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10 most expensive homes sold in Portage County, May 13-19
A house in Franklin Township that sold for $796,500 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Portage County in the past week. In total, 35 residential real estate sales were recorded in the county during the past week, with an average price of $286,416. The average price per square foot ended up at $161.
A rainy end to May: Northeast Ohio’s weekly weather forecast, May 26-31
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- The National Weather Service is predicting a wet week ahead. Starting Sunday, Northeast Ohio can expect storms throughout the evening and continuing into Monday morning, says meteorologist Brian Mitchell. Monday is set to be cooler with temperatures expected to reach a high in the mid-70s. Showers and...
Mahoning County affected by power outages
MAHONING, COUNTY, Ohio (WKBN) – Over 700 people were without power in Mahoning County Sunday night. As of Monday morning, only a few scattered outages remained. At one point, 723 people were without power in Youngstown and the surrounding areas.
Two hospitalized, truck pinned between trees after overnight crash in Niles
Two people were hospitalized following an overnight crash in Niles. The crash happened around 1:30 a.m. Saturday, on North Main Street near North Road. Police say a pickup truck was going too fast, when it drove into the front yard of a home. The truck ended up pinned between two trees.
Dana School of Music invites aspiring musicians to music camp. When will it be held?
Area teens with a passion for music are asked to take part in a summer music camp at Youngstown State University. YSU’s Dana School of Music announced the return of its Summer Music Camp and Vocal Performance Clinic, according to a press release. The camp will take place from June 9 to June 14, with week-long musical intensives that promise to provide unforgettable experiences for aspiring musicians aged 13 to 18.
‘Port Charles’: What Happened to Our Favorite Soap Stars
Port Charles, a spin-off of the long-running soap opera General Hospital, aired on ABC from 1997 to 2003. Created by Lynn Marie Latham and Bernard Lechowick, and produced by Wendy Riche, the show initialed followed the lives of residents in the medical community, but later embraced supernatural storylines, as well as combining drama, romance and suspense to keep viewers hooked week after week.
Youngstown’s Apocalyptic Lovers offers thanks to Austintown student choir for vocal help
Members of the rock band Apocalyptic Lovers recently made a surprise visit to the Austintown Middle School Choir to drop off thank-you packages to kick off the summer. In October 2023, Choir Director Megan Keown and her students recorded backing vocals for the Youngstown-based four-member rock band’s newest album, “And the World Tomorrow,” slated for release at the end of June.
Rain, storm chances persist, followed by blast of cool air
Look for more chances for showers and storms through Memorial Day, possibly into mid-week. Monday will feature showers and possibly gusty storms with highs in the mid to upper 70s. Showers will continue to come and go Tuesday and Wednesday with highs in the 70s Tuesday and mid 60s Wednesday.
'Raise a Hand' community auction raises $25,000 for area non-profits
Belltower Brewing Company in Kent provided a great venue for the recent “Raise a Hand” Community Auction sponsored by The Kent Rotary Club and held at Belltower Brewing Co. in Kent, raised $25,000 for the Kent Rotary Foundation and many charitable groups in Kent and Portage County. More...
Area news in brief for May 27
ALLIANCE CLAIMS – Alliance City Council’s Claims Committee plans a public meeting at 5:30 p.m. June 3 at the Alliance Municipal Courthouse, 470 E. Market St. in Alliance. Purpose of the meeting is to discuss a claim brought by Desirae Roberts. ALLIANCE ZONING – Alliance City Council’s Planning,...
Two years of body camera usage for Boardman police, chief says it's effective and adds to transparency
After a period of a little more than two years, communities like Boardman Township are seeing the impact of body camera use by officers, in their every day work routines. The department brought in the cameras at the beginning of 2022, with funding through several grants, costing more than 200-thousand dollars.
Warren Library offering free summer lunches for kids and teens. Here’s how to take part.
A nutritious lunch will be available at no cost to all kids at the Warren Library on weekdays between 12:30 p.m. and 1 p.m. this summer. The Warren-Trumbull County Public Library, in collaboration with Warren City Schools, is providing a free summer food service program for those 18 and younger at 444 Mahoning Ave. NW.
Simply Slavic scholarship supports Youngstown State students. When is deadline to apply?
Simply Slavic is seeking applicants for its 2024 round of academic scholarships for students attending Youngstown State University. YSU students who have completed their freshman year and are currently enrolled at the undergraduate or graduate level are encouraged to apply. All applicants must submit a 500-word narrative on how Slavic culture has influenced their lives. Funds for tuition and student expenses such as books, lodging, and study abroad programs can be used.
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