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

Mill Creek MetroParks closing a 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.

Wednesday, June 4th 2025, 11:09 AM EDT by Mike Gauntner
Salem mom charged after underweight infant hospitalized

Salem mom charged after underweight infant hospitalized

The infant was admitted to Akron Children's Hospital due to low weight.

Wednesday, June 4th 2025, 10:53 AM EDT by Mike Gauntner
Justice Department confirms receipt of letter calling for investigation into Steward

Justice Department confirms receipt of letter calling for investigation into Steward

The letter accuses Steward Health, the former owner and operator of Trumbull Regional Medical Center and Hillside Rehabilitation Hospital of Medicare and Medicaid fraud.

Wednesday, June 4th 2025, 10:39 AM EDT by Zach Mosca
Salem sting: Man sought sex with woman and teen daughter

Salem sting: Man sought sex with woman and teen daughter

An Akron man is facing multiple felony charges, including compelling prostitution, after allegedly trying to arrange a sexual encounter in Salem with what he believed was a 15-year-old girl.

Wednesday, June 4th 2025, 10:02 AM EDT by Mike Gauntner
Wellsville man faces felony charge after alleged road rage attack on teen

Wellsville man faces felony charge after alleged road rage attack on teen

A Wellsville man is facing a felony assault charge after allegedly striking a teenager with a vehicle following a road rage incident.

Wednesday, June 4th 2025, 9:58 AM EDT by Mike Gauntner
Lake to River secures $1 million grant for renovations to former Huntington Bank building

Lake to River secures $1 million grant for renovations to former Huntington Bank building

The $13 million project aims to convert the building into a mixed-use development featuring commercial office space, as well as retail and residential units.

Wednesday, June 4th 2025, 9:32 AM EDT by Zach Mosca
NEW WARNING: Fake DMV texts try to scam Pennsylvanians

NEW WARNING: Fake DMV texts try to scam Pennsylvanians

Be careful if you get a text or email that looks like it's from the Pennsylvania Department of Motor Vehicles.

Wednesday, June 4th 2025, 9:19 AM EDT by Mike Gauntner
OSP: Driver charged with OVI following crash that injured Hubbard Township police officer

OSP: Driver charged with OVI following crash that injured Hubbard Township police officer

A Hubbard Township Police Officer was taken to a hospital after his cruiser was rear-ended.

Wednesday, June 4th 2025, 9:12 AM EDT by Mike Gauntner & Zach Mosca
Acton's Governor bid brings 'Listening Tour' to Youngstown

Acton's Governor bid brings 'Listening Tour' to Youngstown

Akron and Youngstown are the first communities included in a 15-stop, four-day listening tour planned by Dr. Amy Acton as she campaigns for the Democratic nomination to run as Ohio Governor.

Wednesday, June 4th 2025, 6:26 AM EDT by Mike Gauntner
AAA warns of '100 Deadliest Days' as fatal teen driving crashes increase in summer

AAA warns of '100 Deadliest Days' as fatal teen driving crashes increase in summer

On average, 8 people die each day in crashes with teen drivers in the summer, compared to 7 people per day the rest of the year.

Wednesday, June 4th 2025, 5:55 AM EDT by Mike Gauntner
Proposed power transmission line focus of Youngstown meeting tonight

Proposed power transmission line focus of Youngstown meeting tonight

Youngstown residents and officials, including Mayor Tito Brown, opposed an earlier proposal.

Wednesday, June 4th 2025, 5:26 AM EDT by Mike Gauntner
The Pittsburgh Steelers reached out to fans upset that Donald Trump received a jersey at a rally

The Pittsburgh Steelers reached out to fans upset that Donald Trump received a jersey at a rally

The club responded to those who reached out, writing that the viewpoints of current and former players do not necessarily reflect the view of the organization.

Wednesday, June 4th 2025, 4:57 AM EDT
Canadian wildfire smoke causes 'very unhealthy' conditions in American Midwest and reaches Europe

Canadian wildfire smoke causes 'very unhealthy' conditions in American Midwest and reaches Europe

Smoke from Canadian wildfires has carried another day of poor air quality south of the border to the American Midwest.

Tuesday, June 3rd 2025, 3:03 PM EDT
Meridian Healthcare receives $1M in state funding for renovations

Meridian Healthcare receives $1M in state funding for renovations

According to the release, the grant allows Meridian Healthcare to extend its program space by more than 26,000 and to build an in-house pharmacy.

Wednesday, June 4th 2025, 12:10 AM EDT by Corey Vallas
Southwoods, Grove City Medical Center receive 5-star ratings for cleanliness

Southwoods, Grove City Medical Center receive 5-star ratings for cleanliness

The Surgical Hospital at Southwoods was the only hospital in Mahoning, Trumbull and Columbiana counties to earn the distinction. 

Tuesday, June 3rd 2025, 11:36 PM EDT by Corey Vallas
VIDEO: Black bear spotted in Cortland

VIDEO: Black bear spotted in Cortland

A neighbor living along McCleary Jacoby Road spotted the animal in their backyard and caught it on video before it went back into the woods behind their property.

Tuesday, June 3rd 2025, 10:40 PM EDT by Corey Vallas
Buhl Park swimming pool in Hermitage opens for season

Buhl Park swimming pool in Hermitage opens for season

The pool is open from noon until 8 p.m. daily.

Tuesday, June 3rd 2025, 9:37 PM EDT by Corey Vallas
Questions surrounding what SB1 will eliminate on college and university campuses

Questions surrounding what SB1 will eliminate on college and university campuses

Johnson would not clarify what exactly falls under DEI that's currently offered at the campus, only saying a "do’s and don’ts list" will be published this month.

Tuesday, June 3rd 2025, 9:14 PM EDT by Jeena Cadigan
Demolition of Reeves Building in Warren ongoing, lodging chain to take its place

Demolition of Reeves Building in Warren ongoing, lodging chain to take its place

The Reeves building has been a fixture in Warren since the 1920s but has sat vacant for the last 10 to 15 years.

Tuesday, June 3rd 2025, 9:03 PM EDT by Corey Vallas
Valley leaders to meet Friday in Austintown to oppose marijuana tax funding cuts

Valley leaders to meet Friday in Austintown to oppose marijuana tax funding cuts

Local officials from across the Mahoning Valley will gather in Austintown Friday to protest proposed changes to how marijuana tax revenue is distributed—changes they say break promises made to their communities.

Tuesday, June 3rd 2025, 8:21 PM EDT by Malia Brown

Watchdog group claims documents show FEMA aware of East Palestine health risks

Motorcyclist dead after Warren traffic crash

New state law means changes to annual Salem Super Cruise

One juvenile shot, another juvenile arrested in Warren

'Endangered missing adult' found safe by law enforcement

Animal Shelter looking for medical foster for emaciated dog found in Warren

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

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

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

Pennsylvania State Police rollout body cameras for 3,000+ troopers