Fairfield Inn in Howland Township sells for $4.5 million, rebranded

Macs Enterprises LLC purchased the former Fairfield Inn at 1860 Niles Cortland Road SE in Howland Township for $4.5 million on Oct. 30. The hotel on State Route 46 built in 1998 was sold by Cni Thl Propco FE LLC, according to the Trumbull County Auditor’s records. According to...

GUNTHER MAKES THE MOVE TO MIAMI

YOUNGSTOWN, OH – One of the most electrifying scorers to ever wear an Ursuline basketball uniform is officially taking his talents to the Division I level. Fighting Irish senior Jaylen Gunther has signed his National Letter of Intent to continue his academic and basketball career at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, becoming the newest addition to the RedHawks’ 2027 recruiting class.

Warren vacant lots to be turned into single family homes

Five new single family homes will be built on empty lots in Warren. Two lots on Atlantic Street and three side by side lots on Bonnie Brae Street will each have about 1,400 square feet of living space with three bedrooms and two bathrooms. The lots on Atlantic used to...

Eastwood Mall stores preparing for Black Friday

Some shoppers plan to camp out after Thanksgiving dinner. Stores at the Eastwood Mall are getting ready for the crowds.

Habitat for Humanity asking for public’s help after theft

Habitat for Humanity is asking for the public's help after a theft at its ReStore in Struthers.

Northeast Ohio Weather Alert: Rain Turns to Snow Nov. 12-13

NWS forecasts moderate rain Thursday before colder air brings a chance of snow into Friday night.

SOUTH RANGE GIRLS BASKETBALL COACH’S CORNER WITH ANTHONY NAPLES 11-12-26

CANFIELD, OH — A new era of South Range girls basketball is set to tip off this winter, and for first-year head coach Anthony Naples, the opportunity to lead the Raiders comes with an extra dose of family pride. Naples takes over the varsity program for the 2026-27 season,...

Ohio Movie Casting Call Seeks Cult Members, Pays $125

Want to Get Paid to Play a Cult Member in a Movie? Want to get paid to play a cult member in a movie? A new casting call in Northeast Ohio might be your chance. Angela Boehm Casting is searching for background extras for an upcoming feature film called Break. Production will take place in […]

Poland trustees accept resignation from township administrator

Poland Township administrator Mark Covell submitted his letter of resignation from the position at Thursdays trustee meeting. In a bittersweet moment giving thanks to the township trustees, Covell’s resignation was accepted by the board. “I’m ready to move on and just retire,” Covell explained. “It had nothing to do...

Newton Falls daycare, preschool installs ‘Tiny Town’ for tots

NEWTON FALLS - Most people likely haven’t seen a daycare like the one here in the Valley that is opening a unique feature. Tiny Tots Tigers Preschool & Daycare in Newton Falls is preparing to unveil Tiny Tots Town. Located inside the preschool, 909 Milton Blvd. is a recreation...

Key Road Contest At No. 3 Youngstown State Up Next For No. 15 Illinois State

Last: YSU won 40-35 (Oct. 18, 2025) Listen: WJBC 1230 AM / 102.1 FM / 98.9 FM WJEZ/ The Varsity Network. With just two games left in the regular season, every game counts that much more for No. 15/17 Illinois State as the Redbirds will look to pick up their eighth win of the season and bolster their playoff chances on Saturday when they travel to take on No. 3 Youngstown State and last year's Walter Payton Award winner Beau Brungard at the Ice Castle.

Even colder Friday and Saturday; big improvement next week

The work week will draw to a close with chilly temperatures once again on Friday. After holding in the mid 40s Thursday, readings will be no higher than the lower 40as Friday afternoon. Much of the day will be rather cloudy and dry, but a passing rain or wet snow shower will be a possibility. Snow shower activity will ramp up a bit later Friday night into early Saturday and a coating of snow could occur in a few spots.

Trio of Standout High School Seniors Sign to Join YSU Women’s Basketball Program

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio — Youngstown State head women's basketball coach Melissa Jackson is excited to announce that a trio of standout high school seniors will continue their basketball and academic careers at YSU. Gabby Chadwell, a 5-foot-8 guard from Milford, Ohio, Emily Ritzer, a 6-foot-3 forward from Newark, Ohio, and...

Mount Union to miss Division III playoffs for the first time in nearly 40 years

Something that many of us didn't even know was possible will happen on Sunday. The NCAA will release its Division III bracket, and Mount Union's name almost certainly won't be on it. If and when that comes to pass, this will be the first time Mount misses the playoffs since...

Rain and Snow Mix Overnight in Northeast Ohio as Rest of State Clears Cold

Ohio settles into a cold late Friday night with two different forecasts, according to the National Weather Service. Most of the state is clearing and turning partly cloudy overnight, with lows around freezing or below, while northeast Ohio stays cloudy and wet — including a rain and snow mix around Youngstown. The weather service had […]

Girard City Schools cancels classes due to transportation issues

GIRARD - The Girard City School District has shed some more light on why classes were canceled for students on Friday. The district posted on its Facebook page that classes were canceled on Friday due to “unforeseen operational challenges,” but staff members would still participate in a professional development day.

Joint Resolution 11 looks to change Gov. veto override

Schwebel’s Baking Assets Head to Auction as Youngstown Plant Is Sold Off

A Youngstown name that has been on grocery shelves and delivery trucks across the region for 120 years is being sold off piece by piece. Maynards, in partnership with Loeb and Orbitbid, announced Friday, November 13 that the assets of Schwebel Baking Company will go to a three-day global online auction, sold by order of […]

Community celebrates world’s largest painted slice of pizza mural in Youngstown

Shortly after completing the new postcard-style mural in downtown Youngstown, Pat McGlone at Overall Paint Co. got to work on his next project: the world’s largest painted slice of pizza. “We’ve gotten to work with so many businesses that I’ve been a customer at for so many years. It’s...

Wet Lake-Effect Snow Could Drop Up to 4 Inches East of Cleveland and Canton as First Accumulating Snowfall Arrives Friday Night

CLEVELAND — Confidence is growing that the first accumulating snowfall of the season will hit parts of Northeast Ohio this weekend. Model guidance now agrees more closely on a setup that could bring heavy, wet snow to the primary and secondary snowbelts. The main window runs from 4 p.m. Friday through noon Saturday.