The Lariccia Family Building hosted the Christmas crew, along with visits from the Elf on the Shelf and the Grinch. 

The weekend-long events will also feature the "Lights Out" experience, featuring glowing, illuminated gameplay after dark. 

The ban will be lifted at 12 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 15. 

The fire captain stated that the fire began in a back bedroom and that crews on scene quickly got it under control. 

A clipper will drop plowable snowfall later today, followed by accumulating lake-effect snowfall and bitter cold on Sunday.

The release states that a 16-year-old driver of Niles, operating a 2019 Subaru WRX, entered I-680 using the Meridian Road exit ramp as an entrance ramp, now traveling southbound in the northbound lanes.

During the 2024 event, Eisenbraun says that The Kids Crew was able to raise about $25,000 for the sports medicine program, and they hope to meet the same goal or exceed it this year.

The carnival featured food trucks, a coffee truck, cookie decorating, photo opportunities with superheroes and other Disney characters, along with face painting.

45 crews from the Ohio Department of Transportation will be pre-treating the roads beginning at 4:30 Saturday morning.

The final score was 33 to 0 against the West Boynton Wolfpack from Florida, winning the Youngstown Little Bears the championship.

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) announced on Friday, December 12, 2025, that more than $2.9 million would be distributed to communities across the state for outdoor recreational projects.

Husted was appointed to Vance's seat in the Senate by Ohio Governor Mike DeWine in January of 2025, ahead of the inauguration of President Donald Trump and Vice President Vance.

Pratt has served as a magistrate for Judge Sarah Kovoor since January 2025.

The Ohio Board of Pharmacy announced on Friday, December 12, 2025, that kratom-related products are now illegal in the state due to an emergency rule that bans the products.

1st Ward Councilman Julius Oliver and EAG have added a link to their website to help residents stay better informed, for whatever their needs may be.

Plan on allowing for extra time to get to your destination Saturday evening.

In a news release, organizers said they hope the event will "bring some positive publicity to an area that has been marred by problems with the Southern Park Mall."

The Downtown Youngstown Farmers Market is set to launch on Thursday, February 12 at the Main Library in Youngstown on Wick Avenue from 4 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

This is part of nearly $4 million from the Commission's Cultural and Historical Support Grant program awarded to 177 museums and historical societies across 59 Pennsylvania counties.

Those interested should email Nic Bush at nbush@jewishyoungstown.org with their contact information, a narrative describing their vision for the mural and their design in a PDF format.

Moore is accused of 'unlawfully entering the dwelling of a victim with whom Mr. Moore had a dating relationship,' the Washtenaw County prosecutor’s office said Friday.

Watch for slick travel this weekend.

McDowell has selected Captain Courtney Kelly as the city's new Fire Chief and Detective Sergeant Sharon Cole for the city's new Chief of Police.

Seventh Ward Councilwoman Amber White said Davis's apology does not erase the impact of what was said.

The incident began Thursday afternoon when Dixon allegedly confronted Rogers, accusing him of repeatedly stealing her food. Dixon told police she went to Rogers' bedroom to demand he stop taking her groceries.

Police are searching for a man accused of attacking a fellow passenger Thursday morning after becoming angry about bus delays.

A spokesperson for the city would not provide the officer's name, citing an ongoing investigation, but did confirm that this is a female officer.

Two East Palestine City Schools staff members provided emergency assistance at a vehicle crash site Thursday night while transporting the girls’ basketball team.

Power was successfully restored to the school Thursday afternoon as crews with Ohio Edison and contracted electricians worked to restore the power.

The event will take place in Courthouse Square and will feature several activities for the whole family to enjoy, including markets, music, a parade and so much more.

Norfolk Southern reports that it has finished physical restoration activities at the site of the 2023 train derailment.

UPMC Horizon has received recognition from U.S. News & World Report as a 2026 High-Performing hospital for Maternity Care.

A Mahoning County grand jury indicted a Canfield man on Thursday on charges related to illegal sexually oriented material involving minors.

Firefighters from Mesopotamia and other communities are on the scene of a barn fire in the Valley's Amish country.

Former Deputy Richard Watson admitted to using false information to try to get an admission of wrongdoing out of Captain Chris Bordonaro. He also made threatening remarks about Bordonaro and Police Chief Brent Milhoan.

Five Columbiana County band directors have been chosen to march in the 2026 Rose Parade's Band Directors Marching Band in California.

Tommelleo previously served as superintendent of Liberty Local School District and interim superintendent of Leetonia Exempted Village Schools.

State Rep. Lauren McNally (D-Youngstown) announced that the grants will be going toward COMPASS Family and Community Services, a not-for-profit organization committed to providing comprehensive services to people of all ages.

Attorney David E. Wenger's discussion with Blasdel centered on the criminal reforms contained in the proposed Equine Partner Protection Act of 2025, a bill designed to change Ohio's equine-cruelty penalties throughout the state.

Ohio's State Employment Relations Board (SERB) has ruled in favor of the Youngstown Professional Fire Fighters IAFF Local 312 following an October 2024 filing of unfair labor practices against the City of Youngstown. 

The post from council woman Anita Davis' Facebook account to congratulate a retiring Youngstown police officer read "...We all thought he was an Arab terrorist."

Near state Route 46 and West Webb Road, the driver reportedly lost control of the dump truck before veering into a fire hydrant, resulting in damage to an electrical pole.

Former Trumbull County Commissioner Niki Frenchko has filed a petition in the US Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit for a panel rehearing after the November ruling stated deputies had probable cause

Of those 13 arrests, two of them involved suspects who were allegedly attempting to seek sex from minors.

Effective January 1, 2026, the Ohio Turnpike's toll rates will increase by 2.7%. 

Watt will not attend practice on Thursday, and it is undecided whether or not he will play in the Steelers' game against the Miami Dolphins on Monday, December 15.

In the course of his interview with BCI, Watson admitted that the conversation with Bordonaro was recorded under false pretenses.

Every individual item donated will net donors a raffle ticket for a chance to win a Texas Roadhouse swag basket, which includes free steak for a year.

Rehearsals kick off Tuesday, January 6 and will be held every Tuesday from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Bliss Hall on Youngstown State University's campus.

According to an updated police report, at least two more homes on Pasadena Avenue were shot up between 9:46 p.m. and 11:06 p.m. on Wednesday.

53-year-old Charles Shultz was sentenced to three years in prison on two counts of unlawful sexual contact with a minor and one count of tampering with evidence.

Originally charged with two counts each of rape and gross sexual imposition, 21-year-old Isaiah Short pled guilty to two reduced counts of contributing to the delinquency of a juvenile, a first-degree misdemeanor.

Boardman police officers released reports Thursday on four separate retail theft investigations involving more than $2,400 in combined merchandise, including accusations against a store employee and a pair of suspects allegedly working together.

City officials previously stated the business allowed loitering and violated state liquor laws, contributing to the violence.

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.

Second Harvest Food Bank says it currently operates at about three dozen school sites serving hundreds of students, and United Way has care closets in 29 schools. There is some overlap between the two groups.

Matt Gambrel, Boardman Township Trustee-Elect, received 3,870 votes during the November 4 general election period, winning 29.5% of the total votes in that specific race.

According to Newton Falls Ward 2 Councilman Brian Axiotis, commission members considered variants for a Circle K that would be built on the current site of a Rite Aid, located at 325 West Broad Street, Newton Falls.

To celebrate its grand opening, the location also held an event that featured special offers, a raffle to win a free one-year PF Black Card membership plus a branded workout bag, water bottle and hat.

A major overhaul to Ohio's child custody process has passed the Ohio Senate and is headed to the House, with supporters and opponents divided over how much power the proposal gives judges.

Mahoning County Commissioner Carol Rimedio-Righetti will not run for reelection to her seat next year, she told 21 News Monday.

embassy interviews and visa appointments are significantly decreasing. The change is causing International students to be turned away from Universities.

A federal judge says the Justice Department can publicly release investigative materials from a sex trafficking case against Ghislaine Maxwell, the longtime confidant of Jeffrey Epstein.

Mark Bazely of West Middlesex was given 90 seconds to dash through the aisles to collect as many groceries as he could and bring them back to the finish line.

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.

Effective immediately, speeds are restricted to 45 mph on Interstate 80 and Interstate 79.

Investigation revealed suspicious checks paid to David, Diane and Henry Hardin.

45-year-old Meghann Rigney pled guilty on Wednesday to one misdemeanor theft charge. She was sentenced to one year of probation and must complete 100 hours of community service.

63-year-old Wayne Keeley pled guilty to third-degree felony charges of aggravated vehicular homicide and failure to stop after an accident, as well as a misdemeanor count of vehicular manslaughter.

The order allocates up to $490,000 in each of the next two fiscal years to the Catholic Charities Regional Agency.

The new flavors include Eggnog, Peppermint Bark and Gingerbread Cookie.

Bake Me Treats owner Gabriele Broker told 21 News that Bake Me Treats on South Main Street in Poland will be closing its doors permanently after Christmas Eve, as she starts a 'new chapter' in her life.

Trumbull County Clerk of Courts employee Vanessa Clark has been indicted on one fourth-degree felony count of theft in office and seven third-degree felony counts of tampering with evidence.

A resident told police she was watching television in the living room, and her two daughters were in a bedroom when she heard several gunshots and dropped to the floor.

The Supreme Court of Ohio heard arguments on Wednesday morning on whether or not the conviction of a Youngstown murder suspect Lavontae Knight should remain overturned.

Most of the penalty funds will be paid to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of the Treasury. Consumers will not receive any of the money directly.

During the deer gun week, hunters checked 27,934 antlered deer (33% of the total reported) and 57,514 antlerless deer (67%).

Tra's Gourmet Sandwiches donated over $2,500 for the jerseys in an effort to connect with the students and community.

A Trumbull County shed builder that was sued by the Ohio Attorney General in 2024 is facing continued concerns from customers who said they paid thousands of dollars and received nothing within the time they were promised.

The hospital will have 72 beds for patients and is specially built for patients diagnosed with a broad range of psychiatric conditions, as well as substance abuse.

The county's OSU extension will be hosting the workshop. Registration is $20 per person and includes all supplies.

The drive turned out successful, with 4th and 5th grade Student Council members collecting more than 250 gifts for local children.

27-year-old Michael Sotirakis pled guilty to four counts of pandering sexually-oriented material involving minors, a second-degree felony.

Husted will file for the 2026 Primary Election in Ohio on Friday, November 26.

Hanukkah kicks off at sundown on Sunday, December 14, and will be celebrated with a nightly Menorah lighting with special prayers and fried foods. One candle will be lit per night.

The woman told officers the ordeal started Dec. 2 when she received an email that appeared to be from PayPal regarding a $500 purchase.

The hospital will have 72 beds for patients and is specially built for patients diagnosed with a broad range of psychiatric conditions, as well as substance abuse.

The Lawrence County Coroner's Office identified the victim as 59-year-old Gerri Black.

With overnight low temperatures in the Mahoning Valley forecasted to drop into the teens this week, county officials are reminding residents of an available warming station for single men seeking shelter.

Attorneys representing one of the men accused of killing a Warren mail carrier filed a motion Monday asking a federal judge to declare the death penalty unconstitutional.