ODOT construction alerts for November 2026, beyond

The Ohio Department of Transportation is announcing road-construction updates for Mahoning, Trumbull and Columbiana counties for November 2026 and beyond. Information last modified: Nov. 6, 2026. Mahoning County. The following construction projects are anticipated to affect highways in Mahoning County next week. All scheduled work is weather permitting. Interstate 76/80...

Youngstown State lands record-breaking volleyball standout

Maya Flores is one of the most decorated volleyball players in program history

Drivers call for safety improvements at Beaver County intersection after another crash

Another crash at the intersection of Route 51 and Route 168 in South Beaver is renewing calls from neighbors and drivers to have a red light installed at the intersection.

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

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

Boardman woman accused of abandoning dogs for two weeks

BOARDMAN - A Boardman woman was arrested on a warrant after she allegedly neglected two dogs. According to a police report, officers were called to an apartment on the 5000 block of Aravesta Avenue on October 19 for an animal neglect case. At the scene, police found a three-year-old dog...

Animal Charity of Ohio announces ‘Re-Tail’ thrift store in Boardman

Animal Charity of Ohio announced that it has secured a location for its thrift store—an effort it hopes will establish long-term financial stability for the organization.

Man accused of climbing in window, hitting woman with gun

A man is facing weapons and burglary charges after reports said he was arrested with a gun after climbing through a woman's window early Monday morning and running away.

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, […]

Man loses $5,900 in social media fraud: Police

A Boardman man was defrauded of $5,968.79 by a TikTok creator who solicited donations to build their social media account.

Boardman Man Andrew Appugliese Found Safe After Nearly Two Months Missing

Andrew Appugliese, the 66-year-old Boardman man reported missing in September, has been found safe, ending a search that lasted nearly two months. Boardman Police Chief Todd Werth said the Veterans Administration in Youngstown told officers it was interacting with Appugliese and that he was safe, the Akron Beacon Journal reported.

Local standout quarterback perfect in Western Michigan win

Lowry was a perfect 15-for-15 for 149 passing yards and a touchdown during the win.

East Liverpool couple accused of child endangering face animal charges

EAST LIVERPOOL - An East Liverpool couple already charged with endangering children now face additional charges alleging they violated Ohio’s law that protects pets. Charles Dobbins, 47, and Sarah Dobbins, 41, each face two misdemeanor counts of violating Ohio’s prohibitions concerning companion animals. According to a criminal complaint...

Pack Up For This Ohio Town Where Rent Under $750 Still Buys A Great Small-Town Life

A water-powered mill from the 1840s still grinds corn, wheat, and buckwheat here, and you can buy the flour. That alone made me curious. Then I learned the same city has a free art museum with more than 22,000 pieces. Now add the rent. Studio apartments here often average well...

Small Village, Big Hearts holiday giving event returns for third year in Lisbon

Members of the Lisbon community are bringing businesses and local groups together for a big holiday distribution event to help those in need. It’s the third year of Small Village, Big Hearts, a holiday giving assistance event for low-income residents and families in the 44432 zip code. Multiple businesses...

Homestead Holidays at The Stone Trough

Records document criminal past of man stabbed in Youngstown’s private prison

BUFFALO, New York - Federal Court documents reveal the legal saga of a man who was fatally stabbed this month at a privately operated prison in Youngstown. On Monday, the Mahoning County Coroner’s Office identified an inmate who was stabbed to death in the Northeast Ohio Correctional Center (NEOCC) as 30-year-old Devante Nance.

Beaver County fire department seeking driver who plowed into their mailbox: ‘Do the right thing’

The Hopewell Volunteer Fire Department is looking for the person allegedly seen on camera driving into their mailbox before driving away Wednesday night.

Beaver Valley WPIAL high school football quarterfinal predictions

With the Beaver Valley high school football playoff field trimmed down to five teams in the WPIAL postseason, the Beaver County Times will be looking at each of the five games this week and giving its predictions for each matchup. Here is a look at this week’s slate, ranging from Classes 5A to 3A and 2A, with a pair of Beaver County teams looking to face off against each other in the semifinal round next week in Classes 3A and 2A. No. 5 West Allegheny at No. 4 North Hills West Allegheny comes into this game after sneaking past Gateway in the first round of the WPIAL 5A playoffs, with quarterback Mason Bryan leading the charge with three total touchdowns and a pair through the air to wide receiver Kingston Henke. On the other side, North Hills enjoyed a bye last week after coming in as the No. 4-seeded team in the classification. The team has sported just two losses on the year, one coming to Class 6A Norwin by seven points and Pine-Richland in conference play. Prediction: North Hills - While this game will be close, North Hills’ offense is firing on all cylinders and will help push it

Lawrence County DA Forces Meta to Unmask Anonymous Facebook Critic 'Frank Durk'

A Lawrence County judge has ordered Meta to hand over the identity behind a Facebook account called Frank Durk, giving District Attorney Joshua Lamancusa a long-sought path to unmask the person he says spent months accusing him of crimes online. The account must first be served with the order, and the person behind it gets 30 days to appeal before Meta is required to disclose who they are.

Pittsburgh-area elected officials, police, and businesses call for immigration reform

As many western Pennsylvania police agencies have agreements with ICE, now, many are calling for changes in the immigration system.