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Troopers to conduct OVI checkpoint in Trumbull County Saturday night

More specific details on the checkpoint including the time and location will be announced the day of the checkpoint.

Farrell man sentenced for vandalizing congressman's office

46-year-old Joe Lemons is sentenced to 2 years of probation and must pay both a fine and the cost of the repairs for the damaged office.

The driving technique that could cut traffic jams in half

As ongoing construction to replace the bridge on Route 224 in Canfield causes major backups, the Ohio Department of Transportation is calling attention to a technique known as "zipper merging."

Cortland announces finalists for Director of Public Service

The Director of Public Service is a leadership role responsible for overseeing Cortland's public works, parks and infrastructure, ensuring the effective delivery of essential services to residents. 

Treated water causing odor, bad taste in Trumbull County

If you find yourself inconvenienced by this, you can run your cold water for a while to help run out the smell and taste.

Academy Sports + Outdoors celebrates Boardman grand opening with a gift to the community

After the children received a total of $4,000, Academy also gave $1,000 to the Boardman Township Park to support their community programs.

New diverging diamond project closures begin Friday in Howland

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) plans to begin new closures and detours on Friday for the ongoing State Route 46 and 82 Diverging Diamond Interchange project in Howland Township.

Boardman schools consolidate bus stops amid driver shortage, transportation eliminated for those within 1 mile

The Boardman Local School District is changing how students get to and from school this year, citing a shortage of bus drivers. The district said it is down 20 drivers, falling from more than 50 to 30

Wandering Soul in Sharon relaunches as a full-fledged bookstore

"When I opened The Wandering Soul, I started as a shop with local art… and some books," Johnson says. "Now I can finally say — I'm a bookstore, with more than 2,500 titles on the shelves."

Utility pole split in half, Youngstown-Poland Road in Struthers blocked off

Ohio Edison expects the issue to be resolved by 8:30 p.m. 

Picture-perfect sunshine to end the work week

Mostly sunny skies are expected again on Saturday before a chance for a shower or storm on Sunday