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Youngstown Mayor responds after city required utility work in Realty Building weeks before explosion
On Thursday, the NTSB revealed initial findings that an abandoned service line was cut by a third party in the Realty Building basement, which the agency believes may have led to Tuesday's deadly blast. This comes as public records reveal more information about construction work underway in the Realty Building...
Realty Building tenants reunite after explosion that left them homeless
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) – Two hours before Thursday’s briefing by the National Transportation and Safety Board (NTSB), there was a tenants’ reunion, of sorts — the first since Tuesday’s explosion. There were hugs outside of Youngstown’s Covelli Centre as tenants of the Realty Building gathered...
Local money released in grant to fuel home ownership
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WKBN) – Grant money has been released for a statewide program that is aimed at fueling home ownership. Mahoning and Trumbull counties will share in $29.5 million in the first round of the Welcome Home Ohio grant program that will help support property purchases, construction and renovations of homes across the state.
Years Ago | May 28th
21 WFMJ archives / May 28, 1984 | Youngstown firefighters bowed their heads in memory of deceased members of the International Association of Fire Fighters Local 312 during the annual memorial service 40 years ago across from the main fire station. May 28. 1999: The Mahoning County Township Trustees and...
WATCHDOG REPORT: Girard Schools Treasurer paid almost half a million in one fiscal year
An audit shows a change in contract language leading to the Girard City Schools' Treasurer getting paid nearly half a million dollars in one fiscal year. According to the Ohio audit, Girard Schools' Treasurer Mark Bello got a pay-bump of almost $326 thousand for the fiscal year 2023, part of a retire/rehire agreement.
Northeast Ohio Pride Guide: List of events celebrating the LGBTQ+ community this Pride Month
CLEVELAND — Pride Month is upon us, and there are tons of events where you can celebrate the LGBTQ+ community all month long across Northeast Ohio. While Pride Month officially starts June 1, events are taking place this week ahead of Cleveland's centerpiece Pride in the CLE march and festival on Saturday. And they're not limited to Cleveland's city limits. Check out the list below to find a Pride celebration near you.
New homes being built on Youngstown's south side through 'Welcome Home Ohio' program
Six new homes will be built on Youngstown's south side thanks to a grant from the Ohio Department of Development's new Welcome Home Ohio program. The $2.4 million grant was awarded to the Mahoning County Land Bank in collaboration with the Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corp. (YNDC), to build six single-family homes and renovate six other existing ones to sell to qualifying buyers.
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