Mahoning Valley communities receive grants for various infrastructure improvements

COLUMBIANA - The Ohio Department of Development has awarded a combined $1.2 million to all three Mahoning Valley counties for various infrastructure projects. Mahoning County received $656,000 to improve streets, sidewalks and wastewater infrastructure in Sebring, Lowellville and Goshen Township. These projects are expected to benefit 3,365 residents. Meanwhile, Columbiana...

Venango County Sheriff Sues Over Prison Board Dissolution, Warden Duties

FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) — Venango County Sheriff Eric Foy has sued to overturn the county commissioners’ decision to dissolve the prison board and require him to run the county prison, alleging the move violated state law and the Pennsylvania Constitution. The lawsuit, filed in Venango County Court of...

10 felony indictments made by Mahoning County grand jury

The Mahoning County grand jury on Thursday handed up 10 felony indictments. The following people were indicted on November 5 by the grand jury:. Joseph A. Yoho, 53, Courtney Road, Beloit, fraudulent actions concerning a VIN (f5), receiving stolen property (f5);. Michael D. Robinson, 41, Carroll Avenue, Warren, receiving stolen...

Part of busy Canfield road closed for 10 days

CANFIELD, Ohio (WKBN)- Part of Leffingwell Road in Canfield will be closed starting on Tuesday. This will be between South Palmyra Road and Crory Road for a culvert replacement. The closure will last through next Friday, November 20, with possible night closures. The recommended detour route is South Palmyra Road to U.S. Route 224 to […]

Boardman Township swears-in new fire chief

Suspect in Amy Acton’s fair stop case refuses plea deal

Havas has pleaded not guilty and is free on $5,000 bond.

Local veteran awarded new car

STRUTHERS, Ohio (WKBN) — A Navy veteran from Struthers is getting a new set of keys ahead of Veterans Day. Kelsey McDaniel received a 2024 Ford Edge through Progressive Insurance’s “Keys to Progress” program. The company is giving away more than 100 vehicles nationwide to veterans. The goal is to help recipients get to work, […]

Veterans gift card giveaway to provide support during holiday season

The food card giveaway is happening on Saturday, Nov. 21 at 10 a.m. at the Rulli Brothers on South Avenue. The event will last until all cards are handed out.

Boardman trustees discuss plans after police, fire levy fails

The Boardman Trustees met Monday for the first time since a levy to maintain the township's police and fire departments was defeated. At the same time, they promoted two firefighters and hired two more.

Decency won in Ohio: Amy Acton tells Lawrence how 'Youngstown toughness' helped win governor's race

Ohio Democratic Governor-elect Dr. Amy Acton joins MS NOW's Lawrence O'Donnell to discuss what winning the governorship means to her as a "scrappy kid from Youngstown" and how her personal experiences, including growing up homeless, helped motivate her to "create those conditions that give people a way forward."

Austintown trustee addresses recent ‘serious hoaxes’ at schools

AUSTINTOWN - A portion of the Austintown Township Trustees meeting Monday was spent addressing recent “serious hoaxes” involving the school district. Bruce Shepas, Austintown Township Trustee, said that Austintown officials are not taking any of them lightly. “We’ve had three serious hoaxes that were school-related, while putting the...

Controversy grows after Wilmington mayor sends historic statue to Ohio

An 18-foot-tall statue of former President James Garfield that called Wilmington, Del., home for 131 years is now in Ohio, and some residents are questioning whether the city followed the proper process before giving it away. Wilmington Mayor John Carney sent the statue to Hiram, Ohio, where Garfield once lived...

Ohio communities push back on data centers with moratoriums

As data center development continues to expand across the country, more communities are pushing back against proposed projects. On election night, voters across Ohio, including communities in the Mahoning Valley, approved dozens of data center moratoriums. The state had more ballot initiatives about data centers than any other state, with...

Ohioans Drive Hours For The Unbeatable Deals Inside This Huge Indoor Flea Market

On the biggest holiday weekends, more than 1,000 outdoor vendors set up here. That’s not a typo, and the crowds can top 30,000 shoppers. The whole operation started in 1939 as a small livestock auction. Today it spreads across 12 acres, plus a two-story indoor building covering about three...

Change of use approved for Hubbard industrial property

Dozens of Hubbard residents who live on or around Drummond Avenue heard from a property owner about a proposed change of use. The warehouse had been inactive for years, but after two years of renovations, it will once again be available for commercial use. “It’s ready to go, I just...

Christmas tree to arrive on Central Square Nov. 12

Youngstown’s 2026 Christmas tree is set to arrive downtown on Thursday morning. The holiday tree is scheduled to arrive on Central Square at approximately 9 a.m. Homeowner Perry Marlowe of 3307 Hillman St. has donated a Norway spruce for the city’s annual holiday display. Diamond Steel Construction will...

Details released in Timber Creek Structures settlement

GIRARD - Last month, 21 News reported that a settlement had been reached in a case against Girard-based shed manufacturer Timber Creek Structures. Now, 21 News has obtained the details of that settlement. According to court documents, Timber Creek Structures was ordered to pay the Ohio Attorney General’s Office’s Consumer...

Steubenville mayor to deliver state of the city address at Youngstown’s Founders Hall

STEUBENVILLE, Ohio — Steubenville residents will have a chance to hear directly from city leaders Wednesday evening as Mayor Ralph Petrella delivers the city’s State of the City address on the campus of YSU Steubenville. The address is free to attend and will be held in Founders Hall,...

Carol Righetti reflects on time as Mahoning County commissioner

After decades of serving Mahoning County, Carol Righetti is set to leave the county commissioners at the end of the year.

"1776 The Musical" hits the stage in Columbiana