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YSU Honors College donates 100 hygiene bags to Rescue Mission of the Mahoning Valley

YSU Honors College donates 100 hygiene bags to Rescue Mission of the Mahoning Valley

The donation was part of the 'We Are Project I Am' initiative, a nationwide effort that encourages youth to assemble "Blessing Bags" filled with essential items for those in need.

4 hrs 25 mins ago by Zach Mosca
Youngstown Peace Race donates $10,000 to several organizations

Youngstown Peace Race donates $10,000 to several organizations

This year, the board voted to donate a total of $10,000 across 14 different organizations throughout the Mahoning Valley.

7 hrs 30 mins ago by Zach Mosca
Judge orders mediation and cuts parts of Ursuline hazing lawsuit

Judge orders mediation and cuts parts of Ursuline hazing lawsuit

The judge noted that the legal complaint "does not speak; it shouts."

12 hrs 31 mins ago by Mike Gauntner
Academy for Urban Scholars students raise concerns over potential traffic light removal

Academy for Urban Scholars students raise concerns over potential traffic light removal

Students and faculty are not only asking for the light to remain, but also for the area to be designated as a school zone.

20 hrs 33 mins ago by Sydney Canty
Youngstown man sentenced for south side homicide

Youngstown man sentenced for south side homicide

19-year-old Lyndale Wilkins was sentenced to six to seven-and-a-half years in prison on a felony charge of involuntary manslaughter with a firearm specification.

December 17th, 10:45 AM EST by Zach Mosca
Report: Rescue Mission provided meals, beds to more than 1,000 in Youngstown

Report: Rescue Mission provided meals, beds to more than 1,000 in Youngstown

The organization provided 57,879 nights of shelter to 1,026 men, women, and children seeking emergency housing in the Mahoning Valley.

December 17th, 10:32 AM EST by Mike Gauntner
SUV swerves into woods near Mill Creek Park, driver injured

SUV swerves into woods near Mill Creek Park, driver injured

A road between South Belle Vista Avenue and Mill Creek Park was blocked by emergency vehicles Wednesday morning because of a traffic accident.

December 17th, 7:41 AM EST by Mike Gauntner
Hunter Morrison, who guided Youngstown development projects, dies at 78

Hunter Morrison, who guided Youngstown development projects, dies at 78

Morrison served as the director of the Center for Urban and Regional Studies at Youngstown State University and worked as a planning consultant for the city of Youngstown.

December 17th, 5:55 AM EST by Mike Gauntner
Judge strikes Ursuline dismissal motion, citing violation of ‘spirit’ of rules

Judge strikes Ursuline dismissal motion, citing violation of ‘spirit’ of rules

Judge Pearson granted a request by the families suing the school to remove the filing from the record, describing the defense’s attempt to bypass page limits as "disingenuous."

December 17th, 5:08 AM EST by Mike Gauntner
MVHS announces holiday hours for Memories of Christmas Past exhibit

MVHS announces holiday hours for Memories of Christmas Past exhibit

The Arms Family Museum will be open on extended hours from noon to 7 p.m. on Thursday, December 18, as well as Tuesday, December 23.

December 16th, 3:39 PM EST by Zach Mosca
Passenger accused of assaulting WRTA bus driver over wait times

Passenger accused of assaulting WRTA bus driver over wait times

The driver described the physical attack as completely unprovoked, noting the passenger said nothing immediately before striking him.

December 16th, 11:40 AM EST by Mike Gauntner
City of Youngstown lifts snow emergency declaration, parking ban

City of Youngstown lifts snow emergency declaration, parking ban

Crews will still rerun the side streets to make sure no other issues arise.

December 16th, 9:57 AM EST by Zach Mosca
Youngstown CityScape hosts holiday-themed evergreen pot decorating

Youngstown CityScape hosts holiday-themed evergreen pot decorating

"We decided this year that people want experiences. So, we thought we'll do a little class... and let everyone decorate their pot," said Sharon Letson, Executive Director at Youngstown CityScape.

December 16th, 12:24 AM EST by Sarah Robles
Downtown Youngstown shoe store closes, owner thanks community

Downtown Youngstown shoe store closes, owner thanks community

Andrew Murphy, owner of Youngstown Kicks, confirmed with 21 News that he had made the difficult decision to close his doors on November 8, 2025.

December 15th, 9:42 PM EST by Sarah Robles
Driver flees scene, road closed following crash on Interstate 680 near Youngstown

Driver flees scene, road closed following crash on Interstate 680 near Youngstown

When firefighters arrived, they told 21 News that the driver of a crashed vehicle on the bridge was nowhere to be found.

December 15th, 9:21 PM EST by Sarah Robles
Youngstown officer placed on leave after FBI search identified

Youngstown officer placed on leave after FBI search identified

Detective Sergeant Jessica Shields was placed on paid administrative leave until further notice following a search warrant executed by the FBI on Thursday, December 11.

December 15th, 3:42 PM EST by Zach Mosca
Public Library of Youngstown & Mahoning County hosts food drive

Public Library of Youngstown & Mahoning County hosts food drive

You can drop off any non-perishable food items at any PLYMC branch during regular business hours or the St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry at Via Mount Carmel in Youngstown during its normal distribution hours.

December 15th, 3:23 PM EST by Zach Mosca
Police: Intruder in ski mask points gun at tenant in YSU apartment

Police: Intruder in ski mask points gun at tenant in YSU apartment

The tenant said the intruder was wearing a ski mask and a dark, puffy jacket and that he could tell by the intruder's body movements that he was a male.

December 15th, 10:01 AM EST by Zach Mosca
Youngstown little league team wins Pop Warner Super Bowl championship

Youngstown little league team wins Pop Warner Super Bowl championship

The final score was 33 to 0 against the West Boynton Wolfpack from Florida, winning the Youngstown Little Bears the championship.

December 12th, 9:41 PM EST by Sarah Robles
New farmers market coming to downtown Youngstown

New farmers market coming to downtown Youngstown

The Downtown Youngstown Farmers Market is set to launch on Thursday, February 12 at the Main Library in Youngstown on Wick Avenue from 4 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

December 12th, 3:06 PM EST by Zach Mosca
Youngstown Area Jewish Federation seeks artist for Holocaust rememberance mural

Youngstown Area Jewish Federation seeks artist for Holocaust rememberance mural

Those interested should email Nic Bush at nbush@jewishyoungstown.org with their contact information, a narrative describing their vision for the mural and their design in a PDF format.

December 12th, 1:39 PM EST by Zach Mosca
McDowell announces picks for Youngstown Police, Fire Chief

McDowell announces picks for Youngstown Police, Fire Chief

McDowell has selected Captain Courtney Kelly as the city's new Fire Chief and Detective Sergeant Sharon Cole for the city's new Chief of Police.

December 12th, 12:21 PM EST by Zach Mosca
Youngstown Council members respond to concerns regarding councilwoman's Facebook post

Youngstown Council members respond to concerns regarding councilwoman's Facebook post

Seventh Ward Councilwoman Amber White said Davis's apology does not erase the impact of what was said.

December 12th, 11:37 AM EST by Zach Mosca
Youngstown police officer placed on leave after FBI searches home

Youngstown police officer placed on leave after FBI searches home

A spokesperson for the city would not provide the officer's name, citing an ongoing investigation, but did confirm that this is a female officer.

December 12th, 10:58 AM EST by Zach Mosca
Stambaugh Chorus looking for new members for Spring 2026 season

Stambaugh Chorus looking for new members for Spring 2026 season

Rehearsals kick off Tuesday, January 6 and will be held every Tuesday from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Bliss Hall on Youngstown State University's campus.

December 11th, 2:03 PM EST by Zach Mosca
Multiple homes struck in same Youngstown neighborhood Tuesday night

Multiple homes struck in same Youngstown neighborhood Tuesday night

According to an updated police report, at least two more homes on Pasadena Avenue were shot up between 9:46 p.m. and 11:06 p.m. on Wednesday.

December 11th, 12:59 PM EST by Zach Mosca
Car breaks glass door at Huntington Bank in Youngstown

Car breaks glass door at Huntington Bank in Youngstown

One car on scene appears to have driven on top of the sidewalk between two pillars and struck the entrance to the Huntington Bank at the intersection of Market Street and Vermont Avenue, breaking a glass door.

December 11th, 11:20 AM EST by Zach Mosca
Mercy Health cuts ribbon on new Behavioral Hospital in Youngstown

Mercy Health cuts ribbon on new Behavioral Hospital in Youngstown

The hospital will have 72 beds for patients and is specially built for patients diagnosed with a broad range of psychiatric conditions, as well as substance abuse.

December 9th, 5:49 PM EST by Zach Mosca & Kaitlyn McCarthy
Youngstown Jewish Community Center to display nine-foot Menorah for Hanukkah

Youngstown Jewish Community Center to display nine-foot Menorah for Hanukkah

Hanukkah kicks off at sundown on Sunday, December 14, and will be celebrated with a nightly Menorah lighting with special prayers and fried foods. One candle will be lit per night.

December 9th, 12:23 PM EST by Zach Mosca
$10,000 check presented to support Youngstown veteran shelter

$10,000 check presented to support Youngstown veteran shelter

Half of the donation will go to adopt a bedroom for homeless veterans, and the other half will go to the shelter's pantry.

December 8th, 2:55 PM EST by Zach Mosca
Marshals searching for suspect wanted in Mahoning County for weapons violation

Marshals searching for suspect wanted in Mahoning County for weapons violation

Marshals are looking for 53-year-old Andre Campbell, who is wanted by the Mahoning County Sheriff's Office for having weapons under disability.

December 8th, 12:18 PM EST by Zach Mosca
Mixed Martial Arts to return to Penguin City Brewing December 13

Mixed Martial Arts to return to Penguin City Brewing December 13

Headlining the event is the clash for the Made Men Productions Bantamweight Championship, as the undefeated Keegan 'The Kreature' Mahafkey takes on Jon 'Suave' Galarza.

December 8th, 8:50 AM EST by Zach Mosca
Police investigate shooting incident in Youngstown

Police investigate shooting incident in Youngstown

Officers were called out to the area of the East Indianola Avenue and Gibson Street intersection around 2:30 p.m. for reports of gunfire.

December 7th, 10:48 PM EST by Sarah Robles
Scammer poses as Youngstown property owner to solicit fraudulent sale

Scammer poses as Youngstown property owner to solicit fraudulent sale

The scam involves individuals using personal information to impersonate property owners, then seeking to fraudulently sell the property for cash. After receiving payment, they disappear on the would-be buyers, leaving them with nothing in return. 

December 5th, 7:11 PM EST by Ally Ross
Man found guilty of all counts in Youngstown murder case

Man found guilty of all counts in Youngstown murder case

The jury found 36-year-old Mickele Glenn guilty of all counts against him, including murder and aggravated burglary, after deliberating since Thursday afternoon.

December 5th, 12:56 PM EST by Zach Mosca
Owner stunned to see his Bears Den property listed on Zillow

Owner stunned to see his Bears Den property listed on Zillow

Youngstown police are investigating a report of property fraud after a Florida man discovered his vacant land on the city’s West Side was listed for sale without his knowledge.

December 5th, 11:54 AM EST by Mike Gauntner
Youngstown's Holiday Parade: What you need to know to go

Youngstown's Holiday Parade: What you need to know to go

Organizers say it's supposed to be a bigger celebration this year.

December 5th, 7:57 AM EST by Sydney Canty
Former Trumbull County prison worker sentenced for smuggling drugs

Former Trumbull County prison worker sentenced for smuggling drugs

A former maintenance worker at the Trumbull County Correctional Institution was sentenced Thursday to 30 months in federal prison for attempting to smuggle drugs and a cell phone to an inmate.

December 5th, 6:42 AM EST by Mike Gauntner
Judge asked to rule against 17 defendants in Ursuline hazing case: One family settles

Judge asked to rule against 17 defendants in Ursuline hazing case: One family settles

A flurry of legal filings in one of the federal civil rights hazing lawsuits includes a settlement with one student’s family and a request for an immediate victory against nearly two dozen others.

December 5th, 6:41 AM EST by Mike Gauntner
Deliberations resume Friday in trial of Youngstown murder suspect

Deliberations resume Friday in trial of Youngstown murder suspect

The jury began deliberating the case of 36-year-old Mickele Glenn around 12:30 Thursday afternoon and have been deliberating for about two and a half hours so far.

December 5th, 6:40 AM EST by Zach Mosca
Former Girard softball coach found guilty of rape, faces up to 146 years in prison

Former Girard softball coach found guilty of rape, faces up to 146 years in prison

Graphite One looks to expand planned Weatherfield project

Strong winds, rapidly falling temperatures on the way

Mercer, Lawrence Counties receive collective $4.2M to fund various projects

Warren couple charged after children found living in 'unsanitary' home

Trump signs executive order that could reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug

Warren pantries aim to keep community fed, warm

Warren pantries aim to keep community fed, warm

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Pennsylvania United Way to offer home buyer classes in early 2026

Pennsylvania United Way to offer home buyer classes in early 2026

'Taken for a Ride': Ohio joins multistate Uber lawsuit

Mercer County farm among 27 protected as Pa. plans $6.9 million for farm preservation

Trump to visit Pennsylvania to highlight efforts to curb inflation as high prices squeeze Americans

Gov. DeWine announces $5 million investment for child cancer research statewide

Ohio Senator Bernie Moreno introduces bill to end dual citizenship