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Ox Roast Fair brings food, fun to Mantua
A good crowd of people enjoyed the 60th annual Ox Roast fair at St. Joseph Parish in Mantua over the weekend, taking in fireworks, tractor and truck pulls, music and carnival rides. Oh, and enjoying that ox roast beef. The parish festival has been running since 1964, helping to pay for new school, and these days supporting the educational and sacramental ministries of the parish. Up to 3,500 pounds of sirloin roast is prepared in brick-lined pits, which are heated for several days with a constantly burning fire. The beef is prepared, wrapped in unbleached muslin and netting, and placed...
Garrettsville to host inaugural Sip ‘n’ Shop crafter & wine event on Main Street
It’s that time of year where outdoor lovers will find any excuse to be outside. Garrettsville is giving those people a reason to get outside by hosting its first annual Sip ‘n’ Shop on Main on July 27 beginning at noon. “I feel like this would be...
Motorcycle Club to host Suicide Awareness Bike Run to benefit Rescue Mission of Mahoning County
The Steel Hammerz Motorcycle Club is hosting the second annual Suicide Awareness Bike Run next month. It will be held on August 3 at the Biker Brewhouse in Austintown. The 22-mile run will lead to The Winery at Pine Lake. There, an hour-long break will be held until returning back...
Parts of Summit, Portage counties could see isolated thunderstorms Wednesday
Parts of Summit, Portage and Geauga counties are under a severe thunderstorm warning Wednesday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service. The warning is in place until 3:45 p.m. NWS noted that Akron, Ravenna, Cuyahoga Falls, Kent, Solon, Hudson, Twinsburg, Tallmadge, Streetsboro, Garrettsville, Mantua, Stow, Aurora, Brimfield, Munroe Falls, Parkman, Reminderville, Edinburg,...
30 years ago, Akron residents fought Walgreens' opening in Maple Valley. Now, it's closing
Three decades after the controversial demolition of Maple Valley School and construction of the Walgreens that took its place, the pharmacy at 1303 Copley Road in West Akron is closing. Nathan Burruss, shift lead at the Maple Valley Walgreens, said the store will close at 3 p.m. Aug. 19. ...
VIDEO: Crews respond to crash near Sheetz gas station in Canfield
Crews with the Cardinal Joint Fire District and the Mahoning County Sheriff's Office are on the scene of a crash at the Sheetz gas station near Route 11 in Canfield. Dispatchers did not have any further information on the crash but confirmed both agencies were responding and on scene. A...
Judge says prison sentence may help man convicted of 2 separate drug crimes
Judge Anthony D'Apolito told Jonathan Streb, 20, that it might seem strange that a prison sentence could be a good thing, but the judge added a prison term may help Streb turn his life around and stay out of trouble in the future.
Michigan man accused of leaving ex-girlfriend in Mercer County over 300 unwanted messages
A Michigan man is accused of leaving his ex-girlfriend in Mercer County hundreds of unwanted messages, as well as stalking her. According to the criminal complaint, the victim told police her ex-boyfriend, identified as 28-year-old Aldo Bardhi, has been stalking her since December of 2023 and leaving her hundreds of unwanted voicemails and text messages.
Springfield Library Branch closed Wednesday
The Springfield Branch of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County (PLYMC) will be closed on Thursday, July 24.. Aqua Ohio is doing work in the area and is expecting water service interruptions that are expected to happen, according to the PLYMC. The closure is only expected to be...
Refrigerant plant opens downtown providing 20-50 jobs
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) – A new company is planting its flag firmly in the Mahoning Valley, opening up a new facility in downtown Youngstown. Downtown welcomed Zoetic Global — a company focused on sustainable and renewable energy — as they opened up a new 28,000-square-foot refrigerant plant Wednesday in downtown Youngstown.
Youngstown grower gets green light for recreational marijuana
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) – The Ohio Division of Cannabis Control has awarded cultivator and processor licenses to Riviera Creek in Youngstown. The licensing allows the business to grow marijuana and manufacture products from their plants for recreational use. Riviera Creek is approved to have 25,000 square feet of growing...
YSU Men's Hoops: Summer practice about building foundation
The college basketball season is still more than 100 days away but its never too soon for Penguin hoops. First year head coach Ethan Faulkner has hit the ground running since taking over for Jerrod Calhoun and it continues in the summer. "Our competitiveness has been really good, "said Faulkner...
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...
Youngstown Clothing Co. makes “wearable memories” at Canfield Fair
CANFIELD, Ohio — Demolition derby, tractor pulls and the wiener dog race may be some of the Canfield Fair’s most popular attractions, but the longest line award goes to Youngstown Clothing Co.’s Canfield Fair T-shirt booth. Youngstown Clothing Co. has sold out nearly every year since it...
YSU Women's basketball post nation's top GPA in 2023-24 season
Already rich with a history of academic success, the Youngstown State women's basketball program reached a new pinnacle by achieving the highest grade-point average in the country during the 2023-24 season. The Women's Basketball Coaches Association released its annual Academic Top 25 on Wednesday, and the Penguins led all 360...
Youngstown man attacked by group using "AK Style" weapon on city's south side
Police are investigating after a man on Youngstown's south side was reportedly attacked by 12 men - one using an "AK Style" weapon. The incident happened on the 100 Block of East Philadelphia while the victim was returning from a nearby Gas Mart with cigarettes. Around 9:30 p.m., he was...
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