Ohio Lands 260 New Opportunity Zones, 14 Carved Into Mahoning Valley

Ohio has 260 newly designated federal Opportunity Zones, and 14 of them sit squarely in the Mahoning Valley — seven in Mahoning County, two in Columbiana County and five in Trumbull County. The designations, part of a nationwide federal push to steer private investment into targeted communities, won't formally kick in until 2027, but local officials and developers are already eyeing what the new map could mean for downtown blocks and vacant lots across the region.

Annual Turkey Trot changing location after nearly 50 years

On Thanksgiving morning, the Warren Kiwanis Club will, for the 48th time, hold its Turkey Trot. But for the first time in 46 years, the run will start and end at a different location.

Ask Around Western Pennsylvania And Locals Point You To These 8 Fish Fry Halls

In Western Pennsylvania, Friday during Lent means one thing for a lot of families: a trip to the fire hall or church basement for fried fish. These dinners are run by volunteers, priced for real neighborhoods, and packed with people who have been coming for years. The best ones rarely...

Submissions now open for most enchanting holiday displays in the Mahoning Valley

Spanning the Need is now accepting addresses and locations for the 2026 Christmas Loop, a free, self-guided driving tour of the most festive holiday displays in the Mahoning Valley. New this year, the Christmas Loop is also reaching beyond the valley: people from around the world are invited to submit...

Chester Township warns of winter road salt shortage following Morton Salt mine closure

Chester Township residents are being warned to prepare for potentially hazardous winter driving conditions as a major salt shortage threatens road maintenance across Northeast Ohio.

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...

Beaver County plans events to observe Veterans Day 2026

Beaver County will salute its military veterans with some special events in honor of Veterans Day, Nov. 11 . Because Nov. 11 is also a federal holiday, the county courthouse and other government offices will be closed. There will be no U.S. mail delivery and many local banks will also be closed. Here are some of the events planned to honor veterans in and around Beaver County. State Sen. Elder Vogel Jr. and the Community College of Beaver County is serving a free breakfast to all veterans , active duty military and one guest at 9 a.m. Nov. 12 at the CCBC Dome. The Beaver County Veterans Day parade begins at 10:30 a.m. Nov. 11 at the Beaver County Courthouse along Third Street in Beaver. The parade is organized by the Unionville American Legion Post 512. Anyone still interested in participating in the parade should contact Bill Ehrman at 716-485-3712. Findlay Township is hosting a barbecue lunch for local veterans and their families on Nov. 10 at the Findlay Township activity center, 310 Main St. Doors open at 11 a.m. and a program will be provided by the West Allegheny High School Show Choir. Reservations were required by calling 724-695-0500,

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 &

Burghill’s Holiday in the Pines event returns for third year

3,000 people are expected to converge this weekend on the small Trumbull County community of Burghill to be part of what's becoming an annual holiday event.

Austintown band hosts concert in support of Valley veterans

One local school Sunday honored those who served ahead of Veterans Day.

Champion Schools host ‘Hero Hike’ Monday, celebrating veterans

CHAMPION TWP. - Champion School students are celebrating America’s veterans today. The Hero Hike event is scheduled from 8:45 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Champion Schools Community Stadium, 5976 Mahoning Ave NW. Elementary and High School Students are taking part in the community-wide event dedicated to community spirit,...

Fourteen Mahoning Valley regions marked for investment potential

OHIO - Governor Mike DeWine has announced 14 areas in the Mahoning Valley as federal Opportunity Zones to spur long-term investment and growth. DeWine announced the Opportunity Zones 2.0 with Ohio Department of Development Director Lydia Mihalik, naming 260 census tracts—small subdivisions of a county used for national population data—across the state to encourage outside investment.

Fallout after Sharon Regional suspends operations

Columbiana County Backs Ramaswamy and Husted in Unofficial Results; Issue 3 Wins Big

Columbiana County voters backed Republicans by wide margins in Ohio’s top races in the November 3 general election — the opposite of how the state as a whole voted — according to the Columbiana County Board of Elections’ final unofficial results, covering all 73 of the county’s 73 precincts. The board reported 35,214 ballots cast […]

Book Bazaar brings together book community in the Valley

Book lovers from across the Valley and beyond gathered in Boardman this morning for the inaugural Mahoning Valley Book Bazaar.

A sample of Veterans Day events taking place in Northeast Ohio

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Marking the end of World War I on Nov. 11, 1918, Veterans Day (originally named Armistice Day) honors those who have served in the U.S. armed forces. As a federal holiday, the banks are closed and the mail isn’t delivered; however, the importance of the day is commemorated throughout the country.

Mahoning Valley week in review: Hospital shift, new bakery, ghost hunt and more

Six stories shaped the Mahoning Valley this week, from a major shift in maternity care to a downtown brewery’s expansion plans. Here’s a quick rundown of what’s changing, what’s opening and where readers can get involved. Here are key takeaways:. Mercy Health is moving labor and...

Over $317,000 awarded for Liberty Township sewer improvements

LIBERTY - Trumbull County has received more than $317,000 for sewer system improvements in Liberty Township. The county received a $317,645 critical infrastructure grant from the Ohio Department of Development. The funding will be used to help Liberty Township with the installation of catch basins, manholes and drainage pipes to...

Jenny Adams outlines goals as Portage County's newest commissioner

An energetic crowd of supporters at Jenny Adams’ watch party in Ravenna on Tuesday evening saw a sweeping Democratic electoral victory unfold across the state and county, which included Adams’ unseating incumbent Mike Tinlin as Portage County’s commissioner. According to the final unofficial canvas results from the...

100-year-old carousel house beyond repair, New Castle administrator says

The effort to save the carousel house at New Castle's Cascade Park has come to an end.