41-42-45 Kicker 599441. The jackpot is $14.8 million for the Wednesday,...
Which school districts have levies on the ballot November 2024 in Northeast Ohio?
School districts in Northeast Ohio have been hit hard by challenging economic forces again this year, including rising costs, the end of pandemic relief funds and a state school funding system that some argue is overly reliant on property taxes. Many Northeast Ohio districts are turning to taxpayers with appeals...
State Board of Education of Ohio gets emergency funding, avoids upping teacher license fees
Ohio’s State Board of Education will still be living lean on a bare-bones budget, but an influx of cash from the state will keep it going through the fiscal year. The Ohio Controlling Board, which directs appropriations and funding to state agencies, approved a $4.66 million emergency funding request last week for the board of […]
Area Agency on Aging 3 to host Fall Prevention Day
August 26, 2024, Press Release from the Area Agency on Aging 3: LIMA, Ohio – The 10 Million Steps to Prevent Falls campaign, held annually by the Ohio Department of Aging (ODA) is returning for September 2024, and ODA is asking community partners to host local walking groups and events to raise awareness of older adult falls.
Drought monitor: Conditions slowly worsening across Ohio due to lack of rain
CINCINNATI — Drought conditions have slowly been worsening around parts of the WLWT viewing area this summer, and the weather, as of late, has everything to do with it. A lack of rain through the summer months and even into the month of August has exacerbated drought conditions to the point where they are considered severe to extreme for areas of Highland and Adams County, Ohio. The I-275 loop and Greater Cincinnati stand in abnormally dry conditions. The drought doesn't stop in the eastern counties of our viewing area. Areas of both moderate to extreme drought continue into much of eastern and southeast Ohio, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.
Farmers' Almanac predicts cold, wet winter ahead for Ohio
The U.S. is in for a wet and cold winter due partially to La Niña, according to the Farmers' Almanac's extended winter forecast. For centuries, the Farmers' Almanac has been predicting weather for the United States. While the communication medium has shifted from printed booklets delivered by horse, train or foot to digital information delivered...
Democrat Shane Jackson joins Stark County Board of Elections, succeeds Samuel Ferruccio
CANTON ‒ Shane Jackson is the newest member of the Stark County Board of Elections. Jackson was recommended by the Stark County Democratic Party and appointed by the Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose. ...
Area news in brief for Aug. 26
MINERVA BUTTERFLIES – Minerva Public Library will host a free monarch butterfly program at 6 p.m. Aug. 29. Discover the life cycle of the butterflies and ways people can contribute to their conservation efforts. Program is suitable for adults, teens and middle schoolers who are accompanied by an adult. Program is free but registration is required by calling 330-868-4101, or signing up on the calendar at www.minervalibrary.info. Program will be presented by Kristine Hunt. ...
LIBERTY VOLLEYBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP 1) WITH NICOLETTE FRKETIC
YOUNGSTOWN OH- It’s a new era of volleyball in Liberty, and everyone in the community has plenty of reasons to be excited about it. Nicolette Frketic has made the jump from JV coach to Varsity this season for her first season with the head coach title. Unlike most new head coaches, Frketic knows exactly what her roster is capable of. That’s the benefit of staying with the program she’s been a part of for the last few seasons. The Leopards feature plenty of hungry veterans that are looking to put the program on the map. All of the Leopards players have seen the varsity floor before this season, so nothing is going to surprise this group.
Ward-Beecher planetarium to reopen in October at Youngstown State University
A 2023 fire closed the Ward-Beecher planetarium at Youngstown State University, but after extensive renovation, a grand reopening has been set for the weekend of Oct. 4-5. The renovation included the construction and installation of a new copper roof, dome, carpeting, cove lights and many other improvements as a result of the fire, according to a posting on the YSU website.
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