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Work continues to curb human trafficking in Jefferson County, beyond
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ohio — A combined effort from a group of local and regional agencies recently led to 10 arrests of people seeking to buy sex in Jefferson County. The 2-day operation was set up to expose those on both ends of the transaction. Steubenville Police Chief Kenny Anderson...
No indictment in case against woman accused of killing boyfriend
WARREN, Ohio (WKBN) – A Trumbull County grand jury declined to indict a woman who was accused of killing her boyfriend in Girard. Court records show Kristen Schmidt was “no billed” by the grand jury. Schmidt’s case on an involuntary manslaughter charge was bound over to common...
Four-day long Lowellville Mt. Carmel Festival begins Wednesday
The weekend starts early here in the Mahoning Valley as four days of the Lowellville Mt. Carmel Society Festival get underway Wednesday. The 129th year of the event is being held July 17-20, 2024. It runs through Saturday night and features music, food, and the iconic Baby Doll Dance where...
Steubenville uses AI to track public space usage, aiding city planning and business growth
STEUBENVILLE, Ohio — The city of Steubenville has partnered with a company that uses Artificial Intelligence to track residents’ usage of certain areas throughout the city. About 10 months ago, the city began tracking how often people use certain areas with the location analytics company Placer.ai. According to...
From blueprints to reality: Camp builds new future for young women
The construction industry is big business and one that doesn't include a whole lot of women. A local group is set on bulldozing that barrier with a summer camp that's turning those plans from blueprints to reality.
Youngstown Air Reserve Station welcoming C-130J Super Hercules aircraft
A new era has landed at the Youngstown Air Reserve Station in Vienna. The 910th Airlift Wing welcomed its new C-130J Super Hercules during a special ceremony at the Air Reserve Station. Guests representing the 22nd Air Force, Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company, and community partners on the local, state, and...
Mentor baseball: Jake McCartney ready to continue improvement with Cardinals before heading to Youngstown State
Jake McCartney has been a big-time bat for Mentor the past two seasons with six home runs and 34 runs. He led The News-Herald coverage area this past season with three home runs and was the Cardinals’ leader with 21 runs driven in. The first baseman’s continued growth at...
Washington Nationals draft pitcher Gavin Bruni of Alliance, Ohio State in 2024 MLB draft
The Washington Nationals selected Alliance High School graduate and Ohio State pitcher Gavin Bruni in the 17th round of the Major League Baseball Draft on Tuesday. Bruni was the 500th overall pick, marking the seventh straight year a Stark County native was chosen in the MLB Draft. Massillon product and Kent State first...
Jackson Township police looking for man who robbed bank
JACKSON TWP. ‒ Police are asking the public to help identify a man who robbed a bank late Tuesday morning. Police Maj. Jim Monigold said the thief took an unknown amount of currency from Citizens, 2200 Wales Ave. NW, at 11:51 a.m. It was believed that he had a weapon. Plain Township: Stark County...
Longtime Valley mental health counselor dies
A longtime mental health counselor who dedicated his life to helping others in the Valley has died. Jimmy McGaha, a mental health counselor for more than 40 years in the Valley, died Monday afternoon. He was 75 years old. McGaha opened his own counseling service business, Jim McGaha and Associates,...
1 dead in Carrollton FBI agent-involved shooting: Spokeswoman
CARROLLTON, Ohio (WOIO) - One person is dead after Monday morning’s shooting involving an agent of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, according to a spokesperson. According to Public Affairs Officer Susan Licate, the ‘agent-involved’ shooting happened around 11:15 a.m. Monday. The FBI also released a statement following...
Former Browns QB Baker Mayfield Makes Admission on Breakup
The breakup between Baker Mayfield and the Cleveland Browns was not a pretty one and the former No. 1 overall pick admits he could have done a few things differently. The Browns selected Mayfield in 2018, and for a bit, it looked like he could be the face of the franchise in Cleveland. He reeled off a stellar rookie year and helped lead the Browns to the postseason and a playoff victory during the 2020 season.
Daisy Street Sale and Story Wars happening this weekend in Cleveland
Summer time is in full swing, and Cleveland and surrounding areas are booming with fun and affordable family events. Let’s see what is in store for the community this week. Join Council Member Deborah Gray and residents at the Ward 4 Community Festival on Saturday, July 20 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. This family event will feature music, games, vendors, food trucks, dancing and free ice cream and snacks. The festival will take place at Luke Easter Park, located at 3090 Martin Luther King Dr. For more information, click here.
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