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Local historic building tour opening again
SHARON, Pa. (WKBN) — The Sharon Historical Society and Buhl Mansion are inviting the public once again to learn more about the Buhl Family and their significance in the Shenango Valley. The tours at Christmas time were a big hit, but with warmer weather, the entire property will be...
Mercer County Food Bank opens new location
HERMITAGE, Pa. (WKBN) – A new food pantry affiliated with the Mercer County Food Bank is opening in Hermitage. The pantry is in collaboration with Gentle Shepherd Church of the Nazarene. It will offer shelf-stable foods, produce and meat. “The opening of this food pantry is part of the...
International Towers residents speak on experience since evacuation
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) — Demolition of the Realty Building in downtown Youngstown continues. When it gets to the fourth floor, the evacuation notice for more than 150 residents of the International Towers will be lifted. Over 170 residents are still out of their homes, in desperate need of items...
Youngstown Air Reserve Receives First Super Hercules Aircraft
Lockheed Martin has delivered the first of eight C-130J-30 Super Hercules aircraft to the Youngstown Air Reserve Station in Ohio as part of a project to modernize the installation’s aging military transport fleet. The plane incorporates a new configuration of aerial spray capability to secure large areas from disease-carrying...
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.
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.
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...
‘Youngstown serves as an ideal hub:’ Zoetic Global renewable energy plant to open in city
A new energy plant that will focus on providing clean energy will soon open in Youngstown. Zoetic Global, a renowned renewable energy organization, announced via press release that it will be hosting a grand opening for a new energy plant on Wednesday. The new plant is projected to have energy...
‘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...
Blue Envelope program to identify drivers and passengers with special needs in Mahoning County
At this drive up event outside Leonard Kirtz school in Austintown folks with special needs were handed a blue envelope as the Mahoning County Prosecutor, the Sheriff's Office, and Mahoning County Board of Developmental Disabilities launched the Blue Envelope program. "What goes inside is a copy of your vehicle, registration,...
Route 1005 North Mill Street, Highland Avenue Lane Restrictions Begin in New Castle
PennDOT is announcing lane restrictions on Route 1005 (North Mill Street, Highland Avenue) in the City of New Castle, Lawrence County will begin Friday, July 19 weather permitting. Single-lane alternating traffic and traffic shifts will occur between the intersection of North Mill Street and East Falls Street and the Highland...
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