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

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

The City of Youngstown is issuing a boil advisory for several communities following a "major water main break" on Hubbard Road between Logan Avenue and Albert Street.

7 hrs 16 mins ago by Sarah Robles
Section of Liberty Township may experience low or no water pressure due to water break

Section of Liberty Township may experience low or no water pressure due to water break

Customers along Motor Inn Drive, as well as the west side of Belmont Avenue from Starbucks to Denny's may experience little to no water pressure.

January 28th, 1:24 PM EST by Zach Mosca
Liberty bus driver to shave head for cancer research

Liberty bus driver to shave head for cancer research

Amy Ballard is participating in a St. Baldrick's Foundation head shaving event to support childhood cancer research on Saturday, March 14 at the Penguin City Brewery in downtown Youngstown.

January 26th, 1:07 PM EST by Zach Mosca
Two found dead in Liberty Township mobile home

Two found dead in Liberty Township mobile home

Furthermore, Chief Buhala said that preliminary investigations revealed that there is no ongoing threat to the public and that this is an isolated incident.

January 19th, 10:37 AM EST by Zach Mosca & Sarah Robles
Bridge in Lisbon soon to see construction upgrade

Bridge in Lisbon soon to see construction upgrade

Wilson says that the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) has increased the amount of funding provided through a construction grant that would be used to replace the bridge.

January 16th, 5:54 PM EST by Sarah Robles
Dog found tethered outside of Liberty Township residence

Dog found tethered outside of Liberty Township residence

The shelter's Humane Division was called to assist the Liberty Township Police Department with a dog found tethered in the backyard of a residence on Euclid Avenue.

January 16th, 2:20 PM EST by Sarah Robles
No charges to be filed against officer involved in shooting in Liberty Township

No charges to be filed against officer involved in shooting in Liberty Township

The incident happened on December 16, 2024, when Liberty Police shot and killed 31-year-old Jason Cain in the parking lot of Harbor Freight on Belmont Avenue.

January 16th, 12:02 PM EST by Zach Mosca
Delicatessen in Liberty hosting 11th annual founder's birthday celebrations

Delicatessen in Liberty hosting 11th annual founder's birthday celebrations

To honor the beginnings of Kravitz Deli, the Rydarowicz family will host the 11th Annual Rose Kravitz Birthday and Jewish Food Fest from Monday, January 26, to Saturday, January 31, 2026.

January 15th, 1:14 PM EST by Sarah Robles
Breakfast restaurant opening soon in Liberty Township

Breakfast restaurant opening soon in Liberty Township

Donahue's Family Restaurant has been sharing updates on its Facebook page, outlining the progress the owners have put into the building in getting ready to welcome their first guests.

January 13th, 8:12 PM EST by Sarah Robles
Liberty students help stock food pantry for families in need

Liberty students help stock food pantry for families in need

The Church Hill United Methodist Church is located at 189 Church Hill-Hubbard Road.

January 12th, 10:28 PM EST by Tristan Hostetter
Fallen tree cuts power to hundreds in Liberty business district

Fallen tree cuts power to hundreds in Liberty business district

One of Liberty Township's busiest business districts was hit with a power outage Friday morning.

January 9th, 10:58 AM EST by Mike Gauntner
Liberty police seek help online for Christmas Eve crash

Liberty police seek help online for Christmas Eve crash

Liberty Township police turned to social media Monday to find the driver responsible for injuring a woman on Christmas Eve.

January 5th, 11:23 AM EST by Mike Gauntner
Liberty Police veteran officially takes over as chief

Liberty Police veteran officially takes over as chief

Buhala has served as the acting chief since June 30.

January 2nd, 10:28 AM EST by Mike Gauntner & Tristan Hostetter
Liberty deli to offer special soup menu to celebrate National Soup Month

Liberty deli to offer special soup menu to celebrate National Soup Month

Kravitz Deli announced in a news release that it will offer four varieties of house-made soup in addition to several soups that will be available daily, or specially made each week.

December 31st, 5:59 PM EST by Sarah Robles
Victim's niece speaks out as Liberty PD investigates Christmas Eve hit-and-run

Victim's niece speaks out as Liberty PD investigates Christmas Eve hit-and-run

Liberty Township police are investigating a hit-and-run that left a woman with numerous broken bones on Christmas Eve, according to the victim's family.

December 29th, 4:18 PM EST
Lane restrictions after two vehicle rollover in Liberty Township

Lane restrictions after two vehicle rollover in Liberty Township

The rollover happened around 8:30 a.m. on SR-11 southbound near Churchill Road just north of I-80.

December 22nd, 9:44 AM EST by Zach Mosca
Liberty to host first-ever LEGO convention next August

Liberty to host first-ever LEGO convention next August

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.

December 17th, 8:37 AM EST by Zach Mosca
Holiday market in Liberty highlights young entrepreneur

Holiday market in Liberty highlights young entrepreneur

Nearly nine-year-old Amado Brown set up shop at the market, selling T-shirts that he makes himself through a computer program.

November 15th, 6:01 PM EST by Sarah Robles
Bond set for Liberty Township trustee accused of assaulting wife

Bond set for Liberty Township trustee accused of assaulting wife

A visiting judge set Liberty Township Trustee Devon Stanley's bond at $10,000 during a hearing on Wednesday, November 12.

November 13th, 10:48 AM EST by Zach Mosca
Two missing Liberty teens found, reunited with families

Two missing Liberty teens found, reunited with families

14-year-old Star'La Smith and 15-year-old Bri'Elle Fleeton were found safe and reunited with their families as of Wednesday afternoon.

November 12th, 3:40 PM EST by Zach Mosca
Details released in suspected Liberty Township shoplifting incident that led to crash

Details released in suspected Liberty Township shoplifting incident that led to crash

Police say the vehicle crashed into a telephone pole causing a 'huge spark.'

November 12th, 10:05 AM EST by Zach Mosca
Power restored after suspected Liberty Walmart shoplifter crashes

Power restored after suspected Liberty Walmart shoplifter crashes

FirstEnergy's outage map shows that power has been completely restored in Liberty and Girard.

November 12th, 5:33 AM EST by Mike Gauntner & Zach Mosca
Sixty winter coats delivered to students in Girard, Liberty

Sixty winter coats delivered to students in Girard, Liberty

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.

November 10th, 7:49 PM EST by Sarah Robles
Vienna non-profit offers free clothing to locals

Vienna non-profit offers free clothing to locals

The Vienna Community Action Committee, a local non-profit group, donates clothes to locals through the 1805 Closet. The clothes are available on the first Monday of every month from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Vienna Presbyterian Chruch. The clothes drive has

November 7th, 7:33 PM EST by Michael Neenan
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
Man charged in connection with standoff with Liberty Police, Troopers

Man charged in connection with standoff with Liberty Police, Troopers

Dispatchers say the incident began as a traffic stop in Weathersfield Township, eventually ending up in Liberty.

October 23rd, 9:41 AM EDT by Mike Gauntner & Zach Mosca
Lanes reopen following crash involving multiple semi trucks on I-80

Lanes reopen following crash involving multiple semi trucks on I-80

The crash happened just before 11 p.m. Sunday in the eastbound lane of I-80 just past the Belmont Avenue exit in Liberty Township.

October 20th, 6:43 AM EDT by Zach Mosca
Two injured in crash along Route 711 in Liberty

Two injured in crash along Route 711 in Liberty

Two people were hospitalized following a traffic accident that snarled traffic along Route 711 in Liberty Township early Tuesday.

October 7th, 8:13 AM EDT by Mike Gauntner
I-80 westbound traffic moving again through Liberty and Hubbard

I-80 westbound traffic moving again through Liberty and Hubbard

It took a couple more hours before traffic was moving freely again.

September 23rd, 7:33 AM EDT by Mike Gauntner
Couple spends 60th wedding anniversary giving back to Liberty Local Schools

Couple spends 60th wedding anniversary giving back to Liberty Local Schools

"We are truly honored that the Schwartz family chose Liberty Local Schools as the place to celebrate such an important milestone," said Superintendent Brian Knight.

September 5th, 9:12 PM EDT by Sarah Robles
Three-vehicle crash snarls Belmont Avenue traffic in Liberty

Three-vehicle crash snarls Belmont Avenue traffic in Liberty

Two cars and a crossover SUV were damaged in the crash.

August 28th, 7:47 AM EDT by Mike Gauntner & Zach Mosca
Four-year-old boy dies after Liberty Township home explosion

Four-year-old boy dies after Liberty Township home explosion

Four-year-old Jakob Braun died Saturday, August 23 as a result of the explosion at a home on East Montrose Street in Liberty in early June.

August 26th, 5:30 AM EDT by Zach Mosca
Large police presence at Belmont Pines after teen assaults staff member

Large police presence at Belmont Pines after teen assaults staff member

No medical teams were sent to the scene, and there were no reported injuries, but one person was arrested and brought to the Juvenile Justice Center.

August 23rd, 1:33 PM EDT by Tyler Schlosser
Power back on for nearly all customers in Liberty Township, Girard

Power back on for nearly all customers in Liberty Township, Girard

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.

August 21st, 12:57 PM EDT by Zach Mosca
Belmont Pines Hospital vandalized, 3 juveniles charged after 'disturbance'

Belmont Pines Hospital vandalized, 3 juveniles charged after 'disturbance'

Police found the juveniles hanging from the ceiling, ripping wires and damaging the facility's ventilation systems. All three are now in custody.

August 7th, 11:53 AM EDT by Camille Sipple
Two taken to hospital following car vs. semi crash on I-80 in Liberty Township

Two taken to hospital following car vs. semi crash on I-80 in Liberty Township

The crash happened near mile marker 231 of I-80 in Liberty Township. The area is currently closed to eastbound traffic, but westbound traffic is still open to one lane.

July 16th, 2:06 PM EDT by Zach Mosca
Boil alert lifted in Liberty Township

Boil alert lifted in Liberty Township

Some residents in Girard and Liberty are under a boil alert Saturday afternoon. The City of Girard posted on Facebook that a boil alert is in effect on Middle and Overlook Drives in Liberty, and Plymouth and Clermont Avenues in Girard. Water mainline repa

July 14th, 1:35 PM EDT by Zach Mosca
POLICE: Several run from gunfire at Liberty Township church Saturday

POLICE: Several run from gunfire at Liberty Township church Saturday

According to a police report, a call came in just before 9 p.m. Saturday reporting shots being fired at Pleasant Valley Church in Liberty Township.

July 9th, 11:03 AM EDT by Zach Mosca
Power outage affects south side of Youngstown

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

Islamic Society of Greater Youngstown hosts inaugural Ramadan bazaar

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