November Rain fireworks show coming to Eastwood Mall this weekend

The day will be filled with family-fun activities and end with the annual fireworks show in the parking lot.

The Mahoning Valley came home, but it did not come back

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio — Ten years ago, a homemade sign stood off U.S. 62 between Sharon, Pennsylvania, and Masury, Ohio, on the fault line of the Mahoning Valley. It read: “You had your chance, it’s our turn now.” On Tuesday, the valley said it again. This time, it was talking to Republicans. Former Sen. Sherrod Brown, […]

Pack Your Bags For This Pennsylvania Town Where $1,300 A Month Covers Absolutely Everything

There’s a city in northwestern Pennsylvania that has a genuine stone castle, the most famous candy store in the region, a river running through its downtown, and rent that costs less than what most people spend on car payments and groceries combined. That city is Sharon, Pennsylvania, and it’s...

Burghill’s Holiday in the Pines event returns for third year

3,000 people are expected to converge this weekend on the small Trumbull County community of Burghill to be part of what's becoming an annual holiday event.

10 felony indictments made by Mahoning County grand jury

The Mahoning County grand jury on Thursday handed up 10 felony indictments. The following people were indicted on November 5 by the grand jury:. Joseph A. Yoho, 53, Courtney Road, Beloit, fraudulent actions concerning a VIN (f5), receiving stolen property (f5);. Michael D. Robinson, 41, Carroll Avenue, Warren, receiving stolen...

Former Warren police chief appeals ruling denying reinstatement

Former Warren Chief of Police Eric Merkel filed an appeal with the Trumbull County Court of Common Pleas on Thursday, seeking reinstatement as Warren’s Police Chief. The appeal challenges a ruling by Warren’s Civil Service Commission (CSC) from Oct. 6 that denied a prior appeal of a CSC decision from Aug. 24 rejecting Merkel’s request to withdraw his resignation as chief.

Last Call for Comments on Ending E-Check in Northeast Ohio Is Thursday

Northeast Ohio drivers who want a say in whether E-Check ends have until Thursday night. Ohio EPA’s comment period on its proposal to discontinue the Cleveland-area emissions testing program closes Thursday, November 5, with a public hearing at 4 p.m. and written comments due by midnight, according to Ohio EPA’s public notice, as reported by […]

100-year-old carousel house beyond repair, New Castle administrator says

The effort to save the carousel house at New Castle's Cascade Park has come to an end.

Sharon Regional to Shut Down Completely as UPMC Steps In for Mercer County

Sharon Regional Medical Center's emergency room is set to close at 7 p.m. Wednesday, with the entire hospital pausing all operations by 8 a.m. Friday, Nov. 6. The hospital has pointed to an unexpected staffing shortage as the reason for the emergency room shutdown, leaving Mercer County without its own hospital for the second time in under two years.

These local school districts face uncertain futures after operating levies fail

Dozens of school Districts across Northeast Ohio had critical operating levies on the ballot for the midterm election.

Condemnation notices issued for 2 Stonegate Place apartment buildings

Stonegate Place Apartments in Warren has received notices that two of its buildings are being condemned as they have been classified as "unfit for human habitation."

Alliance-area news in brief for Nov. 6

PORK DINNER – First United Presbyterian Church, 265 W. Beech St., plans its monthly pork dinner from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Nov. 7. Dine in or carryout. Dinners cost $10. MOUNT UNION ART – University of Mount Union’s Sally Otto Gallery plans an exhibit featuring new works by artist Allison Bogard Hall. The exhibit, entitled Sky is Closer, is Bogard Hall’s third solo exhibition. The exhibit, which is free and open to the public, will run through Dec. 10. An artist’s reception will be held in the same location from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Nov. 19. HISTORY DISCUSSIONS – Rodman Public Library plans two history discussions on consecutive days in November. At 6:30 p.m. Nov. 10, Alliance Historical Society will induct the inaugural class of its Hall of Fame. This year’s class will include 26 inductees that include the city’s founders. As part of the annual meeting in the Rodman Auditorium, board members Michelle Dillon and Jack Weber will give a brief introduction of each inductee. At 11 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Nov. 11, Weber will present “Hometown Heroes: A Salute to Alliance-Area Veterans.” Weber will retell some of the stories he discovered and wrote about during a nearly 27-year

Growscape expanding Middlefield Village operations

Growscape, a manufacturer and distributor of horticultural containers, decorative planters, and lawn and garden products, recently announced plans to add 90 new full-time positions at its Middlefield Village facility while retaining 386 jobs. According to officials, the Ohio Department of Development approved the expansion for tax credit assistance during its...

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Struthers road to close amid water main replacement

A Struthers road will be temporarily closed as Aqua Ohio begins the final phase of a $5 million water main replacement project in the city.

City of Campbell honoring 5 local servicemen inducted into Ohio Military Hall of Fame

The city of Campbell is scheduled to hold a special ceremony this Wednesday to honor five local servicemen being inducted into the Ohio Military Hall of Fame for Valor.

Generations Of Shoppers Have Hunted Bargains Inside Ohio’s Sprawling Rogers Flea Market

Admission is free, parking is free, and the main event happens on Friday. That alone made me curious about this Ohio market. The grounds hold multiple buildings and a huge outdoor section. Antiques, produce, collector cards, tools, and toys all share the space. Then there are the Amish donuts. Shoppers...

Champion, Warren Township trustees discuss zoning of former Copperweld Steel site

CHAMPION Twp., Ohio (WKBN) – Champion and Warren Township trustees came together Wednesday evening to discuss the zoning of the former Copperweld Steel site, and part of the discussion was zoning the property for data centers. 65% of the land is in Warren Township, and 35% is in Champion....

West Branch superintendent responds to failure of permanent improvement levy

BELOIT - West Branch Local Schools Superintendent Matthew Manley has responded to the failure of a five-year, 1-mill permanent improvements levy. The levy would have generated approximately $440,000 annually for building repairs, maintenance and long-term capital improvements. Specifically, the district planned to use the revenue for fire suppression upgrades, security...

6 local parks to close for controlled hunting

Six parks in Geauga County will close at different times over the next few months while controlled hunting takes place on park property.