US life expectancy rose last year, but it remains below its pre-pandemic level

US life expectancy rose last year, but it remains below its pre-pandemic level

U.S. life expectancy rose last year, but it still isn’t close to what it was before the COVID-19 pandemic.

Wednesday, November 29th 2023, 12:12 AM EST
Drivers in NE Ohio, NW Pennsylvania advised to prepare for wintery roads

Drivers in NE Ohio, NW Pennsylvania advised to prepare for wintery roads

If your travel plans include the northern part of the 21 WFMJ viewing area, you might want to prepare for winter driving.

Monday, November 27th 2023, 9:27 PM EST by Mike Gauntner & Erin Simonek
Ohio voters just passed abortion protections. When and how they take effect is before the courts

Ohio voters just passed abortion protections. When and how they take effect is before the courts

Ohio’s new constitutional projections for abortion access and other reproductive rights are supposed to take effect Dec. 7, a month after voters resoundingly passed them.

Friday, November 24th 2023, 12:09 AM EST
UN confirms sexual spread of mpox in Congo for the 1st time as country sees a record outbreak

UN confirms sexual spread of mpox in Congo for the 1st time as country sees a record outbreak

The World Health Organization said it has confirmed sexual transmission of mpox in Congo for the first time as the country experiences its biggest-ever outbreak.

Friday, November 24th 2023, 7:20 AM EST
Silver Lining Cancer Fund celebrates 48 years of operation

Silver Lining Cancer Fund celebrates 48 years of operation

"All of our funds raised are from the charity and goodness of the Valley's heart," Blasko said.

Thursday, November 9th 2023, 9:07 PM EST by Erin Simonek & Alex Kamczyc
Feed Our Valley: Uniting East Palestine through food distribution

Feed Our Valley: Uniting East Palestine through food distribution

"The numbers get higher and higher," Boyles added. "We prepare for more and more people every month right now."

Thursday, November 9th 2023, 7:01 PM EST by Erin Simonek
Valley dispensaries, police react to the passing of State Issue 2

Valley dispensaries, police react to the passing of State Issue 2

Even with possessing marijuana becoming legal, law enforcement explained they must have a higher alert for those impaired drivers.

Tuesday, November 7th 2023, 10:12 PM EST by Erin Simonek
Dylan's House celebrates 2nd annual Fall Fundraiser event

Dylan's House celebrates 2nd annual Fall Fundraiser event

"We're just so excited to be able to help families in this area that really are living behind closed doors and almost locked in their homes that really no one is aware of," Amy added. "If we could help one family, we will be so excited."

Thursday, November 2nd 2023, 9:15 PM EDT by Grace Christopher & Erin Simonek
Pipe replacement construction underway to mitigate Boardman flooding

Pipe replacement construction underway to mitigate Boardman flooding

This is yet another project funded through the ABC Storm Water District to mitigate the infamous, ongoing flooding in Boardman.

Monday, October 30th 2023, 9:41 PM EDT by Erin Simonek
Final push for Salem school levy support

Final push for Salem school levy support

"This is literally our last chance at this,' explained Superintendent Sean Kirkland. "It's one last chance to let everybody hear the facts straight from us so they know what they're voting for." 

Tuesday, October 24th 2023, 10:33 PM EDT by Erin Simonek