Norfolk Southern worker sues, claiming railroad put 'profits ahead of safety' after East Palestine derailment

Norfolk Southern worker sues, claiming railroad put 'profits ahead of safety' after East Palestine derailment

The complaint claims the workers were not told what they would be exposed to or given protective equipment.

Thursday, July 25th 2024, 6:28 AM EDT by Mike Gauntner
Suspect in police pursuit through the Valley back in Pennsylvania facing 30 charges

Suspect in police pursuit through the Valley back in Pennsylvania facing 30 charges

An Erie, Pennsylvania man accused of taking a 14-year-old girl with him during a police chase through part of the Valley has been brought from Ohio to Pennsylvania to face a host of charges.

Thursday, July 25th 2024, 9:17 AM EDT by Mike Gauntner
Austintown business victim of $40K credit card refund scheme, two charged

Austintown business victim of $40K credit card refund scheme, two charged

One woman is under arrest and police are looking for another suspect charged for allegedly using a credit card machine and the internet to steal $40,000 from an Austintown business.

Wednesday, July 24th 2024, 11:00 AM EDT by Mike Gauntner
Clark's Donuts opens in Grove City, sells out on first day

Clark's Donuts opens in Grove City, sells out on first day

A new place called Clark's Donuts is the place to be, if you are looking for a donut or two in Grove City.

Friday, July 26th 2024, 2:45 PM EDT by Trinity Watson & Corey Vallas
Bibibop, First Watch coming soon to Boardman

Bibibop, First Watch coming soon to Boardman

Two new restaurants will be making themselves at home in Boardman very soon with one of them being the first location in the entire Mahoning Valley.

Wednesday, July 24th 2024, 4:55 AM EDT by Zach Mosca
OSP to announce location of Saturday's OVI checkpoint in Trumbull County

OSP to announce location of Saturday's OVI checkpoint in Trumbull County

The Ohio State Highway Patrol says it will reveal the location Saturday morning of an OVI checkpoint planned for Trumbull County later that night.

Friday, July 26th 2024, 7:35 AM EDT by Mike Gauntner
Democrat running for Congress in Trumbull County sentenced to jail after election

Democrat running for Congress in Trumbull County sentenced to jail after election

A judge in Lake County, Ohio on Thursday ordered that 42-year-old Brian Kenderes begin serving the sentence on November 9, five days after the General Election.

Friday, July 26th 2024, 9:58 AM EDT by Mike Gauntner
Two New Castle men plead guilty to drug trafficking

Two New Castle men plead guilty to drug trafficking

Kevin Tulla Torres, 28, and Luis Rivera Otera, 37, both plead guilty to distributing and conspiring to distribute cocaine.

Tuesday, July 23rd 2024, 7:30 PM EDT by Alex Kamczyc
Youngstown Clothing Co. selling shirt with proceeds benefitting those impacted by Realty explosion

Youngstown Clothing Co. selling shirt with proceeds benefitting those impacted by Realty explosion

McClure tells us the company has raised just shy of $4,000 so far, but he expects that number to grow as the campaign is ongoing.

Friday, July 26th 2024, 11:04 AM EDT by Zach Mosca
Support grows for family of Slippery Rock Twp. crash victims

Support grows for family of Slippery Rock Twp. crash victims

"The support our family is receiving is overwhelming," Syka said. "Words can't even describe how grateful we are. Never in a million years would I have thought this support would come for our family. It's incredible."

Monday, July 22nd 2024, 6:23 PM EDT by Erin Simonek
Campbell woman found not guilty in burglary, attack on dog

Campbell woman found not guilty in burglary, attack on dog

"The defendant was suffering from a sever mental illness. As a result, the defendant did not know the wrongfulness of her acts--therefore the court finds the defendant not guilty by reason of insanity.", Judge Cynthia Westcott Rice explained.

Friday, July 26th 2024, 4:22 AM EDT by Corey McCrae
Jobs

Jobs

Below is a list of the current job openings at 21 WFMJ/WBCB.  WFMJ/WBCB Television, Inc. are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

ODNR auctions boat seized from Hermitage fisherman convicted in tournament cheating scandal

ODNR auctions boat seized from Hermitage fisherman convicted in tournament cheating scandal

The winning bid was $82,000 with a final price of $96,288.50 after taxes and fees.

Friday, July 26th 2024, 4:20 AM EDT by Zach Mosca
Columbiana County Fair starts Monday: What you need to know

Columbiana County Fair starts Monday: What you need to know

The Columbiana County Fair gets started on Monday, July 29. Here's everything you need to know if you plan to head out for all the fun.

Friday, July 26th 2024, 11:54 AM EDT by Brandon Brown