LATEST NEWS
Charges dropped in case against Sharpsville man
SHARPSVILLE, Pa. (WKBN) – Charges were withdrawn in the case against a Sharpsville man who had been accused of having a sexual relationship with a minor. A preliminary hearing was scheduled Wednesday for Travis Cadman, 20, but charges in the case were withdrawn, according to court records. Court records...
Former manager accused of stealing $109K from Sharon business
The man who until last summer oversaw operations of a Swedish-owned steel fabrication plant in Sharon now faces criminal charges. Cody Rainey, who now lives in Jupiter, Florida, is accused of embezzling $109,000 from SSAB Wear Solutions on Wheeler Place when he was production manager from January 18, 2022, until his abrupt resignation in July of last year, shortly after company officials announced they would be conducting a financial audit.
City of Hermitage helping displaced mall businesses relocate
Some local businesses are staying in the Shenango Valley after being displaced from the mall. With the Shenango Valley Mall closing this month, businesses have started to vacate their storefronts. Diann’s Sweets has moved their store to 2921 E State Street in Hermitage. They offer all kinds of treats covered...
Flames roar through former Campbell car lot and mechanic shop
CORRECTION: the fire is at a former used car lot and mechanic shop behind 8 Way Tire, not the business itself. Crews from several fire departments battled flames in Campbell Wednesday evening. Youngstown and Campbell FD were called to a mechanic shop building on a former used car lot on...
Document gives glimpse into why Mercer gun shop heist failed
Criminals may have thought their break-in at a Mercer gun store on Monday went like clockwork until Pittsburgh Police caught up with them that same night. According to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms, it was barely five minutes between the time that a car crashed through the window of Seconds Count Firearms on North Diamond Street, and when three burglars left the store carrying twenty-one AR-15 rifles.
Man sentenced to prison in pandering obscenity case
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) – A Struthers man was sentenced to five years in prison on Tuesday. According to court records, Carlos Gonzalez, 35, was sentenced on 10 counts of pandering obscenity involving a minor. Gonzalez was originally indicted on 20 charges of pandering obscenity involving a minor, but 10...
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.