Local Christmas bar room to open in Sharon

The Tinsel Bar Christmas Room inside Quaker Steak & Lube in downtown Sharon is scheduled to celebrate its grand opening this Friday.

Former Sharon Regional employee shares heartbreak after hospital closure

It's been a week since Sharon Regional Health System closed its hospital, leaving employees without jobs just before the holidays. One employee shared that grief with First News.

Thrift Room: A Vintage Haven in Sharon, Pennsylvania

In the heart of Sharon, Pennsylvania, a small vintage shop is making a big impression. Thrift Room, located at 155 E State St, is more than just a store; it's a nostalgic journey curated by Demetria Holden. Visitors stepping inside are greeted not only by racks of meticulously selected clothing but also by the warmth and passion of Demetria and her staff, who have turned this boutique into a local haven for vintage enthusiasts.

Farrell bar closing after 80 years in business

A neighborhood bar and restaurant that's been part of the Farrell community for 80 years will permanently close its doors Friday.

Kennedy Catholic star signs with Division I program

Kennedy Catholic senior basketball standout Tori Harvey is heading to Canisius to continue her athletic and academic career following graduation. Harvey signed her Letter of Intent Thursday morning. She’s racked up the accolades throughout her career with the Golden Eagles. Harvey is a state champion and has scored 1,166 career...

Pennsylvania Family Took Over a Historic Drive-In Theater Just as Its Previous Owners Prepared to Retire

Few things feel more nostalgic than watching a movie through your windshield while the soundtrack plays on your car radio. At one Pennsylvania drive-in, that experience nearly faced an uncertain future when its longtime operators decided it was time to retire. Then another family stepped in. Rather than letting a...

Brookfield Apartment Tenants Voice Frustration

Nine families were displaced following an apartment fire in Brookfield this morning. Some of the victims now speaking out--saying there SHOULD HAVE been smoke detectors to alert them to the danger much sooner. They say it was because of that, they had to jump from a window.

Celebrity Bartending event raises money for United Way of Youngstown and Mahoning Valley

Drinks were served Thursday night at Magic Tree in Boardman, as well-known people in the Valley were making everyone's favorites -- and it all benefits the United Way of Youngstown and Mahoning Valley.

Pack Up For This Ohio Town Where Rent Under $750 Still Buys A Great Small-Town Life

A water-powered mill from the 1840s still grinds corn, wheat, and buckwheat here, and you can buy the flour. That alone made me curious. Then I learned the same city has a free art museum with more than 22,000 pieces. Now add the rent. Studio apartments here often average well...

Cleveland Clinic officially acquires Youngstown Orthopaedic Associates

The Cleveland Clinic, according to a news release, has officially acquired Youngstown Orthopaedic Associates, or YOA. The announcement that the facility would become a part of the Cleveland Clinic was reported in October. The move was completed on November 1, and no service disruptions were planned for patients who wished to remain a part of YOA.

Liberty Athletic Director placed on leave following ‘incident’ on October 30

LIBERTY - Liberty Local Schools Athletic Director Todd Smith has been placed on paid administrative leave. A spokesperson for Liberty Local Schools confirmed with 21 News that Smith was placed on paid administrative leave as the district conducts an internal review of an “incident” that occurred on Friday, October 30.

‘Head over heels about it’: Canfield standout officially signs with Big 10 program

Canfield baseball's Anthony Groner signs with Purdue Boilermakers

Local standout quarterback perfect in Western Michigan win

Lowry was a perfect 15-for-15 for 149 passing yards and a touchdown during the win.

Fairfield Inn in Howland Township sells for $4.5 million, rebranded

Macs Enterprises LLC purchased the former Fairfield Inn at 1860 Niles Cortland Road SE in Howland Township for $4.5 million on Oct. 30. The hotel on State Route 46 built in 1998 was sold by Cni Thl Propco FE LLC, according to the Trumbull County Auditor’s records. According to...

Homestead Holidays at The Stone Trough

ODOT construction alerts for November 2026, beyond

The Ohio Department of Transportation is announcing road-construction updates for Mahoning, Trumbull and Columbiana counties for November 2026 and beyond. Information last modified: Nov. 6, 2026. Mahoning County. The following construction projects are anticipated to affect highways in Mahoning County next week. All scheduled work is weather permitting. Interstate 76/80...

Contractor selected for Austintown roundabout

AUSTINTOWN - Plans are moving forward for a proposed roundabout at at the intersection of New Road and State Route 46 in Austintown. A spokesperson for the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) told 21 News that the job was awarded to local contractor Shelly and Sands for $6.5 million on October 30.

Local market hosts holiday shopping event

CORTLAND, Ohio (WKBN) – The Pearl Street Market in Cortland is hosting a Festive Holiday Drop Event to kick off the holiday shopping season. From 5:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, shoppers will have access to exclusive holiday merchandise from over 85 vendors. There will also be a mini ornament bar, a DIY simmer pot bar, […]

Why AI Could Create More Places Like Youngstown, Ohio

"Youngstown is a symbol for what can happen when America stands idly by as market forces inflict abrupt economic transition on communities," write Todd Jick and Bruce Usher.