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Lindsay McCoy and Kathy DiCristofaro on Trumbull's Democratic Shift

During the midterm, Mahoning and Trumbull Counties were huge targets for candidates, knowing the critical role they would play in the outcome for statewide elections. Trumbull County saw one of the largest democratic movements in the state-- with a 24-percent increase in democratic voters from when Kamala Harris ran for president in 20-24 to Amy Acton's gubernatorial victory in 20-26. Vice Chair of the Trumbull County Democratic Party, Kathy DiCristofaro, is joining me now share what shift she is seeing in the county.

Trumbull County, OH · 1d
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A Century Tradition: Newton Falls Kiwanis Cakewalk

Judges Rick Jolly, Shelley Jolly, and assistants Susan Holub, Carly and Troy Nicholas, NFHS National Honor Society members, and recorder Tim Holub had a challenge choosing from the many costume participants at Newton Falls Kiwanis’s 100th Annual Cakewalk, on a beautiful, though cloudy, autumn day. Thank you. Kiwanis would like to thank George and Mary Koutsounadis of Covered Bridge Inn; DJ Mindy Reed; Bob Burke at the P.A. system. We thank Newton Falls city workers, police, fire, street, and electrical departments for help with the scheduling set-up and break-down. Thank you to Mayor David Hanson for use of parking space for the club. We are delighted that NFHS Tiger Marching Band came to share several songs with us, and are happy they could stay for costume judging. Thank you, Director Hrdlicka. We continue our sponsorship of the arches, with signs made by Tim Heckathorn of Zip City Lazer.

Newton Falls, OH · 1d
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RIVERA IS GOING TO GANNON

BOARDMAN OH- Boardman High School senior Mikayla Rivera has announced her commitment to continue her academic and softball career at Gannon University, where she will compete at the collegiate level. Rivera has been a standout member of the Boardman softball program throughout her high school career, earning recognition for her...

Boardman, OH · 1d
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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...

Youngstown, OH · 2d
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Eastern Gateway building set for demolition in downtown Youngstown

After the community college permanently closed in 2025, the Eastern Gateway building is being demolished to make way for a new county government center. Demolition of the former Eastern Gateway building is scheduled to begin Nov. 15 starting with internal deconstruction, according to the Economic Action Group. Mahoning County and...

Youngstown, OH · 2d

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Trio of Standout High School Seniors Sign to Join YSU Women’s Basketball Program

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio — Youngstown State head women's basketball coach Melissa Jackson is excited to announce that a trio of standout high school seniors will continue their basketball and academic careers at YSU. Gabby Chadwell, a 5-foot-8 guard from Milford, Ohio, Emily Ritzer, a 6-foot-3 forward from Newark, Ohio, and...

Youngstown, OH · 2d

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Grand opening date announced for Austintown Capriotti’s location

AUSTINTOWN - Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop is almost ready to open its Austintown location. Capriotti’s is opening its third location in the Mahoning Valley at 4769 Mahoning Avenue near the intersection with Idaho Road, with a grand opening event set for next Tuesday, November 17, at 9:30 a.m. Like...

Austintown, OH · 1d

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Ohio officials warn of illegal kratom in some cat’s claw

Ohio officials warned residents that certain Cat's Claw products sold as herbal supplements were found to contain dangerous, illegal kratom-related substances.

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Mahoning County Clerk of Courts Pushes Back Against Criticism

Mahoning County Clerk of Courts Michael Ciccone is pushing back against criticism of his department, saying he has no reason to resign. Ciccone made the remarks after a budget hearing, where county commissioners declined to approve his request for next year, because of accounting issues. He told Ally Ross, that not only will he NOT step down, he also intends to run for reelection.

Mahoning County, OH · 1d

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YSU women's hoops look to get back on track at Colorado

The 2-1 Penguins are coming off their first loss of the season. The Youngstown State men’s basketball team (1-2) looks to snap a two-game slide when they ho…

Youngstown, OH · 23h

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THREE EAGLES SIGN TO KICK IT AT THE NEXT LEVEL

WARREN, OH – After helping build one of the most successful girls soccer teams in Warren JFK history, three Eagles standouts are preparing to take their talents to the collegiate level. Seniors Andrea “DiDi” Ryan, Maylee Nadaud, and Katie Andre have officially signed to continue their academic and athletic...

Warren, OH · 1d

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Youngstown Council to consider 14% yearly sewer rate hikes

YOUNGSTOWN - The price tag for a multi-million-dollar agreement made years ago between the U.S. EPA and the City of Youngstown will likely show up in residents’ mailboxes beginning next year. Youngstown City Council is meeting in special session next Tuesday morning to consider an ordinance that would increase...

Youngstown, OH · 2d

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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 […]

Youngstown, OH · 3d

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GAMEDAY SCHEDULE: Penguins vs. Illinois State

YSU Team Picture Giveaway presented by Bull & Bear, Lyden Oil Company, Roof Rite, & 21 WFMJ. The Youngstown State football team concludes regular season play at home as they head into their last conference match up against Illinois State at Stambaugh Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Kickoff for the contest is set for Noon.

Youngstown, OH · 1d

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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.

Warren, OH · 3d

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Mercer County receives funding for two traffic improvement projects

HARRISBURG - Two Mercer County communities received over $280,000 from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) for two traffic projects in Sharon and Hermitage. The City of Sharon received $125,050 to install speed warning devices along East Connelly Boulevard between the Shenango Valley Freeway and Pine Hollow Boulevard. Meanwhile, the...

Mercer County, PA · 8h

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Salt mine closure will impact Mahoning County, engineer says

Mahoning County is facing a major shortage of road salt after the closure of a Cleveland-area salt mine, according to County Engineer Pat Ginnetti. “It's been three weeks now since the announcement, and there's really not a solid answer on what the solution is,” Ginnetti said Thursday morning in a video appearance at the county commissioners’ board meeting.

Mahoning County, OH · 1d

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SLAVidays returns to Penguin City Brewery Dec. 18

SLAVidays returns to Penguin City Brewery on Friday, Dec. 18. The annual event celebrates the music, culture and traditions of a Slavic Christmas and marks the halfway point to the Simply Slavic Heritage Festival. It takes place 6-11 p.m., Friday, Dec. 18 at Penguin City Brewery, 460 E. Federal St.,...

Youngstown, OH · 2d

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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.

Warren, OH · 2d