The first three months of the year set the stage for several ongoing battles and discussions, such as the case with some Trumbull County hospitals and the Southern Park Mall, for example.

 

This is a stepping stone to a contract, but does not mean a deal is finalized.

Pennock is serving a sentence of 15 years to life in prison on charges of murder, felonious assault and reckless homicide in connection with the death of 36-year-old Jesare'e Harris on Parkman Road back in November of 2022.

 
 
According to a police report, officers were called to a home on the 2900 Block of Clearwater Street just before 7 a.m. New Year's Day after several shots were fired into the home.
The concern for some is not necessarily that Tenor Health has a bad track record, it's that they don't have much of one at all. 
"We need to send a message to whoever does buy us, that they are lucky to get this community," said Dr. Valeri Roth. "This is the tip of the iceberg."
An investigator with the Mahoning County Coroner's Office told 21 News the cause of death for the four people in the house was determined to be blunt force injuries stemming from the explosion. 
In 2024, 61 people died as a result of an accidental overdose. In 2023, that number was 112.
"After 54 years, it hasn't set in yet," David told 21 News via Zoom. "I was drafted and being I was brought up in a good home life, I accepted that fact and went in the service. I was lucky to come home."

 

Chief Medical Officer of Sharon Regional Nick Abbott told 21 News that there are currently no more patients in the building, and they have stopped accepting patients.



Advocates have long believed the official numbers are undercounted and the problem is worse than known.



The 58-year-old Youngstown native Dr. Amy Acton announced her candidacy to news outlets saying she had filed papers to run for Governor.



"Healthcare is critical--it's critical in terms of our servicing the people in our community. It's a big part of our economy and to attract people to move into the area and businesses.", added Longietti.

 

The meeting is scheduled for February 3 at 5:30 p.m. in the Canfield High School Auditorium at 100 Cardinal Drive, Canfield. If time permits, there will be a question and answer session to follow.

 

 

Details of the events and activities will be announced soon. Residents are encouraged to participate and share ideas for celebrations.


The Southern Park Mall is now the fourth property the Kohan group owns in Ohio.
 
U.S, House Republicans, with the backing of incoming president Donald Trump,  are pushing to cut trillions of dollars from the federal budget, including from Medicaid and food assistance. 
The couple claims that the incident has had a profound and lasting impact on their lives, including loss of income by forcing the closure of their business, the State Line Tavern.
One building the board has their eye on is the old InfoCision on Patriot Boulevard in Austintown.



A report from an off-duty Damascus firefighter who responded to the scene said a fire at the scene was being led by a gas source believed to be propane.



A business allegedly involved in prostitution in Canfield was closed only a week after opening.



The St. Clair Twp. Police have identified the child fatally shot in Wednesday's shootout as 4-year-old Rosalie Martin.  
After closure, finding a new buyer and settling a lawsuit, Sharon Regional Medical Center could be in its final stages before reopening.



Norfolk Southern reports that the fiery derailment and chemical spill has cost the railroad $2.2 billion in the nearly two years since several of their cars jumped the tracks in East Palestine.



The funding from the grant will support YBI's planned conversion of the former Vindicator building into a hub for advanced manufacturing and add to the Valley's leading footprint in the manufacturing industry through the presence of YBI and America Makes.
East Palestine Mayor Trent Conaway said he hopes the $22 million Norfolk Southern is paying the village will go towards infrastructure, economic development and community projects, but ultimately it's up to council.

 

Vance will be joined by Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, newly-sworn-in U.S. Senator Jon Husted, U.S. Senator Bernie Moreno and U.S. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin in his visit to the village.



Sponsors of the bill want to get rid of indoctrination or the process of teaching someone to accept a certain belief.



For the first time ever, the festival will be a two-day long event kicking off Friday, April 25 and continuing Saturday, April 26.
Governor DeWine has selected former Youngstown State University President and football coach Jim Tressel to serve as Lieutenant Governor following Jon Husted's appointment to J.D. Vance's seat in the U.S. Senate.



Tenor Health CEO said that the PA. Department of Health has committed to work as expeditiously as possible to ensure a smooth opening of the hospital.



Ten acres of land and a few new buildings on Youngstown’s East Side that have been the subject of a contentious and protracted legal battle are now the property of the City of Youngstown.
Since Sunday evening, crews dispatched to help have been performing active water rescues and plan to stay to help in Kentucky until they are released.
The project is expected to significantly increase the impact of the aviation industry's workforce pipeline by providing new career pathways in the Mahoning Valley and connecting workforce development to the highly in-demand aviation industry.
In a 117 page report, the school overpaid or made unallowed payments multiple times in 2022 and 2023. 



The hospital's Outpatient Behavioral Health Services Department has officially reopened as of Tuesday, February 18.
The Cleveland Fire Department received a call regarding a vehicle on fire on the 9300 Block of Sherwood Road the same day as Juvar King Sr.'s disappearance. Further investigation revealed that the car had belonged to one of King's family members.



According to the update, Norfolk Southern - under EPA oversite - found low levels of 2-butoxyethanol and other chemicals.



A Republican who left the Department of Government Efficiency initiative on President Donald Trump’s first day is expected to launch his bid for Ohio governor.

 

While no specific campuses have been identified for closure yet, Penn State did put out a list of seven campuses that were not under threat of closures with Penn State Shenango not being named on that list.
29-year-old Tyree Brown was handed a sentence of 36 years to life in prison on charges of aggravated murder and burglary, both with three-year firearm specifications.



According to a criminal complaint, Anderson-Clark operated a Facebook group called "Any Port in the Storm," which purported to collect donations for people in need.
73-year-old Ronald Bequeath is charged with 77 counts total including seven felony counts of aggravated cruelty to animals, 35 misdemeanor counts of cruelty to animals and 35 misdemeanor counts of neglect of animals.
Election officials say the current Oak Hill building is outdated and unsuitable for secure voting operations, but county commissioners argue a move can’t be rushed.



The hub will be located at the old Vindicator building on West Front Street. 
Public school officials argue that the expansion of the state’s voucher program is diverting critical funding from public schools, jeopardizing student resources and programs.



March 3

John Zanolli was taken to jail and has been charged with aggravated murder. 

A former Mahoning County woman is on trial for the murder of her 3-year-old son in Akron nearly nine years ago.


March 5

A two-vehicle crash in Springfield killed a New Middletown woman and a juvenile passenger, and seriously injured a Struthers man Monday night According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol Angela


The two vehicle crash killed Angela Brown, 44 and her 15-year-old son that was in the car with her.


March 10

When Cooke arrived, he saw that the animals were living "amongst layers upon layers of trash and feces" according to the Facebook post by Cooke.



March 11

Some fear that the presence of a mine located in close proximity to a residential area could have lasting impact on their living conditions.
Fliers reading "STOP White replacement" and "White Lives Matter" were found posted on top of road signage.
 
Retired Trumbull County Judge Wyatt McKay will be hearing several cases filed in Mahoning County against several parties including YO Properties LLC and LY Property Management, as well as Enbridge Gas Ohio.
 
 
March 12
 
Local food banks are facing significant challenges after the USDA eliminated key funding programs, leaving organizations searching for new ways to support families and schools that depend on fresh food assistance.

 

The Walker Mill Overpass on Interstate 680 in Boardman will be closed indefinitely after a garbage truck's hydraulic arms struck the overpass just after 6 a.m. Wednesday.

 

On May 30 WRTA bus routes 73 West and 74 Elm will be eliminated, with the exception of older adults and people with disabilities. 
 
 


March 13

Kyashia Madison, 29, was sentenced to 20 to 24 years in prison on charges of aggravated vehicular homicide, three counts of aggravated vehicular assault, endangering children, and driving under the influence.
 

 

March 14

Once Stehura is released from prison, his driver's license will be suspended for another seven years.
 
 
 
Since 2022, the Southern Park Mall has benefited from Community Reinvestment Area Program tax incentives. The mall received a 15-year, 40% tax abatement in exchange for a $20 million investment.
 
 
 
A man who plead guilty to killing his mother in Neshannock Township back in 2022 will be spending the next several decades in prison. 



March 17

In two months, it'll mark a year since a deadly explosion rocked downtown Youngstown's Realty Tower, killing one and injuring several others.

 



March 18

Roth said the hospital has retained about 600 of its 700 employees.
Boardman Police have reported multiple instances of unruly juveniles at the Target store in The Shops At Boardman Park plaza within the past month.

 



March 20

Sports betting kiosks in the state failed to take off as expected, and the plan is on hold while the owners continue to study the kiosk market

 


March 21

Less than a week after her birth, Ariella underwent the first in a series of heart surgeries.
Costello tells 21 News he's now "cautiously optimistic" for the future of the mall.
The lawsuit claims that a 2019 complaint against Edwards for harassment was ignored by the police department, emboldening him to continue his misconduct.