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Canfield wins state title to complete dream season
AKRON, Ohio (WKBN) – Canfield topped Bryan 4-0 to win the OHSAA Division II Softball State Championship at Akron’s Firestone Stadium on Saturday afternoon. It is the second state title in the history of the Canfield program. The Cardinals previously won a state crown in 2008. Canfield pitcher...
Badger High School Academic Excellence 2024
WKBN 27 and Fox Youngstown salute the 2024 high school graduates who have achieved Academic Excellence. Congratulations to the students of Badger High School: Molly O’Brien, Abbey Dubelko, Malena Crosby, Maria Baker, Elizabeth Price, Michael Crosby, Alexander Sheets, Hudson Rice, Hannah Betts. Looking for a different school? Click to...
OHSAA state 3-peat, distance sweep complete for Marlington High School's Colin Cernansky
DAYTON — Marlington's Colin Cernansky bet on himself about a month ago. A record performance in the 3,200 meters at the Wayne Invitational left him wondering if he should shoot for the moon and run the distance double in the postseason. It's a gamble that could have backfired. ...
Watchdog Report: Youngstown City School District hit with $2 million withholding over busing noncompliance
The Youngstown City School District has been trying for years to overcome a shortage of both buses and bus drivers. State law requires each district to transport "all eligible students to the district, community, or chartered nonpublic schools where they are enrolled." Data from the Ohio Department of Education show...
More than 5500 graduate from community college
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) – A Youngstown Community College honored one of the largest graduating classes in the school’s history over the weekend. Commencement ceremonies for Eastern Gateway Community College grads took place at Stambaugh Auditorium on Friday and Saturday. More than 5500 students received their degrees. Students from...
Liberty Local Schools hosting dress down Friday fundraiser for family of survivor of Youngstown explosion
In the days following the explosion at the Chase Bank building in downtown Youngstown, 21 News introduced you to one of the survivors of that explosion, Caroline Pizarro. Now the Liberty Local School District is doing its part to help Pizarro and her family out in her time of need.
FAFSA issues leave Northeast Ohio students, parents in the lurch
Problems with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) have meant headaches and outright delays in college plans for students across the country, including in Northeast Ohio. Advocates with local nonprofits that help prospective college students with college applications, like College Now Greater Cleveland and the Lake/Geauga Educational Assistance...
Canfield shuts out Bryan
Canfield’s defense throttled Bryan, resulting in a 4-0 shutout on June 1 in Ohio softball. In recent action on May 24, Bryan faced off against Lexington. We want your feedback on the accuracy and quality of this article. Take a 1-minute survey and be registered to win a $25 Visa gift card.
West Branch advances to state semifinals after walk-off win
The Warriors found themselves trailing by a run after the first inning but battled back to advance to the state final four. Kenston put the pressure on early but West Branch was able to even things up in the 4th inning at one a piece. Anthony Perry was hit by...
Mahoning Valley Sojourn to the Past hosting weeklong Freedom School
Mahoning Valley Sojourn to the Past, in conjunction with the Zinn Education Project, will host a week-long Freedom School in honor of the 60th anniversary of Mississippi Freedom Summer. The event will take place at St. John's Episcopal Church at 323 Wick Ave in Youngstown from 9 am-1 pm on June 17-21.
Toth one-hitter leads Canfield back to state final
AKRON, Ohio (WKBN) – Canfield topped Kenton Ridge 3-0 in the OHSAA Division II Softball State Semifinals at Firestone Stadium in Akron on Friday afternoon. Malena Toth tossed a complete game shutout with 13 strikeouts. She allowed just one hit on the day. The Cardinals got on the board...
East Canton, Marlington among area schools scoring at state
Their contingent was small. But there was nothing miniscule about the effort on the field or the results on the scoreboard. East Canton may have sent only three athletes to Dayton for the 2024 OHSAA Track and Field Division 3 State Championship, but they all ended their journey on the podium.
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