No jail time for Cuyahoga County man in Warren police chase

WARREN - A Cuyahoga County man who led Warren police on a chase in March won’t spend any time behind bars. An employee in Judge Ronald Rice’s court told 21 News that 23-year-old Alexander Solorzano Benavides was sentenced to three years of probation and a stay at NEOCAP on charges of failure to comply with the signal or order of a police officer and possessing criminal tools.

UPDATE: Police investigate bomb threat at Austintown Fitch High School

Austintown police responded with a large presence following an alleged threat at Austintown local schools earlier this afternoon. According to a school district spokesperson, the alleged threat occurred on a district school bus. Police were called to investigate the alleged threat, and according to the school representative, it was found to be not credible.

SWARMING TO THE HIVE

BOARDMAN, OH- South Range sophomore Alex Hively was recognized as the Scout Team Player of the Week, earning praise for his dedication and growth within the Raiders football program. The recognition, announced during the South Range Raiders Show at Giangelo’s on 224, highlighted Hively’s commitment both on and off the field.

Fallout after Sharon Regional suspends operations

SOUTH RANGE CONTINUES TO MAKE HISTORY

MEDINA, OH – The undefeated season rolls on for South Range, and the Raiders are now just one victory away from the state semifinals. Behind a monster 34-kill performance from Anna Toy and another dominant showing from Lily Weaver, South Range knocked off Lakeview in four sets Thursday night in the OHSAA Division IV volleyball regional semifinals, winning 25-16, 25-21, 22-25, 25-19. The victory kept South Range’s perfect season intact and moved the Raiders into Saturday’s regional championship matchup against Orrville, while ending an impressive postseason run for a Lakeview squad that refused to go down without a fight.

Supporters rally to try and win clemency for Keith LaMar

Speakers at Friday’s demonstration, which is scheduled to take place outside of Trinity Episcopal Church at 3 p.m., will include death row exonerees Elwood Jones, Lamont Hunter, and Derrick Jamison. For more than 30 years, Keith LaMar has been incarcerated on death row at Ohio State Penitentiary in Youngstown,...

City sued in blocking of 'medical arts center' project

Youngstown sued for blocking development of ‘medical arts center’. A downtown developer has sued the City of Youngstown for damages in excess of $300,000 after…

Playoff shakeups for University School, Salem High School following Glenville court ruling

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - With Glenville High School being removed from the OHSAA 2026 playoffs, University School is facing off against a different opponent. On Thursday afternoon, the Eighth District Court of Appeals ruled to remove Glenville from the OHSAA 2026 playoffs. Glenville High School and University School were originally...

‘Welcome to the rock’: Local theater vets take on powerful 9/11 musical

Most people remember exactly where they were and what they were doing on September 11, 2001.

QUAKERS LOCK IN THEIR SPOT IN STATE

BOARDMAN, OH – The road to the OHSAA Cross Country State Championships went through Boardman, and several area runners made sure their seasons would continue on Ohio’s biggest stage. Behind a balanced team performance led by sophomore Addison Hopple, Salem secured a sixth-place finish and a state championship berth, while seven additional runners from area programs earned individual qualifying spots at the Division III girls regional championship.

YSU football ranked 5th in latest FCS Playoff Committee Top 10

The Youngstown State football team is 7-2 following its 31-28 comeback win over North Dakota on Saturday. They are now 5-1 in the Missouri Valley Conference and currently alone in first place. YSU is still ranked fourth in both the STATS & Coaches poll. However, the Penguins dropped from third...

Man charged in Struthers shaken baby case enters insanity plea

A competency evaluation has been ordered for Christian Jones, 30, who is charged with felonious assault for the injuries that caused the death of Elijah Dennis, 5 weeks, who later died.

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.

(8) Youngstown Ursuline at (1) South football: Preview capsule for Division III regional quarterfinal

Last week: South was idle, Youngstown Ursuline def. Lake Catholic, 34-20 On deck: Winner faces the winner of (4) Salem, (5) Glenville and (12) University on Nov. 13 in a regional semifinal. For the record: South recorded its first undefeated regular season since 2012 and thus had a first-round bye....

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."

Hynes Industries to host two-day hiring event in Youngstown

Hynes Industries will host a hiring event on Monday, November 9, and Tuesday, November 10, to fill open positions at its Youngstown, Ohio facility. The event runs from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. both days at Hynes Industries headquarters, 3805 Henricks Road in Youngstown. Candidates are encouraged to apply online in advance at HynesCareers.com and should bring a copy of their resume.

Top 3 greater Mahoning Valley must-see playoff football games this weekend

It’s Week II of the Ohio high school football playoffs and there are some outstanding postseason games on the docket. Here are the top three must-see playoff games around the Mahoning Valley this weekend:. ALL FRIDAY NIGHT GAMES WITH 7 P.M. STARTS. No. 1 DIVISION I CANTON McKINLEY (8-3)...

Persayus Way Project to hold meeting about Youngstown private prison

With reports of violence and understaffing, the Northeast Ohio Correctional Center (NEOCC) has become a local source of concern and controversy to some in the Valley. The nonprofit Persayus Way Project will hold a public discussion on Nov. 17 about concerns within the NEOCC facility. The meeting is part of...

Warren men convicted of killing mailman seek new trial

CLEVELAND - CLEVELAND - The second of two men convicted of murdering a mail carrier has asked a federal judge for a new trial. Thomas Sledge has submitted a motion to join co-defendant Kaprise Sledge’s motion for a new trial. The latest motion argues that because both men were...

How Northeast Ohio Voted: Levies, Charter Changes and the 7th District: CLE Daily

🏮 Help Light Up the Towpath Trail: Canalway is looking for local artists to build large lanterns from recycled materials for the March 13, 2027, Towpath Trail Lantern Parade, a 1.4-mile route through Scranton Flats marking 200 years since the first boat traveled the Ohio & Erie Canal. Selected artists get a $1,000 stipend, and applications are due Jan. 4.