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Steubenville mourns the loss of WWII hero Robert Moran at age 99
JEFFERSON COUNTY, OH — The Steubenville area lost a World War II hero this past week. Robert Moran served in the United States Army Artillery from 1943 to 1945, receiving many awards. He was 99 years old and passed away peacefully, having served on D-Day. He returned to Normandy in 2022 for the 78th anniversary, but, unfortunately, he was not in strong enough health to return in the years following.
SLIDESHOW: Austintown Fourth of July Parade
21 News is taking a look at how the Valley's many communities are celebrating the Fourth of July. Austintown's Fourth of July Parade saw folks of all ages come together to celebrate the U.S.'s birthday and highlighted local causes, agencies and businesses. This included Mahoning County Commissioners, the Mahoning County...
VERSATEX OPENS PVC SIDING PLANT
Versatex has opened a new 96,500-sq. ft., state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Aliquippa, Pa., doubling its production capacity and creating 80 new jobs in Beaver County. The addition was motivated by the steady growth for its premium cellular core PVC building products which now includes the long-awaited XCEED Lap Siding. The...
July Fourth weekend fun. Hartville flea market, Italian-American Fest and First Friday
1. Stark County Italian-American Festival Food and dancing will be featured Friday through Sunday at Centennial Plaza in downtown Canton during the Stark County Italian-American Festival. Activities also include a...
2024 Italian Fest canceled, other Mahoning Valley Italian festivals remain on the schedule
The Italian Heritage Foundation of Youngstown has announced the cancellation of the 2024 Italian Fest that was set for Public Square on Aug. 2-4. This announcement came in the wake of the fatal blast at the Realty Building in late May that has devastated the downtown area, and has required several buildings around the square to be evacuated or closed because of safety concerns.
Daughtry, Buckcherry and Hinder to appear in concert Sept. 2 at the Canfield Fair
LOOKING FOR HELP - Answers sought for displaced Youngstown residents. YOUNGSTOWN SHOOTING - Victim identified in fatal Youngstown shooting. GUILTY PLEA - Campbell man pleads guilty in attempted ATM theft. JUDGE SAYS DEFENDANT BREACHED PLEA AGREEMENT - A judge Tuesday in Mahoning County Common Pleas Court judge on Tuesday denied...
State finds 47 violations at Austintown mental and behavioral center, puts pause on new clients
Youth Intensive Services in Austintown can't accept any more clients until they make some changes. The Ohio Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services ordered the pause after they found 47 violations. The organization has a facility in the Mahoning Valley where children ages 12-18 stay to receive mental and behavioral support.
Cincinnati dispensaries prepare for recreational cannabis sales; Kentucky customers beware
Within the next week or so, medical marijuana dispensaries located in the Greater Cincinnati area are expected to receive clearance to begin selling cannabis to recreational customers. Several medical dispensaries have already been granted provisional licenses by the state. All that remains is for a state inspector to give the...
New Waterford receives $50,000+ loan for upgrades to water storage tower
The Village of New Waterford will receive a loan of over $50,000 over the course of five years for upgrades to a water storage tower in the village. The village will receive a total of $50,400 at 1.75% over the course of five years for improvements to a 200,000-gallon water storage tower on Hatcher Road in order to extend the useful life of the tower.
Runners in Canfield celebrate Fourth of July with Firecracker 4-Miler race
Runners in Canfield took to the streets to celebrate the Fourth of July this year in the annual Firecracker 4-Miler Race. The festivities kicked off around 8:00 a.m. with a half-mile kids race. From there, the firecracker runners were off. All runners got a commemorative medal once they crossed the...
Sebring marks July 4 with day of fun
Residents of the Sebring Village area gathered Thursday to enjoy a holiday filled with games and community spirit in and around Southside Park. The day started with the Sebring Firecracker 5K Run, and the fun rolled on throughout the day and into the evening with a chalk drawing event, Junior Olympics events for youngsters, pool games, along with kickball and a volleyball tournament. Local band Uptown was featured in a concert before fireworks closed out the...
Steubenville 4th of July concert, food and fireworks continue under dark skies
STEUBENVILLE, Ohio (WTRF) — Wheeling isn’t the only city on the Ohio River getting the pyrotechnics ready tonight. Steubenville will feature its yearly red, white and blue entertainment, with the Tri-State Community Band and Ron Retzer Trio taking the Fort Steuben amphitheater stage. The city has planned its Independence Day celebration for more than half […]
Five world championship boxers announced as 2024 honorees for Youngstown Walk of Fame
Youngstown Mayor Tito Brown has announced the city's five world championship as the 2024 honorees for the Youngstown Walk of Fame. Youngstown has five world championship boxers including Ray "Boom Boom" Mancini, Kelly "The Ghost" Pavlik, Harry Arroyo, Jeff Lampkin and Greg Richardson. All five will be honored at once.
Roofing contractor builds shelter for Canfield man who waves at cars passing by home
If you drive down Route 46 in Canfield near the Kirk Road intersection, you've probably seen Christopher Wetzel. Wetzel sits outside of his Canfield home waving at all the cars that drive by and keeps count of each one that honks at him each day. He's tallied nearly 800 honks by Thursday afternoon.
AL Contender Lands Blue Jays Superstar Vladimir Guerrero Jr. In Blockbuster Three-Team Trade Proposal That Would Shake Up The Pennant Race
A massive trade proposal has the Toronto Blue Jays sending franchise superstar Vladimir Guerrero Jr. in a three-team deal that would drastically alter the 2024 World Series race. The Blue Jays (39-47) have been one of the biggest disappointments in baseball this season, and they look poised to sell at...
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