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Youngstown mayor gives update on downtown Realty building situation
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN)– Youngstown Mayor Tito Brown took the podium Friday to discuss the downtown situation with the Realty Building. Tito says he is getting assurances the work is on schedule. “[However] that doesn’t look like a whole lot of progress,” Tito said. It has been more...
History, Civil War stories tour taking place at Oak Hill Cemetery Sunday
Long-time Civil War reenactor Steffon Wydell and his research team will give a guided tour through the historic Oak Hill Cemetery on July 21 from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. The tour will highlight citizens who may not be as well-known as some of the more famous in the cemetery, and some interesting Civil War stories, like four brothers buried there who came to America from Ireland in 1850 and fought in the Civil War.
‘Youngstown serves as an ideal hub:’ Zoetic Global renewable energy plant to open in city
A new energy plant that will focus on providing clean energy will soon open in Youngstown. Zoetic Global, a renowned renewable energy organization, announced via press release that it will be hosting a grand opening for a new energy plant on Wednesday. The new plant is projected to have energy...
Youngstown Air Reserve Receives First Super Hercules Aircraft
Lockheed Martin has delivered the first of eight C-130J-30 Super Hercules aircraft to the Youngstown Air Reserve Station in Ohio as part of a project to modernize the installation’s aging military transport fleet. The plane incorporates a new configuration of aerial spray capability to secure large areas from disease-carrying...
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...
‘Make learning exciting, accessible:’ Meet OH WOW!’s new executive director in Youngstown
Katie Seminara-DeToro is returning to a familiar role in the Mahoning Valley helping students and families have fun while learning STEM education. She’s just accepted a new role as executive director of the OH WOW! Children’s Center for Science and Technology in Youngstown. “OH WOW! is and will...
East Palestine resident plans to sign onto Norfolk Southern class action settlement
EAST PALESTINE, Ohio — Attorneys have reached a $600 million settlement with Norfolk Southern over a train derailment there in February 2023. Anyone living within 20 miles of the derailment who did not opt out of the settlement is considered part of the class. “It was I guess the...
Blue Envelope program to identify drivers and passengers with special needs in Mahoning County
At this drive up event outside Leonard Kirtz school in Austintown folks with special needs were handed a blue envelope as the Mahoning County Prosecutor, the Sheriff's Office, and Mahoning County Board of Developmental Disabilities launched the Blue Envelope program. "What goes inside is a copy of your vehicle, registration,...
Route 46 closure in Canfield will bring 13 mile detour
Hundreds of drivers that would usually travel a mile-long stretch of State Route 46 south of the Canfield Fairgrounds will face a nearly 13-mile detour next week. The Ohio Department of Transportation has announced that Route 46 will be closed between Leffingwell and Western Reserve Road for five days beginning Monday, July 22, 2024.
Local historic building tour opening again
SHARON, Pa. (WKBN) — The Sharon Historical Society and Buhl Mansion are inviting the public once again to learn more about the Buhl Family and their significance in the Shenango Valley. The tours at Christmas time were a big hit, but with warmer weather, the entire property will be...
State funds help million-dollar dreams come true at Boardman Arts Park
A $1 million award from the state of Ohio has moved Boardman Arts Park one step closer to putting a dream into action. Allotted the money from the state's One-Time Strategic Community Fund, park staffers have earmarked it for a purpose some might call "whimsical." However, their idea is hardly a whim; it's...
Warren City School District leader Steve Chiaro named Superintendent of the Year
Warren City Schools Superintendent Steve Chiaro received the Martha Holden Jennings Foundation’s 2024 Ohio Superintendent of the Year Award on Thursday. The prestigious honor is the highest accolade the foundation bestows upon an educator. The foundation celebrated Chiaro and presented the award to him at a banquet during the annual Jennings Educators Summit in Warrensville, Ohio.
Northeast Ohio impact of global tech outage extends to utilities, hospitals, government
A Friday morning global tech outage impacted multiple institutions throughout Northeast Ohio, leading to flight delays, disrupting some Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicle Services and forcing at least one local City Hall to shut down for the day. The outage impacted Enbridge Gas Ohio's call center, some flights at the Akron-Canton Airport, the...
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