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Experienced officer joins Warren Police Department
WARREN, Ohio (WKBN) – The Warren Police Department has added another experienced officer to its force. Patrolman Kenneth Romo took the oath of office Monday. Romo comes to the department with five years of law enforcement experience. He previously worked for sheriff’s offices in Portage, Ashtabula, and Trumbull Counties and started his law enforcement career at the Hubbard Township Police Department.
Annual Heritage Festival fishing derby is Saturday
The annual Oil Heritage Festival children’s fishing derby, sponsored by the Oil City chapter of the Izaak Walton League of America, will take place on Saturday at Waltonian Park off Deep Hollow Road. Registration opens at 8 a.m., and fishing runs from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Due to traffic issues from the Veterans Bridge closure, parents are advised to plan for timely arrival. The derby features three age divisions with prizes, including a grand prize of an outdoor adventure package. Age groups are 5-6, 7-9, and 10-12, with possible adjustments for balance. Children must be accompanied by a guardian to sign registration forms and should bring their own fishing poles, though bait will be provided. Parents can help with baiting and clearing lines, and may assist younger children with casting.
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.
FALCONS HANG ON FOR A TRIP TO THE FINALS
STRUTHERS OH- In a nail-biter, the Astro Falcons squeezed past Creekside Fitness 2-1 to punch their ticket to the NABF 16U Junior World Series Championship. Gavin Hiscox knocked in a hit and scored a run, while Ben Oddis chipped in with a hit and an RBI for the Falcons. On...
No charges filed against Youngstown police officer in fatal shooting of suspect
A Youngstown police officer involved in the fatal shooting of a suspect on the city's south side back in October of 2023. The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigations (BCI) has confirmed with 21 News that a grand jury declined to indict officer Michael Lambert, who was involved in the fatal shooting of 45-year-old Ricco Acevedo.
Stray dog who went 'shopping' at Hubbard truck stop, reunited with owner
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...
Cranberry Teen Dies In Pittsburgh Crash
A teenager from Cranberry is dead after a motorcycle crash in Pittsburgh. 19-year-old Aiden Tanner was riding his motorcycle on Route 51 Friday night around 8:20 p.m. in the Mt. Washington section of Pittsburgh. Police say Tanner lost control of his bike and crashed. He was wearing a helmet, but...
K-9 bites suspect during struggle with local officer: Report
WARREN, Ohio (WKBN) — A man is facing several charges after he was reportedly involved in a struggle with a Warren police officer and bitten by the officer’s K-9. Police said the suspect, Rodger Raub, 36, was spotted walking in front of Walgreens on W. Market Street on Saturday afternoon. According to a police report, Raub matched the description of an “unwanted subject” who had been at another local business in the area.
Lisbon’s new water tower aims to improve water pressure
LISBON, Ohio (WKBN) – A new water tower is taking shape in Lisbon. Workers are continuing the work on the 150-foot tower, which will hold about 500,000 gallons of water. The new tower, including water lines from the treatment plant and a new pumping station, is part of a project that costs about $4.2 million, most of which has been paid for by grants, but water customers have seen roughly a 3 percent bump in rates over the last few years.
Rep. Nick Langworthy introduces resolution demanding the firing of Secret Service director after Trump shooting
U.S. Rep. Nick Langworthy on Monday introduced a resolution demanding the termination of U.S. Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle following the attempted assassination of former President Trump more than a week ago. Cheatle was questioned on Capitol Hill Monday by the House Oversight Committee and has been called on to...
Video: Rare white deer spotted loving on her fawn in Ohio
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WJW) – A sweet video captured in Northeast Ohio shows a tender moment between a rare white deer and her fawn. Former Mill Creek MetroParks Naturalist Robert Coggeshall lives near the park in Youngstown and has photographed and documented the journey of several white deer in the area for years.
Secret Service chief Kimberly Cheatle tells House ‘we failed' Trump and others at rally shooting
Embattled Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle told a House panel that "we failed" to maintain the agency's "solemn mission to protect our nation's leaders" during the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump on July 13. Cheatle has refused to resign despite criticism over the Secret Service's failure to secure...
Stanojka Tanaskovic, Youngstown, Ohio
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (MyValleyTributes) – Stanojka “Stella” Tanaskovic, 71, of Youngstown, passed away on Friday, July 19, 2024. Stanojka was born on October 26, 1952, in the village of Simiciste near the town of Leposavic, Serbia, in the Provence of Kosovo, the daughter of Vladimir Petrovic and Zivka (Bazic) Petrovic.
Secret Service Director Gives Update on Thomas Crooks 'Threat'
U.S. Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle provided an update on the "threat" posed by Thomas Crooks during a hearing about the assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump. On Monday, Cheatle appeared before the House Oversight Committee to answer questions about the assassination attempt and ongoing investigations by the FBI...
BOB BROWN: Prayer for The Leaders of Our Nation
When Donald Trump suddenly moved his hand to his right ear last Saturday during a political rally in Butler, PA, I thought he was slapping away a mosquito, not a deadly bullet from an assassin’s high-power rifle. Bullets from the same deadly sharpshooter killed a former fire chief who shielded his family with his body. […]
'You cut corners:' Rep. Jim Jordan hammers Secret Service director over Trump shooting
Ohio Reps. Jim Jordan and Mike Turner accused Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle of failing to protect former President Donald Trump. Ohio Reps. Jim Jordan and Mike Turner accused U.S. Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle of cutting corners instead of protecting former President Donald Trump from an assassination attempt. A...
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