Shenango Township
LATEST NEWS
Bristolville man killed in Vienna Township car crash
The Ohio State Highway Patrol has released the name of the driver killed in a single car crash in Vienna Township. Clint Gibson, 50, of Bristolville was driving southbound on Route 11 around 4 p.m. when his 1997 Dodge Caravan went off the right side of the road. Gibson's truck...
Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle has Officially Resigned
**Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle Officially Resigns**. U.S. Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle resigned Tuesday amid widespread outrage over her agency’s failure to prevent the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump at a Pennsylvania campaign rally earlier this month. Cheatle’s resignation came a day after she was heavily...
Rushed railcar inspections and 'stagnated' safety record reinforce concerns after fiery Ohio crash
Major freight railroads are rushing railcar inspections, reinforcing known safety concerns raised by unions for years, but at a House hearing Tuesday they'll present new evidence from federal inspectors that railcar checks are routinely less than two minutes per car.The unions have sounded the alarm often in recent years as the major railroads all adopted versions of the lean Precision Scheduled Railroading operating model and collectively cut roughly one-third of all their workers. Labor groups like the Transportation Communications Union, which represents the expert carmen who are supposed to inspect railcars, have said all the cuts have led to rushed...
Tragic Plane Crash Near Ohio Airport Claims Three Lives
A devastating incident occurred near the Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport in Ohio on Friday, July 19, 2024, resulting in the loss of all three individuals on board a twin-engine Beechcraft 60. The crash, suspected to be caused by a mechanical failure, took place around 6:45 p.m. and tragically claimed the lives...
Man sentenced in domestic violence case
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) — A city man Tuesday was sentenced in Mahoning County Common Pleas Court to at least six months in prison after pleading guilty to several charges stemming from a domestic dispute in May. Cee Jay Latimer, 21, pleaded guilty before Judge John Durkin to two counts...
Inspiring Minds Youngstown to launch inaugural Summer Market Friday
While the 10th annual Inspiring Minds Youngstown Summer Enrichment Program is coming to an end, the program is set to celebrate the accomplishments of its campers through an inaugural summer market. Set to take place Friday, July 26, the event will happen between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., according to...
Rascona, Reed earn IWLCA Academic Honors
NORTHBOROUGH, Mass.--Recent Westminster College graduates Nina Rascona (Somerset, Pa., Somerset) and Samantha Reed (Zionsville, Pa., Emmaus) were named to the 2024 Intercollegiate Women's Lacrosse Coaches Association (IWLCA) Division III Academic Honor Roll Wednesday afternoon. It is the second-straight year Rascona and Reed earned spots on the IWLCA's Division III Academic...
The Times' Top 40 Players in the Beaver Valley
As summer days continue to roll on, the start of the 2024 WPIAL high school football season quickly approaches. Last season, three Beaver County schools in South Side Beaver, Beaver Falls and Aliquippa fought their way to a WPIAL Championship game with Beaver Falls and Aliquippa claiming WPIAL titles and the Quips being crowned state championships. ...
FBI Director Wray testifies on Trump rally shooting, vows thorough investigation
WASHINGTON - Testimony continued today at the U.S. Capitol over the Secret Service's handling of security at former president Donald Trump's rally where a shooter attempted to assassinate him. FBI Director Christopher Wray testified before congressional lawmakers, saying the gunman, Thomas Matthew Crook, flew a drone roughly 200 yards from...
Festival will have both new and returning favorites
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) – Preparations are well underway for Youngstown’s historic Basilica of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Festival kicking off this week downtown. Everything starts Thursday and will feature vendors, Italian food and entertainment every day. Attendees will see things at the festival that they’re used to, but this year, there are new foods to try, new business vendors and a new theme.
U.S. Secret Service director resigns amid fury over agency failures in protecting Trump
WASHINGTON — U.S. Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle resigned Tuesday, following widespread outrage that her agency failed to prevent the assassination attempt on former President Donald J. Trump during a July 13 campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Cheatle’s resignation follows an intense congressional hearing where Democrats and Republicans demanded...
International Towers residents watch demolition and wait to go home
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) – It’s not uncommon to see curious people gathering downtown to watch the ongoing demolition of the Realty Building after the May 28 explosion, including residents of the neighboring International Towers apartment complex. Over 170 International Towers residents are still out of their homes after...
Borough of Ellwood City Utility Office Updating Payment System
The Borough of Ellwood City utility office will be getting a new system starting July 31st, 2024, with an estimated end date of August 7th, 2024 according to information made available by the borough. During the transition only checks and money orders will be accepted. The office will still be...
Historic preservation project underway by Leetsdale intern
Leetsdale officials hope a historic preservation project by the borough’s summer intern will lead to more grant funding opportunities and accreditations. Teddy Almeter of Monroeville is spending this summer researching programs and potentially historic areas in the 1.1-square-mile Allegheny County town along the Ohio River. His project also includes...
FBI director: Trump rally shooter searched for info about Kennedy assassination
FBI Director Christopher Wray revealed new information about the assassination attempt on Former President Donald Trump at the July 13 rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. During a hearing before the House Judiciary Committee Wednesday, Wray said a forensic analysis of the shooter's laptop revealed that he Google searched, "How far away was Oswald from Kennedy” a few days before the shooting.
Wray: Trump shooter flew drone near rally site 2 hours before opening fire
Testifying before Congress on Wednesday, FBI Director Christopher Wray shared new details in the criminal investigation into the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump earlier this month. What You Need To Know. FBI Director Christopher Wray shared new details in the criminal investigation into the attempted assassination of former...
Thomas Matthew Crooks Identified As Suspicious Before Trump Shooting — Police
The gunman who tried to assassinate former president Donald Trump during a campaign rally was identified as suspicious by police before he scaled a roof and opened fire, the commissioner of the Pennsylvania State Police testified on Tuesday. Pennsylvania State Police Col. Christopher Paris told a House Homeland Security Committee...
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.