This Charming Pennsylvania Town Is So Affordable, Retirees Say Social Security Covers Everything

There’s a town in northwestern Pennsylvania where your retirement money doesn’t disappear the moment you open your wallet, and its name is Titusville. If you haven’t heard of it, that’s not your fault, but it is your loss, and today you’re fixing that. Titusville sits...

Grand River Shooting Range expansion unveiled in Trumbull County

FARMINGTON TWP. Wildlife sports enthusiasts can now see what $11.3 million and more than a year of work has done to create the Grand River Wildlife Area Shooting Range and Education Center. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife is cut the ribbon this afternoon on the renovation...

Ohio counties respond to salt mine closure

WARREN, Ohio — It’s been more than a week since the Morton Salt mine in Fairport Harbor discovered enough water in the mine to force its closure and the layoff of workers. Multiple counties around the state have orders of salt from that mine and are watching closely in case they can no longer count on their delivery.

Pack Your Bags For This Pennsylvania Town Where $1,300 A Month Covers Absolutely Everything

There’s a city in northwestern Pennsylvania that has a genuine stone castle, the most famous candy store in the region, a river running through its downtown, and rent that costs less than what most people spend on car payments and groceries combined. That city is Sharon, Pennsylvania, and it’s...

Impact of Sharon Regional suspending all services

Two water bill increases proposed for customers in Trumbull Co.

Two hikes on water bills could be hitting some Trumbull County customers' bills. County officials are proposing increases for maintenance and to keep up with bulk water costs in the near future. After unsuccessfully securing outside funding, county commissioners will now consider passing the buck off to customers to keep...

Geauga County Backs Ramaswamy, Husted in Unofficial Results; Certification Due Nov. 24

CHARDON, Ohio — Geauga County voters backed Republicans at the top of the ticket and gave strong support to statewide Issue 3 in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election, according to the unofficial results summary posted by the Geauga County Board of Elections. The board reported 45,854 ballots cast out of 66,736 registered voters, for […]

Trumbull Democrats rally today to thank voters for election victories

WARREN - Trumbull County Democrats plan to hold a rally this afternoon to thank voters for helping the county become part of the “Blue Wave” that swept the nation on Election Day. A news release from the Trumbull County Democratic Party says successful county candidates Kristen Rock and...

Governor announces new Opportunity Zones across Ohio, including Mahoning Valley

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and the Ohio Department of Development announced 14 regions in the Mahoning, Trumbull and Columbiana area are officially part of the federal Opportunity Zones program. The governor’s office announced that 260 census tracts across Ohio are now federal Opportunity Zones, a designation encouraging economic development by...

Warren Council may ask Mercy execs to explain St. Joe’s Labor and Delivery closure in person

WARREN - Members of Warren City Council will have the opportunity this week to officially make their feelings known about Mercy Health’s decision to shut down labor and delivery services at St. Joseph Hospital. Council members Greg Greathouse (3rd Ward) and Helen Rucker (At-Large) are sponsoring a resolution opposing...

Community rallies behind mothers after hospital announces labor and delivery closure

Community members rallied in support of the hospital and the families that depend on it after St. Joseph Warren Hospital announced the closure of a major service.

Gov. DeWine announces funds for infrastructure improvements in Trumbull County

Gov. Mike DeWine and the Ohio Department of Development announced $17.5 million for neighborhood revitalization and critical infrastructure upgrades across the state of Ohio. Lydia Mihalik, director of the Ohio Department of Development, said the grants will be awarded to 32 communities for projects designed to enhance the quality of life for Ohioans.

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...

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...

Traffic impacts in Mahoning and Trumbull counties for the week of November 9

CONTINUING IMPACT – I-80 east and west is reduced to two lanes between the Meander Reservoir and SR 46. Estimated completion, mid-November 2026. CONTINUING IMPACT – I-680 southbound traffic is crossed over onto the northbound lanes through late November while I-680 southbound is reconstructed. CONTINUING IMPACT – I-680...

Levy approvals will mean new school construction in Aurora, Ravenna

New elementary schools will be built in Aurora and Ravenna after voters approved a bond issue in Aurora, and a permanent improvement levy in Ravenna. But it will be a while before construction takes place, superintendents of both districts said after the election. In Aurora , voters approved Issue 4, a 4.26-mill, 37-year bond issue, 5,002 to 4,117, according to unofficial results from the Portage County Board of Elections. The bond issue will raise $96.2 million to pay for various capital improvement projects, including the replacement of an elementary school. In Ravenna , voters in the school district approved Issue 5, a 2.9-mill permanent improvement levy, by a margin of 3,551 to 3,359, according to unofficial results. The district plans to use the funds from the bond issue to pay the district's share of a new elementary addition to Ravenna Jr./Sr. High School, which will be funded mostly by the Ohio Facilities Construction Commission . Aurora's 'Essential Plan' moving forward In Aurora, the district can finally move forward with its "Essential Plan." "It is a good day in our schools and our community, and a good day to be a Greenman," Superintendent Paul Milcetich said. "We're definitely excited for the

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...

U.S. measles-free status threatened as Valley cases increase

Measles continues to spread in northeast Ohio and Pennsylvania as international health officials meet to decide if the United States will lose its measles-free status. When the Pan American Health Organization meets this week, it’s expected to decide whether the U.S. will retain the measles elimination status it earned in 2000 or, as many observers expect, it will be revoked after more than a year of continuous measles transmission.

Reserve on Main celebrates grand opening in Painesville with pop-up market

Local vendors showed off their wares this weekend in the Reserve on Main, a newly renovated Downtown Painesville space that is open for pop-up markets and private events. The Reserve on Main is located in the historic 154 Main St. building, which is owned by Twin Legacy Investments LLC. The new business hosted five vendors during its Nov. 7-8 Grand Opening Pop-Up Market.

Lake County Historical Society plans ghost-related events

Lake County Historical Society is holding a couple of ghost-related events. Haunted Lantern Tours will be held from 8 to 10 p.m. Nov 17, Nov 24, Dec 8 and Dec 17. at the Lake County History Center, 415 Riverside Drive in Painesville Township. Participants can take a nighttime stroll through...