
Court issues permanent restraining order on condemned East Liverpool home
Judge Bickerton ordered that the home continue to be boarded up and padlocked for one year, and that all personal property and contents used in conducting or maintaining the nuisance be removed from the home.

Man suspected in Brown University shooting and MIT professor’s killing is found dead, officials say
Officials say a man who is suspected in last weekend’s mass shooting at Brown University and in the fatal shooting of a Massachusetts Institute of Technology professor has been found dead in a New Hampshire storage facility.

UPMC graduates 43 new nurses, healthcare leaders expanding ways to recruit
Years after the COVID pandemic reshaped healthcare, hospital leaders say the nursing profession is still in recovery. On Thursday, 43 new nurses graduated from UPMC Jameson School of Nursing, with most of them staying to work locally.

Raymond John Wean Foundation approves $376K to Valley organizations
The Raymond John Wean Foundation announced in a news release on Thursday, December 18, that $376,000 has been approved to go towards three organizations to help support economic opportunity in the Mahoning Valley.

Ohio reaches $4.25 million settlement with Menards over deceptive rebate advertising
Advertising suggested the message of '11% off' suggested that customers would save 11% on their purchases at the register. In reality, the store was advertising savings that came later in the form of in-store merchandise credit.

Former Austintown rehab operator remains jailed as state charges proceed
Sheridan originally gained notoriety as the owner of Braking Point Recovery Center. In 2021, he was ordered to pay back more than $24 million for billing the government for medical services that were never provided or were not necessary.

Records show Youngstown doesn't own all parcels on former Chill-Can site
There's a new twist in the long-running Chill Can saga on Youngstown's east side. A report first published by the Business Journal reveals the city does not own every parcel at the former development site.

Warrant issued for Trumbull Clerk of Courts employee accused of theft in office
Clark was allegedly set to be released from a rehab facility on Monday, December 15, but her attorneys told the judge that she was still there as of Tuesday. The judge said if this information could be confirmed, the warrant could be rescinded.

Dog Warden, Animal Charity asking for help identifying man who dropped off seriously injured dog in Boardman
The man left the injured dog out in the frigid temperatures before it was discovered the next day. The dog was suffering from a severe infection so bad that the dog had to be put down.

Prosecutors charge Rob Reiner’s son Nick with 2 counts of murder in killing of his parents
Nick Reiner, 32, is charged with killing the 78-year-old actor and director Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, District Attorney Nathan Hochman announced at a news conference with LA Police Chief Jim McDonnell.

Trump orders blockade of 'sanctioned oil tankers' into Venezuela, ramping up pressure on Maduro
By MICHELLE L. PRICE Associated Press President Donald Trump said Tuesday he is ordering a blockade of all “sanctioned oil tankers” into Venezuela, ramping up pressure on the country’s authoritarian leader Nicolás Maduro in a move

Boardman trustees ask Attorney General to investigate Southern Park Mall owner over alleged fraudulent activity
Valley lawmakers are sending a letter to the Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost, asking them to investigate Kohan Retail Investment Group for fraudulent activity at the Southern Park Mall.

Village of Washingtonville receives $53,000+ loan for new water storage tank
The village received a total of $53,729.75 at 4.45% for five years for the design of a new 100,000-gallon water storage tank on High Street to replace the existing one, which has exceeded its useful life.

Hermitage police offer reward in decade-old unsolved homicide
The Hermitage Police Department announced a cash reward for information regarding the 2015 shooting death of Ralph Kenneth Lloyd. The appeal coincides with the 10th anniversary of the unsolved homicide. Lloyd, 56, was shot at 1:08 a.m. on Dec. 1, 2015, wh













































































