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Ohio home where 26 dogs were found living in terrible conditions is rescued
An animal shelter reported that over 25 dogs were rescued from an Ohio home that was in a deplorable condition, located in Hubbard Township. According to the Animal Welfare League of Trumbull County, the 26 dogs and their elderly owner were discovered living in appalling conditions. Fortunately, the dogs were rescued and taken to a shelter located less than 10 miles away across the Pennsylvania border.
Youngstown staple opens second location
BOARDMAN, Ohio (WKBN) – A family-owned and operated fifth-generation Youngstown staple just expanded. Zabel’s Restaurant Equipment and Supplies started in the 1900s in downtown Youngstown and has been at its Market Street location for decades. The business is now open at another location on South Avenue in Boardman that’s easy to access whether you’re coming or going.
Village Council nixes proposed alcohol ban during 'Celebrate Poland' events
Poland Village Council members have narrowly voted to reject a resolution that would have banned the sale of alcohol at events that coincide with the annual “Celebrate Poland” event. The legislation failed by just one vote at Wednesday night’s council meeting. The issue arose before this year’s...
1996 film gives ‘context to the rush to demolish Realty Building;’ screening, art auction to benefit downtown
Although the film was inspired by Youngstown 28 years ago, it parallels several recent events and organizers say it gives context to the rush to demolish Realty Tower.
Local animal shelter raises money amid full capacity, low funds
LISBON, Ohio (WKBN) — The Columbiana County Humane Society is at full capacity and running out of funds. In an effort to raise money and find some of the animals a home, the shelter was at the Kiwanis Club’s Antique and Craft show on Saturday in Salem. The...
Vintage t-shirt shop to host historic Idora Park memorabilia
Youngstown’s “million-dollar playground,” Idora Park may have been closed for 40 years, but a local event promises to give residents a taste of its old glory with nostalgic t-shirts and memorabilia. The Idora Park Experience partnered up with Past Times Arcade and Sweet Memories Vintage Tees &...
Austintown Meijer takes shape along Mahoning Avenue
As people driving through Austintown will easily notice, the Meijer Supercenter under construction is taking shape. Tall cranes have placed several walls in place at the site along Mahoning Avenue, just east of Fitch Boulevard where Austintown Middle School once stood. Giant pipes have been buried beneath the site to...
Pinball wizard: Rob Berk of Past Times Arcade holds Guinness World Record
Ever since he was a young boy, Rob Berk played the silver ball. “Probably [my] first memories of pinball were growing up as a young guy, maybe 5 or 6 years old, and going in the basement of my parent’s home and seeing this contraption down there and not knowing what it was,” Berk said. “It was a pinball machine.”
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