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SLIDESHOW: Niles Fourth of July Parade
21 News is taking a look at how multiple Valley municipalities are celebrating the 4th of July. The City of Niles held its annual Fourth of July Parade Thursday morning where families and children of all ages gathered to celebrate the United States' birthday. Children had their bags ready as...
A Bang That Sounds Like a Whimper
On Friday morning, when Youngstown, Ohio awakes from its Independence Day fireworks, the city will witness a different kind of detonation. July 5 is Youngstown mayor Jamael Tito Brown’s deadline to start demolition of one of the city’s most iconic buildings, Realty Tower. The building’s destruction will leave...
SLIDESHOW: Austintown Fourth of July Parade
21 News is taking a look at how the Valley's many communities are celebrating the Fourth of July. Austintown's Fourth of July Parade saw folks of all ages come together to celebrate the U.S.'s birthday and highlighted local causes, agencies and businesses. This included Mahoning County Commissioners, the Mahoning County...
An Ohio apartment building, evacuated after a deadly explosion nearby, could reopen soon
A 16-story apartment building in Ohio may reopen early next month, several weeks after it was temporarily shuttered following a deadly natural gas explosion that severely damaged a neighboring building. Youngstown officials had ordered the evacuation of the International Towers on June 10 after an engineering firm determined that the neighboring Realty Tower building remained structurally unsafe and was in “danger of imminent collapse.” Another nearby building, which houses the city’s only hotel, was also ordered closed. City officials said this week that enough of the Realty Tower should be demolished by Aug. 2 and that the two shuttered buildings...
Timeline set for demolition of Realty Tower
A timeline is beginning to form for the demolition of the Realty Building. The demolition process for the building is expected to start next week. But before that happens, the property managers of Realty Tower told residents they will be able to get some of their belongings out of the building.
2024 Italian Fest canceled, other Mahoning Valley Italian festivals remain on the schedule
The Italian Heritage Foundation of Youngstown has announced the cancellation of the 2024 Italian Fest that was set for Public Square on Aug. 2-4. This announcement came in the wake of the fatal blast at the Realty Building in late May that has devastated the downtown area, and has required several buildings around the square to be evacuated or closed because of safety concerns.
Where to watch the fireworks: 26 July 4 celebrations across Northeast Ohio
The Fourth of July is quickly approaching, and many Northeast Ohio counties, cities and organizations have different events planned to celebrate Independence Day. This year, there are a wide variety of celebrations across Northeast Ohio. From wiffleball tournaments to cultural festivals to the classic barbecue and fireworks, Northeast Ohio has many unique festivities to offer this week.
State finds 47 violations at Austintown mental and behavioral center, puts pause on new clients
Youth Intensive Services in Austintown can't accept any more clients until they make some changes. The Ohio Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services ordered the pause after they found 47 violations. The organization has a facility in the Mahoning Valley where children ages 12-18 stay to receive mental and behavioral support.
Unveiling ceremony to be held for Youngstown Walk of Fame Thursday evening
The City of Youngstown will hold an unveiling ceremony of the Inaugural Youngstown Walk of Fame Thursday evening. The ceremony will occur at the Wean Park Walking Path near the Market Street Bridge Thursday, July 4 at 5:00 p.m. The Walk of Fame project launched back in 2023 and aims...
No outdoor drinking area in Warren for the Fourth of July, council considering for future
The City of Warren will not get a designated outdoor refreshment area approved by the Fourth of July, but council members are still in talks about getting a DORA for future holidays. A DORA is a space where adults can walk around outside with alcoholic drinks. Some Warren restaurant owners...
Wick Park to host ‘Jazz in the Park’ with free concerts every summer weekend in Youngstown
Jazz in the Park is almost here in Youngstown as the community gets ready to enjoy summer weekends of smooth jazz at Wick Park. The event will be celebrating its 30th anniversary and invited many local jazz musicians to perform in free outdoor concerts every Sunday from July 7 until Sept. 1. It will be held at 260 Park Ave. and will last from 3 p.m. until 7 p.m.
Roofing contractor builds shelter for Canfield man who waves at cars passing by home
If you drive down Route 46 in Canfield near the Kirk Road intersection, you've probably seen Christopher Wetzel. Wetzel sits outside of his Canfield home waving at all the cars that drive by and keeps count of each one that honks at him each day. He's tallied nearly 800 honks by Thursday afternoon.
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