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...

Dutch Bros gets OK to open in Streetsboro; chain expands in NE Ohio

Dutch Bros, a coffee shop chain that has been expanding in Northeast Ohio, received approval Nov. 10 to open a new store in Streetsboro. The city's Planning and Zoning Commission approved site plans for the store, as well as a lot split of the Shady Lake Development property where the new business is proposed. The Streetsboro location is the third to announce plans to build in the area in recent months. In July, the chain announced plans to locate in Fairlawn , and in August, plans for a Stark County location were announced. Drew Cook of Greyfox Capital , the owners and developers of the Shady Lake property, said the new building would be at 9580 State Route 14, next to Aldi, in front of the Shady Lake apartments. Another parcel on the property is being reserved for future development. The 986-square-foot drive-thru building would have no indoor or outdoor seating. There would be 22 parking spaces. There would be two drive-thru lanes serving one window, and a walk-up window. The property would be accessed through a traffic signal at Home Depot Drive and the private Highcrest Drive. Cook said he anticipates the business opening around fall 2027. It would

Measles Exposures Span Two Counties After Burton School, Campus Visits

A person with a confirmed case of measles spent parts of six days at schools, a college campus, restaurants and a medical office across Geauga and Lake counties while able to spread the virus, Geauga Public Health reported. The sites run from Monday, Nov. 2 through Saturday, Nov. 7, and officials are asking anyone who […]

Local airport leaders weigh in on nationwide grounding

The Federal Aviation Administration allowed airports to resume flights after it grounded planes across the U.S. for over four hours. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin says the grounding was issued after a telecommunications outage and that the incident was not a national security threat. “Everybody’s safe, there is...

Sandy Lake Road at railroad tracks in Rootstown closed until Nov. 16

Sandy Lake Road will be closed until Nov. 16 at the Norfolk Southern Railroad tracks east of State Route 44 in Rootstown Township, the Portage County Engineer's Office said on Nov. 12. Rail replacement and paving of the crossing are taking place. This article originally appeared on Record-Courier: Sandy Lake Road at railroad tracks in Rootstown closed until Nov. 16

UPMC committed to serving Shenango Valley after Sharon Regional closure

UPMC says it's committed to providing care across Mercer and Lawrence counties and plans to keep investing in local services, following the closure of Sharon Regional Medical Center.

Vacant Lots to be Turned into Housing in Warren

More housing options are coming to the city of Warren - this time for single families. Using state and federal dollars, the Trumbull Neighborhood Partnership will have unused lots as a blank canvas for the projects. Jeena Cadigan has more on what the homes will look like.

Mahoning Valley Coalition calls for responsible data center development

The Mahoning Valley Coalition for a 21st Century Economy is calling for transparent, sustainable data center development in and around the Mahoning Valley that creates economic opportunities while protecting residents and existing businesses. The coalition announced its position during a recent news conference at the Western Reserve Building Trades in...

2026 Christmas and holiday events in Northeast Ohio: List of celebrations in Cleveland, Akron, Canton and more

Dec. 5-6 & 12-13 Retail locations will be open for Christmas shopping, and many of the restaurants & bars along The Strip will be fully decorated and offering seasonal specials. On both weekends, Santa often visits, and an ice skating rink will be set up by the GOTL Welcome Center on both Saturdays. Last but not least, the GOTL Cookie Walk will return. Mor.

Santa Claus is coming to the Eastwood Mall

He'll be making his arrival at the Eastwood Mall tomorrow at noon. Children will get to sit on Santa's lap and take pictures with him.

Pedestrian bridges open to residents at Packard Park, Perkins Park in Warren

City of Warren and leaders from the region gathered for a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Nov. 4 at Packard Park’s newly completed pedestrian footbridge. Mayor Doug Franklin posted photos from a stroll on the Packard Park Pedestrian bridge overlooking the Mahoning River. “This exciting addition represents progress, community pride, and...

Mercer County titans collide in District Semifinal showdown

Greenville and Sharpsville will meet on Saturday with the opportunity to move onto the District championship.

Mahoning Valley volleyball Player of the Year poll closing soon. Vote now

Voting is underway for the 2026 Mahoning Matters volleyball Player of the Year, with 10 area standouts on the ballot. Readers have until noon Sunday, Nov. 15, to cast their votes. FULL STORY: Who was Mahoning Valley’s high school volleyball player of 2026 season? Vote now. Here are key...

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...

East Palestine woman uses story to inspire community, educate others on diabetes

Though you may not have diabetes, experts say chances are, someone you know does.

Joint Resolution 11 looks to change Gov. veto override

Lindsay McCoy and Tony Bernard on St. Joe's Labor Unit Shutdown

Warren city leaders pushed back this week against Mercy Health's plan to shut down the labor and delivery unit at Saint Joe's Hospital. While Warren Mayor Doug Franklin says he's in favor of the city's effort to reverse that decision, he's being realistic that this is a business decision. SOT It's a development that will impact families beyond Warren. Trumbull County Commissioner Tony Bernard is joining us now with his reaction regarding the planned shut down of this unit.

Less Pain at the Pump in Stark County

Gas prices in the Canton-Massillon area have dropped sharply by about 32 to 35 cents per gallon over the past week, falling from over $4.06–$4.22 a week ago. This steep decline puts Canton in line with Ohio’s statewide average, which saw one of the largest weekly drops in the nation.

Local dentist office to give veterans free dental care this weekend

The Center for Progressive Dentistry will provide free dental services to local veterans this Saturday in Cortland.

Plain Twp. opens 47-acre wetlands park as officials push to preserve green space

In a largely developed Stark County community, Plain Township officials are making a new push to preserve some of the green space that remains.