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Youngstown man gets two years in prison after pleading guilty to weapons-related charges
A man pleaded guilty on several weapon-related charges and received a 2-year prison sentence. Melvin D. Johnson Jr., 32, of Park heights Avenue, Youngstown pleaded guilty to five counts, including having weapons while under disability, tampering with evidence two counts receiving stolen property and carrying concealed weapon. Johnson, who was...
NTSB investigating plane crash that killed pilot, passengers near Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport
The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the plane crash that claimed three on Friday evening near the Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport. NTSB investigators were at the crash site in Fowler Township on Saturday to document the wreckage and evaluate what they found. In a statement given to 21 News, NTSB...
New Brighton man named Honorary Starter for Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix
A New Brighton man will serve as Honorary Starter for the 2024 Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix. Jim Boffo will ceremoniously drop the flag Aug. 4, to begin the popular Schenley Park race, an honor recognizing his many years of helping western Pennsylvanians get their start in vintage racing. Boffo has...
St. Christine’s School event invited retro car owners to show off cars in Youngstown
The St. Christine’s School’s “Old School Car Cruise” took place on Sunday. The event was held at the school and church where a lively community fundraiser brought together three groups: Mahoning Valley Olde Car Club, St. Christne’s School and Parish, and Addison Place of Cornersburg.
Renowned comedian Chris Wineland to perform a show in Girard
National Christian comedian Chris Wineland is set to return to his home roots for a one-weekend-only performance in Northeast Ohio. This highly anticipated event marks the first time in years that Wineland has brought his comedic talents to Ohio. The performance will take place at Liberty Assembly of God, the very church where Wineland served as a youth pastor.
More self-checkout lanes, Walmart+ lane, expanded pharmacy among Salem Walmart upgrades
The Salem community can now enjoy brand new renovations at the local Walmart Supercenter as it boasts new “customer-centric” features. Customers were welcomed inside the newly transformed supermarket located at at 2875 E. State St. after the store reopened its doors with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday. New...
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.
‘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...
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.
Stray dog goes 'shopping' early at Hubbard truck stop
It’s never too early for some to run out to a convenience store… even for shoppers with four legs. The clerk at the Flying J truck stop store in Hubbard was working at 5:30 a.m. Monday when a dog slipped in after someone opened the door. After the...
Rep. Kelly and Homeland Security House Members To Tour Farm Show
Members of the Congressional House Committee on Homeland Security will tour the Butler Farm Show Grounds today to learn more about the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. Chairman Mark Green will be joined by 10 other Congressional members and Congressman Mike Kelly. Kelly says they will tour the...
Three People Die In Lawrence County Crash
Three people from Portersville died in a crash over the weekend in Slippery Rock Township, Lawrence County. The accident happened just past midnight Saturday on Ellwood Road, near the intersection with Hogue Road. Our news partners at WPXI report that 44-year-old Nathan Bogacki was speeding when he left the road,...
Water line breaks in Youngstown, closes part of Southern Boulevard
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) — A Youngstown road is blocked off Monday morning due to a water line break. First News arrived at the intersection of Southern Boulevard and Lucy Street shortly after 7 a.m. Local water departments are currently on scene. Southern Boulevard is currently closed between Lowell and...
Sign ups set Wednesday for Hermitage Food Pantry
Sign-ups begin Wednesday for those in need of assistance from the first food pantry affiliated with the Mercer County Food Bank in the City of Hermitage. The collaboration with the Gentle Shepherd Church of the Nazarene, the food pantry will offer a variety of non-perishables, produce, and meat. The first...
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