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Sharon Historical Society to host guided tours of Buhl Mansion throughout August
The Sharon Historical Society will be offering guided tours of the historic Buhl Mansion throughout the month of August. Two tours will be hosted per day beginning at 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. on Thursdays and 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. on Sundays. Each tour will last one hour. These...
Steward cancels auction of three Valley hospitals citing no qualified bidders
The future of three Valley hospitals operated by Steward Health Care remains cloudy after their auctions were called off. In a notice filed in bankruptcy court on Sunday, Steward revealed that it has not received qualified bids for Trumbull Regional Medical Center in Warren, Hillside Rehabilitation Hospital in Howland, and Sharon Regional Medical Center in Mercer County.
Sign ups set Wednesday for Hermitage Food Pantry
Sign-ups begin Wednesday for those in need of assistance from the first food pantry affiliated with the Mercer County Food Bank in the City of Hermitage. The collaboration with the Gentle Shepherd Church of the Nazarene, the food pantry will offer a variety of non-perishables, produce, and meat. The first...
VIDEO: Motorcycle-car crash in Hubbard injures two people
Two people are hospitalized after a crash involving a motorcycle and a car in Hubbard Township. The accident happened along Route 7 north of Interstate 80 just after 8:30 a.m. Monday. State Troopers say a driver stopped her car because someone was walking along the highway and the motorcycle rear-ended...
Stray dog goes 'shopping' early at Hubbard truck stop
It’s never too early for some to run out to a convenience store… even for shoppers with four legs. The clerk at the Flying J truck stop store in Hubbard was working at 5:30 a.m. Monday when a dog slipped in after someone opened the door. After the...
Festival of the Arts returns to downtown Youngstown
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) — The Summer Festival of the Arts will return to Wean Park in downtown Youngstown this weekend for its 26th annual exhibition. Guests will have the opportunity to explore an array of fine arts and crafts, showcasing the talents of both local and national artists. From intricate jewelry to captivating paintings, the festival provides a unique platform for artists to showcase their finest works.
Plane crash near Ohio airport over the weekend kills 3
A plane trying to make an emergency landing at an airport in northeastern Ohio crashed, killing all three people aboard, authorities said. The twin-engine Beechcraft 60 went down near the Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport in Ohio at about 6:45 p.m. Friday, the Federal Aviation Administration said Saturday.
Poland Library closed Monday as architect investigates structural concerns
The Public Library in Poland is closed on Monday as an architect looks into structural concerns at the building. According to a news release from the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County, a full external and structural evaluation of the building was warranted and preliminary analysis confirmed some movement at the south end of the building's first floor.
Here’s how Mahoning Valley residents can participate in workforce needs survey
What are some of the struggles you’ve faced as an employee keeping a good jobs?. How can local organizations and businesses address local workforce needs and support workers?. Residents in the Mahoning Valley are being asked to share their experiences about working and living in the area through a...
‘Make learning exciting, accessible:’ Meet OH WOW!’s new executive director in Youngstown
Katie Seminara-DeToro is returning to a familiar role in the Mahoning Valley helping students and families have fun while learning STEM education. She’s just accepted a new role as executive director of the OH WOW! Children’s Center for Science and Technology in Youngstown. “OH WOW! is and will...
Youngstown man gets two years in prison after pleading guilty to weapons-related charges
A man pleaded guilty on several weapon-related charges and received a 2-year prison sentence. Melvin D. Johnson Jr., 32, of Park heights Avenue, Youngstown pleaded guilty to five counts, including having weapons while under disability, tampering with evidence two counts receiving stolen property and carrying concealed weapon. Johnson, who was...
Jury selection begins in fatal 2022 Sheetz parking lot shooting
Watch a previous report on the shooting in the video player above. COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Jury selection is scheduled to begin Monday for one of three men charged in the fatal shooting of a Youngstown State University student outside a northeast Columbus Sheetz store in October 2022. Keimariyon Ross, 20, is facing two counts […]
New Pa. law expands happy hours and drink specials at bars
A new law in Pennsylvania allows people 21 and older more time to take advantage of adult drinking specials. Governor Josh Shapiro signed into law this week an expanded happy hour bill that state lawmakers passed. The new
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