Low cost spay and neuter clinic fixes dozens of shelter dogs

Over two dozen dogs are now fixed, vaccinated and ready for adoption at the Healthy Hearts and Paws Project. This is thanks to a partnership between low cost spay and neuter clinic Tails of Hope and the Warren shelter. The entire day at Tails of Hope was focusing on fixing...

Homestead Holidays at The Stone Trough

Howmet Aerospace employees attempt to resolve ongoing wage issues

NILES - Union workers at Howmet Aerospace in Niles are negotiating with management on an ongoing wage reduction issue following alleged overpayments. According to a press release from the union, employees and management met last week and again this week to work toward a resolution. Union President Derrick Beachum says...

Mercer County titans collide in District Semifinal showdown

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

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.

From Nonna’s kitchen to the neighborhood pub: 5 must try Youngstown mom-and-pop joints

Youngstown is a city built on grit, heritage, and an unwavering love for good food. While corporate chains dominate the highways, the true soul of the Mahoning Valley lives on the neighborhood street corners, inside converted houses, and behind the counters of independent, family-run joints. From generational Italian recipes and...

Girard’s All-State lineman named Student Athlete of the Week

Dylan Latell is a First Team All-State lineman with a 92% career blocking percentage

Water rate increase proposed in Trumbull County

Some Trumbull County residents could see their water rates rise.

Bluegrass Sunday at Southington Christian Church

What happens when a biblically-based, Jesus-centered church with a front-porch heart meets the soul-stirring sound of Appalachia? You get Southington Christian Church. Southington Christian Church is a nondenominational Christian church in the heart of Southington, Ohio, focused on one simple mission: community outreach, a truly welcoming environment, and centering everything around Jesus. No perfect people required. Just real people, real faith, and a place to belong.

Warren City Council opposes closure of labor and delivery services at St. Joseph Hospital

Warren City Council passed a resolution, 8-1, Tuesday evening to strongly oppose the elimination of labor and delivery services at St. Joseph Hospital.

Bombay Curry and Grill celebrates 15th anniversary with lunch buffet in Niles

A Niles restaurant serving Indian food is celebrating 15 years of business. Kayla Adams is the manager at Bombay Curry and Grill in Niles, but her daily duties often include answering the phone and waiting on tables. “I love that I get to meet people from all over who are...

Military Bridal Gowns Giveaway

Finding the perfect wedding dress can come with a hefty price tag. But this Veterans Day, one local bridal shop is making that dream a little easier to achieve for the women who serve in uniform. Leslie Huff takes us to Girard, where some brides-to-be got to trade in fatigues for formal wear.

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.

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."

From hardship to hope: Businessman’s toy drive to brighten Christmas in Warren

Christmas Toy Drives are underway with the goal of spreading Christmas cheer. A Warren business owner runs a group effort for the holiday season to make a big impact — one he believes is vital to the city's future.

It’s been 1 year since the US stopped minting pennies

Think about the last time you paid with cash. Did you get your exact change back?

WRTA Names Seven Winners of Its 2026 Nonprofit Awards in Youngstown

Seven Mahoning Valley nonprofits will be honored Wednesday night as the Western Reserve Transit Authority announced the winners of its 2026 WRTA Nonprofit Awards on Tuesday. The awards will be presented at a dinner on Wednesday, Nov. 11, at the B&O Station Banquet Hall in Youngstown, WRTA said in its announcement. WRTA is the public […]

Letter to Editor: Investing in teachers is investing in the Valley

“It was the greatest professional experience of my career.”. That’s how Josh MacMillan, a Hubbard art teacher with 23 years of experience, described his visit this summer to the Ron Clark Academy in Atlanta. Take that in for a moment — after more than two decades in the classroom,...

Girard bridal shop gives free wedding dresses to military brides for Veterans Day

Finding the perfect wedding dress can come with a hefty price tag. But for about 10 military brides, a local bridal shop made that expense one less thing to worry about this Veterans Day. Brides from several states visited Stephanie Leigh Bridal in Girard to shop for their wedding gowns....

Two Mahoning Valley teachers win $1K in classroom supplies

Two teachers from the Mahoning Valley region, according to a news release from the Ohio Lottery, have won a drawing that would see them receive up to $1,000 in classroom supply items purchased for their classrooms. According to that release, 20 teachers in total were selected from the drawing, including...