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Family Fun Day raises money for inclusive and accessible playground
COLUMBIANA, Ohio (WKBN) – One of many fundraisers for a new inclusive and accessible playground at Firestone Park in Columbiana was held Friday evening. The money raised will go toward redoing the Funland Playground so people of all abilities can enjoy it. About 250 people showed up for bounce...
Columbiana hosting 'Christmas in July' event this month
The Columbiana Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting a "Christmas in July" event this weekend to "bring holiday cheer to the community" this summer. The event kicks off Friday, July 26 at the Firestone Pool at Firestone Park in Columbiana from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Attendees can Swim with...
WATCHDOG: Questions continue over Realty Building security
Questions about who is allowed in the Realty Building during demolition continues. 21 News obtained pictures that show people dressed as construction workers taking items out of the realty building at dusk, on the night of July 11. Some of the items seen in the pictures are flat screen televisions, laptops and suitcases.
The Outcue: How much thought goes into covering political stories, especially in the current climate? Listen and find out
In today's Outcue, Assistant News Director Justin Mitchell is joined by 21 News Director Sheila Miller and Senior Digital Content Manager Robert McFerren to discuss how we address news bias in coverage in today's political climate. The newsroom management team discusses how much discussion and thought goes into all newsroom...
The Missing: Cleveland teen found safe in NYC, chilling reminder for parents about online predators
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - A 16-year-old Cleveland girl who went missing, triggering an endangered missing teen alert, has been found safe in New York. Dais-Marie Alicea vanished from her grandparents’ home on July 14, prompting an urgent search by Cleveland police. Her mother, Jennifer Alicea, spoke first with Cleveland...
How my son accidentally made it to the Soap Box Derby World Championships
AKRON, Ohio — More than 300 Soap Box Derby racers from the United States, Canada and Japan will compete for the title of world champion Saturday at the 86th annual FirstEnergy All-American Soap Box Derby at Derby Downs. My son will be one of them. If you purchase a...
Youngstown mayor gives update on downtown Realty building situation
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN)– Youngstown Mayor Tito Brown took the podium Friday to discuss the downtown situation with the Realty Building. Tito says he is getting assurances the work is on schedule. “[However] that doesn’t look like a whole lot of progress,” Tito said. It has been more...
'These kids are super': Racers with special needs speed down Soap Box Derby hill
For Dylan Swanson, a 15-year-old from New York, it's pretty great to win — and he's used to it. In 2018, he became the youngest national champion of the Super Kids race at the All-American Soap Box Derby, a competition for kids with special needs. "It's fun going down the hill," Dylan...
History, Civil War stories tour taking place at Oak Hill Cemetery Sunday
Long-time Civil War reenactor Steffon Wydell and his research team will give a guided tour through the historic Oak Hill Cemetery on July 21 from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. The tour will highlight citizens who may not be as well-known as some of the more famous in the cemetery, and some interesting Civil War stories, like four brothers buried there who came to America from Ireland in 1850 and fought in the Civil War.
Super Kids National Classic held at Derby Downs
Derby Downs on Friday was preparing to host the 86th First Energy All-American Soap Box Derby Championship. The event draws more than 300 young racers from across the world to a place that has made lifelong memories for generations.
Christmas in July toy drive benefits kids in hospital
CANFIELD, Ohio (WKBN) – Safety Forces in Canfield are looking for your help to put smiles on the faces of young patients in the hospital. The police and fire departments’ annual Christmas in July toy drive will take place on the Village Green Thursday, July 25 from 4-8 p.m.
Seasonable warmth, but no tropical humidity for the weekend
After another very comfortable summer night, Saturday will turn into a seasonably warm day with a good deal of sunshine. The Valley will stay rain-free into the second half of the weekend with some high cirrus clouds filtering the sun at times Sunday. Enjoy a nice weekend!. While Monday will...
Summa Health CEO says sale to HATCo could be complete by year's end
Summa Health's chief told residents gathered at an Akron neighborhood meeting Thursday that health system's pending sale to HATCo — a subsidiary of venture capital firm General Catalyst — is on course for possible completion before year's end. During a Ward 5 meeting at the East Akron Neighborhood Development Corporation, Summa...
PROSPECTS OPEN UP NABF ACTION THE RIGHT WAY
STRUTHERS OH- Thursday night at Bob Cene Park, Prospects Pirates took down Longhorns Mitchner 8-3. Brandon Toot and Brixton Gilmour each chipped in with a hit, two RBIs, and a run for the Prospects. Elliot Gebhardt was solid on the mound, going 5 1/3 innings, giving up four hits and three runs while racking up nine strikeouts. Nathan Phillips tried to keep the Longhorns in it with two hits and two RBIs.
Mid-American Conference football media day: Miami picked by coaches to win MAC title
CANTON — Reigning Mid-American Conference football champion Miami of Ohio is the team to beat entering the 2024 season. MAC football coaches compiled a preseason poll Friday at the league's media day at the Pro Football Hall of Fame and tabbed Miami as the No. 1 team. The RedHawks received nine of the 12 first-place votes from coaches.
Mansfield Officer Bourget Honored with MADD Distinguished Enforcement Hero Award for Fourth Year Running
It's a badge of relentless determination and vigor that Officer Bourget dons, not just once but four successive times now, as Mansfield Police Department proudly announces via their Facebook page, the prestigious awarding of the Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Distinguished Enforcement Hero Award. The commendation, heralding his battle against intoxicated drivers, isn’t new to his shelf; it marks his fourth annual recognition for having the highest number of DWI arrests within his department.
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