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Louisville High School student in Akron Children's Hospital with serious injuries
LOUISVILLE − The family of Louisville High School student Brandon Pittman is asking for continued prayers as he recovers in Akron Children's Hospital from serious injuries sustained in a car crash. Brandon was in a single-car collision at 10 a.m. June 4 on Georgetown Road, according to his older sister, Breanna. ...
Lisbon water disruption planned Thursday morning
Some homeowners and businesses in Lisbon may not have running water on Thursday morning. Mayor Peter Wilson has announced that before construction work on the new Grant Street Bridge can begin, existing utility lines need to be moved or replaced. On Thursday, June 13, a new temporary water line will...
Greenwich helps rival Salem get to girls softball playoff game
One Washington County school district put their rivalry aside to help the other’s athletic program. The Salem varsity girls softball team made it to the state semifinal in Brookhaven on Long Island last week, but they didn’t have a bus or a driver to get there. Nearby Greenwich...
“We sincerely apologize”: Local fire dept. loses hundreds of thousands of dollars in major scam
The West Point Fire Department in Columbiana County reported a significant fraud incident involving their bank accounts on May 24. The department announced that hundreds of thousands of dollars were stolen as part of a complex scam. “The communities we serve have entrusted us with the funding to protect them,”...
Hometown Hero brings students together
SALEM, Ohio (WYTV) — This week’s Hometown Hero is from Southeast Elementary School in Salem. Outside the school is a bed of rocks. At first, you may not notice them, but take a closer look, and you can see they’ve been painted by students. Karlyn Lundquist is...
Boardman music teacher pleads not guilty to drug possession charges
A Boardman music teacher has pled not guilty to drug possession charges on Monday. Forty-five-year-old Robert Pavalko pled not guilty to charges of aggravated possession of drugs and permitting drug abuse during his arraignment Monday afternoon. His bond was continued at $5,000. Pavalko was arrested following a sex sting back...
How do Stark County bars and restaurants feel about state-mandated alcohol training?
A couple walk into a bar and order drinks. There’s no punchline here, just a question of who bears the responsibility for the safety and well-being of patrons and staff. Is the couple responsible for how much alcohol they consume?. Or is it the bar's job to monitor how...
After 80 years, missing Alliance WWII soldier remains identified
On March, 14 2024 Sergeant Edward K. Pyle, 31, of Alliance, Ohio has now been accounted for. He served in the Air Force and was killed during World War II. SSgt. Pyle was a member of the 436th Bombardment Squadron during December of 1943. On December 1, 1943, he served as a gunner onboard a bombing mission on a B-24J Liberator bomber the airplane was hit by an anti-aircraft fire. This caused Pyle's plane let wing to burst with flames, and take a dive down while disappearing below the clouds.
Incoming Leetonia school superintendent charged with theft
The man hired as Leetonia’s next school superintendent has been released from jail on a $10,000 bond and ordered by a judge to have no contact with the East Palestine Schools. Gerald "Tony" DelBoccio of Poland, who turns 44 next week, was arraigned in Columbiana County Municipal Court on...
Labor of love: Bud and Maryann Smith celebrate 35 years of S&S Equipment
CARROLLTON, Ohio — Along the intersection of Steubenville Road and State Route 9 sits rows of new, old and refurbished tractors — a key indicator that customers have come to the right store for all their tractor and farming needs: S&S Equipment, 3144 Steubenville Rd SE, Carrollton, Ohio.
‘Lisbon Rumble’ rolls into town to support local charity
LISBON, Ohio (WKBN) – The benefit car and bike show, the Lisbon Rumble, is rolling into town this weekend. The event is a collaboration between Youngstown Cycle & Speed and J-Mullen Motors and proceeds benefit Jacob’s Heart — a local charity that supplies toys and books to Akron Children’s Mahoning County.
Michael Rulli wins Ohio 6th District special election, takes Bill Johnson's seat
Voters have picked Republican State Sen. Michael Rulli of Salem Township in Columbiana County to be the next congressman for the 6th Congressional District. With all precincts reporting, Rulli won nearly 55% of the votes, 32,627 to 27,062, in all 11 Ohio counties in the district, according to the Ohio Secretary of State....
State Route 43 safety upgrades aim to reduce accidents at dangerous curve
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ohio — What, if anything, is being done to keep drivers safe at a problematic spot along State Route 43 in East Springfield?. “It's a very dangerous turn,” resident Amber Conn said. “It's only a matter of time before someone loses their life.”. This is...
Stark County needs to end the NIMBY and BANANA attitudes toward housing
The study revealed a shortage of affordable housing in several income brackets, causing a downward pressure on the housing market. Addressing the shortage is a high priority for the Stark Economic Development Board. First steps will be educating the public about affordable housing and collaborating with community leaders. A countywide...
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