Year in Review - March: Warren mail carrier killed on job; puppy breeder charged; some former GM Lordstown employees return home
2024 has been a busy news year around the Mahoning and Shenago valleys.
Through New Year's Eve, 21 News will share a recap of one month per day of some of the interesting news events that happened in 2024.
March 1
Plans to make PEAR EV in Lordstown on back burner
Car company Fisker puts plans to build PEAR electric vehicle on the back burner after reporting a $463.6 million loss in the final quarter of 2023. Fisker would file for bankruptcy on June 18. Read the full story here.
March 4
911 audio reveals more details in killing of Warren mail carrier
Mail carrier Jonte Davis, 33, is killed on March 2 while on his route. 911 calls from the incident are released. Suspects in the case wouldn’t be charged until October. Read the full story here.
March 7
Watchdog Report: Police, prosecutors looking into alleged puppy fraud
Goshen Township dog breeder April Waidman is accused of taking money from customers but never delivering them a dog. She was later indicted in April and is still going through the legal process. Read the full story here.
March 11
Former GM Lordstown workers window of opportunity to return home begins
The window for former GM Lordstown Assembly plant workers to return home opens, giving them a pathway back to the Valley years after the plant was shuttered by General Motors. The new job openings were at Ultium Cells in Lordstown. Read the full story here.
March 12
Smith Township taking over policing for Beloit
The Smith Township Police Department takes over policing responsibility for the Village of Beloit. Goshen Police has served the village since 2015. Read the full story here.
March 16
Cuts and budget reductions expected for Youngstown City School District due to projected deficit
A work session reveals expected cuts by YCSD, starting with contracts no longer needed in the district and retiring employees. Read the full story here.
March 20
Canfield rejects expansion of Cardinal Joint Fire District
Canfield City Council rejects an expansion to include the Boardman Fire Department after a year of discussions. Read the full story here.
March 21
Teen fatally shot on Youngstown’s Westside identified as local football standout
Loved ones identified J’Allen Underwood as the teenager shot and killed along Millet Street. Allen was a standout football player at Austintown Fitch High School. Read the full story here.
March 26
Vindicator, Tribune Chronicle to end Sunday delivery of printed newspapers
The papers begin delivering “Weekend Edition” newspapers on Saturdays, combining information from both days. Read the full story here.
March 30
Grand opening held for new Healthy Hearts & Paws Project facility in Warren
A new 6,400 square-foot facility in Warren opens to help pets in Trumbull County. Read the full story here.
