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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...
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.
Champion Township Trustee dies at 68
A Champion Township Trustee has died at the age of 68. According to an obituary, trustee William "Bill" Templeton has died of a heart attack at the age of 68. Trustees tell us Templeton has served on the Board for four terms. In addition to serving as a trustee, Templeton...
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...
Two adults, child from Quebec killed in crash near Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport
The pilot and passengers killed when a twin-engine engine plane crashed near the Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport on Friday have been identified as two adults and a child from Quebec, Canada. The pilot was identified as Jawdat Khawam, 54 years old. The two passengers were identified as Martine Arseneault, 45, and...
Child among 3 killed in crash of plane that took off from Plattsburgh
VIENNA, Ohio (WCAX) - Three people from Quebec, including a child, were killed when a small plane that took off from Plattsburgh crashed in Ohio. It happened Friday at about 7 p.m. at the Youngstown Air Reserve Station near the Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport. Ohio troopers said the plane crashed near a runway.
No charges by grand jury in October officer-involved shooting case in Youngstown
The "no bill" in the case came after the state Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation (BCI) completed an investigation into the Oct. 12 shooting death of Ricco Acevedo, 45, in the 4300 block of Helena Avenue.
County roundup: Garrettsville prepares for Peach Social Car Cruise, plus news from Freedom, Hiram, Nelson, Mantua and Windham
The long-awaited time capsule opening took place July 6. Inside the time capsule were, among other things, old newspapers, an old book from the Garrettsville 120th Centennial and a song written about Garrettsville called “Old Garrettsville” that was sung by two girls, according to the James A. Garfield Historical Society, when the time capsule was buried in 1924. Two women sang the song at the time capsule opening.
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.
More self-checkout lanes, Walmart+ lane, expanded pharmacy among Salem Walmart upgrades
The Salem community can now enjoy brand new renovations at the local Walmart Supercenter as it boasts new “customer-centric” features. Customers were welcomed inside the newly transformed supermarket located at at 2875 E. State St. after the store reopened its doors with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday. New...
Girard Council looking to close loophole in regulations on koi ponds after child rescued, revived
Back in May, 21 News reported on a toddler who was revived after he fell into a pond in a neighbor's yard. Now city leaders are looking to close a loophole in the law in order to prevent incidents like this from happening again. Girard Councilman at Large John Moliterno...
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...
Final FRA report triggers enforcement cases against Norfolk Southern
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) on Friday initiated 12 enforcement cases with 117 counts against Norfolk Southern Corp. and other entities involved in the railroad company’s train derailment last year in Ohio that spewed hazardous chemicals for miles following an unnecessary vent and burn. “Norfolk Southern’s train derailment in East Palestine was a wake-up call […] The post Final FRA report triggers enforcement cases against Norfolk Southern appeared first on Transportation Today.
St. Christine’s School event invited retro car owners to show off cars in Youngstown
The St. Christine’s School’s “Old School Car Cruise” was held at the school and church where a lively community fundraiser brought together three groups: Mahoning Valley Olde Car Club, St. Christne’s School and Parish, and Addison Place of Cornersburg. Together, they raised money for St....
Area news in brief for July 22
RODMAN FUNDRAISER – Alliance Applebee’s will host a dine-to-donate event for the Friends of Rodman Public Library on Tuesday. Those dining in are asked to present a flyer, available at both the Main and Branch libraries, to their server, and the Friends of Rodman Public Library will receive 15% of the check. Those ordering online should enter the code DOINGOOD. The offer is not valid on delivery orders.
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