Hunter Morrison, who guided Youngstown development projects, dies at 78

Hunter Morrison, who guided Youngstown development projects, dies at 78

Morrison served as the director of the Center for Urban and Regional Studies at Youngstown State University and worked as a planning consultant for the city of Youngstown.

Wednesday, December 17th 2025, 5:55 AM EST by Mike Gauntner
Judge strikes Ursuline dismissal motion, citing violation of ‘spirit’ of rules

Judge strikes Ursuline dismissal motion, citing violation of ‘spirit’ of rules

Judge Pearson granted a request by the families suing the school to remove the filing from the record, describing the defense’s attempt to bypass page limits as "disingenuous."

Wednesday, December 17th 2025, 5:08 AM EST by Mike Gauntner
Defense challenges evidence in Warren mail carrier murder case

Defense challenges evidence in Warren mail carrier murder case

Thomas Sledge, 44, and Kaprise Sledge, 24, are charged in the March 2024 shooting death of U.S. Postal Service carrier Jonte Davis.

Wednesday, December 17th 2025, 4:55 AM EST by Mike Gauntner
Prosecutors charge Rob Reiner’s son Nick with 2 counts of murder in killing of his parents

Prosecutors charge Rob Reiner’s son Nick with 2 counts of murder in killing of his parents

Nick Reiner, 32, is charged with killing the 78-year-old actor and director Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, District Attorney Nathan Hochman announced at a news conference with LA Police Chief Jim McDonnell.

Wednesday, December 17th 2025, 4:48 AM EST
Trump orders blockade of 'sanctioned oil tankers' into Venezuela, ramping up pressure on Maduro

Trump orders blockade of 'sanctioned oil tankers' into Venezuela, ramping up pressure on Maduro

By MICHELLE L. PRICE Associated Press President Donald Trump said Tuesday he is ordering a blockade of all “sanctioned oil tankers” into Venezuela, ramping up pressure on the country’s authoritarian leader Nicolás Maduro in a move

Wednesday, December 17th 2025, 4:44 AM EST
Boardman trustees ask Attorney General to investigate Southern Park Mall owner over alleged fraudulent activity

Boardman trustees ask Attorney General to investigate Southern Park Mall owner over alleged fraudulent activity

Valley lawmakers are sending a letter to the Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost, asking them to investigate Kohan Retail Investment Group for fraudulent activity at the Southern Park Mall. 

Tuesday, December 16th 2025, 9:32 PM EST by Grace Christopher & Kaitlyn McCarthy
Hyundai, Kia settlement reached over anti-theft standards

Hyundai, Kia settlement reached over anti-theft standards

Hyundai and Kia have agreed to meet industry standards in manufacturing moving forward, a news release from Sunday's office states.

Tuesday, December 16th 2025, 8:55 PM EST by Tristan Hostetter
Trumbull County woman pleads guilty to grand theft

Trumbull County woman pleads guilty to grand theft

Rachel L. Kennedy, 43, stole lottery tickets, cigarettes and other merchandise totaling over $15,000, according to the Trumbull County Prosecutor's Office.

Tuesday, December 16th 2025, 8:25 PM EST by Tristan Hostetter
Campbell schools receive $200K grant toward dental, health care students

Campbell schools receive $200K grant toward dental, health care students

Campbell City Schools has been awarded $200,000 from the Delta Dental Foundation to support the Mahoning Valley Wellness and Rehabilitation Center (MVWRC). 

Tuesday, December 16th 2025, 8:10 PM EST by Tristan Hostetter
'Taken for a Ride': Ohio joins multistate Uber lawsuit

'Taken for a Ride': Ohio joins multistate Uber lawsuit

Ohio has joined a multistate lawsuit against Uber USA, LLC and Uber Technologies, Inc. for alleged deceptive practice.

Tuesday, December 16th 2025, 6:37 PM EST by Tristan Hostetter
Prosecutors will charge Rob Reiner’s son Nick with 2 counts of murder in killing of his parents

Prosecutors will charge Rob Reiner’s son Nick with 2 counts of murder in killing of his parents

Rob Reiner’s son Nick Reiner will be charged with two counts of first-degree murder in the killing of his parents, Los Angeles County prosecutors said Tuesday.

Tuesday, December 16th 2025, 4:36 PM EST by Associated Press
Mild temperatures for the first time in December

Mild temperatures for the first time in December

A brief, but significant cool down will follow the warmup.

Tuesday, December 16th 2025, 4:27 PM EST by Eric Wilhelm
MVHS announces holiday hours for Memories of Christmas Past exhibit

MVHS announces holiday hours for Memories of Christmas Past exhibit

The Arms Family Museum will be open on extended hours from noon to 7 p.m. on Thursday, December 18, as well as Tuesday, December 23.

Tuesday, December 16th 2025, 3:39 PM EST by Zach Mosca
Counsel in Ursuline civil suit asks court to amend complaint through March

Counsel in Ursuline civil suit asks court to amend complaint through March

The December 16 supplement claims new information is coming in a fast pace and the suit needs

Tuesday, December 16th 2025, 3:09 PM EST by Robert McFerren
Lisbon ramp to close daily for remainder of 2025 beginning Monday

Lisbon ramp to close daily for remainder of 2025 beginning Monday

The southbound on-ramp from State Route 154 to State Rout 11 in Lisbon will close daily from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. for tree trimming work beginning Monday, December 22.

Tuesday, December 16th 2025, 3:08 PM EST by Zach Mosca
Village of Washingtonville receives $53,000+ loan for new water storage tank

Village of Washingtonville receives $53,000+ loan for new water storage tank

The village received a total of $53,729.75 at 4.45% for five years for the design of a new 100,000-gallon water storage tank on High Street to replace the existing one, which has exceeded its useful life.

Tuesday, December 16th 2025, 2:03 PM EST by Zach Mosca
Niles man sentenced to 11-and-a-half years for sexual abuse of 12-year-old girl

Niles man sentenced to 11-and-a-half years for sexual abuse of 12-year-old girl

75-year-old Danny McFadden was sentenced to a total of 11-and-a-half years in prison on 11 counts of gross sexual imposition.

Tuesday, December 16th 2025, 1:42 PM EST by Zach Mosca
Hubbard couple accused of abandoning nearly a dozen cats after being evicted

Hubbard couple accused of abandoning nearly a dozen cats after being evicted

CONTENT WARNING: This story contains graphic details, which some viewers may find disturbing. Viewer discretion is advised.

Tuesday, December 16th 2025, 1:02 PM EST by Zach Mosca
Suspect in standoff at Niles hotel identified

Suspect in standoff at Niles hotel identified

A police report from Niles PD identified the suspect as 63-year-old Mickel Hall of Warren.

Tuesday, December 16th 2025, 12:23 PM EST by Sarah Robles & Mike Gauntner
Austintown man secretly indicted on child exploitation charges

Austintown man secretly indicted on child exploitation charges

An Austintown man was arrested Monday by the U.S. Marshals Service following a secret indictment handed up by a Mahoning County grand jury.

Tuesday, December 16th 2025, 11:58 AM EST by Mike Gauntner