Sex offender arrested in Youngstown sentenced to prison for illegally re-entering U.S.

Sex offender arrested in Youngstown sentenced to prison for illegally re-entering U.S.

Ramos told officials that he paid smugglers $3,000 to help him return to the U.S. by crossing the Rio Grande.

Monday, August 18th 2025, 11:30 AM EDT by Mike Gauntner
20 Federal parking lot to close Tuesday through Thursday

20 Federal parking lot to close Tuesday through Thursday

Free parking will still be available next to The Varsity Club on West Commerce Street and the parking lot on the corner of North Champion Street and East Federal Street. Free on-street parking is also available.

Monday, August 18th 2025, 11:26 AM EDT by Zach Mosca
UPDATE: SoftBank, Foxconn to manufacture AI data center equipment in Lordstown in new partnership

UPDATE: SoftBank, Foxconn to manufacture AI data center equipment in Lordstown in new partnership

While SoftBank has reportedly purchased 2300 Hallock Young Road from Foxconn, the Trumbull County Auditor's office says it has not reached notification of the transfer as of Monday morning. 

Monday, August 18th 2025, 11:15 AM EDT by Robert McFerren
Former Newton Falls zoning inspector sues city for alleged malicious prosecution

Former Newton Falls zoning inspector sues city for alleged malicious prosecution

According to the suit, Stimpert was charged with a misdemeanor assault charge in August of 2023. A jury found him not guilty of this charge during a trial held almost a year after the charge was filed.

Monday, August 18th 2025, 10:45 AM EDT by Zach Mosca
Changemakers: Helping families and building community in the Mahoning Valley

Changemakers: Helping families and building community in the Mahoning Valley

Since childhood, Kim Ruble has been committed to positively impacting others.

Monday, August 18th 2025, 10:40 AM EDT by Leslie Huff
Staffing agency sues Insight for alleged breach of contract, unpaid invoices

Staffing agency sues Insight for alleged breach of contract, unpaid invoices

According to the suit, these unpaid invoices span between October 26, 2024 and February 6, 2025. The suit states that Insight owes $304,815.02 in unpaid invoices, plus $26,285.25 in interest.

Monday, August 18th 2025, 10:03 AM EDT by Zach Mosca
Police: Video shows twin stomping on woman's head outside Youngstown bar

Police: Video shows twin stomping on woman's head outside Youngstown bar

The unconscious woman was taken to Mercy Health hospital for treatment of a possible severe head injury and concussion.

Monday, August 18th 2025, 9:49 AM EDT by Mike Gauntner
Hubbard Public Library closed all day Monday

Hubbard Public Library closed all day Monday

A representative for the library says flooring is still being installed in the building, so the building will be closed all day. 

Monday, August 18th 2025, 9:13 AM EDT by Zach Mosca
Deliberations underway in Youngstown gas station murder trial

Deliberations underway in Youngstown gas station murder trial

Deliberations began Friday afternoon in the trial of Akeem Hargrove, who is accused of shooting and killing 26-year-old Devin Bell at a Shell gas station on Youngstown's south side in December of 2022.

Monday, August 18th 2025, 8:47 AM EDT by Zach Mosca
Truck catches fire on Ohio Turnpike in Trumbull County

Truck catches fire on Ohio Turnpike in Trumbull County

No one was injured.

Monday, August 18th 2025, 8:38 AM EDT by Mike Gauntner
Ohio Democrat Sherrod Brown makes it official. He'll vie to unseat Trump-backed Sen. Jon Husted

Ohio Democrat Sherrod Brown makes it official. He'll vie to unseat Trump-backed Sen. Jon Husted

Ohio Democrat Sherrod Brown has launched his 2026 campaign to return to the U.S. Senate.

Monday, August 18th 2025, 8:20 AM EDT
Flames light up the sky as Hempfield garage burns

Flames light up the sky as Hempfield garage burns

Investigators are looking for the cause of a blaze that lit up the skies over part of northern Mercer County early Monday.

Monday, August 18th 2025, 7:17 AM EDT by Mike Gauntner
Judge rejects defense bid for witness list in Warren mail carrier murder case

Judge rejects defense bid for witness list in Warren mail carrier murder case

The judge scheduled a trial date for Feb. 17, 2026.

Monday, August 18th 2025, 6:15 AM EDT by Mike Gauntner
Mahoning Valley wildlife rabies vaccine drop starts Monday

Mahoning Valley wildlife rabies vaccine drop starts Monday

The U.S. Department of Agriculture will begin distributing oral rabies vaccine baits for wildlife in Mahoning, Trumbull and Columbiana counties starting Monday, Aug. 18.

Monday, August 18th 2025, 5:59 AM EDT by Mike Gauntner
Ohio Supreme Court to hear Weathersfield well operator's $20M claim over quake shutdown

Ohio Supreme Court to hear Weathersfield well operator's $20M claim over quake shutdown

The Ohio Supreme Court is scheduled to hear arguments this week in a Trumbull County case involving a brine water disposal well that was shut down by the state after it caused minor earthquakes.

Monday, August 18th 2025, 5:53 AM EDT by Mike Gauntner
Youngstown man charged with assaulting Campbell Police K9 after chase

Youngstown man charged with assaulting Campbell Police K9 after chase

Officer Xenakis reported that he had to punch Woods half a dozen times before the suspect complied with his order to release the dog.

Monday, August 18th 2025, 5:05 AM EDT by Mike Gauntner
Three women shot Sunday morning on Youngstown's south side

Three women shot Sunday morning on Youngstown's south side

Police and EMT's arrived to find three females were shot amongst a crowd of people.

Monday, August 18th 2025, 5:05 AM EDT by Lee Biermeyer
Sweet Melissa's reveals plans for Howland restaurant

Sweet Melissa's reveals plans for Howland restaurant

Sweet Melissa's Good Eats announced plans to open a third location in Howland.

Sunday, August 17th 2025, 6:49 PM EDT by Mike Gauntner
Petition created to reopen store closed after shooting

Petition created to reopen store closed after shooting

An online petition was also created with the title 'Save our store Convenient Food Mart' and has nearly 400 signatures.

Sunday, August 17th 2025, 2:51 PM EDT by Katie Rogers-Vadala
Buckeye PACE offering senior health care at new Youngstown location

Buckeye PACE offering senior health care at new Youngstown location

The program is designed to help older adults live safe, healthy, independent lives in their homes, but still have access to the care they need when they need it most.

Sunday, August 17th 2025, 2:27 PM EDT by Katie Rogers-Vadala

Crash on I-76 halts traffic on Ohio Turnpike

Three women shot Sunday morning on Youngstown's south side

The driving technique that could cut traffic jams in half

United Local Schools opens new K-12 building to the public

Celebrity softball game rallying for Crohn's disease at Eastwood Field

Hot air balloons to fill the sky for 17th year at Mastropietro Winery

Shenango choir welcomes new director, seeking members

Shenango choir welcomes new director, seeking members

DEP: Monaca Shell plant's 'high-priority' Clean Air Act violations 'not an imminent threat'

Ohio House votes to override one Governor DeWine veto on school levies

Vance heads to Pennsylvania to launch the White House's first major push to sell Trump's big bill

Off-duty officer gets probation in death of bystander trying to help police at Pennsylvania shooting

No injuries when fire erupts at Philadelphia transit lot filled with decommissioned buses