West Point
LATEST NEWS
How to travel safely during hurricane season
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) – The 2024 tropical is off to a strong start after Hurricane Beryl became the earliest category 5 hurricane on record. The tropics are quiet now due to an influx of Saharan dust, but that is not expected to last. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) is forecasting an extremely active hurricane season with 17-25 named storms (14 is average), 8-13 hurricanes (7 is average), and 4-7 major hurricanes (3 is average).
Grand jury declines to indict woman for Girard shooting death
A Campbell woman has been cleared of charges filed after her boyfriend was fatally shot in Girard. Kristen Schmidt was originally charged with felonious assault after 33-year-old Michael Cusick was shot in the stomach at a home on Dearborn Street in Girard this past January. The charge was changed to...
Youngstown Veterans’ Clinic opens new dermatology service
Veterans’ Affairs Northeast Ohio Healthcare System (VANEOHS) has announced the opening of the Carl Nunziato Youngstown VA Outpatient Clinic’s dermatology specialty service. The expansion of the Youngstown VA Clinic’s dermatology services means hundreds of Veterans in eastern Ohio counties will be able to receive care much closer to...
Canfield bank raises money for displaced people affected by Realty Tower explosion
A Canfield bank pitched in with the Youngstown community to gathered money and supplies for residents displaced by the Realty Tower explosion. Several downtown Youngstown residents were ordered to evacuate after the remnants of the building were declared hazardous by structural engineers. The International Towers apartments in particular housed many residents who were displaced after being given an evacuation order.
Lamborn relative to headline Carnation Festival luncheon
The Greater Alliance Carnation Festival will have a very special guest as keynote speaker for its Community Luncheon on Aug. 3. Mike Lamborn, the great-great nephew of Levi Lamborn, will speak at the ticketed event on the first weekend of the annual Alliance festival. ...
Caring for sick pets is an unaddressed burden, Kent State researchers say
Having cared for her own dog as it battled two chronic diseases, Kent State psychology professor Mary Beth Spitznagel knew that caring for sick pets can be similar to caring for family members. She wanted to know more. She’d already developed a program to help veterinarians and their staff cope...
Coe Lake treehouse takes Berea to new heights
BEREA, Ohio – A new multi-tiered treehouse at Coe Lake in Berea officially opened Tuesday evening (July 16) during a ribbon-cutting ceremony and community gathering. Located 10 feet above the ground and partially covered by a thatched roof, the main deck comprises a 30-foot-by-15-foot area, while the secondary deck is 8 feet by 10 feet.
Akron residents can apply for free doorbell cameras
SUMMIT COUNTY, Ohio (WOIO) - Akron residents living in Wards 1, 3 and 5 can can apply for a free doorbell camera. The applications will be accepted from July 24 at 8 a.m. to July 25 at 4 p.m. City officials said doorbell cameras are a part of the city’s...
Ex-regional Fed president: Inflation headed lower, with interest rates likely to follow
WASHINGTON (AP) — Having worked in the Federal Reserve system her entire career, Loretta Mester rose to become president of the Cleveland Fed for a decade until her retirement on June 30. During most of her years on the Fed’s interest-rate-setting committee, Mester was likely to favor relatively higher...
2024 Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival – Here’s the Schedule!
It’s “Hall of Fame” time! That means 1480 WHBC will be out and about and sharing all the fun with you! Here’s the full schedule provided to us by the Canton Area Chamber of Commerce plus notes on where you’ll see US! Be Proud Canton! Here we go!
Tower City walkway could be relocated for Bedrock's Cuyahoga Riverfront plan
The 1,000-foot walkway from Tower City to Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse may be moved and rebuilt — just one of the dramatic infrastructural changes envisioned in Bedrock's Riverfront Master Development Plan. Why it matters: Bedrock, the real estate arm of Dan Gilbert's Rock Ventures, wants to completely transform the Cuyahoga...
Former Kent State football standout serves up Cajun favorites | Local Flavor on Wheels
Local Flavor on Wheels: This summer, we’re trying area food trucks for our Local Flavor series instead of sit-down establishments. We hope you’ll come along for the ride! It all started sitting in a classroom at Kent State. ...
Former WWE Champion’s In-Ring Return Speculations for Summerslam
Several former WWE Champions, such as Roman Reigns, CM Punk, and The Rock, are speculated to return for the upcoming premium live event, SummerSlam. WWE SummerSlam is set to take place on August 3, 2024, at Cleveland Browns Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio. WWE has confirmed multiple matches, including Gunther vs....
Surprise Report on Amari Cooper-Browns Dynamic Emerges Amid Holdout
With training camp a week away, Cleveland Browns fans are wondering if the team will ink star wide receiver Amari Cooper to a contract extension. The 30-year-old wide receiver didn’t attend mandatory minicamp last month as he’s looking for a new contract. Cooper is entering the final year of a five-year, $100 million extension he signed with the Dallas Cowboys in 2020.
Two Ohio State Routes will be closed for a couple of days
Starting July 22, in Jefferson County, State Route 150 will close during daytime hours for a culvert replacement project. East of Pleasant Grove. In Belmont County, starting July 22, State Route 149 will be closed to traffic for a slide repair project.
Ohioans Invited to Find, Claim Unclaimed Funds at the 2024 Ohio State Fair
July 17, 2024, Press Release from the Ohio Department of Commerce: COLUMBUS, OHIO – The Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Unclaimed Funds is returning to the Ohio State Fair to help fairgoers search for and claim their lost or forgotten money. The 2024 Ohio State Fair will run from July 24 to Aug. 4.
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.