Community honors Hermitage family with park dedication

The Hermitage community held a ribbon-cutting event to honor the grand re-opening and dedication of Skyline Summit Park. The park will honor Ben and Josephine Gibb, an African American couple that left a lasting impact on the city of Hermitage. Ben first bought land that the park now sits on...

Youngstown deli brings back Big Reuben Challenge, celebrates National Sandwich Day

Kravitz Deli in Youngstown is once again bringing back the Big Reuben Challenge and is set to celebrate National Sandwich Day. Honoring its more than 80-year-old heritage, Kravitz Deli is joining sandwich aficionados nationwide to celebrate National Sandwich Day on Tuesday, Nov. 3. The festive event will feature 6-ounce “piled-high”...

Locals Swear The Best Pittsburgh-Style Fries On A Salad Come From This Old Steel-Town Bar In Pennsylvania

Western Pennsylvania has a habit of putting fries on top of salads, and nobody around here apologizes for it. A plate of greens topped with grilled steak and a pile of hot fries is practically a regional handshake. In Beaver County, one old-school spot has been serving that combo to...

Check your tickets! Multiple winning Powerball tickets sold in Ohio

Multiple people in Ohio won big after Saturday night’s Powerball drawing.

Public memorial for Donnie Iris this week

Gabauer-Lutton Funeral Home and Cremation Services says you can stop by and leave a heartfelt message or condolences.

Around Ravenna: Spreading the joy of music at this year's Balloon A-Fair

I was very impressed at the Ravenna Balloon A-Fair when I heard singing and violin playing coming the from the tent next to the Historical Society's tent. I was very curious, so I went to talk to the young man. His name is Owen Hoopes, 16, and he was home...

Oakmont kicks off 5th annual Gourds for Goats collection

Now that spooky season is over, Oakmont officials have started the annual call for gourd and pumpkin donations. The popular decorations will be sent to the community’s favorite group of goats at Capricious LLC, based in Beaver County. The goats, affectionately known as the “Munch Bunch,” were first hired...

JSA Takes the Stage and Gives Back

Each year, Jackson School for the Arts (JSA) finds a way to give back to the community through its annual musical. This year, as students take the stage for GREASE, they’re also putting the spotlight on arts education by selecting ArtsinStark’s SmARTS program as their charitable partner. At...

Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop coming to Austintown, opening set for November

Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop is getting ready to open a new Austintown location in November and are looking for new team members to join the start-up staff. The locally owned and operated Capriotti’s is coming to 4769 Mahoning Ave., the former Bill’s Place. Capriotti’s is hiring for all...

This Small-Town Pennsylvania Steakhouse Keeps Locals Lining Up For More

There’s a steakhouse tucked into the quiet borough of Beaver, Pennsylvania, that people drive past fancy chain restaurants to reach, and they do it happily. The Wooden Angel Restaurant is the kind of place that makes you wonder why you ever settled for anything less. Let’s talk about what...

Youngstown based big band celebrates ‘Long Shot’ album release

Youngstown's First Class Big Band first formed 34 years ago, and after all those decades of making music, released its first album Monday.

These 6 Ohio drive-ins still flicker under the stars like it’s 1955

I’ll admit it: I go to the drive-in mostly for the popcorn and stay for the sky. Ohio still has a handful of old outdoor movie screens that light up every warm night, and some have been doing it since before your grandparents could drive. A ticket can cost...

Getting the most for your money this Thanksgiving

As Thanksgiving approaches, some grocery stores are looking to bring families some relief on costs through holiday meal deals. Ohio State Extension ANR Educator Haley Shoemaker, is explaining the food costs headed into the holiday and how it fares versus previous years.

Diva Donations to host first Holiday Fashion Show fundraiser

Some may say it's too early to start Christmas shopping, but one local organization is inviting you to get in the holiday spirit while giving back.

Fall leaves serve as reminder to clean out gutters

This time of year is a great opportunity to get your gutters cleared out. Over the course of the year, they can get clogged up with leaves, sticks and other debris.

Visit Santa's Christmas Land at Kraynak's

The Small-Town Ohio Steakhouse Serving Steaks Worth The Long Country Drive

The steaks here share a building with a 1779 Revolutionary War battle flag. That is a serious dinner companion. The meats come out of an on-site smokehouse fed with hickory, sassafras, and apple woods. The brick building went up in 1837. It once served travelers along a canal. Today you...

Fall activities to try around New Wilmington

NEW WILMINGTON, Pa.-- Fall in Western Pennsylvania brings ideal conditions, but finding solid ways to take advantage of the weather around New Wilmington usually comes down to knowing where to go. Starting off the morning, Theo’s Creperie on South Market Street is an easy walk from campus. At $12.00, the...

Ohio lottery winner splits prize with grandma

TORONTO, Ohio (WJW) – If you’re lucky, you get to grow up with grandparents and make special memories with them. That was the case with Alan. He and his grandma have a tradition of playing scratch-offs together. “Alan said that he used to ride along with his grandma when she bought tickets. Now that she’s […]

Sharon native, Letterman founder Tony Butala, passes away at 87

SHARON - A Sharon native whose voice brought joy and memories to millions of people all over the world for decades had passed away. Tony Butala, an original member of the famed singing group “The Lettermen,” died just days before his 88th birthday, according to a message posted Sunday on the group’s official Facebook page.