North Lima
LATEST NEWS
Two Valley historic preservation projects receive state funding
Two historical preservation projects in the Mahoning Valley have received funding thanks to the Ohio Department of Development's Historic Preservation Tax Credit Program. The Mahoning National Bank (MNB) has received $2 million for a $12,954,724 project to rehabilitate the 13-story building located on Market Street in downtown Youngstown. The building...
Youngstown found a way to douse arsons by revitalizing neighborhoods. Could Flint?
YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO -- From the passenger seat of a moving car, Ian Beniston was pointing out the small victories in his war on blight. “That’s a duplex we own. We renovated and sold that brick house. That’s a triplex we own. That’s a house we got for free from a guy in California,” said Beniston, the executive director of the Youngstown Community Development Corporation. “This is the last bad vacant one on the street. It was built in the 1890s. I think we’re close to finally getting it through tax foreclosure, though.”
Local business helps get everything cemented
(WKBN) – Why pour when you can restore? That’s the motto of a local business who can take care of all of your concrete needs. Valley Concrete Restoration does driveway repairs, pool deck repairs, commercial concrete leveling, and garage floors. “We can come in and we have specialized...
Police seek New Castle homicide suspect considered armed and dangerous
NEW CASTLE, Pa. (KDKA) -- New Castle police are searching for a homicide suspect from Ohio who is considered armed and dangerous. Thirty-two-year-old Andrew Howard of Youngstown, Ohio, has been charged in connection with the death of Omar Hakim on April 21. Police shared a photo of Howard on social media, saying they want anyone with information about his whereabouts to contact them. He's considered to be armed and dangerous, police said. Hakim was found shot to death in the driver's seat of a Chevrolet Tahoe near East Moody Avenue and Carlisle Street on April 21. Officers were dispatched there after a call about gunshots. Police said there were six gunshots in the front driver's window and a rear passenger side door window was also shattered, apparently from a round that was fired inside. Angelina Masi has already been arrested in connection with the shooting, charged with conspiracy to commit homicide. Investigators said they believe Masi took the suspected shooter to the area minutes before it happened. Anyone who knows about where Howard may be is asked to call dispatch at 724-656-9300 or 911. People can also submit a tip online.
Man gets caught stealing nearly $3,000 worth of tools from Boardman Home Depot
A man was arrested on Monday after police reportedly caught him stealing nearly $3,000 worth of tools from Home Depot by throwing the items over a fence and loading it all into a pickup truck. Boardman police were dispatched to the Home Depot on 7001 Southern Blvd. after employees reportedly...
YOUNGSTOWN POLICE: Woman carjacked with firearm, cell phone still in vehicle
Police in Youngstown are investigating after a woman reported being carjacked with her gun and cell phone still in her vehicle. According to the report, the woman was in her car, which was parked on the 3200 Block of South Avenue around 7:45 a.m. when a male was walking back and forth in the street.
Boardman Trustees say they’ll fix rundown apartment issue
Boardman Trustees told residents of a Boardman neighborhood at a meeting Tuesday they are aware of a rundown apartment building causing concern. They said they sympathize with the residents and are working to fix the problem.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.