HANOUSEK HAS A ROCK SOLID FUTURE

CANFIELD, OH – After spending four seasons delivering thunderous kills, clutch serves, and championship-caliber performances for the Canfield Cardinals, Ashtyn Hanousek is ready to take her talents to the next level. The standout senior has officially signed to continue her academic and athletic career at Slippery Rock University in...

Key Road Contest At No. 3 Youngstown State Up Next For No. 15 Illinois State

Last: YSU won 40-35 (Oct. 18, 2025) Listen: WJBC 1230 AM / 102.1 FM / 98.9 FM WJEZ/ The Varsity Network. With just two games left in the regular season, every game counts that much more for No. 15/17 Illinois State as the Redbirds will look to pick up their eighth win of the season and bolster their playoff chances on Saturday when they travel to take on No. 3 Youngstown State and last year's Walter Payton Award winner Beau Brungard at the Ice Castle.

Grand opening date announced for Austintown Capriotti’s location

AUSTINTOWN - Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop is almost ready to open its Austintown location. Capriotti’s is opening its third location in the Mahoning Valley at 4769 Mahoning Avenue near the intersection with Idaho Road, with a grand opening event set for next Tuesday, November 17, at 9:30 a.m. Like...

Poland Trustee Mark Covell Resigns

Poland Township Trustees accepted a letter of resignation from Administrator Mark Covell, who is retiring after four years in the role. This comes as the township tries to climb its way out of financial troubles. Anthony Leonardi joins us now.

Poland Village seeks input on $500,000 pedestrian improvement project

POLAND VILLAGE - Poland Village officials are asking for public input on a proposed half-million-dollar project designed to make it safer and easier for residents to travel in the community on foot. The Village of Poland, in partnership with the Ohio Department of Transportation, issued a media release calling on...

Ohio Bakery Employing Adults With Disabilities Opens New Marketplace for Local Makers

Fresh cookies and handmade gifts now share space inside an Ohio bakery with a mission that goes far beyond serving coffee. The cafe provides employment opportunities for adults with developmental disabilities, giving its team a chance to build skills while welcoming customers. Recently, the business opened an upstairs marketplace where...

20 Years Strong: How you can help feed those in need

Legally Speaking: Landlord responsibilities

Attorney Frank Cassese explained some of the expectations around being a landlord.

Mahoning County Clerk of Courts Pushes Back Against Criticism

Mahoning County Clerk of Courts Michael Ciccone is pushing back against criticism of his department, saying he has no reason to resign. Ciccone made the remarks after a budget hearing, where county commissioners declined to approve his request for next year, because of accounting issues. He told Ally Ross, that not only will he NOT step down, he also intends to run for reelection.

Habitat for Humanity asking for public’s help after theft

Habitat for Humanity is asking for the public's help after a theft at its ReStore in Struthers.

Struthers woman lines neighborhood with American flags for Veterans Day

STRUTHERS - One woman is looking to start a veterans day tradition in her neighborhood. Patty Kotouch lined the streets of her small neighborhood with over 300 American flags. Kotouch says she was inspired by a friend from Austintown, and it was something she wanted to do for a long time.

Schwebel’s Baking Assets Head to Auction as Youngstown Plant Is Sold Off

A Youngstown name that has been on grocery shelves and delivery trucks across the region for 120 years is being sold off piece by piece. Maynards, in partnership with Loeb and Orbitbid, announced Friday, November 13 that the assets of Schwebel Baking Company will go to a three-day global online auction, sold by order of […]

Vacant Lots to be Turned into Housing in Warren

More housing options are coming to the city of Warren - this time for single families. Using state and federal dollars, the Trumbull Neighborhood Partnership will have unused lots as a blank canvas for the projects. Jeena Cadigan has more on what the homes will look like.

GUNTHER MAKES THE MOVE TO MIAMI

YOUNGSTOWN, OH – One of the most electrifying scorers to ever wear an Ursuline basketball uniform is officially taking his talents to the Division I level. Fighting Irish senior Jaylen Gunther has signed his National Letter of Intent to continue his academic and basketball career at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, becoming the newest addition to the RedHawks’ 2027 recruiting class.

South Range vs. United

South Range versus United is one of the "all-local" matchups in the third round of the playoffs. It's their first time playing since 2016.

November rain for the weekend, but a nice turnaround next week

The cooler air that settled over the area toward the end of the work week will remain in place as the weekend gets underway. In fact, some of the season’s first snowflakes can fly overnight and early in the day Saturday. It’s not out of the question that a few non-paved surfaces pick up a dusting of snow. Lake-enhanced rain showers will be the rule during much of Saturday; the clouds and chilly breezes will be accompanied by temperatures near the 40-degree mark.

GAMEDAY SCHEDULE: Penguins vs. Illinois State

YSU Team Picture Giveaway presented by Bull & Bear, Lyden Oil Company, Roof Rite, & 21 WFMJ. The Youngstown State football team concludes regular season play at home as they head into their last conference match up against Illinois State at Stambaugh Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Kickoff for the contest is set for Noon.

Festive walk-through market opens for holidays in Warren

The spirit of Christmas is in the air, and a portion of Warren has a holiday look.

Landlord files counterclaim over Extreme Air building in Boardman

The company that owns a building in Boardman that houses Extreme Air has responded to a lawsuit filed by the owner of the trampoline park and also filed a counterclaim.

Northeast Ohio Weather Alert: Rain Turns to Snow Nov. 12-13

NWS forecasts moderate rain Thursday before colder air brings a chance of snow into Friday night.