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'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...
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.
Browns Insider: Nick Chubb will likely land on PUP list next week
The status of running back Nick Chubb’s knee has been a big talking point this off-season. The Browns star has posted several videos showing that he is crushing his rehab and working his way back to the football field. Earlier this week, quarterback Deshaun Watson made it clear that...
3 dead in Ohio plane crash
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Three people were killed in a plane crash in Trumbull County, Ohio, on Friday night. The plane crashed just after 7 p.m. at the Youngstown Air Reserve Station at the Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport, CBS news affiliate WOIO-TV reported. When first responders arrived at the scene near Route 11 and King Graves Road, they found a multi-engine aircraft that crashed near a runway, the TV station reported. Law enforcement reportedly believes a mechanical failure forced an emergency landing before the crash. The aircraft had one pilot and two passengers. All three people died. The victims have not been identified. It was not immediately known where the plane took off from or where it was scheduled to land. The Federal Aviation Administration will investigate the crash. Trumbull County is in northeast Ohio.
Pair charged in $2 million fraud scheme that bilked Northeast Ohio investors, authorities say
CLEVELAND, Ohio— Two California men carried out a sophisticated stock-manipulation scheme that bilked investors out of some $2 million, federal prosecutors say. Ronald Touchard and Paul Garcia carried out the so-called pump-and-dump scheme in 2018, according to prosecutors. If you purchase a product or register for an account through...
Former Windham Coach Michael Chaffee ready to howl with Huskies volleyball
Even early in his retirement, former Windham Bombers’ volleyball Coach Michael Chaffee is not content with just taking long walks or playing pickleball. He is a teacher at his core and is eager to get back to his roots, having been announced as Cardinal’s new volleyball coach in April.
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