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Second suspect wanted in stabbing at Niles shopping plaza

Second suspect wanted in stabbing at Niles shopping plaza

46-year-old Zulekha Berry (AKA Zulekha Williamson) is wanted by the Niles Police Department on a charge of attempted murder.

January 26th, 9:39 AM EST by Zach Mosca
Niles pizza shop manager identifies robbery suspect as former employee, classmate

Niles pizza shop manager identifies robbery suspect as former employee, classmate

The manager told officers he recognized Grafton because they attended school together and Grafton was a former employee at the restaurant.

January 22nd, 11:28 AM EST by Mike Gauntner
Santucci submits petitions for re-election to Ohio House

Santucci submits petitions for re-election to Ohio House

Santucci represents Ohio's 64th District, which covers Southeastern Trumbull County.

January 22nd, 10:41 AM EST by Zach Mosca
Macy's Backstage coming to Eastwood Mall in Niles

Macy's Backstage coming to Eastwood Mall in Niles

According to the company website, the stores feature a wide range of products, including men's, women's, and children's clothing, as well as home decor, beauty products, pet care items, and gourmet snacks.

January 9th, 5:19 AM EST by Mike Gauntner
Ashley store coming to Eastwood Mall Complex this spring

Ashley store coming to Eastwood Mall Complex this spring

Ashley Furniture plans to open a new showroom at the Eastwood Mall Complex in Niles later this spring.

January 5th, 5:28 AM EST by Mike Gauntner
World War II Veteran, Combat Medic from Niles dies at 103

World War II Veteran, Combat Medic from Niles dies at 103

Military Honors will be provided by the American Legion William McKinley Post 106 in Niles.

December 30th, 4:49 PM EST by Tristan Hostetter
Niles man indicted on multiple child rape charges

Niles man indicted on multiple child rape charges

The indictment states that 41-year-old Brian Christensen's alleged crimes occurred over the course of five years between April of 2020 and July of 2025, and involved multiple victims.

December 30th, 11:36 AM EST by Zach Mosca
City of Niles to implement parking ban on Tuesday

City of Niles to implement parking ban on Tuesday

Beginning at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, December 30, no vehicles are to be parked on city streets. Any vehicles parked in the street after 10 a.m. Tuesday will be towed.

December 30th, 8:36 AM EST by Zach Mosca
Shoppers fill Eastwood Mall on Super Sunday

Shoppers fill Eastwood Mall on Super Sunday

Customers filled the Eastwood Mall to do holiday shopping on Super Sunday, an event for holiday shoppers that kept the building open from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

December 21st, 5:02 PM EST by Michael Neenan
Niles man sentenced to 11-and-a-half years for sexual abuse of 12-year-old girl

Niles man sentenced to 11-and-a-half years for sexual abuse of 12-year-old girl

75-year-old Danny McFadden was sentenced to a total of 11-and-a-half years in prison on 11 counts of gross sexual imposition.

December 16th, 1:42 PM EST by Zach Mosca
Suspect in standoff at Niles hotel identified

Suspect in standoff at Niles hotel identified

A police report from Niles PD identified the suspect as 63-year-old Mickel Hall of Warren.

December 16th, 12:23 PM EST by Sarah Robles & Mike Gauntner
Judge denies lower bond for man accused in stabbing at Niles shopping plaza

Judge denies lower bond for man accused in stabbing at Niles shopping plaza

Judge Sarah Kovoor denied this request due to the seriousness of the alleged offense, as well as Kellum's violent criminal history.

December 16th, 11:48 AM EST by Zach Mosca
City of Niles implements emergency overnight parking ban

City of Niles implements emergency overnight parking ban

According to the alert notification, the ban will be in effect on all city roads from 8 p.m. on Sunday to 11 a.m. on Monday.

December 14th, 7:01 PM EST by Sarah Robles
Niles Police, Fire Departments raise money for families through friendly competition

Niles Police, Fire Departments raise money for families through friendly competition

According to a Facebook post outlining the event, all of the tip money raised during the celebrity bartending event at Bufallo Wild Wings would be used to help families in need this holiday season.

December 10th, 11:28 PM EST by Sarah Robles
Man indicted in connection with stabbing at Niles shopping plaza

Man indicted in connection with stabbing at Niles shopping plaza

52-year-old Kenyon Kellum has been indicted on one count of attempted murder and two counts of felonious assault, all with repeat violent offender specifications.

December 10th, 3:23 PM EST by Zach Mosca
Dick's Sporting Goods to relocate to former Dillard's space in Eastwood Mall

Dick's Sporting Goods to relocate to former Dillard's space in Eastwood Mall

The new store will be much bigger than the current location, with the new location being 72,000 square feet compared to the current location's 52,000 square feet.

December 4th, 9:32 AM EST by Zach Mosca
Rust City Church prepares 600 thanksgiving meals to distribute to the community

Rust City Church prepares 600 thanksgiving meals to distribute to the community

It was all part of their fourth annual Give Back Before You Kick Back food distribution where cars had been lining up since 11a.m. for a 6p.m. giveaway.

November 26th, 9:59 PM EST by Sydney Canty
Niles mother pleads guilty to involvement in child's overdose

Niles mother pleads guilty to involvement in child's overdose

32-year-old Abbigail McGhee pled guilty to one third-degree felony count of endangering children on Monday, November 24.

November 25th, 7:18 AM EST by Zach Mosca
'Eye Ball' gala in Niles set to benefit vision care organization

'Eye Ball' gala in Niles set to benefit vision care organization

Since 2016, the organization has worked with uninsured and underinsured members of the community to provide eye exams, glasses, medical or surgical care and access to assistive devices.

November 15th, 1:28 PM EST by Sarah Robles
Eastwood Mall announces 2025 holiday hours

Eastwood Mall announces 2025 holiday hours

The Eastwood Mall in Niles has released its hours for the 2025 holiday shopping season.

November 14th, 2:23 PM EST by Zach Mosca
Man indicted in connection with hit-skip crash that killed retired Newton Falls teacher

Man indicted in connection with hit-skip crash that killed retired Newton Falls teacher

63-year-old Wayne Keeley was indicted on felony charges of aggravated vehicular homicide and failure to stop after an accident, as well as a misdemeanor charge of vehicular manslaughter.

November 13th, 1:15 PM EST by Zach Mosca
OSP: Niles School bus transporting students clips car

OSP: Niles School bus transporting students clips car

The Thursday morning trip to school was unusual for a busload of Niles students.

November 13th, 8:12 AM EST by Mike Gauntner
Construction underway for new tennis courts at Niles City Schools

Construction underway for new tennis courts at Niles City Schools

Niles City Schools Treasurer Sean Miller tells 21 News this will be the first time the district has a tennis court of its own.

November 7th, 3:00 PM EST by Zach Mosca
Home deemed 'total loss' after fire in Niles

Home deemed 'total loss' after fire in Niles

A dispatcher with the department told 21 News that the fire had to be put out several times, and was discovered in both the basement and second floor of the home.

November 1st, 10:20 AM EDT by Sarah Robles
Mercer man cleared of explosive charge in Niles, indicted on another felony

Mercer man cleared of explosive charge in Niles, indicted on another felony

While the dangerous ordnance charge and a misdemeanor weapons charge were dropped, Podleyon was still indicted on the felony charge of carrying concealed weapons.

October 29th, 1:45 PM EDT by Zach Mosca
Grand jury to hear case of Liberty trustee accused of assaulting wife

Grand jury to hear case of Liberty trustee accused of assaulting wife

Liberty Township Trustee Devon Stanley waived his right to a preliminary hearing in the Niles Municipal Court.

October 29th, 4:35 AM EDT by Zach Mosca
Interactive display allows Eastwood Mall customers to test drive Tesla vehicles

Interactive display allows Eastwood Mall customers to test drive Tesla vehicles

Test drives will launch from designated, easily-accessible parking spaces near the food court entrance. In addition to the Cybertruck, Tesla's other four models will also be available for test drives.

October 27th, 11:24 AM EDT by Zach Mosca
Niles PD: Children Services called for domestic violence complaint against Liberty Trustee

Niles PD: Children Services called for domestic violence complaint against Liberty Trustee

Niles police were contacted by the Trumbull County Children's Services Board (CSB) in reference to a report of a female victim involved in a domestic violence incident the day before the football game.

October 27th, 9:12 AM EDT by Camille Sipple & Zach Mosca
Over 1,500 trick-or-treaters gather at Eastwood Field

Over 1,500 trick-or-treaters gather at Eastwood Field

The event took place from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., with children of all ages and family members invited to the 27th annual "Trick or Treat" event, presented by Once Upon A Child in Niles.

October 23rd, 5:25 AM EDT by Sarah Robles
Case in fatal Niles hit-skip bound over to Trumbull County Grand Jury

Case in fatal Niles hit-skip bound over to Trumbull County Grand Jury

Keeley's case was bound over to the Trumbull County Grand Jury, according to court records from the preliminary hearing on Wednesday in Niles Municipal Court.

October 8th, 10:39 PM EDT by Sarah Robles
Niles Police, K9, chase domestic violence suspect into golf course pond

Niles Police, K9, chase domestic violence suspect into golf course pond

Using a K9 tracking dog, police say they found McClendon after he jumped into a retention pond at the Trumbull Country Club and was swimming around before finally surrendering.

October 8th, 10:20 AM EDT by Mike Gauntner
Bond hearing today for Austintown woman accused of fleeing police, crashing into pole

Bond hearing today for Austintown woman accused of fleeing police, crashing into pole

An Austintown woman wanted for arson remained in the Trumbull County Jail on $200,000 bond early Wednesday after authorities say she led police on a chase that ended in a crash.

October 8th, 4:48 AM EDT by Mike Gauntner & Zach Mosca
One-million-dollar bond set for suspect in deadly Niles hit-skip

One-million-dollar bond set for suspect in deadly Niles hit-skip

Bond is set at $1 million for the man arrested in connection with a deadly crash that killed a retired Newton Falls teacher.

October 7th, 9:27 AM EDT by Mike Gauntner
Suspect booked into jail for hit-skip crash that killed retired Newton Falls teacher

Suspect booked into jail for hit-skip crash that killed retired Newton Falls teacher

Police say a woman, identified as Brenda Hibbard, was also struck by the car, causing her to be knocked backwards out of her shoes. Hibbard was taken to the hospital for treatment, but ultimately died of her injuries. 

October 6th, 6:15 PM EDT by Camille Sipple, Mike Gauntner & Zach Mosca
New pickleball club in Niles hosts grand opening celebration

New pickleball club in Niles hosts grand opening celebration

Featured as part of the grand opening celebration is a pickleball paddle raffle, $5 open play sessions throughout the day, special activities, prizes and other treats for the community.

October 4th, 11:52 AM EDT by Sarah Robles
Economic development coming to Niles within the next year

Economic development coming to Niles within the next year

New development will bring jobs and income tax into the city, according to the mayor.

October 2nd, 9:48 PM EDT by Sydney Canty
Nightmare in Niles to kick off first weekend at new location Friday

Nightmare in Niles to kick off first weekend at new location Friday

Unlike Nightmare at the Canfield Scareground and Nightmare in Boardman, Nightmare in Niles will be all indoors in an 82,000 square-foot building, which offers more space than the old location.

October 2nd, 12:44 PM EDT by Zach Mosca
New fitness studio offers pilates classes in Niles

New fitness studio offers pilates classes in Niles

Happy Hour Pilates is located at 815 Youngstown-Warren Road and offers pilates classes in both mornings and evenings, as well as a full array of equipment anyone can learn to use.

September 30th, 7:14 PM EDT by Zach Mosca
Man accused in 1991 Niles murder to remain at psychiatric facility

Man accused in 1991 Niles murder to remain at psychiatric facility

Judge Sean O'Brien ruled that 58-year-old James Hubbard, who is accused of shooting and killing 21-year-old Sallie Beatty in the parking lot of a Niles restaurant in 1991, shall remain under court-ordered supervision under psychiatric care

September 24th, 1:08 PM EDT by Zach Mosca
United Way opens Care Closet in Niles Intermediate School

United Way opens Care Closet in Niles Intermediate School

Care closets are rooms at a school stocked with clothing, hygiene items, household items and food. These items are available to all students who need them.

September 23rd, 6:10 PM EDT by Zach Mosca
7th annual 'Men Who Cook' raises money for local boy scout troop

7th annual 'Men Who Cook' raises money for local boy scout troop

Power outage affects south side of Youngstown

Hair salon hosts grand opening, Youngstown city leaders discuss ARP success

City of Youngstown issues boil advisory for neighborhoods after water main break

'Raffle for Rescues' fundraiser aims to support several animal rescues, charities

Ursuline High School hosts open house for prospective students

Warren pantries aim to keep community fed, warm

Warren pantries aim to keep community fed, warm

Y-Live 2026 returns to Stambaugh Stadium

Public library system reveals 10-year master plan

A new resource for Ohioans job searching is announced

YSU receives national award for community engagement

Gault Heating & Cooling High School Football Insider | Week 1

DeWine urges winter safety as extreme cold follows weekend snow

DeWine urges winter safety as extreme cold follows weekend snow

Mercer County conservation projects receive grant funding

Pennsylvania celebrates America’s 250th anniversary with $250k Scholarship Program

PUCO settlement would require FirstEnergy to pay $276 million to Ohio consumers over HB 6 misconduct

Driver killed in crash on Route 422 in Pulaski Township

Last flames on the Shenango: WaterFire celebrates 13 years