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1045 AM EDT Mon Jun 17 2019
The National Weather Service in Cleveland has issued a
* Flood Warning for
The Mahoning River At Warren
* until this evening.
* At 10 AM the stage was 9.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Expected to rise to near 10.1 feet by this afternoon.
The river will fall below flood stage by this evening.
* At 10.0 feet...River is out of banks, southern portions of South
Park Road threatened. Flooding can be expected at Walnut and
Beaver, along South Park Avenue and along Hayden Street.
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LAT...LON 4129 8084 4121 8077 4115 8081 4121 8086
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Including the cities of Mountain Lake Park, Oakland MD,
Grantsville, New Philadelphia, Dover, Carrollton, Malvern,
East Liverpool, Salem, Columbiana, Coshocton, Cadiz,
Steubenville, Zanesville, Cambridge, Martins Ferry,
St. Clairsville, Caldwell, Woodsfield, New Castle, Ellwood City,
Butler, Clarion, Punxsutawney, Brookville, Aliquippa,
Beaver Falls, Ambridge, Monaca, Pittsburgh Metro Area,
Kittanning, Ford City, Indiana, Washington, Canonsburg,
Waynesburg, Murrysville, Greensburg, New Kensington, Ligonier,
Donegal, Uniontown, Champion, Ohiopyle, Weirton, Follansbee,
Wellsburg, Wheeling, Moundsville, New Martinsville, Fairmont,
Morgantown, Coopers Rock, Kingwood, Bruceton Mills, Terra Alta,
Rowlesburg, Hazelton, Parsons, Hendricks, Saint George, Davis,
Thomas, and Canaan Valley
1050 AM EDT Mon Jun 17 2019
...FLASH FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT...
The Flash Flood Watch continues for
* Portions of western Maryland, east central Ohio, Pennsylvania,
and West Virginia, including the following areas, in western
Maryland, Garrett. In east central Ohio, Belmont, Carroll,
Columbiana, Coshocton, Guernsey, Harrison, Jefferson OH,
Monroe, Muskingum, Noble, and Tuscarawas. In Pennsylvania,
Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Clarion, Fayette,
Fayette Ridges, Greene, Indiana, Jefferson PA, Lawrence,
Washington, Westmoreland, and Westmoreland Ridges. In West
Virginia, Brooke, Eastern Preston, Eastern Tucker, Hancock,
Marion, Marshall, Monongalia, Ohio, Preston, Ridges of Eastern
Monongalia and Northwestern Preston, Western Tucker, and
Wetzel.
* From 2 PM EDT this afternoon through late Tuesday night
* Repeated periods of heavy rain are possible over the next two
days. The combination of the prolonged threat of heavy rain, and
an already saturated ground, will provide an optimal setup for
flash flooding.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Flash Flood Watch means that conditions may develop that lead
to flash flooding. Flash flooding is a VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION.
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
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Monongalia-Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and Northwestern Preston-
Preston-Eastern Preston-Western Tucker-Eastern Tucker-
Including the cities of Mountain Lake Park, Oakland MD,
Grantsville, New Philadelphia, Dover, Carrollton, Malvern,
East Liverpool, Salem, Columbiana, Coshocton, Cadiz,
Steubenville, Zanesville, Cambridge, Martins Ferry,
St. Clairsville, Caldwell, Woodsfield, New Castle, Ellwood City,
Butler, Clarion, Punxsutawney, Brookville, Aliquippa,
Beaver Falls, Ambridge, Monaca, Pittsburgh Metro Area,
Kittanning, Ford City, Indiana, Washington, Canonsburg,
Waynesburg, Murrysville, Greensburg, New Kensington, Ligonier,
Donegal, Uniontown, Champion, Ohiopyle, Weirton, Follansbee,
Wellsburg, Wheeling, Moundsville, New Martinsville, Fairmont,
Morgantown, Coopers Rock, Kingwood, Bruceton Mills, Terra Alta,
Rowlesburg, Hazelton, Parsons, Hendricks, Saint George, Davis,
Thomas, and Canaan Valley
1050 AM EDT Mon Jun 17 2019
...FLASH FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT...
The Flash Flood Watch continues for
* Portions of western Maryland, east central Ohio, Pennsylvania,
and West Virginia, including the following areas, in western
Maryland, Garrett. In east central Ohio, Belmont, Carroll,
Columbiana, Coshocton, Guernsey, Harrison, Jefferson OH,
Monroe, Muskingum, Noble, and Tuscarawas. In Pennsylvania,
Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Clarion, Fayette,
Fayette Ridges, Greene, Indiana, Jefferson PA, Lawrence,
Washington, Westmoreland, and Westmoreland Ridges. In West
Virginia, Brooke, Eastern Preston, Eastern Tucker, Hancock,
Marion, Marshall, Monongalia, Ohio, Preston, Ridges of Eastern
Monongalia and Northwestern Preston, Western Tucker, and
Wetzel.
* From 2 PM EDT this afternoon through late Tuesday night
* Repeated periods of heavy rain are possible over the next two
days. The combination of the prolonged threat of heavy rain, and
an already saturated ground, will provide an optimal setup for
flash flooding.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Flash Flood Watch means that conditions may develop that lead
to flash flooding. Flash flooding is a VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION.
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
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Including the cities of Findlay, Medina, Akron, Ravenna, Warren,
Upper Sandusky, Bucyrus, Mansfield, Ashland, Wooster, Canton,
Youngstown, Marion, Mount Gilead, Millersburg, and Mount Vernon
1212 PM EDT Mon Jun 17 2019
...FLASH FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
The Flash Flood Watch continues for
* Portions of north central Ohio, northeast Ohio, and northwest
Ohio, including the following areas, in north central Ohio,
Ashland, Crawford, Knox, Marion, Morrow, and Richland. In
northeast Ohio, Holmes, Mahoning, Medina, Portage, Stark,
Summit, Trumbull, and Wayne. In northwest Ohio, Hancock and
Wyandot.
* Through late tonight
* Additional rainfall is expected through this evening and will
quickly run off possibly leading to more or worsening flooding.
* The risk for flash flooding will increase after each round of
rainfall, particularly in poor drainage areas near creeks,
streams and ditches and in urban areas. Street flooding is also
possible. Additional rainfall amounts between 0.5" and 1.5" are
possible near and south of a line from Findlay to Mansfield to
Warren.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Flash Flood Watch is issued when there is a potential for flash
flooding. Flash flooding is a very dangerous situation. Monitor
the forecast and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood
Warnings be issued or if flooding develops.
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Ashland-Wayne-Stark-Mahoning-Marion-Morrow-Holmes-Knox-
Including the cities of Findlay, Medina, Akron, Ravenna, Warren,
Upper Sandusky, Bucyrus, Mansfield, Ashland, Wooster, Canton,
Youngstown, Marion, Mount Gilead, Millersburg, and Mount Vernon
1212 PM EDT Mon Jun 17 2019
...FLASH FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
The Flash Flood Watch continues for
* Portions of north central Ohio, northeast Ohio, and northwest
Ohio, including the following areas, in north central Ohio,
Ashland, Crawford, Knox, Marion, Morrow, and Richland. In
northeast Ohio, Holmes, Mahoning, Medina, Portage, Stark,
Summit, Trumbull, and Wayne. In northwest Ohio, Hancock and
Wyandot.
* Through late tonight
* Additional rainfall is expected through this evening and will
quickly run off possibly leading to more or worsening flooding.
* The risk for flash flooding will increase after each round of
rainfall, particularly in poor drainage areas near creeks,
streams and ditches and in urban areas. Street flooding is also
possible. Additional rainfall amounts between 0.5" and 1.5" are
possible near and south of a line from Findlay to Mansfield to
Warren.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Flash Flood Watch is issued when there is a potential for flash
flooding. Flash flooding is a very dangerous situation. Monitor
the forecast and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood
Warnings be issued or if flooding develops.
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Damage near Southington SchoolThe National Weather Service has determined that a weak tornado touched down in Trumbull County on Sunday.
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State Route 165 is once again closed in part of Mahoning County due to flooding. The Ohio Department of Transportation announced just before noon Monday that Route 165 is closed between US Route 62 and State Route 46. The road had been closed for several hours earlier in the day, but had been temporarily reopened. More>>
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Sunday's storm knocked out phone service to Brookfield Township's administrative offices.
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Mountaineer Casino Racetrack and Resort in New Cumberland, West Virginia has been sold to another gaming company and real estate company in a deal that includes two Missouri casinos operated by Eldorado Resorts.
Two Trumbull County parks along the Mahoning River are closed until high water recedes.
An Illinois food manufacturer has recalled some of its Ragu pasta sauces that may contain pieces of plastic.
@emilyfrazzwfmj Monday Forecast: Scattered showers likely throughout the day. pic.twitter.com/pBnZJoqfGB — StormTracker 21 (@StormTracker21) June 17, 2019 Scattered showers are likely throughout the morning along with patchy fog. The humidity will feel noticeably muggy today with dew points in the 60s. A mostly cloudy forecast will be featured today along with chances for showers and storms. Avoid flooded roads and remember the slogan "turn around, don't drown." ...
Officials are expected to be investigating reports that some sirens didn't sound during Sunday afternoon's stormy weather in Trumbull County.
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The National Weather Service will be in touch with Trumbull County's Emergency Management Agency Director Monday morning to determine if three sites had possible tornado touchdowns. Tornado sirens sounded in Southington. Shortly after, people reported an unconfirmed tornado touched down there. Wires along 422 were down, trees and utility poles sheared in the eastbound lane near Anderson Anthony Road. The east bound lane on state route 534 was also closed. In Warren...
Geologists are reporting a third earthquake in less than a week, all in the same proximity under Lake Erie.
Two major state highways closed due to flooding Sunday afternoon's storms in Trumbull County are now open again.
The number of homes and businesses without power following Sunday's storms had been reduced to 120 by around 4:30 a.m. Monday.
A tree was uprooted at Brookfield Township Cemetery after a storm and possible tornado ripped through the area Sunday evening around 5 p.m. Debris was scattered throughout the cemetery at 487 State Route 7 SE. Crews were working to clean it up as people just across the street were surveying their homes for damage. Several trees were down and many homes had minor damage. Major flooding occurred at Yankee Run Golf Course on Warren Sharon Road. At least four ... More>>
A woman was rescued from high waters in Neshannock Creek Sunday evening. The woman was with two other women who police say were in their 20's or 30's.
According to a release from Warren City Schools, a power outage and downed trees in the area forced them to close the school.
The structure is on Joy Road near the Bedford Road SE intersection.
According to the National Weather Service, there is a tornado warning for parts of Trumbull County. The warning is in effect from June 16 4:20 pm until June 16, 5:15 pm. This is a developing story. Stay connected with 21 News and the 21 News Stormtracker app to get updated.
Giant Eagle sustained damage to their signage, losing a letter off of the front of the building.
Estimated restoration time is listed at 8:30 p.m.
Seventeen people have been arrested in Mahoning County as part of a national crackdown on child sex offenders the Justice Department is calling “Operation Broken Heart.”
One person was sent to the hospital after a crash on U.S. Route 224 in Boardman. According to the Ohio Highway State Patrol, one person was injured and taken to the hospital, but the extent of their injuries is unknown. Police say that the crash occurred near the 224 and South Avenue intersection. One lane on each side of U.S. 224 has been shut down due to the crash.
Ohio Highway State Patrol is expecting high water signs to be placed on Trumbull County roads. According to OSP, there are high water signs placed on Anderson-Anthony road and they expect more signs to be placed on Tempelton road in Warren Township. OSP says that the high water signs do not mean that the roads are closed, but drivers are expected to proceed with extreme caution. An early storm that ran through Trumbull County left flooding and damage. &nbs...
Ohio's Attorney General Dave Yost has announced a multi-state settlement that will give $6.8 million in debt relief to about 870 former ITT Tech students in Ohio. The settlement is with Student CU Connect (CUSO), LLC. The company was essentially created to offer loans to finance student tuition at ITT Tech, which was a technical institute that closed down in 2016. RELATED COVERAGE: Trumbull Business College closing at end of March "These students were m... More>>
Frito-Lay had issued a voluntary recall for 7 3/4 ounce bags of Lay's Lightly Salter Barbecue Flavored Potato Chips. The company says that it is because the chips may contain undeclared milk ingredients. The recall was issued after the company discovered that bags of the barbecue chips were filled with another flavor of potato chips. The recalled products have both a “Guaranteed Fresh” date of 27 AUG 2019 and a nine-character manufacturing code ...
One person has died after a fatal crash in Middleton Township. Police say that Hudson R. Thompson, 23, of Negley was traveling north on State Route 7 when his vehicle drove off the right side of the roadway. Thompson was wearing his seatbelt, but he was still ejected from the vehicle. He was pronounced dead on the scene. Police believe that alcohol and speed are believed to be a factor in the crash. ODOT, Negley fire and EMS all assisted with th...
More Democratic voters believe Congress should begin impeachment hearings on President Trump’s conduct while in office, but the country at large remains divided on the matter, according to a new national NBC News/Wall Street Journal poll.
A storm that rolled through Trumbull County left flooding and damage in its wake.
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Geologists are reporting a second earthquake in less than a week in Lake Erie.
A rainy Father's Day is shaping up across the Valley; there are already flood concerns for several locations in the region. Eagle Creek at Phalanx Station is expected to crest about a foot and a half above flood stage later Sunday morning. Expect periods of scattered showers and storms Sunday during the day and the evening. The heaviest rain should fall between 11:00am and 3:00pm: Sunday's highs will be in the mid 70s and lows in the low 60s. Scattered showers and maybe a thundersto... More>>
Lordstown Police dispatch tells 21 News, Burnett East Road near the Warren, Lordstown line was closed Friday night for a possible homicide investigation. Officials tell 21 News, the road has been closed since they found a body in the road around 7:00 p.m. Burnett East Road is located between Highland Avenue and Austintown-Warren Road near the Lordstown Baptist Church. Stay connected with this developing story on WFMJ.com and on the 21 News app.
The Mahoning County OVI Task Force will be conducting a sobriety checkpoint on Saturday and saturation patrols through the weekend.
Youngstown police need the public's help in finding three armed men who they said robbed a used car dealership Saturday afternoon.
Trumbull Dispatch says a man wanted for murder was arrested in Liberty. Leroy Fredrica Williams, 65, was booked into the Trumbull County jail Saturday morning. Initial reports show a caller reported an unfamiliar man, later identified as Williams, in the driveway of a house on Cardinal Drive and police checked it out. Trumbull Dispatch confirmed to 21 News that Williams was wanted for murder out of Georgia. Details about the murder were not immediately available. More>>
A recall has been issued for Pillsbury Best Bread Flour products with two specific lot codes because of a possible E. coli contamination. The recall was issued after certain wheat used to make the products have been linked to E. coli illnesses associated with other flour products produced at the ADM mill in Buffalo. According to the FDA, approximately 4,620 cases of the impacted product was distributed to retailers and distributors across the following 10 state...
Target stores around the country are experiencing register outages issues, including the ones in Boardman and Niles. Target employees say that they do not have a timetable when the issue will be fixed. Target released the following statement on its officials Facebook page: We’re aware that guests are currently unable to make purchases at Target stores. Our teams are troubleshooting now and we apologize for the inconvenience. We will provide an upd...
For those looking to take dad out to eat on Sunday look no further that Primanti Bros. Primanti Bros. is offering a free sandwich to all dad's on fathers day. Dads dining in the restaurant can select a Primanti Bros. sandwich when anyone else in his party purchases a meal of just $3.99 or more. Everyone who dines in on Fathers Day will also receive a coupon for $5 off for a return visit through the end of July.
Molnar Farms hosted the second annual Strawberry 5K and Fun Run for Second Harvest Food Bank on Saturday. All proceeds after expenses and all food donations benefited the Second Harvest Food Bank. "Feeding people is at the core of what we do we grow food and we sell food, we are here to feed the community and Second Harvest Food Bank is right there alongside us, its a passion to give back to the community," said Virginia Molnar, the Strawberry 5K and fun e... More>>
Governor Mike DeWine sent a letter to the United States Department of Agriculture requesting a USDA Secretarial disaster designation for Ohio amid heavy rainfall impacting Ohio farmers. DeWine said in his letter that record rainfall through the spring planting season has been devastating to Ohio farmers, with flooding and saturated fields preventing them from planting. According to the release, only 50 percent of Ohio's corn crop and 32 percent of Ohio's soybean crop hav... More>>
Tonight's Michael Stanley and Donnie Iris concert at the Youngstown Foundation Amphitheater has been postponed due to weather. The concert was canceled due to the concern for community safety based on the forecast of potential flash flooding, heavy winds, and storms during tonight's concert. A new date for the concert will be announced this coming Monday. Concert tickets will be valid for the rescheduled show. More>>
Sen. Sherrod BrownSenator Sherrod Brown joined several other United States senators to introduce legislation to protect babies' lives by banning the sale of crib bumpers in the United States. Between 2006 and 2012 23 babies have died due to the suffocation of crib bumpers. The Safe Cribs Act would make it unlawful to manufacture and import crib bumpers. Bumpers are marketed as necessary additions for infant safety although 48 babies have died as a result of suffocation between 1985 and 20... More>>
At least 3 people are rushed to the hospital after a shooting in Warren. Dispatchers tell us shots rang out around 1:30 am on 100 block of Belmont Street Northwest in the city. Reports say about six shots were heard inside an apartment. The condition of those shot is not known at the time. It is also unknown if police have any suspects. More>>
A soggy pattern is setting up across the Valley that will bring flooding concerns as soon as the end of this weekend; much of the area is under a flash flood watch through late Monday night. For Saturday, look for cloudy skies with scattered showers and maybe a storm during the afternoon and evening with highs in the low 70s; showers continue overnight and into Father's Day with lows in the low to mid 60s and highs Sunday in the mid to upper 70s. Scattered showers and storms around... More>>
The Simply Slavic festival kicked off in downtown Youngstown with music from the Chardon Polka Band and the ceremonial tapping of the festival's specialty brew called Rodina, which stands for family, Friday evening. The special beer was bottled and is being sold at the festival and other locations across the Valley. Volunteers and attendees alike were excited with the turnout and the interest in the downtown event. "It's very excited, I was always a downtown gal. My... More>>
Community leaders were joined by citizens in the Mahoning County Courthouse Rotunda Friday to raise awareness to protect one of the most vulnerable populations. They came together in support of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. "We see a large number of our seniors that are in this terrible plight, yearly over five million seniors around the world are abused, and 2.6 billion are often taken from their funds," Krishmu Shipmon, Administrator for the Mahoning Co... More>>
A special celebration on took place to honor veterans in Warren on flag day on Friday. The Washington Square Health Care Center hosted a welcome home Vietnam veterans celebration to highlight Vietnam veterans, who didn't get the welcome home they should have years ago. "We service a lot of vets here, and we need to get more benefits for those veterans and this just reflects the work that those veterans do to provide those benefits to help pay the price we take for granted ... More>>
The Beaver Township Fire Department responded to a truck fire at the Pilot Travel Center in North Lima Friday night. Officials tell 21 News, no one was injured. The incident happened just before 9:00 p.m. It is unclear what led to the blaze. Stay connected with this developing story on WFMJ.com and on the 21 News app. More>>
The Youngstown City School District sent reduction in force notifications to 14 Youngstown City School District employees Friday. "It's a continuation of the reductions in force that began at the end of 2018 when we cut 18 positions," said CEO Krish Mohip. Those affected are two elementary principals, an assistant principal, the chief and deputy chief of operations, the English Learners director, a deputy chief of transformation, chief of human resources, director of strat... More>>
One Trumbull County public defender was fired and another resigned after they were recently investigated by a state agency over allegations of unprofessional behavior, poor client service and disrespecting clients and fostering a threatening environment. The investigation on Rachael Zban and David Rouzzo was conducted over a three day period in late April. According to the investigation report, an interviewee reported that Rouzzo threatened to beat up a client and said tha...
Youngstown is 'amped up' for the first time in years as thousands converge on the downtown for a new entertainment venue and dining this weekend. At V2 Ristorante on West Federal Street, the head chef and his staff are dishing up grilled Calamari and plenty of speciality pizzas. Local restaurants say they're prepared to serve up the best the Valley has to offer, so that those stopping in for the first time will come back. Bryan Stephens is the Head Chef at V2 and he says he'... More>>
Prosecutors are recommending a five-year-sentence for the son of a former Youngstown police chief indicted in connection with a shooting on I-680 last year.
The Youngstown Foundation Amphitheatre is hosting a first look event Friday night.
Sentencing is scheduled to take place Friday for one of four suspects charged in connection with a scheme to murder and hide the body of a Youngstown woman in a freezer.
Trumbull Regional Medical Center honored military veterans on Friday by selling R.E.D. "Remembering Everyone Deployed" t-shirts.
To qualify for the debate, candidates needed to have at least 1% support in three qualifying polls or have 65,000 donors.
Parts of Raccoon Road in Canfield will be closing soon due to culvert repairs.
An infant boy who was cut from a Chicago woman's womb with a butcher knife died Friday at a hospital where he had been in grave condition since the April attack that killed his mother, family spokeswomen said.
Dashonti BakerA Youngstown man has been sentenced for a 2017 murder on the city's West Side.
Daric SimpsonA Warren man is in jail, suspected of barging into two homes and demanding money at gunpoint.
It’s becoming a bit easier for some farmers to decide between the two, with each day that the growing season progresses and forecasts for rain continue.
Dr. Pradeep MathurA Poland psychiatrist who was indicted for allegedly lying to obtain prescriptions for a family member has been sentenced after pleading guilty to reduced charges.
A Thursday afternoon storm left damage in its wake about five miles northwest of Trumbull County.
Friends, family, colleagues, and former players pay their last respects Friday to Austintown-Fitch football coach Phil Annarella Jr., who passed away Saturday at his home.
Retired Col. Joseph Zeis spoke at a special dinner at the Youngstown Air Reserve Station Thursday evening. While in the area, he also toured the Youngstown Business Incubator and America makes who are both partnering with the Air Reserve station to make parts for planes. Zeis said that kind of partnership could make a difference in keeping YARS if there are any future talks about base closures. "What I hope to do is make that a learning point for the state a... More>>
Columbiana Police have charged the driver whose truck ran into a Columbiana business early Wednesday morning. The driver, 46-year-old Robert Woodside, faces a charge of failure to control after his truck collided with the Wine Connection. Police say Woodside was treated for minor injuries they described as mostly cuts and bruises at Mercy Hospital in Youngstown after the accident. Rescue squads were called out to the area just west of the Oakmont plaza on State Route 14 just ...
Downtown Youngstown is in the middle of a very noticeable shift, with the Youngstown Foundation Amphitheatre as the latest step along the way. It's a process, but Youngstown is trying to re-invent itself as a true destination. There's a new soundtrack for the city of Youngstown, everywhere you look. It's come in waves; from the DoubleTree to the Amphitheatre and beyond, the pieces are falling into place. "I truly believe Youngstown i... More>>
The Trumbull County Democratic Party hosted their "June Hot Topics" meeting in Niles Thursday evening. One of the issues discussed at the "There is No PLANET B" meeting was a possible injection well site the state is considering in Hubbard Township. The injection well would be located in the interchange area of Interstate 80 and exit 234. "Raising awareness is about all we can do. Townships, cities and counties do not have standings. ... More>>
In cooperation with ADM Milling Company, King Arthur Flour, Inc. has issued a voluntary recall for 14,218 cases of 5 lb. Unbleached All-Purpose Flour due to a possible E. coli contamination. The recalled flour was distributed to retailers nationwide. The best is used by dates and lot numbers for recalled products are: BEST USED BY 12/07/19 LOT: L18A07C BEST USED BY 12/08/19 LOTS: L18A08A, L18A08B BEST USED BY 12/14/19 &nb... More>>
The Lordstown School District is continuing to urge community members to reach out to local lawmakers in support of the Fair School Funding Plan. The budget bill has moved to the Ohio Senate, and the board believes the school finance priorities it outlines are important to the district. The district reports that only 17 percent of schools are funded under the current school funding formula, while 83 percent rely on outside funding. Lordstown is a capped distric... More>>
The Youngstown City Schools Board of Education met with the new Academic Distress Commission for the first time this afternoon, showing signs the two parties are willing to work together for the district. At the meeting, the groups discussed progress at the elementary level and working toward aligning the schools' curriculum to meet state standards. The Academic Distress Commission chair, John Richard, said they are looking forward to collaborating with the board. "O... More>>
An eighth-generation dairy farm in Mercer County was preserved by the Pennsylvania Agricultural Land Preservation Board Thursday. The Mark R. and Marie A. Canon farm, a 300.51-acre crop and livestock operation, was one of 47 farms, covering 3,561 acres across 21 counties, was one of 47 farms that were preserved. "Preserving farmland is a team effort among diverse groups united in our effort to spare the state's best agricultural soils from devel... More>>
It took a federal jury just two hours to find 33-year-old Taurean Potter of Ellwood City guilty on charges relating to cocaine distribution. Potter was found guilty on one count of Conspiracy to Distribute Cocaine and one count of Distribution of Cocaine. Assistant United States Attorneys Brendan T. Conway and Yvonne Saadi said, the evidence presented at trial established that Potter sold cocaine out of Ellwood City bars in 2017 and 2018, and sold cocaine to oth... More>>
The Austintown Police Department has partnered with the Austintown Optimist Club and Katie's Korner Homemade Ice Cream to encourage kids to stay safe this summer. Not wearing a helmet while riding a bicycle is a major cause of serious injuries to both children and adults. For that reason, the groups have come together for the "Summer Bicycle Safety Helmet Campaign." The campaign kicked off Thursday with a photo shoot at Katie's Korner on... More>>
A woman is behind bars after police said she stole a man's car after going over his house to give him "sexual pleasures."
The funds will be used to purchase an Anatomage Table and Digital Library for the science department.
Neighborhood revitalization is alive and moving forward in Youngstown. A ground-breaking on Helena Avenue marked the start of construction for three new homes by the Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corporation Thursday morning. The new homes are scheduled to be completed by November and will replace neglected properties that have been demolished. "By that point, we also want to have homeowners so they can move into the homes immediately once they're done,&...
A Youngstown father was was found guilty Thursday for what prosecutors describe as abuse of his infant, shaking him so violently he was permanently disabled.
An appeal for the man behind bars for killing a 12-year-old boy scout from Warren is denied by the Ohio Supreme Court.
The ten foot Jesus statue sits 75 feet above ground and is located just off the exit to State Route 534. And some of the people who live and work in the township aren't quite sure whose responsible for putting it there.
The West Middlesex baseball team captured its first ever state championship, and made history along the way. The Big Reds defeated Greenwood in the Class A finale 2-1. Chase Tomko's sacrifice fly drove home the go-ahead run in the top of the seventh. West Middlesex becomes the first Mercer County school to win a state championship since Wilmington in 1981, and the first to make and appearance in 19 years. It's been a special year for Big Reds Athletics, the girls basketb...
Since 1993, Boardman township has completed 18 storm water projects by securing more than $3 million in grant money. But most of that was caused by storm water runoff. For many residents, the culprit is something else. "There's a lot of sanitary backup and sanitary flooding and that's a separate issue from storm water," says township administrator Jason Loree. He says the township stumbled upon the issue during a major flash flood last August. "You want your downspo... More>>
Nicholas Italiano was found guilty of one charge of felonious assault by a jury.
The release says that nearly 50% of injuries were to bystanders and 36% were to children aged 15 and younger.
If you're looking for a summer job, hundreds of workers are being sought for eleven different Michaels stores across the country, one of those being the new Boardman location set to open in the next few months.
Jay's Famous Hot Dogs is almost back in business at its Boardman location.
A Chevrolet Silverado from the General Motors Flint Assembly PlantGeneral Motors has announced that they will invest $150 million into the Flint Assembly plant to increase the production of the all-new Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra heavy-duty pickups.
A former minister in Ohio found guilty of child sex trafficking after a woman told jurors he groomed her for sex when she was 14 and encouraged her to have sex with two other pastors is scheduled to be sentenced in federal court.
More >>A former minister in Ohio found guilty of child sex trafficking after a woman told jurors he groomed her for sex when she was 14 and encouraged her to have sex with two other pastors is scheduled to be sentenced in federal court.
More >>California prosecutors are expected to announce whether they will retry Kellen Winslow Jr. on eight criminal charges left undecided by the jury that convicted the former NFL player of rape.
More >>California prosecutors are expected to announce whether they will retry Kellen Winslow Jr. on eight criminal charges left undecided by the jury that convicted the former NFL player of rape.
More >>Gov. Tom Wolf is telling demonstrators that he'll fight Republican resistance to a Depression-era program in his budget proposal that provides a $200-a-month cash benefit for the poor who are disabled or...
More >>Gov. Tom Wolf is telling demonstrators that he'll fight Republican resistance to a Depression-era program in his budget proposal that provides a $200-a-month cash benefit for the poor who are disabled or otherwise...
More >>Authorities have released the names of two people killed by a lightning strike in a Pennsylvania county park.
More >>Authorities have released the names of two people killed by a lightning strike in a Pennsylvania county park.
More >>A former Ohio State student athletic trainer has joined ex-athletes and other alumni alleging the university knew about and should have stopped the team doctor now accused of sexually abusing young men throughout...
More >>A former Ohio State student athletic trainer has joined ex-athletes and other alumni alleging the university knew about and should have stopped the team doctor now accused of sexually abusing young men throughout two...
More >>More Democratic voters believe Congress should begin impeachment hearings on President Trump’s conduct while in office, but the country at large remains divided on the matter, according to a new national NBC News/Wall Street Journal poll.
More >>More Democratic voters believe Congress should begin impeachment hearings on President Trump’s conduct while in office, but the country at large remains divided on the matter, according to a new national NBC News/Wall Street Journal poll.
More >>To qualify for the debate, candidates needed to have at least 1% support in three qualifying polls or have 65,000 donors.
More >>To qualify for the debate, candidates needed to have at least 1% support in three qualifying polls or have 65,000 donors.
More >>The Mahoning County Democratic Party has a new leader for the first time in a decade.
More >>The Mahoning County Democratic Party has a new leader for the first time in a decade.
More >>Giant Eagle sustained damage to their signage, losing a letter off of the front of the building.
More >>Giant Eagle sustained damage to their signage, losing a letter off of the front of the building.
More >>Estimated restoration time is listed at 8:30 p.m.
More >>Estimated restoration time is listed at 8:30 p.m.
More >>Some Trumbull County fire departments are looking for your help in raising money for one of their fellow firefighters that was injured.
More >>Some Trumbull County fire departments are looking for your help in raising money for one of their fellow firefighters that was injured.
More >>A Save A Lot location that was damaged by severe weather in late May is expected to reopen in late July.
More >>A Save A Lot location that was damaged by severe weather in late May is expected to reopen in late July.
More >>Mercer County is seeing almost no change in its number of highway fatalities after the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation released new numbers Thursday.
More >>Mercer County is seeing almost no change in its number of highway fatalities after the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation released new numbers Thursday.
More >>The lockdown at St. Elizabeth Boardman and Youngstown have been lifted as of 1:20 pm Thursday.
More >>The lockdown at St. Elizabeth Boardman and Youngstown have been lifted as of 1:20 pm Thursday.
More >>According to the release from the Trumbull County Engineer, McClear Jacoby Road is scheduled to close at the Bazetta #10 bridge.
More >>According to the release from the Trumbull County Engineer, McClear Jacoby Road is scheduled to close at the Bazetta #10 bridge.
More >>A practice administrator told police that a fax was waiting for him when he arrived at the building requesting that the company pay a ransom to have the computer systems unlocked.
More >>A practice administrator told police that a fax was waiting for him when he arrived at the building requesting that the company pay a ransom to have the computer systems unlocked.
More >>A former Mahoning County Court judge was sentenced Thursday for stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from a dead client, with two animal charity organizations that fell victim to the theft.
More >>A former Mahoning County Court judge was sentenced Thursday for stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from a dead client, with two animal charity organizations that fell victim to the theft.
More >>A confidential source, who helped federal agents break-up an alleged Puerto Rico to Youngstown cocaine pipeline, said he used emojis to set up drug deals, according to an affidavit.
More >>A confidential source, who helped federal agents break-up an alleged Puerto Rico to Youngstown cocaine pipeline, said he used emojis to set up drug deals, according to an affidavit.
More >>The Youngstown Foundation Amphitheatre is hosting a first look event Friday night.
More >>The Youngstown Foundation Amphitheatre is hosting a first look event Friday night.
More >>The city of Youngstown, the Youngstown Events and Citywide Special Projects Department will host the Simply Slavic Ethnic Heritage Festival in downtown Youngstown.
More >>The city of Youngstown, the Youngstown Events and Citywide Special Projects Department will host the Simply Slavic Ethnic Heritage Festival in downtown Youngstown.
More >>A new interactive exhibit at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame is set to open next month.
More >>A new interactive exhibit at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame is set to open next month.
More >>Trumbull County's first LGBTQIA+ Family Pride Festival is scheduled to take place on June 22 on Courthouse Square in Warren.
More >>Trumbull County's first LGBTQIA+ Family Pride Festival is scheduled to take place on June 22 on Courthouse Square in Warren.
More >>An Illinois food manufacturer has recalled some of its Ragu pasta sauces that may contain pieces of plastic.
More >>An Illinois food manufacturer has recalled some of its Ragu pasta sauces that may contain pieces of plastic.
More >>A Save A Lot location that was damaged by severe weather in late May is expected to reopen in late July.
More >>A Save A Lot location that was damaged by severe weather in late May is expected to reopen in late July.
More >>Amazon is recalling about 377,000 ceramic space heaters that can overheat.
More >>Amazon is recalling about 377,000 ceramic space heaters that can overheat.
More >>Frito-Lay had issued a voluntary recall for 7 3/4 ounce bags of Lay's Lightly Salter Barbecue Flavored Potato Chips. The company says that it is because the chips may contain undeclared milk ingredients. The recall was issued after the company discovered that bags of the barbecue chips were filled with another flavor of potato chips. The recalled products have both a “Guaranteed Fresh” date of 27 AUG 2019 and a nine-character manufacturing code ...
More >>Frito-Lay had issued a voluntary recall for 7 3/4 ounce bags of Lay's Lightly Salter Barbecue Flavored Potato Chips. The company says that it is because the chips may contain undeclared milk ingredients. The recall was issued after the company discovered that bags of the barbecue chips were filled with another flavor of potato chips. The recalled products have both a “Guaranteed Fresh” date of 27 AUG 2019 and a nine-character manufacturing code ...
More >>The Southern Park Mall is set to undergo a significant reconstructive process.
More >>The Southern Park Mall is set to undergo a significant reconstructive process.
More >>Those living in Mahoning County can now see how their property taxes changed from 2017 to 2018.
More >>Those living in Mahoning County can now see how their property taxes changed from 2017 to 2018.
More >>The first farmers market at the B&O Station takes place on Wednesday night from 4 pm until 6 pm.
More >>The first farmers market at the B&O Station takes place on Wednesday night from 4 pm until 6 pm.
More >>A 16-year-old Delaware girl has been offered $1.2 million in academic scholarships from more than a dozen universities and colleges.
More >>A 16-year-old Delaware girl has been offered $1.2 million in academic scholarships from more than a dozen universities and colleges.
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