The Girard Water Department has issued a boil alert for residents on Woodlawn Avenue, Park Avenue, Villa Place, Patricia Drive, Beechwood Avenue and Beaver Avenue until further notice.

"I think people have a sweet tooth when the snow comes out because our bakery has been depleted."

The city of Girard filed a civil lawsuit Tuesday against the companies and individuals responsible for managing its employee health plan.

First Ward Councilman Keith Schubert tells 21 News he's heard concerns from various sections of the Parkwood neighborhood, as well as the end of Prospect Steet about an influx of stray cats roaming around.

Aaron Garrett, Owner of the Great Lakes Fishing Expo, told 21 News that the expo will feature seminars, vendors of all fishing-related materials and a kids zone.

78-year-old Leo Connelly Jr. of Youngstown was found deceased in a vehicle in Girard on Wednesday, January 7.

Deliberations began shortly before 1 p.m. Thursday in the case of 40-year-old Shane Genetta.

The Youngstown Brick Convention will take place at the Metroplex Event Center on Motor Inn Drive in Girard on Saturday, August 15 and Sunday, August 16.

29-year-old Zachary Seidner was sentenced to three years of probation on two felony counts of illegal use of a minor in nudity-oriented material or performance.

 Sweet Memories Vintage Tees & Candy in Girard is extending some of its Black Friday sales into the weekend of November 28, 2025.

"We love everything OH WOW! represents - creativity, exploration and empowering kids to see the world differently," said Linda Barton, owner of Sweet Memories Vintage Tees.

Students, current and former staff of Girard Intermediate School were on school grounds on November 25, 2025, to open a time capsule that was sealed away in the walls of the school 25 years ago.

Genetta did not enter a plea deal at this hearing, meaning a jury trial is set to begin on December 16 as previously scheduled.

The department is asking residents affected to flush their lines to remove any air, as there is a section of line being replaced.

Freeman has 16 years of experience with the police department, having previously served as Sergeant and Captain for seven of those years.

Tax Increment Financing (TIF) was discussed during the meeting, and an ordinance was passed that follows the guidelines of TIF eligibility.

According to a news release, the Girard-Liberty Rotary donated the jackets through the Rotary Project Warm program, an initiative that the group has been a part of for four years.

Girard First Ward Councilman Keith Schubert tells 21 News developer Jason Altobelli of Altobelli Real Estate, who is behind the Maplewood Estates development in Girard, is applying for the city's TIFF program.

State Troopers are investigating a one-car crash along a busy, rain-slicked stretch of Interstate 80 in Girard early Thursday.

The event focuses on giving local artists a platform to share their work and bringing breast cancer survivors and their supporters together.

This one-year ordinance will give council members time to discuss the issue and draft legislation on how to handle burials moving forward.

Curaleaf Regional Senior Marketing Manager Lissa Satori tells 21 News the store has been open for just over a week and the reception from the community has already exceeded expectations.

Girard Mayor Mark Zuppo and other dignitaries are expected to be on hand for today’s ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Valley’s newest marijuana dispensary.

It is unknown what caused the truck to overturn, but crews on scene told 21 News no one was injured. Crews say fuel leaked from the truck's diesel tank, but that the leak was small.

Girard Mayor Mark Zuppo tells 21 News Captain John Freeman has been selected to fill the role of interim police chief following Norman's retirement. Freeman has worked for the Girard Police Department for about 15 years.

This will be the first Ohio Kids Dental location in the Mahoning Valley, with the current three being located in Cuyahoga Falls, Maumee and Hamilton, Ohio.

The newest location is set to open at 420 South State Street in Girard in the space that once housed Maverick's Bistro.

29-year-old Zachary Seidner pled guilty to a bill of information charging him with illegal use of a minor in nudity-oriented material.

As of 12:50 p.m. Thursday, power is back on for all but two customers with one in Liberty Township and the other in Girard.

Sweet Memories Vintage Tees & Candy celebrated the first offical Boyer t-shirt line this weekend with a launch party.