Route 4042 Rochester-Bridgewater Bridge Inspection Activities Begin Wednesday in Beaver County

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is announcing inspection work on the Rochester-Bridgewater Bridge, which carries Route 4042 (Bridge/Madison Street) over the Beaver River, in Bridgewater and Rochester boroughs, Beaver County, will begin Wednesday, November 4 weather permitting. There will be alternating single-lane restrictions controlled by flaggers on the Rochester-Bridgewater...

Voters send Bernstine back to Harrisburg for 8th House District

Incumbent Republican candidate Aaron Bernstine will return to Harrisburg to represent Pennsylvania’s 8th state House District for the next two years. Bernstine won the district, which includes parts of Butler and Lawrence counties, by a considerable margin, according to unofficial election results in summary reports from Butler County’s Bureau of Elections and Lawrence County’s Voter and Elections Services.

With council raises on the ballot, Warren councilman asked to move pollworker location

A Warren City Councilman working the polls on the November 3 Election Day has been moved from his original location. Warren City Councilman Greg Greathouse, who serves the city’s third ward, was originally working the polls in his usual precinct in Warren on Tuesday, November 3, according to Trumbull County Board of Elections Director Stephanie Penrose.

Just a third of Northeast Ohio school tax increases pass as cost-of-living concerns persist

School district tax levies across Northeast Ohio fared poorly Tuesday night across Northeast Ohio in an election dominated nationwide by voter concerns over the cost of living. According to unofficial results, levies in Willoughby-Eastlake and Barberton failed. Both districts said major cuts would be needed if that happened. Barberton is...

Decision 2026: See outcome for Mahoning County levies

Several Mahoning County communities and townships had renewal or additional levies on the ballot Tuesday. Here are the results and the cost per $100,000 of value for levies that were approved:. City of Canfield police renewal levy passed with 2,554 for the levy and 1,760 against. The levy will bring...

Adoption Day Celebration held at Mahoning County Courthouse

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) – November marks National Adoption Month. It’s a time when courts, child welfare agencies and communities across the nation unite to help children in foster care find permanent, loving homes. On Monday, the Mahoning County Courthouse held its Adoption Day celebration, where two children had...

MVSD granted $29M in loans for Meander Reservoir Dam

The Mahoning Valley Sanitary District (MVSD) has been granted a total of $29 million across three separate loans from the Ohio Water Development Authority (OWDA), according to a news release. The first loan, totaling $15 million, is held at an interest rate of 3.72%. The second loan, totaling $10 million,...

2 running for Trumbull County Court of Common Pleas judge.

(WKBN)—Two candidates are running for Trumbull County Common Pleas Court Judge. Trumbull County Assistant Prosecutor Chris Becker faces Magistrate Mary Ellen Ditchey. They are running to replace Judge Cynthia Westcott, who withdrew her candidacy. Ditchey defeated Devon Stanley in the primary. Ditchey is serving as Westcott’s magistrate. She told...

How voters in local counties impacted Governor, Senate races

(WKBN) – WKBN is breaking down the latest midterm results. The results are in for Mahoning, Trumbull, and Columbiana counties, which voted for Republican Mike DeWine in 2022. Two of those counties swung this election differently. In Mahoning County, Democrats Amy Acton and David Pepper won with 47,879 votes. That’s 54.15%, which is projected to […]

Stark records most deer-related accidents in Ohio

November has consistently been one of the most dangerous months for Stark County drivers, according to data from the Ohio State Highway Patrol. According to OSHP statistics, drivers in Ohio have had 114,233 deer-involved crashes since 2021. Fifty fatalities were reported in those incidents. Stark County is leading the pack with 3,542 deer-related crashes since the beginning of 2021. Of those five years, drivers in Stark County had their highest total in 2025 with 735. Stark County drivers have had 484 deer-auto crashes so far in November. None were fatal. "Stark has a large number of roadways that run through areas with active deer populations, combined with a high volume of traffic. Generally, when there are more vehicles and more opportunities for deer to cross roadways, there will be more deer-related crashes," Sgt. Jeremy Kindler said in an email. Although motorcyclists have been involved in 1% of deer-related crashes, they account for 82% of the fatal crashes, the OSHP release said. “By staying alert and committing to safe driving practices, you can significantly reduce your risk of being involved in a crash,” OSHP superintendent Col. Charles A. Jones said in the release. “We strongly encourage drivers to slow down, eliminate

Between Columbus And Youngstown Is Ohio's Charming Amish Community With Unique Shops And Delicious Eats

Nothing embodies the simple life quite like an Amish community — and Ohio is a great place to experience it. The first Amish settlers moved to eastern Ohio in the early 1800s, and the region today is home to more than 87,000 Amish individuals spread across 78 communities, giving Ohio the second-largest Amish population of any U.S. state. Walnut Creek, a small town of about 1,000 people, is right in the middle of Ohio's Amish Country. It can serve as a convenient home base for visitors exploring the region's farms and shops, especially since life in this tiny town moves at the laid-back pace many people come to Amish Country to experience.

Decision 2026: Cutrona to remain Senator for Ohio District 33

Republican Al Cutrona has been reelected to serve as Senator for Ohio’s 33rd District. The 33rd District encompasses Mahoning, Columbiana and Carroll Counties. Cutrona has officially retained control of the 33rd District seat, being reelected to serve in the position for another term. During his term, Cutrona has highlighted...

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Appeals court clears way for Glenville’s removal from playoffs; Salem to face University School Friday

The legal battle surrounding Cleveland Glenville’s removal from the Ohio high school football playoffs took another turn Thursday, with an...

Center Township E. Coli Scare Pushes Central Valley Schools Online Tuesday

Center Township is under a boil water advisory after a water sample tested positive for E. coli, prompting Central Valley School District to send students home for remote learning Tuesday. The contaminated sample was pulled from the intersection of Old Brodhead Road and Wilhelm Drive on Oct. 28, and officials say nearby testing sites came back clean.

Emilia Sykes Reelected to Third Term in Ohio’s 13th Congressional District

AKRON, Ohio — Rep. Emilia Sykes, a Democrat from Akron, has been reelected to a third term in Ohio’s 13th Congressional District, according to the Associated Press, which called the race after polls closed Tuesday night. The AP tabulation gave Sykes 190,593 votes to 122,078 for Republican Carey Coleman and 5,104 for independent Sandeep Dixit, […]

STARK VOTES 2026: Results on 1480 WHBC Radio, Facebook, YouTube

CANTON, Ohio (News Talk 1480 WHBC) – Join 1480 WHBC Tuesday evening starting at 7 p.m. for Election night coverage. Our Pam Cook will host our Stark Votes 2026 coverage, with updates from the WHBC newsroom at the top and bottom of the hour. We will watch Stark County...

PA Department of Health revokes Sharon Regional license

SHARON - New documents shared with 21 News show that the Pennsylvania Department of Health has revoked Sharon Regional Medical Center's license and ordered its closure. An order sent from the department to Tenor Health Foundation Sharon LLC, doing business as Sharon Regional Medical Center, on Wednesday directed the facility's closure and the revocation of its license, effective Nov. 17.

Southern Local High School to host Veterans Day program

SALINEVILLE, OH (WTRF) – All military veterans are invited to attend Southern Local High School’s Veterans Day program, which will be held at 9:30 a.m. Nov. 11. A light breakfast will precede the gathering at 8:30 a.m. in the school’s cafeteria. No prior registration is required, but visiting veterans are asked to identify themselves upon […]

Signage approved for new Downtown Mocha House location

The former West 34 restaurant, located at 34 West Federal Street in Downtown Youngstown, will soon see a new breakfast and brunch spot. The Mocha House is moving from its current location attached to the former Eastern Gateway Community College parking garage, as the garage is scheduled for demolition at some point in November.