Two organizations at odds over proposed ban on alcohol sales at Poland Village events

Two organizations at odds over proposed ban on alcohol sales at Poland Village events

A war of words, and some new proposed legislation is brewing discord between two non-profit groups in Poland Village.

Monday, April 15th 2024, 11:07 PM EDT by Janet Rogers
East Palestine residents push back on Norfolk Southern settlement

East Palestine residents push back on Norfolk Southern settlement

Worries and frustrations filled Columbiana's Main Street Theatre and Enon Valley's SNPJ Recreation Center Monday as legal experts discussed the East Palestine community's options involving Norfolk Southern's $600 million settlement.

Monday, April 15th 2024, 10:05 PM EDT by Erin Simonek
Bird flu is spreading to more farm animals. Are milk and eggs safe?

Bird flu is spreading to more farm animals. Are milk and eggs safe?

A bird flu outbreak in U.S. dairy cows has spread to more than two dozen herds in eight states.

Saturday, April 13th 2024, 12:04 PM EDT
Non-union contractors want Mahoning County to end agreements awarding work to unionized businesses

Non-union contractors want Mahoning County to end agreements awarding work to unionized businesses

"Having a PLA is discriminating against us non-unioned companies because it takes us, non-unioned workers, out of the running," explained an employee with J.S. BOVA Excavating during Thursday's commissioner's meeting.

Friday, April 12th 2024, 4:54 AM EDT by Erin Simonek
Business incubator program assisting underprivileged business owners

Business incubator program assisting underprivileged business owners

"I always tell people Youngstown is a blank canvas. However you want to paint it, paint it. Whatever we don't have, you could put it here as an entrepreneur," said Councilman Julius Oliver.

Tuesday, April 9th 2024, 9:14 PM EDT by Erin Simonek
Warren's Summit Street Dam to be demolished this summer

Warren's Summit Street Dam to be demolished this summer

"We've been working through a design-build contract for the past two years," said Makosky. "Environmental work is being completed. They're going to mobilize into the community to begin some of the environmental work with the deconstruction in June."

Monday, April 8th 2024, 9:18 PM EDT by Erin Simonek
Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area could be coming to Downtown Warren

Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area could be coming to Downtown Warren

"If we can come up with an amicable agreement [regarding the times, dates, locations, etc.] then that plan would then be passed onto council for consideration," Colbert said. 

Monday, April 8th 2024, 9:10 PM EDT by Zach Mosca & Erin Simonek
OSHP urges drivers to eliminate distractions for National Distracted Driving Awareness Month

OSHP urges drivers to eliminate distractions for National Distracted Driving Awareness Month

"Distracted driving is one of the primary reasons for traffic crashes," said Carlos Castellanos, Sergeant with Ohio State Highway Patrol Canfield Post. "So that is something we're looking for while we're out on the road, 24/7."

Friday, April 5th 2024, 9:56 PM EDT by Anthony Furiga & Erin Simonek
Where and how to safely watch the total solar eclipse in the Valley

Where and how to safely watch the total solar eclipse in the Valley

The Mahoning Valley, let alone the State of Ohio hasn’t seen a total solar eclipse since 1806 and excitement continues to grow as we prepare for the highly anticipated event this upcoming Monday, April 8. 

Friday, April 5th 2024, 4:42 PM EDT by Erin Simonek
Bringing dental care to kids in schools is helping take care of teeth neglected in the pandemic

Bringing dental care to kids in schools is helping take care of teeth neglected in the pandemic

There's a renewed push to meet kids where they are when it comes to seeing a dentist.

Thursday, April 4th 2024, 4:21 AM EDT