Golden tickets up for grabs at Sweet Memories’ ‘WONKAWEEN’

Sweet Memories Vintage Tees and Golden Age Vintage Marketplace, located at 1282 Trumbull Avenue in Girard, is celebrating the Halloween season with a Willy Wonka-inspired friendly competition. According to a news release, the vintage T-shirt and candy marketplace is anticipated to host “WONKAWEEN: The Golden Ticket Halloween Weekend” from Friday,...

2026 Cleveland Arts Prize winners reflect on their craft

Whether creating, teaching, documenting or supporting the arts, this year's Cleveland Arts Prizes recognize decades of contributions in Northeast Ohio. The three juried discipline prizes come with a $10,000 award to artists in various stages of their careers. Playwright, actor and journalist Chris Webb is the 2026 Emerging Artist. He...

New pet ‘spaw’ opens in Boardman

BOARDMAN, Ohio (WKBN) — A new chapter began Wednesday for a pet grooming business in Boardman. The location along 1122 Western Reserve Road is now called Blue Ribbon Pet Spaw LLC, and it has new owners. Christine Stacy is one of them. Her family owned Blue Ribbon Motors for many years, and the car lot […]

Burton restaurant featured on Fox News Channel as diners talk election

Diners at JC’s Restaurant in Burton Village recently got to share their thoughts on the upcoming midterm election with a national audience. Steve Doocy, co-host of Fox News Channel’s Fox and Friends morning show, visited JC’s on Oct. 26 for the show’s Breakfast with Friends segment. He interviewed customers throughout the morning about the Nov. 3 election, which features competitive races in Ohio for governor, a U.S. Senate seat and numerous other federal, state and local offices.

WPXI: Pittsburgh-area music artist, Donnie Iris, dead at 83

Our NBC News affiliate in Pittsburgh, WPXI, is reporting that as of Monday, October 26, Pittsburgh-area music artist and Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, native Donnie Iris has died at the age of 83. Iris was born in Ellwood City, Pennsylvania, in 1943. WPXI reports that Iris’ long-time concert promoter, Rich Engler,...

Rebuilt Long John Silver’s location reopens in Beaver County

The redesign focuses on customer experience and convenience.

Mike’s Place In Kent Lets You Eat Breakfast Inside An Old School Bus Or An X-Wing

Most restaurants ask you to pick a table. One spot in Kent, Ohio, asks you to pick a vehicle. Out front, a starfighter from a galaxy far, far away stands near a castle, and people stop to stare before they ever reach the door. Inside, you might end up eating in an old bus, a jungle-themed room, or a quiet space lined with photos of famous Irish faces.

Historical society seeks information on museum that vanished

In his book “The Brookfield That Was,” Joe Tarkanick speaks with sadness of the loss of a natural history museum that once was owned by Brookfield schools. Members of the Brookfield Historical Society said they would like to hear from anyone who has any information on what happened to the museum or the hundreds of artifacts that it contained.

The Setlist: Portage County live music for Oct. 28-Nov. 3

This week’s setlist brings us into the month of November and, toward the end of the week, our warm, dry fall weather looks to take a turn towards the more usual wet, chilly pattern we have become accustomed to this time of year. This coming Sunday, Nov. 1, the...

Game day deals at Riser Tavern and Grill

Youngstown arts center hosting spooky event for families

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) – A local art studio is inviting families to get in the spooky spirit. This Friday, the LOOP Youngstown Arts + Culture Center is hosting an event it calls “Spooky Loop.” There will be several organizations and local artists showing off their workspaces and, of course, plenty of crafts and candy.

How to grow your own fresh produce year-round

We might be well into autumn, but that doesn't mean the time for fresh produce is over. Anyone can grow fresh produce year-round with a hydroponic system.

“Ma Sends a Birthday Postcard” – Enon Valley, PA (1912)

Mr. J. D. Hall lived in Hubbard, a small city in Trumbull County of northeast Ohio. Settled by farmers from New Jersey in the early 19th century, the agricultural community grew with the development of coal and iron industries in the 1860’s. Near the border of Pennsylvania, Hubbard had...

Could expansion plans of America’s most popular buffet chain overshadow its wave of closures? Here’s what to know...

Golden Corral isn’t giving up without a fight. Over the past nine months, the company has shuttered multiple locations, but despite the closures, the buffet chain is adamant about its expansion. Recently, Golden Corral told USA Today that six new restaurants are in development and there’s a chance the...

Blue Ribbon Pet Spaw rebrands under new ownership and management in Boardman

A Boardman resident is carrying on her parents’ business legacy at the newly rebranded Blue Ribbon Pet Spaw. Christine Stacy is the new owner of the pet grooming salon at 1122 W Western Reserve Road, formerly known as the PetSpa, in the same location with a fresh new look.

A Former Ohio Factory Transforms Into A Mile-Long Haunted Experience At Night

Factory of Terror in Canton, Ohio, has earned Guinness World Records recognition on three occasions for the scale of its indoor haunted attraction. The scare route stretches more than a mile, all under one roof. The building used to be an aluminum foundry. It sat empty for six years before...

17 Best Restaurants in Ravenna (Ohio)

Ravenna, Ohio, is a charming town with a rich history and a growing food scene. If you’re hungry, you’re in luck! The restaurants here offer a variety of delicious choices, from hearty comfort food to tasty international dishes. Whether you want a quick bite or a nice sit-down meal, Ravenna has something for everyone.

New rule: Don’t feed the deer in Kent

Kent City Council authorized an ordinance Oct. 21 that makes it illegal to feed certain wild critters on public or private property. Specified in the new law are deer, geese, ducks, raccoons, skunks, chipmunks, squirrels and other rodents, feral cats “or other wild animals or wildlife.”. The ordinance does...

Why This 14-Hour Hickory-Smoked Brisket Turns Road Trips Into a Tradition in Warren, Ohio

Barbecue takes its sweet time at Cockeye BBQ in Warren, Ohio, where local hardwood, hand-blended spices, and scratch-made sides do the talking long before dessert enters the conversation. Chef and pitmaster Erik Hoover built this west-side restaurant around smoked meats and family recipes, giving travelers plenty of reasons to pull...