Goodwill announces new location in New Castle

Goodwill announces new location in New Castle

Goodwill has just announced the grand opening of its new retail and donation center in New Castle will take place at 10 a.m. on June 18. 

Monday, June 9th 2025, 3:49 PM EDT by Tyler Schlosser
Deadly illegal firework explosion in Liberty Twp. leads to state-wide safety discussion

Deadly illegal firework explosion in Liberty Twp. leads to state-wide safety discussion

Fire Prevention Bureau Chief Anita Metheny said that there have been 507 fires caused by fireworks in only the past two years, and the incident in Liberty was the second life claimed in that same timeframe.

Monday, June 9th 2025, 3:45 PM EDT by Tyler Schlosser
Newton Falls police chief, finance director looking into grants to revive police department

Newton Falls police chief, finance director looking into grants to revive police department

The grants applied for, according to Chief Barco, would help the department get new tasers and body cameras, mobile data terminals (MDTs) in police cars and body armor.

Monday, June 9th 2025, 3:24 PM EDT by Sarah Robles
Giant Eagle set to take over some Rite Aid pharmacy prescriptions

Giant Eagle set to take over some Rite Aid pharmacy prescriptions

The remaining stores due for pharmacy prescription transfers are set to be announced at a later date as information becomes available.

Monday, June 9th 2025, 2:57 PM EDT by Sarah Robles
Hermitage man killed in pedestrian accident identified

Hermitage man killed in pedestrian accident identified

According to a release from the Mercer County Coroner's Office, the man has been identified as Robert Porterfield.

Monday, June 9th 2025, 2:35 PM EDT by Mike Gauntner & Sarah Robles
Ohio BMV texting scam on the rise

Ohio BMV texting scam on the rise

The Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) has received multiple reports of a potential scam involving scammers claiming to be the BMV and attempting to convince Ohioans to pay for fake traffic tickets.

Monday, June 9th 2025, 2:33 PM EDT by Tyler Schlosser
Driver killed in rollover crash identified

Driver killed in rollover crash identified

According to a release from the Mahoning County Coroner's Office, the woman has been identified as Donna Elifritz.

Monday, June 9th 2025, 2:20 PM EDT by Mike Gauntner & Sarah Robles
Greenville man accused of raping 11-year-old boy for over two years

Greenville man accused of raping 11-year-old boy for over two years

A Greenville man is in Mercer County Jail awaiting a preliminary hearing on charges he sexually abused an 11-year-old boy for more than two years.

Monday, June 9th 2025, 2:03 PM EDT by Tyler Schlosser
One taken to hospital after possibly being struck by train in Weathersfield Township

One taken to hospital after possibly being struck by train in Weathersfield Township

The call came in from the railroad company itself, stating that there may have been an individual struck, according to the fire department.

Monday, June 9th 2025, 1:27 PM EDT by Sarah Robles
Police investigate vandalism at Stambaugh Golf Course

Police investigate vandalism at Stambaugh Golf Course

Police are investigating after two more greens at Stambaugh Golf Course were damaged, bringing the total number of vandalized greens to three in recent weeks.

Monday, June 9th 2025, 12:18 PM EDT by Mike Gauntner
United States Marshals seeking man for conspiracy to distribute cocaine, other drugs

United States Marshals seeking man for conspiracy to distribute cocaine, other drugs

According to the release, Williams is known to frequent the areas of Cleveland, Youngstown and Warren.

Monday, June 9th 2025, 12:18 PM EDT by Sarah Robles
UPDATE: One dead, two critical after Liberty house explosion

UPDATE: One dead, two critical after Liberty house explosion

Liberty Chief of Police Toby Meloro said the name who died in the explosion was 34-year-old Justin Braun.

Monday, June 9th 2025, 12:06 PM EDT by Malia Brown & Robert McFerren
Fatal Liberty blast highlights ATF warning on illegal fireworks

Fatal Liberty blast highlights ATF warning on illegal fireworks

On May 20, 1985, nine people were killed in Beaver Township when illegal fireworks they were manufacturing in a shed exploded.

Monday, June 9th 2025, 12:06 PM EDT by Mike Gauntner
Mill Creek Park roads to be closed for renovations

Mill Creek Park roads to be closed for renovations

Mill Creek MetroParks will be closing High Drive and Bears Den Drive inside the park for renovations starting June 11. 

Monday, June 9th 2025, 11:42 AM EDT by Tyler Schlosser
Police, coroner investigate death at Niles manufacturer

Police, coroner investigate death at Niles manufacturer

Niles Police and the Trumbull County Coroner are investigating the death of an employee at a local manufacturer.

Monday, June 9th 2025, 11:38 AM EDT by Mike Gauntner
Governor Shapiro announces planned Amazon $20B investment for artificial intelligence

Governor Shapiro announces planned Amazon $20B investment for artificial intelligence

According to a news release, the announcement outlined that Amazon plans to invest at least $20 billion to establish multiple cloud computing and artificial intelligence (AI) innovation campuses across Pennsylvania.

Monday, June 9th 2025, 11:28 AM EDT by Sarah Robles
YSU Moon Miners take third in NASA robotics challenge

YSU Moon Miners take third in NASA robotics challenge

Youngstown State University's robotics team, the Moon Miners, secured third place in the 2024 NASA Lunabotics Challenge, a national engineering competition.

Monday, June 9th 2025, 10:48 AM EDT by Mike Gauntner
YSU to launch online healthcare data degree program

YSU to launch online healthcare data degree program

Youngstown State University is launching a new online degree this fall to help students get jobs in the growing healthcare data field.

Monday, June 9th 2025, 10:22 AM EDT by Mike Gauntner
Valley landmarks honored for preservation

Valley landmarks honored for preservation

The awards will be presented at the Tyler History Center on Tuesday, June 17, at 5:30 p.m.

Monday, June 9th 2025, 9:42 AM EDT by Mike Gauntner
Mill Creek MetroParks closing 2.3-mile stretch of bikeway for resurfacing

Mill Creek MetroParks closing 2.3-mile stretch of bikeway for resurfacing

The closure will affect the segment from New Road to Silica Road, including the Mahoning Avenue Bridge.

Monday, June 9th 2025, 5:40 AM EDT by Mike Gauntner

Justice Department confirms receipt of letter calling for investigation into Steward

Ohio WWII POW from Japanese camp accounted for after 82 years

Police investigating deadly shooting on Youngstown's South Side

Driver killed in rollover crash identified

Illegal fireworks blamed for Liberty blast critically injuring three

Hermitage man killed in pedestrian accident identified

Man severely burned in New Castle apartment fire

Man severely burned in New Castle apartment fire

2024: The year in retail closures

Decades of Dedication: Wendy's employee retires at 84

New laws coming to schools in the new year

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

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

To prevent blackouts, Trump administration keeps an aging power plant online through summer

Ohio Supreme Court's Pat Fischer launches 2026 bid to oust court's lone Democrat, Jennifer Brunner

Ohio divorce lawyer pleads not guilty in 2013 fatal stabbing of client

Trump's push to save the fading coal industry gets a warm embrace in West Virginia

Trump administration says Penn violated sex discrimination laws after transgender swimmer competed