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Red Lobster closes 50+ locations. Are Youngstown’s days of Cheddar Bay biscuits numbered?
If you’ve ever wanted a lobster tank, now’s your chance. TageX Brands announced online auctions for more than 50 Red Lobster locations, after abruptly closing the restaurants Monday. Each online auction ends at 11 a.m. on Thursday. And yes, the inventory lists include the lobster tank. The only...
Columbiana County Humane Society beyond capacity
It's a problem that is only growing nationwide and in the Mahoning Valley. The Columbiana County Humane Society has too many animals and not enough room to house them all. Over the past several months, they've worked to make ends meet trying to fit hundreds of animals in their space.
98-year-old Marine veteran in hospice care finally receives his high school diploma
POOLESVILLE, Md. (WJLA) — A nearly 100-year-old Marine veteran in hospice Friday was hand-delivered the high school diploma he never received. 98-year-old Richard Remp was unable to get his diploma back in the 1940s because he dropped out at age 17 to serve in World War II, then Korea, and then Vietnam. But he savored the remarkable moment Friday.
East Palestine resident says whistleblower is 'tip of the iceberg' for disaster response 'cover-up'
"The truth is going to come out" about potential mismanagement in the East Palestine toxic train derailment response, according to one resident who reacted to a whistleblower.
Dozens gather for pro-Palestinian demonstration outside of federal courthouse in Youngstown
Dozens of people lined up along Market Street in Downtown Youngstown Wednesday afternoon for a pro-Palestinian rally. The group gathered in front of the U.S. District Court beginning around 3:30 p.m. Protesters held up signs, some of them displaying messages saying "Genocide in Gaza" and "Free Palestine." Demonstrations have been...
Man indicted for after metal-wrapped guns in metal-lined case found at Pennsylvania airport
(WJET/WFXP) — An Ohio man has been indicted by a grand jury on two felony weapons charges after prosecutors said he attempted to smuggle multiple weapons and over 200 rounds of ammunition onto a flight out of Pittsburgh using a metal case and wrapping. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of […]
Attorney for man charged with 2021 Youngstown shooting death asks for bond
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) — The attorney for a man indicted earlier this year for a 2021 shooting death on the South Side today filed a motion in Mahoning County Common Pleas Court asking for bond for his client. Frank Cassese filed the motion before Judge Anthony D’Apolito on behalf...
Troopers say speed, alcohol involved in fiery, fatal Liberty crash; driver charged
The Ohio State Highway Patrol has charged a driver for a fatal accident in which Troopers say unsafe speed and alcohol may have played a part. Troopers say 41-year-old Nicholas Thompson of Youngstown died after the car he was in ran off a curve along Colonial Drive just after midnight Friday, struck a utility pole, and caught fire near Biscayne Avenue in Liberty Township.
Why organizers are making this year’s Full Spectrum Pride in the Valley biggest ever
Tim Bortner with Youngstown-based LGBTQIA+ center Full Spectrum Community Outreach is 30 days away from the fifth annual Full Spectrum Pride in the Valley, the biggest celebration yet. This year, for the first time, there’s a full week of Full Spectrum Pride events starting June 10 through June 15.
Retired Youngstown police officer dies from injuries in motorcycle crash
The Youngstown Police Department is mourning the loss of a longtime officer with an even greater legacy of helping others around him. Daniel Mikus, 66, passed away April 30 from injuries sustained during a motorcycle accident, according to his obituary. Mikus spent 33 years with YPD before retiring from the...
Country music festival to support foster families
HOWLAND, Ohio (WKBN) – County music will take center stage at the Country for NOAS Kids Music Festival Saturday. The artist lineup includes Alex Seier, HampShyre, Nestor Andress, Tyler Conti, and Chris Higbee. The concert takes place at the Griffin-Sloas Airfield in Howland off North River Road near the...
Man taken to hospital after Youngstown crash
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) — A man is being taken to St. Elizabeth Health Center following a two-vehicle crash at about 1:10 p.m. on Friday at Glenwood Avenue and Garfield Street. Police said that the man was the driver of a car that was going south on Glenwood Avenue when...
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