2024 has been a busy news year around the Mahoning and Shenago valleys.

From December 20 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. Here are some of the top stories in November. 

November 6

Former Vienna fiscal officer arraigned, out on $20,000 bond

McCullough isn't behind bars but could have to pay that bond if she doesn't show up for her next court date. See the full story here.

November 8

Former Youngstown City Schools dean of students sentenced to house arrest for assaulting daughter

Whipple was sentenced to 90 days of house arrest and three years of probation on these charges. See the full story here.

November 8

Mother of 6-year-old wheelchair theft victim in Warren speaks out

Kristin Starkey described how essential the wheelchair is for Jaymeson's everyday life saying he has Cerebral Palsy and cannot walk. Therefore, he cannot go to school, play outside with his siblings or even leave the house at all without it. See the full story here.

November 11

Salem fire chief to demolish collapsed building, but there's one obstacle prolonging the process

A court order came down back in May to tear the building down, after numerous attempts to work with the building's owner. See the full story here.

November 12

Bazetta Township waiting on auditor to help recover stolen money

"We're limiting overtime in both police and fire," he said. "Just because that's what you have to do this time of year and especially with this money that we're missing." See the full story here.

November 13

Youngstown DORA approved by state, first event scheduled for Dec. 6

The designated outdoor refreshment area or DORA for Youngstown has been approved and will begin December 6. See the full story here.

November 13

Progress continues on sale of Southern Park Mall

"We're aware that it's changing ownership but in terms of the details of the sale and how that's going to transpire, we don't have any of that information," explained Township Administrator Jason Loree. See the full story here.

November 14

Youngstown to seek additional year moratorium on pyrolysis in the city

"I believe that the citizens are concerned about it," said Jason Small, Senior Assistant Law Director with the City of Youngstown. "And there needs to be more time for investigation by the Mayor, city council, and all the elements of the city." See the full story here.

November 21

Watchdog: Accusations come to light over well-being and safety of inmates in Columbiana County Jail

Among the concerns are untrained staff, use of excessive force and lack of proper health care. Examples like these and others are reflected in a federal lawsuit filed in 2022 that alleges mistreatment and wrongful actions in the Columbiana County Jail. See the full story here.

November 27

83-year-old Austintown man arrested for bank robbery apologizes for actions and wants support

Lytell said he never imagined he would rob a bank, but hit a breaking point after dealing with finances, stress and a lack of support as his wife of 47 years was under medical care for a year away from home, recovering from surgeries. See the full story here.

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