Struthers woman lines neighborhood with American flags for Veterans Day

STRUTHERS - One woman is looking to start a veterans day tradition in her neighborhood. Patty Kotouch lined the streets of her small neighborhood with over 300 American flags. Kotouch says she was inspired by a friend from Austintown, and it was something she wanted to do for a long time.

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...

WRTA Names Seven Winners of Its 2026 Nonprofit Awards in Youngstown

Seven Mahoning Valley nonprofits will be honored Wednesday night as the Western Reserve Transit Authority announced the winners of its 2026 WRTA Nonprofit Awards on Tuesday. The awards will be presented at a dinner on Wednesday, Nov. 11, at the B&O Station Banquet Hall in Youngstown, WRTA said in its announcement. WRTA is the public […]

Struthers honors local veterans at high school

The Struthers community gathered at the War Memorial at Struthers High School for a Veterans Day ceremony Wednesday, Nov. 11. Veterans at the event were honored one branch at a time as the Struthers High School band played the Armed Forces Medley. The event was hosted by former assistant high...

Poland Village seeks input on $500,000 pedestrian improvement project

POLAND VILLAGE - Poland Village officials are asking for public input on a proposed half-million-dollar project designed to make it safer and easier for residents to travel in the community on foot. The Village of Poland, in partnership with the Ohio Department of Transportation, issued a media release calling on...

Signing Day in the Valley! Local athletes commit to college

November 11 marks the NCAA early signing date for college basketball and all Division I and II sports other than football

Animal Charity of Ohio announces ‘Re-Tail’ thrift store in Boardman

Animal Charity of Ohio announced that it has secured a location for its thrift store—an effort it hopes will establish long-term financial stability for the organization.

South Range vs. United

South Range versus United is one of the "all-local" matchups in the third round of the playoffs. It's their first time playing since 2016.

(12) University at (8) Youngstown Ursuline football: Preview capsule for Division III regional semifinal

Where: Stambaugh Stadium, 577 5th Ave., Youngstown. Last week: University def. Salem, 14-10, Youngstown Ursuline def. South, 41-26 On deck: Winner will face the winner of (3) Garfield Heights and (2) NDCL in the regional championship game on Nov. 20. For the record: University’s magic carpet ride that took them...

Youngstown State lands record-breaking volleyball standout

Maya Flores is one of the most decorated volleyball players in program history

Decency won in Ohio: Amy Acton tells Lawrence how 'Youngstown toughness' helped win governor's race

Ohio Democratic Governor-elect Dr. Amy Acton joins MS NOW's Lawrence O'Donnell to discuss what winning the governorship means to her as a "scrappy kid from Youngstown" and how her personal experiences, including growing up homeless, helped motivate her to "create those conditions that give people a way forward."

Warren vacant lots to be turned into single family homes

Five new single family homes will be built on empty lots in Warren. Two lots on Atlantic Street and three side by side lots on Bonnie Brae Street will each have about 1,400 square feet of living space with three bedrooms and two bathrooms. The lots on Atlantic used to...

Community celebrates world’s largest painted slice of pizza mural in Youngstown

Shortly after completing the new postcard-style mural in downtown Youngstown, Pat McGlone at Overall Paint Co. got to work on his next project: the world’s largest painted slice of pizza. “We’ve gotten to work with so many businesses that I’ve been a customer at for so many years. It’s...

Two water bill increases proposed for customers in Trumbull Co.

Two hikes on water bills could be hitting some Trumbull County customers' bills. County officials are proposing increases for maintenance and to keep up with bulk water costs in the near future. After unsuccessfully securing outside funding, county commissioners will now consider passing the buck off to customers to keep...

Two Mahoning Valley teachers win $1K in classroom supplies

Two teachers from the Mahoning Valley region, according to a news release from the Ohio Lottery, have won a drawing that would see them receive up to $1,000 in classroom supply items purchased for their classrooms. According to that release, 20 teachers in total were selected from the drawing, including...

Trio of Standout High School Seniors Sign to Join YSU Women’s Basketball Program

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio — Youngstown State head women's basketball coach Melissa Jackson is excited to announce that a trio of standout high school seniors will continue their basketball and academic careers at YSU. Gabby Chadwell, a 5-foot-8 guard from Milford, Ohio, Emily Ritzer, a 6-foot-3 forward from Newark, Ohio, and...

Mahoning County Clerk of Courts Pushes Back Against Criticism

Mahoning County Clerk of Courts Michael Ciccone is pushing back against criticism of his department, saying he has no reason to resign. Ciccone made the remarks after a budget hearing, where county commissioners declined to approve his request for next year, because of accounting issues. He told Ally Ross, that not only will he NOT step down, he also intends to run for reelection.

Showers return Thursday, then our first snow this weekend

Clouds will continue to build in on Wednesday, but get out and enjoy while you can; this will be our nicest stretch of weather until late next week. Our first batch of showers will work in ahead of a passing warm front late Wednesday night before midnight. After midnight, shower chances will continue to increase, and showers will become widespread closer to daybreak on Thursday.

Homestead Holidays at The Stone Trough

Girard’s All-State lineman named Student Athlete of the Week

Dylan Latell is a First Team All-State lineman with a 92% career blocking percentage