This Veterans Day, homelessness, healthcare remain top concerns for Northeast Ohio veterans

Today is Veterans Day, a national holiday that recognizes and honors those who have served the U.S. military. This population can sometimes struggle with unique challenges, such as access to housing, healthcare and other social services. According to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, veteran homelessness has declined...

County roundup: Ravenna students see local government up close, plus news from Aurora and Shalersville

The Ravenna Chamber of Commerce’s Youth Leadership Program gives local high school students a behind-the-scenes look at how the city of Ravenna operates. The students tour City Hall, the police and fire departments and Ravenna’s historic sites, learn what leadership and civic responsibility really mean and roll up their sleeves volunteering right in town.

Road Projects to Impact Travel Across Tuscarawas County This Week

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (Nov. 9, 2026) – Drivers in Tuscarawas and Stark counties will encounter several new and ongoing road closures this week as the Ohio Department of Transportation continues late-season construction work. The Barnhill Road bridge over U.S. 250 near Midvale remains closed due to structural damage. While...

Coat drive to provide warmth to Mercer County students

The United Way of Mercer County is making sure kids across local school districts have coats for winter.

Ravenna council weighs next steps for safety building after tax measure fails

Ravenna Council Member Carmen Laudato isn’t surprised that city voters rejected a proposed 0.25% income tax increase. Few city leaders stepped up to “sell” the increase to residents, the numbers the city was using to support it were three years old and “there is absolutely no toleration in this economy to additionally tax people,” she said.

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...

Boardman Township swears-in new fire chief

Council calling for St. Joe's CEO to reverse course

Warren City Council calls on St. Joe’s CEO to keep labor and delivery unit open. Warren city council passed an emergency resolution requesting Mercy Health to suspend their …

Mahoning Valley communities receive grants for various infrastructure improvements

COLUMBIANA - The Ohio Department of Development has awarded a combined $1.2 million to all three Mahoning Valley counties for various infrastructure projects. Mahoning County received $656,000 to improve streets, sidewalks and wastewater infrastructure in Sebring, Lowellville and Goshen Township. These projects are expected to benefit 3,365 residents. Meanwhile, Columbiana...

Services and offices closed this Veterans Day in the Valley

MAHONING & SHENANGO VALLEY - Wednesday is Veteran’s Day, which means several federal, state and local offices and services will be closed for the day. Here’s everything you need to know. All U.S. Post Offices close on Veterans Day, so the USPS will not deliver mail anywhere in...

LIST | 2026 Veterans Day events in Northeast Ohio

As Veterans Day nears, several organizations, communities and attractions from across Northeast Ohio are honoring those who have served our country. Below is a list of some of the events taking place this week for Veterans Day:. Cuyahoga County. Cleveland Veterans Day Parade. When: Nov. 11 at 12:30 p.m. Where:...

Consider these options for 2026 Thanksgiving dinner in Beaver County

Cooking and cleaning up isn't the only option for the Thanksgiving holiday, when restaurants around Beaver County are hosting Thanksgiving Day buffets or offering prepared dinner packages that can be ordered and picked up ready to reheat and eat. Here is a listing of some of those options for the Nov. 26 Thanksgiving meal, as compiled by The Times. Frank G's Place , 500 Market St., Beaver. Thanksgiving Day buffet includes roast turkey, ham and prime rib, a salad station, stuffing, macaroni and cheese, mashed and sweet potatoes, roasted baby carrots, jalapeno creamed corn, green bean casserole, turkey a la king pasta, cranberry relish and assorted pies and desserts. Seating available at 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. and reservations are required, call 724-774-0400. Grand Valley Inn , 452 Constitution Blvd., Fallston. A Thanksgiving Day buffet from 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. includes turkey, ham, roast beef, tossed salad, cole slaw and all the fixings, as well as cranberry and apple sauce and pumpkin and apple dessert. Beverages are an additional cost. Reservations are required, call 724-843-9000. Grand Valley Inn also offers single dinners for takeout with dessert included. Call ahead for pricing and to order. Quality Time &

Drivers call for safety improvements at Beaver County intersection after another crash

Another crash at the intersection of Route 51 and Route 168 in South Beaver is renewing calls from neighbors and drivers to have a red light installed at the intersection.

Wellsville reaches agreement with out-of-state owner as Main Street closure nears 250 days

WELLSVILLE, Ohio — A stretch of Main Street in Wellsville has been shut down for nearly 250 days after the roof of a building collapsed, creating what village officials have described as a danger to residents. Court documents say the property owner lives in Michigan. Last Wednesday, the property...

Route 989, Route 2001 Drilling Work Begins Monday in Beaver County

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is announcing drilling work along Routes 989, 2001 in Harmony Township and Ambridge and Baden boroughs, Beaver County will begin Monday, November 9 weather permitting. Drilling work requiring single-lane restrictions will occur from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM weekdays, as needed, through mid-November in...

Dennison, Carrollton Natives Recognized for Serving in the US Navy

The Navy Office of Community Outreach is recognizing the men and women serving as the US celebrates 250 years. Petty Officer 3rd Class Quincee O’Donahue, of Dennison, joined the Navy three years ago, noting in a release, that her dad and friends were Marines with other family members having a military background and this served as inspiration to join the military.

Ribbon cut for $11M renovations at local shooting range

The Grand River Shooting Range and Education Center in Bristolville has a new look. Officials unveiled the renovations at a ribbon-cutting Tuesday afternoon.

Levy approvals will mean new school construction in Aurora, Ravenna

New elementary schools will be built in Aurora and Ravenna after voters approved a bond issue in Aurora, and a permanent improvement levy in Ravenna. But it will be a while before construction takes place, superintendents of both districts said after the election. In Aurora , voters approved Issue 4, a 4.26-mill, 37-year bond issue, 5,002 to 4,117, according to unofficial results from the Portage County Board of Elections. The bond issue will raise $96.2 million to pay for various capital improvement projects, including the replacement of an elementary school. In Ravenna , voters in the school district approved Issue 5, a 2.9-mill permanent improvement levy, by a margin of 3,551 to 3,359, according to unofficial results. The district plans to use the funds from the bond issue to pay the district's share of a new elementary addition to Ravenna Jr./Sr. High School, which will be funded mostly by the Ohio Facilities Construction Commission . Aurora's 'Essential Plan' moving forward In Aurora, the district can finally move forward with its "Essential Plan." "It is a good day in our schools and our community, and a good day to be a Greenman," Superintendent Paul Milcetich said. "We're definitely excited for the

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...

Boardman trustees discuss plans after police, fire levy fails

The Boardman Trustees met Monday for the first time since a levy to maintain the township's police and fire departments was defeated. At the same time, they promoted two firefighters and hired two more.