New mayor, council members sworn in, in Campbell

New mayor, council members sworn in, in Campbell

As Bill Valentino takes office, he feels the city is in a good place and wants to continue building on that.

Tuesday, December 2nd 2025, 5:44 AM EST by Sydney Canty
East Liverpool man pleads guilty to gross sexual imposition

East Liverpool man pleads guilty to gross sexual imposition

LISBON - An East Liverpool man entered a guilty plea to gross sexual imposition, a fourth-degree felony, at a Columbiana County Courthouse on Monday.

Monday, December 1st 2025, 7:02 PM EST by Michael Neenan
Ryan not running, former Valley Congressman opts out of Ohio Governor's race

Ryan not running, former Valley Congressman opts out of Ohio Governor's race

After months of speculation, former Valley congressman Tim Ryan has decided he will not seek the Democratic nomination for Ohio Governor in next year's election. 

Friday, November 21st 2025, 8:57 AM EST by J. Breen Mitchell
Trump says Democrats' video message to military is 'seditious behavior' punishable by death

Trump says Democrats' video message to military is 'seditious behavior' punishable by death

Trump on Thursday reposted messages from others about the video, amplifying it with his own words.

Friday, November 21st 2025, 6:25 AM EST by Mike Gauntner
Youngstown mayor-elect expected to identify key department heads today

Youngstown mayor-elect expected to identify key department heads today

Youngstown Mayor-Elect Derrick McDowell is scheduled to announce today the first group of department heads for his incoming administration.

Friday, November 21st 2025, 6:25 AM EST by Mike Gauntner
What's next now that Trump has signed bill releasing the Epstein files

What's next now that Trump has signed bill releasing the Epstein files

The bill also allows the Justice Department to withhold information that would jeopardize active investigations or prosecutions.

Thursday, November 20th 2025, 5:31 AM EST
GOP bill eliminating absentee ballot ‘grace period’ heads to Ohio governor

GOP bill eliminating absentee ballot ‘grace period’ heads to Ohio governor

Democrats in both houses unanimously opposed the bill. Only one Republican Senator voted against it.

Thursday, November 20th 2025, 5:27 AM EST by Mike Gauntner
Trump dismisses US intelligence that Saudi prince was likely aware of 2018 killing of journalist

Trump dismisses US intelligence that Saudi prince was likely aware of 2018 killing of journalist

President Donald Trump on Tuesday dismissed U.S. intelligence findings that Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman likely had some culpability in the 2018 killing of Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

Wednesday, November 19th 2025, 5:31 AM EST
House expected to vote on bill forcing release of Jeffrey Epstein files

House expected to vote on bill forcing release of Jeffrey Epstein files

Now the president has bowed to the growing momentum behind the bill and even said Republicans should vote for it.

Tuesday, November 18th 2025, 6:19 AM EST
In reversal, Trump says House Republicans should vote to release Epstein files

In reversal, Trump says House Republicans should vote to release Epstein files

President Donald Trump said House Republicans should vote to release the files in the Jeffrey Epstein case, a startling reversal after previously fighting the proposal.

Monday, November 17th 2025, 4:37 AM EST
You can end a shutdown overnight — but you can’t reopen a government that fast

You can end a shutdown overnight — but you can’t reopen a government that fast

Getting everything back up and running doesn't happen all at once.

Friday, November 14th 2025, 5:32 AM EST
Supreme Court extends temporary delay in SNAP case

Supreme Court extends temporary delay in SNAP case

A brief filed by twenty-four states and the governors of Kansas, Kentucky, and Pennsylvania focused on the "weeks of chaos and uncertainty" created by the Department of Agriculture's changing instructions.

Wednesday, November 12th 2025, 5:34 AM EST by Mike Gauntner
Senate approves bill to end the shutdown, sending it to the House

Senate approves bill to end the shutdown, sending it to the House

“It appears our long national nightmare is finally coming to an end," said Johnson, who has kept the House out of session since mid-September, when the House passed a bill to continue government funding.

Tuesday, November 11th 2025, 6:12 AM EST
USDA reversal renews uncertainty about Ohio, Pennsylvania SNAP benefits

USDA reversal renews uncertainty about Ohio, Pennsylvania SNAP benefits

A directive from the U.S. Department of Agriculture has introduced fresh uncertainty for millions of Ohio and Pennsylvania residents who rely on food assistance through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP.

Sunday, November 9th 2025, 11:13 AM EST by Mike Gauntner
Bill would allow 14 & 15-year-olds to work later on school nights, but federal law blocks change

Bill would allow 14 & 15-year-olds to work later on school nights, but federal law blocks change

Ohio lawmakers have passed a bill that would allow 14 and 15-year-olds to work later on school nights, but federal labor rules still prevent that from happening.

Friday, November 7th 2025, 7:02 PM EST by Madison Tromler
What you need to know to vote in Ohio on Tuesday, Election Day

What you need to know to vote in Ohio on Tuesday, Election Day

Today is the final day for voters in Mahoning, Trumbull, and Columbiana counties to take action ahead of tomorrow's November 4 general election.

Monday, November 3rd 2025, 5:35 AM EST by Mike Gauntner
Poll: Frustration with Trump gives Democrats an opening a year before the midterms

Poll: Frustration with Trump gives Democrats an opening a year before the midterms

Around two-thirds of voters say Trump has not lived up to their expectations on the economy and the cost of living, according to the new NBC News poll.

Sunday, November 2nd 2025, 6:22 AM EST
Uncertainty over federal food aid deepens as the shutdown fight reaches a crisis point

Uncertainty over federal food aid deepens as the shutdown fight reaches a crisis point

The impacts on basic needs — food and medical care — underscored how the impasse is hitting homes across the United States.

Sunday, November 2nd 2025, 5:58 AM EST
Ohio handgun sales proposal for young adults defies federal law

Ohio handgun sales proposal for young adults defies federal law

The bill aims to allow a person between the ages of 18-21 to receive or purchase a handgun from a federally licensed firearms dealer.

Tuesday, October 28th 2025, 6:05 AM EDT by Sydney Canty
Councilman: Tuesday event to refute ‘lies’ about Youngstown ARP spending

Councilman: Tuesday event to refute ‘lies’ about Youngstown ARP spending

Youngstown residents are invited to a town hall meeting tonight to get an update on how the city is spending its federal American Rescue Plan Act money.

Tuesday, October 28th 2025, 4:40 AM EDT by Mike Gauntner