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Historical marker notes past of 100-year-old Youngstown building damaged in blast
The Youngstown building heavily damaged by an explosion on Tuesday played a significant part in Downtown’s architectural history. Currently housing Chase Bank and apartments, the Realty Building’s past is noted by an Ohio Historical Marker posted outside:. The Youngstown architectural firm of Edgar Stanley (182-1944) and Morris W....
Status of Simply Slavic event in Youngstown unclear after Chase Bank explosion
After an explosion at Chase Bank in downtown Youngstown closed down the area, the future of the Simply Slavic Festival is unclear. The festival is scheduled to happen the weekend of June 14. However, event planners say a decision has not been made on whether or not the even will be canceled.
District ramps up for student summer food service
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) – School is out for the summer, but districts are still providing plenty of assistance. The food is organized and all systems are go for Youngstown’s summer food program, which begins Monday. “Summer meals for kids are just instrumental in keeping them healthy over the...
ODOT to present project information on Lanterman Bridge Removal Project
The Ohio Department of Transportation is holding a virtual open house to present plans for the Lanterman Road bridge over Interstate 680 in Austintown Township. The virtual meeting will begin on June 12 and go through July 12. Officials are seeking public input regarding the removal. Project information and materials...
Remembering the significance of Memorial Day
Memorial Day weekend has changed, over the years. Millions will travel, head to the lake, or have a barbecue, but as we all should keep in mind this weekend, Memorial Day means so much more. "I think it's very easy for people today to view our American way of life...
Lady Kindness Unveiling this August in Bazetta Township
On August 17th there will be a special event and ceremony in Bazetta Township, unveiling the statue, Lady Kindness envisioned by local Doctor, Farid Naffah. “This is a project that's been in the making for six years. I came up with the concept of building a sculpture that would represent or portray kindness,” said Dr. Farid Naffah.
Brookfield honors veterans with parade and ceremony
A ceremony honoring veterans took place at the cemetery which included the raising of the American flag, the Honor Guard Salute, a flower dedication, readings of poems written by students of Brookfield High School, and the playing of "Taps."
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.
City of Girard Council drafts legislation opposing Dominion Energy rate hike
Back in April, 21 News reported on a resolution from Warren City Council expressing opposition to a proposed 30% rate increase for Dominion Energy customers. Now, another city has drafted their own. According to the agenda for the City of Girard's May 28 Council meeting, council members will have its...
American Transmission Systems installs new insulators in Northeast Ohio
American Transmission Systems has installed approximately 250 new insulators along a 22-mile section of a transmission line in northeast Ohio. The new horizontal post insulators were installed on the 69-kilovolt transmission line, which runs southwest ... Read More » The post American Transmission Systems installs new insulators in Northeast Ohio appeared first on Daily Energy Insider.
Dollar General adds produce to 2 Mahoning County locations
Dollar General announced that it recently remodeled two of its Mahoning County stores. The stores located at 3131 Center Road in Poland and 11083 W. Akron Canfield Road in Ellsworth now offer produce in addition to the "same categories, brands, and products customers trust Dollar General to carry." In July...
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