Lowellville's Mt. Carmel Festival kicks off tonight

Lowellville's Mt. Carmel Festival kicks off tonight

The festival will feature the traditional "Baby Doll Dance" on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.

Wednesday, July 16th 2025, 5:50 AM EDT by Mike Gauntner
Disciplinary action recommended for former Struthers Judge Leone

Disciplinary action recommended for former Struthers Judge Leone

Ohio disciplinary officials are pushing for an 18-month suspension from practicing law for former Struthers Municipal Judge Dominic Leone.

Wednesday, July 16th 2025, 5:33 AM EDT by Mike Gauntner
Traffic chase ends with driver landing in the Mahoning River

Traffic chase ends with driver landing in the Mahoning River

The driver was taken to the hospital, but the extent of any injuries are unknown at this time.

Tuesday, July 15th 2025, 11:04 PM EDT by Katie Rogers-Vadala
Senate votes to move ahead with Trump's request for $9 billion in spending cuts

Senate votes to move ahead with Trump's request for $9 billion in spending cuts

Senate Republicans are exploring changes to President Donald Trump’s request to cancel $9.4 billion in previously approved spending targeted by DOGE.

Tuesday, July 15th 2025, 12:59 PM EDT
Former TCI maintenance worker pleads guilty in smuggling scheme

Former TCI maintenance worker pleads guilty in smuggling scheme

A federal district court judge could sentence Jackson up to 20 years in prison and owe up to $250,000 in fines. 

Tuesday, July 15th 2025, 10:09 PM EDT by Katie Rogers-Vadala
The Latest: Trump administration orders 2,000 National Guard troops to leave LA, some will remain

The Latest: Trump administration orders 2,000 National Guard troops to leave LA, some will remain

President Donald Trump’s nominee for U.S. ambassador to the United Nations will face questioning from lawmakers for the first time since he was ousted as national security adviser.

Tuesday, July 15th 2025, 10:10 AM EDT
Local nonprofit hosts fan drive for International Towers residents

Local nonprofit hosts fan drive for International Towers residents

The MVFF collected fan donations for International Towers residents to help them beat the heat.

Tuesday, July 15th 2025, 9:29 PM EDT by Corey Vallas & Katie Rogers-Vadala
Trump administration proposes major cuts to Appalachian Regional Commission

Trump administration proposes major cuts to Appalachian Regional Commission

President Donald Trump proposed a cut of 93 percent for the 2026 budget year.

Tuesday, July 15th 2025, 9:22 PM EDT by Sydney Canty
Trumbull County 911 move criticized after approval without contract

Trumbull County 911 move criticized after approval without contract

A plan to relocate Trumbull County’s 911 dispatch center is facing pushback after commissioners approved spending before securing a formal agreement.

Tuesday, July 15th 2025, 7:52 PM EDT by Malia Brown
Austintown mom pleads no contest, found guilty on 3 charges including endangering children

Austintown mom pleads no contest, found guilty on 3 charges including endangering children

After entering a "no contest: plea" last week, a judge found 50-year-old Deanne Hartman guilty of one felony count of endangering children and two misdemeanor counts of OVI, according to Portage County court records.

Tuesday, July 15th 2025, 7:43 PM EDT by Katie Rogers-Vadala
Bear killed in car crash on Pennsylvania interstate

Bear killed in car crash on Pennsylvania interstate

When an ambulance arrived on scene, two cars were found with minor damage. No one was injured, however, the bear was killed.

Tuesday, July 15th 2025, 7:16 PM EDT by Katie Rogers-Vadala
Local divers describe Texas recovery efforts

Local divers describe Texas recovery efforts

A local forensic diver and his nephew have returned from Texas, where they worked with recovery teams to find missing flood victims.

Tuesday, July 15th 2025, 6:46 PM EDT by Alexandra Ross
Trumbull County Commissioners discuss reallocating senior care funds

Trumbull County Commissioners discuss reallocating senior care funds

Multiple people who work in senior health care came to the commissioner meeting, sharing their concerns over the proposal.

Tuesday, July 15th 2025, 5:48 PM EDT by Kaitlyn McCarthy
Concern for Mahoning Valley schools grows amid push to dismantle U.S. Department of Education

Concern for Mahoning Valley schools grows amid push to dismantle U.S. Department of Education

Without federal funding, additional school programs for subjects like literacy, math, and special education are at risk.

Tuesday, July 15th 2025, 5:46 PM EDT by Leslie Huff
Mercer County awarded grant for new environmentally friendly waste vehicles

Mercer County awarded grant for new environmentally friendly waste vehicles

In Mercer County, Tri-County Industries, Inc. will be awarded $120,000 to purchase six Renewable Natural Gas waste vehicles. 

Tuesday, July 15th 2025, 5:39 PM EDT by Katie Rogers-Vadala
Niles Tex-Mex restaurant closes 'indefinitely'

Niles Tex-Mex restaurant closes 'indefinitely'

Residents in Niles will have to go without their tex-mex meal fix as the local Margarita King has closed. 

Tuesday, July 15th 2025, 5:28 PM EDT by Tyler Schlosser
State fire marshal voices caution again following surge in fireworks-related incidents

State fire marshal voices caution again following surge in fireworks-related incidents

This Fourth of July weekend, an uptick in firework-related incidents has caused the Ohio State Fire Marshal to remind the public of the dangers behind handling fireworks.

Tuesday, July 15th 2025, 5:16 PM EDT by Katie Rogers-Vadala
Water pressure fluctuations on Youngstown east side

Water pressure fluctuations on Youngstown east side

Residents on the east side of the city may experiene "lower-than-normal" water pressure on Wednesday.

Tuesday, July 15th 2025, 4:24 PM EDT by Tyler Schlosser
Dental office in Hubbard raises over $10,000 for children with autism

Dental office in Hubbard raises over $10,000 for children with autism

"Smiles for Charity is more than a fundraiser. It's a way for our patients and community to support local organizations doing life-changing work," says Dr. Rudy Braydich, co-owner of Braydich Dental.

Tuesday, July 15th 2025, 3:52 PM EDT by Tyler Schlosser
Republic Services union workers on strike, 12 million pounds of trash per day go unloaded

Republic Services union workers on strike, 12 million pounds of trash per day go unloaded

Valley residents may notice their trash pickup services stalled as Republic Services sanitation employees go on strike.

Tuesday, July 15th 2025, 3:15 PM EDT by Tyler Schlosser