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21 WFMJ archives / April 26, 1957 | Bishop Emmet M. Walsh, seated, and the Rev. James Malone, superintendent of Youngstown Diocesan Schools, awarded two $100 U.S. Savings Bonds to the winners of a slogan contest 67 years ago for the high school building fund. Nellie Perry, left, of Ursuline High, wrote, “Don’t give the bishop credit; give him CASH," and Theresa Krupa of Cardinal Mooney came up with "Builders construct, teachers instruct, you deduct."
91-year-old robbed of thousands of dollars in Lawrence County
NEW BEAVER, Pa. (KDKA) - Police are investigating after a 91-year-old in Lawrence County was robbed of thousands of dollars.Police say they were called to State Route 18 in New Beaver Borough, where the victim's home was found ransacked.They say the suspects forced open a safe and stole $13,000 worth of jewelry.Anyone with information should call the Pennsylvania State Police in New Castle.
Youngstown Councilwoman provides update on plans for former south side McDonald's building
You may recall back in August of 2022 when 21 News reported on Youngstown City Council's purchase of a former McDonald's building to make it a substation for the Youngstown Police Department. Now, one councilwoman tells 21 News that the building is shaping up to be much more than that.
Warm air surges into the valley this week
Sunday afternoon will feel like a summer afternoon. High temperatures will reach the low 80s, with partly to mostly cloudy skies. An isolated shower or thunderstorm cannot completely be ruled out, especially north of I-80. Skies will turn mostly clear overnight, and there will be a good deal of sunshine...
A taste of Summer as we say hello to May
An overall dry and above-average temperature pattern is on the way for the final days of April and the start of May. Monday will be a largely sunny day with perhaps a small increase in cloud cover during the afternoon; the afternoon will feature high temperatures in the low 80s.
10th annual Federal Frenzy draw hundreds to Downtown Youngstown
Many people across the valley took advantage of warm Saturday afternoon by making their way downtown for the 10th annual Federal Frenzy. Close to 50 local vendors, and food trucks, and a slew of musical performances. The event, put on by Penguin Productions is comprised of YSU students looking to connect other students, businesses and local talent through high quality experiences.
Northeast Ohio Monday weather forecast: Sunny and warm
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Is Northeast Ohio skipping the rest of spring and jumping right to summer?. One could assume that judging from the forecast. The National Weather Service is predicting highs will top 80 degrees on Monday, making it the third day in a row that highs have reached the 80s in Northeast Ohio. Skies will be mostly sunny with winds 9 to 15 mph.
May Day fest in Youngstown shines spotlight on worker's right, social justice and more
The Youngstown Solidarity Network and the Calvin Center for the Arts hosted a May Day festival on Sunday afternoon. The event brought people in the community together in a free celebration of labor, climate justice, human rights, social justice, and the honoring of Beltane. Beltane is a pagan festival, which...
News photographers remember the crowds and heat of the Idora Park fire
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) — Bob Yosay and Bill Lewis have seen their share of stories — and made sure you saw them also. Two of the Mahoning Valley’s preeminent news photographers, they have taken pictures of everything from presidential visits to multiple homicides and everything in between.
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