The project to replace the bridge that carries Route 718 over Pine Run in the City of Sharon is expected to kick off on Monday, March 30, weather permitting.

Check out the full list of St. Patrick's Day events in the Mahoning Valley and surrounding areas.

The partnership has helped expand access to those in need by offering a food pantry on the second Saturday of every month. 

The production features live music and 25 performers from Lawrence, Mercer and Mahoning counties, all under the direction of Nicole Walzer.

Members of Predator Poachers told police that 47-year-old Calvin Kendall planned on bringing a fake adoption document to adopt the girl. Police say he also brought "sex toys" with him.

"If we were able to win that $10,000 level, we would be able to provide 20,000 meals to our neighbors in need."

A Mercer County jury found a Sharon man guilty Thursday in the 2024 shooting death of a local resident.

The alleged fraud happened in December of 2025 and involved a First National Bank check from the City of Sharon's General Fund for $4,734.62.

A donation of $2 earns one 3-point shot and $5 earns three 3-point shots. Those who participate and make one, will get a free THON t-shirt along with an additional prize.

SHARON - The westbound lanes of Interstate 80 in Mercer County have reopened to traffic.

The girl described being forcefully pulled from a staircase and subjected to multiple sexual acts.

A judge has scheduled a new trial date for the Sharon man accused of killing and dismembering 14-year-old Pauly Likens. Dashawn Watkins will face a jury in March 2026. The trial was previously set for January 13, but Judge Daniel Wallace granted a move to

The city was awarded $762,534 to modernize multiple intersections, including the intersection of North Oakland Avenue and East State Street, as well as the intersection of East State Street, Euclid Avenue and Stambaugh Avenue.

Police say 34-year-old Isaiah Olden was wanted in New Jersey on two weapon-related warrants, with one of them being a felony.

Five people are receiving assistance from the American Red Cross after a fire heavily damaged a home here Thursday evening.

47-year-old Paul Graves was sentenced to one year in prison after pleading guilty to violating federal explosives laws on Thursday, November 20.

The $20,000 grant will allow the food bank to provide 40,000 meals to families across the country.

Residential natural gas customers in northwestern Pennsylvania, including those in Mercer County, are seeing a decrease in their monthly bills.

A dispatcher with the department told 21 News that the origin of the smell is unknown at this time, but that supplier National Fuel Gas is aware of the situation and is investigating.

The organization’s emergency action comes as the charitable food network faces operational strain in Mercer County.

After 13 years of tri-annual events celebrating the arts community in Sharon, Waterfire is coming to an end. 

Jamgochian is set to be formally arraigned on charges being held for court in the Mercer County Court of Common Pleas on December 16 at 9 a.m. at the Mercer County Courthouse.

This Sunday, all Valley residents are welcome to join JCL Development on a behind-the-scenes tour of a number of renovated buildings and businesses as part of their ongoing effort, in collaboration with the city, to revitalize downtown Sharon. 

Police have charged a Sharon woman after she allegedly encouraged her daughter to fight another juvenile.

Officers were later able to apprehend the suspect in the area of Sherman Avenue and Morrison Street, and they are now in custody.

Judge Daniel Wallace said while there was extensive coverage of the case immediately following Likens's death, there has since been a 'cooling off period,' so the standard for 'pervasive pretrial publicity' had not been met.

Mercer County is stepping up its efforts to improve local infrastructure for active transportation, including walking, biking, and using mobility aids.

37-year-old Larry Marrow was sentenced to more than 11-and-a-half years in prison followed by six years of probation for trafficking in fentanyl and cocaine.

Route 718 is closed between Silver Street and Marshall Avenue due to the formation of a sinkhole near Lincoln Street. 

Richardson reportedly told the officer that he had smoked marijuana “probably about 3 hours ago.”.

Youngstown native Ken Cooper, who is friends with former Shenango Valley Animal Shelter Board of Directors member Duane Piccirilli, is matching all donations towards the new building dollar for dollar now until Thanksgiving.

Events featured as part of the event include a car show, performances throughout the day and the lighting of the Waterfire Globe and 55 floating bonfires.

Police say Anderson was going too fast to navigate the roundabout and crashed into the wall in the middle of the roundabout. The front of the car was damaged, and more than a dozen stone slabs were knocked out of the retaining wall.

Waterfire Sharon is looking for volunteers to build the bonfires on the Shenango River, assist artist vendors with setup and monitor traffic in the area Saturday morning.

Work will be consolidated at Stucki facilities in Farrell, as well as Jerseyville, Illinois and Moterry, Mexico.

According to the complaint, the man came home later to find several neighbors along with the parent of the child outside to confront him about almost running over a child.

The truck’s driver's side front fender was ripped off, with additional damage to the bumper and grill.

The event, titled "Ready, Set, Go Orange," begins at 9 a.m. and will run until 9 p.m.

35-year-old Cody Rainey was sentenced to 11-and-a-half months to two years in prison followed by five years of probation.

The affidavit also notes that after her arrest, Spindler-Brown said to police words to the effect, "I know what I did was f----d up."