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Groups gathered to welcome returning Youngstown City students

Several agencies organized groups of one hundred guys at East and Chaney high schools to meet and greet students as they returned back to school on Tuesday.

Several agencies organized groups of one hundred studs at East and Chaney high schools to meet and greet students as they returned back to school on Tuesday.

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Record-breaking Hurricane Irma bears down on Caribbean

Greenville ALDI’s scheduled to reopen after remodeling

As part of a nationwide $1.6 billion store remodel plan, the Greenville ALDI’s is hosting a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday at 8:25 a.m.

Two Canfield Fair rail operators show up in court

Two Canfield Fair rail operators emerge in court

Two rail operators were arrested over the holiday weekend at the Canfield fair and appeared in court on Tuesday.

The Latest: Trump decision on immigrants leads to protests

YSU permitting beer sales at Penguin football games

Penguin fans will be able to buy beer at home football games for the very first time in the thirty five year history of Stambaugh Stadium. Youngstown State University officials announced on Tuesday that sales they hope to begin beer sales at the very first home game against Robert Morris on Saturday.

Lisbon woman facing food stamp fraud charges

A Columbiana County woman faces charges after allegedly defrauding the food stamps program.

Youngstown mayor condemns White House decision on ‘Dreamer’ program

Youngstown Mayor John McNally says he opposes the Trump administration’s decision to rescind the program that has protected youthfull immigrants brought into the United States illegally.

Youngstown Mayor John McNally says he opposes the Trump administration’s decision to rescind the program that has protected youthful immigrants brought into the United States illegally.

Ohio senators call for creation of path for immigrant ‘Dreamers’

Reaction is coming in after the Trump administration said it is winding down a program that protects youthfull immigrants brought into the United States illegally.

Reaction is coming in after the Trump administration said it is winding down a program that protects youthful immigrants brought into the United States illegally.

Kittens sustain being thrown from moving car in Mercer County

Kittens get through being thrown from moving car in Mercer County

According to the Mercer County Humane Society’s Facebook page, a good samaritan reported watching a box get thrown out of the window of a White Chevy Silverado on Saranac Rd in South Pymatuning Twp on Tuesday morning.

Mahoning County plans to resurface more miles of roads

The arrival of state funding signals the begin of the county-wide resurfacing program in Mahoning County. The state money arrived later than usual this year but the work got underway on Tuesday.

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Calling hours and funeral arrangements announced for Sen. Meshel

Calling hours and funeral arrangements have been announced for Senator Harry Meshel, who passed away Monday at the age of 93.

Hermitage police search for bank robbery suspect

Police are looking for a suspect dreamed for robbing a Hermitage bank on Tuesday. According to Hermitage Police Cheif Eric Jewell, the PNC Bank branch at two thousand four hundred seventy East State Street was robbed shortly before 12:30 pm.

Police are looking for a suspect desired for robbing a Hermitage bank on Tuesday. According to Hermitage Police Cheif Eric Jewell, the PNC Bank branch at two thousand four hundred seventy East State Street was robbed shortly before 12:30 pm.

2nd Harvest asks community for support during Thirst Act Month

2nd Harvest asks community for support during Thirst Activity Month

The 2nd Harvest Food Bank of the Mahoning Valley is asking the community to spread awareness about the fight to end thirst during Thirst Act Month.

Trump, South Korean president talk North Korea

Pulaski Township neighbors pull woman away from searing trailer

A Pulaski Township woman may have some good Samaritans to thank for saving her life after her trailer caught fire.

Valley Panera locations to raise money for Harvey victims

Covelli Enterprises, the largest franchisee of Panera Bread, has kicked off a one month-long promotion to support the ease efforts for victims of Hurricane Harvey.

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FirstEnergy crews restore power to most of Columbiana County

FirstEnergy is still working to repair Valley power outages caused by overnight storms.

Report: Victims’ fund denies thousands due to rigorous rules

Report: Victims’ fund denies thousands due to stringent rules

An Ohio program designed to help compensate victims of crime has rigorous rules that cause thousands of applicants to be rejected each year.

An Ohio program designed to help compensate victims of crime has stringent rules that cause thousands of applicants to be rejected each year.

Truck turns over on I-80 in Mercer County

Very first responders were called out Tuesday morning when a semi-tractor trailer overturned on Interstate eighty in Mercer County just two miles from Ohio.

Power outage coerces closure of Crestview Schools

Power outage compels closure of Crestview Schools

Bates family completes decades of operating rails at Canfield Fair

Bates family finishes decades of operating rails at Canfield Fair

Teenage tells twenty one News she was groped by rail operator at Canfield Fair

The Canfield Fair Board is conducting a utter investigation and looking at implementing policy updates. The decision comes after two workers for Bates Amusements were arrested for alleged crimes against minors.

The Canfield Fair Board is conducting a total investigation and looking at implementing policy updates. The decision comes after two workers for Bates Amusements were arrested for alleged crimes against minors.

Country singer Chris Youthful entertains Canfield Fair crowd

Country singer Chris Youthfull entertains Canfield Fair crowd

At his very first concert since being invited to become a member of the Grand Ole Opry, country singer Chris Youthfull entertained thousands at the Canfield Fair.

At his very first concert since being invited to become a member of the Grand Ole Opry, country singer Chris Youthful entertained thousands at the Canfield Fair.

Valley leaders reacting to death of Harry Meshel

Family and friends recall Harry Meshel as someone who fought for the people and was a Valley icon in politics.

Family and friends reminisce Harry Meshel as someone who fought for the people and was a Valley icon in politics.

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Coast Guard search Lake Erie after swimmer goes missing

The Coast Guard is searching for a man who went missing Monday while swimming in Lake Erie near Cleveland. A woman called the joint rescue coordination center in Cleveland at about 7:30 p.m. Monday to report that her father, of Bratenahl, appeared to be drowning.

Official: Boy pinned by car put into gear by junior brother

Authorities say a car that pinned and critically injured a Pittsburgh boy was put into gear by his junior brother, who was impatient to go to Chuck E. Cheese.

Authorities say a car that pinned and critically injured a Pittsburgh boy was put into gear by his junior brother, who was antsy to go to Chuck E. Cheese.

Police: Driver attempting to go around block party hits eight people

Police say a driver attempting to go around people holding in a block party in south Philadelphia struck eight people, sending all of them to hospitals, but none of the injuries are said to be life-threatening.

Coroner: Temple student died of blunt trauma, strangulation

A coroner says a combination of blunt trauma and strangulation killed a Temple University student found in northeastern Pennsylvania on property linked to a former student now charged in her death.

Person struck and killed by Amtrak train in Philadelphia

Railroad officials say an Amtrak train has struck and killed a person walking on the tracks in Philadelphia.

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Opposition mounts against possible liquor license at Candywood Whitetail Ranch

Pittsburgh Airport is now the very first airport to suggest airside access to those not flying

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Trump’s DACA plan would pass hot potato to Congress

Politics, marches predominate summer’s last hurrah on Labor Day

Cleveland police chief, union, disagree over Browns protest

The Cleveland police chief is disputing comments by the police union president regarding protests by Cleveland Browns’ players during the national anthem.

Fallout from Utah nurse arrest: Policy switches, apologies

Concerns over how to fix rising premiums with the Affordable Care Act

Those who buy their health care policies through the Affordable Care Act are expecting yet another significant increase in their premiums.

Driver takes out utility pole in Niles

Niles police were coerced to block off a portion of Main Street near East Woodland Avenue after they say an elderly driver took out a utility poll.

Niles police were compelled to block off a portion of Main Street near East Woodland Avenue after they say an elderly driver took out a utility poll.

Boccieri announces run for state Senate

State Representative John Boccieri has announced his candidacy for the State Senate 33rd District, indicating Mahoning and Columbiana counties.

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Driver revived with Narcan after Warren Township rollover crash

Police had to use Narcan to revive the driver of a car that spinned over in Warren Township on Labor Day.

Sheriff pulls Mahoning deputies from work for Cleveland Browns

The fallout from the deeds by some Cleveland Browns players at a preseason game has spread beyond Cleveland and now includes members of the Mahoning County Sheriffs Department.

Sen. Harry Meshel dies at the age of ninety three

Former State Senator and long time public servant Harry Meshel died on Monday at the age 93.

Mellencamp, weather boosts Sunday Canfield Fair attendance

The Canfield Fair would need some pretty spectacular attendance numbers on Monday to make up for the crowds lost during Saturday’s blustery, rainy weather.

Youngstown police find nine packets of cocaine in suspect’s pants

An investigation into a shooting on Youngstown’s South Side led police to arrest a man on charges of cocaine trafficking and obstructing official business.

Canfield Fair Board menaces trespassing charge if rail operator comes back

The Canfield Fair Board says it will pursue criminal trespassing charges if the operator of a fair rail accused of groping a damsel comes back to the fairgrounds again.

The Canfield Fair Board says it will pursue criminal trespassing charges if the operator of a fair rail accused of groping a chick comes back to the fairgrounds again.

Naked woman tells diversity of stories to Youngstown police

Youngstown police officers investigating a reported break-in at a West Side home say they were greeted by a naked woman getting out of the shower.

Palace announces Prince William, Kate expecting third child

Kensington Palace says Prince William and his wifey, the Duchess of Cambridge, are expecting their third child.

State warns of scammers posing as health department staff

Health officials are warning Ohioans of callers posing as state health department staff to get private information the department would never seek over the phone.

Health officials are warning Ohioans of callers posing as state health department staff to get individual information the department would never seek over the phone.

Amazon project receives $7.8 million job-creation tax credit

An Ohio board has approved an estimated $7.8 million tax credit for Amazon as the e-commerce giant plans a fresh fulfillment center outside of Cleveland that could employ Two,000 people.

Court weighs 1st Amendment challenge to Ohio HIV onslaught law

Court weighs 1st Amendment challenge to Ohio HIV attack law

The Ohio Supreme Court is considering a constitutional challenge of a law requiring HIV-infected individuals to tell sexual fucking partners about their status before having hookup.

The Ohio Supreme Court is considering a constitutional challenge of a law requiring HIV-infected individuals to tell sexual playmates about their status before having hookup.

Police say man dies after shots fired by Ohio officer

The state crime bureau is investigating the fatal shooting of an Ohio man who was being transported by police to a homeless shelter.

Jerry Springer at parade as he mulls Ohio governor run

Jerry Springer has stepped out for a Labor Day parade in Cleveland as he mulls a run for Ohio governor.

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2nd rail operator arrested at Canfield Fair

The parents of a 15-year-old female say they are outraged and want to know why the Canfield Fair Board and fair police are not doing more to protect children at the Fair.

The parents of a 15-year-old damsel say they are outraged and want to know why the Canfield Fair Board and fair police are not doing more to protect children at the Fair.

Feds free former Warren auditor behind powder hoax

Former Warren City Auditor Anthony Natale has been liberated from federal custody where he was serving a sentence for sending an envelope packed with white powder to a Boardman business where he had been fired.

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Youngstown City School students returning under fresh schedule

Youngstown City School District officials say most students returning to class Tuesday will have a fresh schedule which should permit them to get more sleep.

Valley gas prices rise fifteen to twenty five cents over four days

The cost gasoline has enlargened anywhere from fifteen to twenty five cents per gallon depending on where you pack up your gas tank in the Valley.

The cost gasoline has enhanced anywhere from fifteen to twenty five cents per gallon depending on where you pack up your gas tank in the Valley.

Middlefield woman dies in Geauga County crash

One woman died and another was hospitalized in a two-vehicle collision in Middlefield. State troopers say the accident occurred Friday afternoon along State Route 528, just north of Adams Road.

Mercer County American Crimson Cross volunteer helps hurricane victims

Volunteers from the American Crimson Cross Mercer County region are in Texas lending a helping forearm to those displaced by Hurricane Harvey.

Volunteers from the American Crimson Cross Mercer County region are in Texas lending a helping arm to those displaced by Hurricane Harvey.

Two car crash in Beaver Township sends one to the hospital

One person was taken to the hospital after a two-car crash in Beaver Township Sunday afternoon.

Rep. Boccieri expected to announce candidacy for Senate seat

State Representative John Boccieri is expected to announce his candidacy for the State Senate 33rd District today. Boccieri is a Democrat from Poland presently serving in the Ohio House 59th District in Mahoning County.

YCSD offers higher rate for substitute teachers

In an effort to ensure an ample reserve of substitute teachers, the Youngstown City School District is raising the rate it pays. .

Cleveland unions deny to hold flag at Browns opening game

Cleveland unions reject to hold flag at Browns opening game

Unions indicating Cleveland police and paramedics say they won’t hold a large American flag before the Cleveland Browns’ season opener because of previous player protests during the national anthem.

Unions signifying Cleveland police and paramedics say they won’t hold a large American flag before the Cleveland Browns’ season opener because of previous player protests during the national anthem.

Sharon police chief calls on community to help land COPS grant

Sharon’s police chief is urging the community to send letters to lawmakers in Washington in support of a grant that would help put more resource officers in city schools.

Canfield Fair campers love unique practice

We’re all familiar with the food, the rails, and the animals at the Canfield Fair, but what a lot of us do not see is the little city just outside the gates that comes together for one week a year.

Buhl Day Parade underway for holiday weekend

The annual 5K and Buhl Day Parade in Hermitage starts Monday morning.

The annual 5K and Buhl Day Parade in Hermitage commences Monday morning.

Ex-football player files paperwork for US House bid in Ohio

A former NFL player has filed paperwork indicating he plans to seek an Ohio congressional seat as a Republican in 2018.

Federal agency approves use of Ohio natural gas pipeline

A federal agency has given a company permission to begin using finished sections of its high-pressure natural gas pipeline in Ohio.

Protest in Boardman against outsourcing American jobs

About one hundred boys, women and children stood outside an empty Boardman building Saturday that once housed a call center chanting,"Outsource no more!".

About one hundred guys, women and children stood outside an empty Boardman building Saturday that once housed a call center chanting,"Outsource no more!".

Truck and Tractor Pull canceled at Canfield Fair

The annual truck and tractor pull that was supposed to take place tonight at the Canfield Fair was canceled because of weather Saturday night.

two injured at power plant released from hospital; two died

Authorities say two contractors who inhaled toxic fumes at a Pennsylvania power plant that killed two other workers have been released from the hospital. Another worker remains hospitalized but is improving.

Cost questions abound on Ohio drug price ease measure

Determining the exact savings linked to a proposal on Ohio’s fall ballot aimed at reining in the skyrocketing costs of prescription drugs is no effortless task. On paper, Issue two sounds elementary.

Determining the exact savings linked to a proposal on Ohio’s fall ballot aimed at reining in the skyrocketing costs of prescription drugs is no effortless task. On paper, Issue two sounds plain.

Akron-Canton airport rolling out self-sanitizing bins at checkpoint

An Ohio airport says it’s the very first in the world to place self-sanitizing, germ-killing mats inwards bins at security checkpoints.

Local Crimson Cross volunteers heading south to help hurricane Harvey victims

In the wake of Hurricane Harvey, it’s hard to believe that scammers would attempt to take advantage of support for victims in storm ravaged state of Texas.

Canfield Fair packed with "Ag-venture"

Fresh at the Canfield Fair in two thousand seventeen is the chance to take a true "Ag-Venture," taking you on a tour of the agricultural side of the fair.

Judge permits drone photos in Hamad murder trial

The judge assigned to preside over a very publicized Trumbull County murder trial is permitting the use of some of the latest technology in the case.

Computer glitch causes duplicate tickets at Canfield Demolition Derby

The Canfield Fair is known for its Demolition Derby, but some of its spectators found themselves sitting in a different seat Friday night.

How area college campuses are reacting to the nation’s opioid crisis

You may have seen the NBC Nightly News story Thursday about how college campuses are reacting to the nation’s opioid crisis.

Warren man charged with deadly Youngstown motorcycle crash

Police have charged a Warren man with the death of a passenger on his motorcycle that crashed in Youngstown.

Caregiver faces fresh felony charge of brunt for striking disabled man

Caregiver faces fresh felony charge of attack for hitting disabled man

National Preparedness month kicks off Friday

Troopers find buckets of pot on Ohio Turnpike

What looked like buckets of California wine turned out to be more than one hundred forty pounds of marijuana when state troopers took a look inwards. The Ohio State Highway Patrol pulled over a puny S-U-V on the Ohio Turnpike in Summit county for a traffic lane disturbance on Wednesday.

Judge throws most serious charges in Penn State frat death

A judge threw out involuntary manslaughter and aggravated attack charges Friday against members of a Penn State fraternity in the alcohol-related hazing death of a pledge, ordering twelve of the youthfull guys to stand trial on less serious counts.

South Carolina hookup offender arrested at Canfield Fair

South Carolina hook-up offender arrested at Canfield Fair

A rail operator at the Canfield Fair is in jail after being identified as a dreamed lovemaking offender out of South Carolina. The fugitive, identified as thirty year old Brandon Walsh is wished on a warrant for criminal solicitation of a minor. An alert from the U.S. Marshals Service said the suspect was believed to be at the fair working for an amusement company. With a picture of Walsh, local authorities organized a search operation involving the Sheriffs Department, the Stat.

A rail operator at the Canfield Fair is in jail after being identified as a dreamed hookup offender out of South Carolina. The fugitive, identified as thirty year old Brandon Walsh is desired on a warrant for criminal solicitation of a minor. An alert from the U.S. Marshals Service said the suspect was believed to be at the fair working for an amusement company. With a picture of Walsh, local authorities organized a search operation involving the Sheriffs Department, the Stat.

SLIDESHOW: Canfield Fair two thousand seventeen

The 171st Canfield Fair has kicked off in the Valley and the pictures are rolling in.

Undercover cocaine investigation leads to arrest in Niles

A two-month long drug investigation conducted by three law enforcement agencies has resulted in the arrest of a Niles man. Police say they found crack cocaine when they raided the Fulton Street home of 46-year-old Eric Winters Friday morning.

Valley schools forgo football Friday feuds, come together for Hurricane Harvey victims

More than half a dozen schools across the Valley are taking Friday night football to fresh, humanitarian heights.

Gasoline prices head higher while motorists funk

The spike in gasoline prices in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey has hit the accelerator. The national average for regular was $Two.54 a gallon by Friday afternoon, an increase of eighteen cents in the last week, according to GasBuddy.

Austintown superintendent plans meetings with the community

Austintown Local Schools Superintendent Vincent Colaluca, who has faced opposition from some members of the public in the past, has announced he is planning monthly events to reach out to the community this school year.

Interstate eighty holiday driving update

The Ohio Department of Transportation is providing an update on construction projects that could influence drivers this Labor Day Holiday weekend.

August Cruze sales up from July, down from a year ago

While General Motors is touting overall deliveries of vehicles were up by more than seven percent in August, sales of the Lordstown-made Chevy Cruze experienced another dual digit drop in August from the same period a year ago.

Chief: Three Sharon Police Officers save woman’s life

There have been slew of headlines about very first responders saving people from drug overdoses using Narcan. Sharon’s Police chief tells twenty one News that three of his officers went above and beyond the call of duty by saving a woman from giving way to an allergic reaction.

Accused South Carolina lovemaking offender arrested at Canfield Fair

Accused South Carolina hookup offender arrested at Canfield Fair

A 30-year-old South Carolina man is in the Mahoning County Jail, after being arrested at the Canfield Fair Thursday evening.

Warren turns teal for ovarian cancer awareness

Scammers posing as Ohio health department

Mohip expands Youngstown schools interest group

The citizens’ input group for Youngstown City Schools went from being a petite group of around fifteen people to numerous groups of 13. CEO Krish Mohip announced in July that he dreamed a citizens’ group to provide input as he goes forward and improves the school. Mohip said he was expecting to bring on ten or fifteen people for the group, but since fifty one people applied, he determined to expand the program. The Citizens Coalition will now be made up of four groups of twelve or thirteen member.

The citizens’ input group for Youngstown City Schools went from being a petite group of around fifteen people to numerous groups of 13. CEO Krish Mohip announced in July that he wished a citizens’ group to provide input as he goes forward and improves the school. Mohip said he was expecting to bring on ten or fifteen people for the group, but since fifty one people applied, he determined to expand the program. The Citizens Coalition will now be made up of four groups of twelve or thirteen member.

PA Sen. introduces bill to stop taxpayers from paying protest costs

A Pennsylvania senator introduced legislation last week that would prevent taxpayers from paying the emergency response costs that come from unlawful protest activity. The Commonwealth Response Cost Reimbursement Act was created by Sen. Scott Martin (R-13). The bill would hold individuals convicted of a misdemeanor or a felony stemming from a protest financially responsible for emergency response costs that were called out to said demonstration. The amount of reimbursement wo.

$400,000 grant approved for Youngstown’s fire department

Concerns over the Youngstown Fire Department’s budget have ignited a series of meetings by city leaders. In order for the fire department to run, it needs enough money to pay its employees and run its trucks and station. But, the department is already over budget for the two thousand seventeen fiscal year. Good news came on Thursday, in the form of Youngstown being approved for a almost $400,000 federal grant. This grant would permit YFD to hire four extra firefighters, which w.

Detour lifted on Route 718/760 in Sharon

The detour for northbound traffic on Route 718/760 in the City of Sharon, Mercer County, has been lifted and the road is now open without limitations according to a media release from PennDOT.

Ohio’s fresh rules for prescribing opioids

Those in Ohio’s medical, dental and nursing fields are getting fresh rules when it comes to prescribing opioids. The Medical, Dental and Nursing Boards determined that adults should only be prescribed seven days of opioid drugs if they are using them to treat acute ache. Minors can only be prescribed five days worth. The fresh rules are designed to combat the overprescribing of opioid medications to reduce potential manhandle. In addition, the total morphine equivalent dose, or ME.

Liberty Denny’s victim of possible scam

Liberty police were sent to the Belmont Avenue Denny’s last Saturday around 6:30 A.M. after the restaurant received a strange phone call. A worker told police the caller identified himself as "Mark Wolfinger," the chief financial officer of Denny’s corporate office. Wolfinger told the worker that the restaurant had been under investigation, and U.S. Marshals were on their way to conduct a federal audit on the business. The worker said she asked Wolfinger to postpone.

Fentanyl, guns found in Youngstown drug raid

Chief Wahoo protester charged with theft of grant money

A man who has held protests telling the Cleveland Indians’ Chief Wahoo mascot is racist faces federal charges over allegations he stole money from federal grants aimed at helping Native Americans.

Patrol focusing on impaired driving over holiday weekend

The State Highway Patrol says it is focusing on impaired driving on Ohio’s roadways over the Labor Day holiday weekend. A

Date rape survivor raises awareness at Youngstown State

Since she was Legitimate, Katie Koestner has been working to bring a name and a face to a crime of muffle. She was the very first woman in history to speak out as a survivor of date rape shortly after it happened, when she appeared on the cover of Time Magazine.

Senator Sherrod Brown visits Valley on Overdose Awareness Day

Thursday was National Overdose Awareness Day. U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D- OH) spoke in the Valley. He joined the Mahoning Valley Law Enforcement Task Force to discuss his legislation that has been introduced to congress. It is called the Interdict Act. The bill is aimed at keeping the deadly synthetic opioid fentanyl drug out of Ohio Communities and the U.S. "We have got to work with local communities better than we have and scale up their treatment facilities," state.

Prosecutors want pro’s testimony blocked from Hamad trial

Prosecutors want accomplished’s testimony blocked from Hamad trial

Trumbull County Prosecutors are asking a judge to rule out pro testimony that could be used to attempt to prove that accused murderer, Nasser Hamad, was acting out of self defense.

Mercer County pet agencies collecting pet donations for Texas

With thousands of people being displaced by flood waters in Texas, there are also the four-legged victims to think about.

Children found inwards East Liverpool drug raid, six charged

Six adults are being charged after a drug bust in East Liverpool. According to the Columbiana County Drug Task Force, agents carried out a search warrant at a home on the one thousand nine hundred block of Dresden Ave.

Howland fire crews train at searing house on Route forty six

People driving in the area of the Eastwood Mall Thursday may have wondered why all the emergency vehicles were lined up along route 46. Firefighters, EMT’s and other very first responders were searing down a house on purpose.

Hurricane Harvey thrusts up prices at Valley gas pumps

Hurricane Harvey shoves up prices at Valley gas pumps

Predictions of higher gasoline prices due to the effects of Hurricane Harvey have come true in the Valley and other parts of the nation just in time for the Labor Day holiday.

WEB Special: Austintown native volunteering during Texas floods

WEB Off the hook: Austintown native volunteering during Texas floods

An Austintown native who lives in Cypress, Texas and works as a volunteer firefighter says the flood waters are more than could have been imagined.

Lisbon man accused of soliciting hook-up from teenage

Lisbon man accused of soliciting lovemaking from teenage

A grand jury has found enough evidence to put a Lisbon man on trial for allegedly attempting to solicit hook-up from someone he thought was a teenage boy.

A grand jury has found enough evidence to put a Lisbon man on trial for allegedly attempting to solicit hookup from someone he thought was a teenage boy.

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Gas leak compels evacuation, dismissal at United Local Schools

Repair crews have a long weekend to make sure they do a good job plugging a natural gas leak that coerced the evacuation of more than 1,200 students and staff in the United Local School District on Thursday.

Police investigate threats directed toward Beaver Twp. chicken farm

An apparent threat made over social media has Beaver Township Police attempting to determine if they should take the matter earnestly. Police Chief Carl Frost tells twenty one News that his department is investigating a veiled arson threat directed toward a plan to build chicken coops in the township.

An apparent threat made over social media has Beaver Township Police attempting to determine if they should take the matter gravely. Police Chief Carl Frost tells twenty one News that his department is investigating a veiled arson threat directed toward a plan to build chicken coops in the township.

Customer desiring Viagra won’t take ‘no’ for an reaction at Liberty Walmart

Customer desiring Viagra won’t take ‘no’ for an response at Liberty Walmart

Police are investigating the report of a man’s desperate search for a drug at the Liberty Walmart pharmacy. It wasn’t narcotics that the customer desired, but Viagra.

Police are investigating the report of a man’s desperate search for a drug at the Liberty Walmart pharmacy. It wasn’t narcotics that the customer wished, but Viagra.

Warren woman worried about eating pot-laced guacamole

Warren Police are investigating a report from a woman who said someone tricked her into eating guacamole laced with marijuana

Toddler left at YPD to stay with Children Services

Mahoning County Children Services will keep makeshift custody of a toddler that was dropped off at the Youngstown Police Department earlier this week.

Coroner rules death of Sharon High student a homicide

The Mercer County Coroner has officially ruled the death of a Sharon High School student homicide. Coroner John Libonati announced on Thursday that fifteen-year-old Anthony Keppel died from a gunshot wound to the chest.

Trump, Clinton owe Youngstown thousands

President Donald Trump and former Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton owe around $25,000 to the Youngstown Police Department for security provided during their presidential rallies that took place last year.

Sharon duo saved by son’s nine hundred eleven call await sentencing

A Sharon duo will be sentenced for overdosing on drugs while their five-year-old child was at home.

US flies bombers, fighters in display of force against N. Korea

South Korea’s military says the U.S. flew B-1B supersonic bombers and F-35 fighter jets over South Korea in a demonstrate of force following North Korea’s latest ballistic missile launch.

Justice Dept implores FCC to combat prison cellphone problem

The U.S. Department of Justice is pressing federal regulators to come up with a solution to combat cellphones in the nation’s prisons.

Mosquito burst to fog Youngstown’s East Side

Mosquito unload to fog Youngstown’s East Side

Youngstown’s East Side will be fogged with mosquito control splatter Thursday beginning at seven pm.

Youngstown’s East Side will be fogged with mosquito control burst Thursday beginning at seven pm.

twenty one News collecting donations for Hurricane Harvey ease at the Canfield Fair

Hurricane Harvey has been said to be one of the worst storms in the history of the United States.

Churches challenged to support 2nd Harvest, Rescue Mission at Canfield Fair

Many of the animals shown at the Canfield Fair’s 4-H program aren’t there to look lovely, or instruct kids about the hard-work of raising livestock.

Many of the animals shown at the Canfield Fair’s 4-H program aren’t there to look nice, or instruct kids about the hard-work of raising livestock.

Patrol: No criminal charges planned for deadly accident on Ohio State Fair rail

No criminal charges will be filed in connection with the accident that killed a man on one of the rails at this year’s Ohio State Fair. The Ohio State

Judge nearing decision in Penn State frat death hearing

A district judge in Pennsylvania will soon determine whether prosecutors have introduced enough evidence to hold a trial for former members of a now-closed Penn State fraternity charged in connection with a pledge’s death.

Youngstown nightclub’s porch catches fire

Firefighters were called out to a fire on the back porch of a nightclub in Youngstown early Thursday morning.

Northeast Ohio: The heart of America’s opioid crisis

Ohio says a record Four,050 people died of drug overdoses in the state last year, driven in large part by the emergence of stronger drugs like the synthetic painkiller fentanyl. The data released Wednesday mean on average, eleven Ohioans are dying each day by overdosing on anguish pills, heroin, fentanyl or other drugs.

Mahoning, Trumbull and Columbiana counties are at the heart of Ohio’s opioid problem. Ohio’s average number of unintentional drug overdose deaths per 100,000 people is 22.Two. Mahoning, Trumbull and Columbiana county’s rates are all higher than the state average, at 23.Trio, 31.0 and 23.7 respectively. In 2016, one hundred eleven people unintentionally overdosed on fentanyl or similar drugs in Trumbull County. Mahoning County lost 83. According to the Center for Disease Control, Ohio has .

Police: two workers killed by toxic fumes at power plant

State police say two contractors died after inhaling toxic fumes that also injured several other workers in an underground pit at a western Pennsylvania power plant.

Peanut-free Scrappers game

Soccer field thefts reported in Austintown, Poland and Canton

You might consider it the last place your car windows would be smashed and your purse or wallet was stolen. But a gang of thieves made their rounds to area soccer fields, including the Austintown Junior Soccer Field on Ohltown Road and the soccer field at Poland Township Park on Moore Road.

Warren man found guilty of murdering three-year-old

After about an hour of deliberation Wednesday, a Trumbull County jury found a Warren man guilty of causing the death of a three-year-old boy. Arthur Harper was convicted on all three charges– murder, endangering children and felonious onslaught.

Sharon shooting kindles conversation on how to curb gun violence

Sharon shooting inflames conversation on how to curb gun violence

The Sharon community is still reeling twenty four hours after 15-year-old Anthony "Tony" Keppel was shot and killed. 16-year-old Christopher Dickson Jr. is charged in the case as an adult with criminal homicide. The incident has ignited a conversation in Sharon on how to address the danger of guns and what the community can do to curb violence in general.

Half hour long power outage planned for Sharon, Hermitage this morning

Penn Power says it will cut tens unit to a duo thousand home and businesses in Mercer County this morning as part of a planned outage. According to a media release from the company, the outage is scheduled for 6:00 am in the Hermitage and Sharon area.

Penn Power says it will cut electric current to a duo thousand home and businesses in Mercer County this morning as part of a planned outage. According to a media release from the company, the outage is scheduled for 6:00 am in the Hermitage and Sharon area.

Canfield native escapes from Hurricane Harvey’s fury

Canfield-native Julie Matteo will be walking down the aisle this weekend as a bridesmaid in her friend’s wedding, an occasion that just a few days ago she wasn’t sure she’d make. "What was scary about it was not the storm itself because you hear lots of those.

Niles man accused of raping 5-year-old boy

An investigation that began when a Niles woman told police that someone had molested her five-year-old son has resulted in the arrest of a man from that city. Joshua Worthy, 26, of Mason Street was arrested by police on Wednesday on a charge of rape.

$1 million bond set for Sharon teenage accused of murdering friend

A Sharon teenager was arraigned in court Wednesday morning charged with criminal homicide, after reportedly confessing to police that he murdered his friend on Meek Street.

Canfield Fair rails tested and ready to go

A release says the suspect died in a "suicide by cop"

Howland Police: Many lives affected by ‘senseless violence’

The Trumbull County Prosecutors Office said Wednesday morning that the investigation into a fatal officer involved shooting earlier this year has come to an end, however, there are now charges against a woman who allegedly helped the suspect.

Hubbard police seek suspect in business break-ins

Police in Hubbard are hoping social media can help lead them to a suspect in at least one break-in at a local business and maybe more.

Controversial bidder on Fresh Castle YDC runs out of time

The process of finding someone to purchase the former Youth Development Center in Fresh Castle is back to square one. T

Federal Street open again in Downtown Youngstown

People visiting Downtown Youngstown may notice a smoother rail on the city’s main roads. Workers have finished paving work that has had some downtown streets closed for more than three weeks.

Niles Police nab suspected vandals, one with rocks in pants

Police say they arrested two city fellows suspected of going on a window cracking spree in downtown Niles. Investigators say dispatchers received several calls Tuesday night that two studs were throwing rocks through windows.

Police say they arrested two city studs suspected of going on a window violating spree in downtown Niles. Investigators say dispatchers received several calls Tuesday night that two guys were throwing rocks through windows.

Thirty grams of cocaine found after Austintown Police pursue

A man pulled over for traffic stop in Austintown ended up being chased by police and arrested for cocaine trafficking. An officer says he stopped a car Tuesday night for failing to use a turn signal when pulling onto Mahoning Avenue.

Youngstown police identify South Side shooting victim

The Youngstown Police have identified the victim of a deadly shooting on Youngstown’s South Side. Detectives say that 22-year-old Tyreese Lynch was found inwards a car just after 12:30 am Tuesday when someone reported a shooting on Chicago Avenue.

Mercer man charged after four month old found with twenty two rib fractures

State police have charged a Mercer man, claiming he is responsible for causing twenty two rib fractures and more injuries to a 4-month-old child. Michael

Water problems delay commence of Leetonia classes

Water problems delay begin of Leetonia classes

Fresh Middletown man killed in Springfield Township traffic crash

The Ohio State Highway Patrol says alcohol is suspected to have been a factor in a one-car crash that claimed the life of a man from Fresh Middletown Tuesday night.

Counseling suggested at Sharon Schools after murder of student

Sharon High and Middle Schools are suggesting counseling today after a 15-year-old student was shot to death and another student was charged with criminal homicide.

two studs held capsized boat for hours on Lake Erie, one survives

two fellows held capsized boat for hours on Lake Erie, one survives

The U.S. Coast Guard says it rescued a fisherman from Lake Erie more than twenty four hours after his boat capsized, but a friend he was with died after clutching to the boat for hours.

Flamy crash kills 84-year-old woman in Geauga County

The Ohio State Highway Patrol says an 84-year-old woman was killed and two other people were hospitalized in a flamy three-vehicle crash in northeastern Ohio.

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Trumbull County Sheriffs will team up to ruin unused prescription drugs

Local officers will be collecting and demolishing prescription drugs as part of "Operation: Empty Medicine Cabinet" on Wednesday.

Ohio senators call for creation of path for immigrant ‘Dreamers’

Reaction is coming in after the Trump administration said it is winding down a program that protects youthful immigrants brought into the United States illegally.

YSU permitting beer sales at Penguin football games

The Latest: Trump vows to revisit DACA if Congress stumbles

Shepherd of the Valley hosting job fair this week

Shepherd of the Valley is hosting a job fair for registered nurses and licensed practical nurses at their Niles community on Wednesday and Thursday.

Improvements to Volney Rogers Field officially accomplish

Improvements to Volney Rogers Field officially finish

As part of the MetroParks’ improvement initiative, Mill Creek MetroParks has announced the completion of improvements made at Volney Rogers Field.

Groups gathered to welcome returning Youngstown City students

Several agencies organized groups of one hundred dudes at East and Chaney high schools to meet and greet students as they returned back to school on Tuesday.

Several agencies organized groups of one hundred boys at East and Chaney high schools to meet and greet students as they returned back to school on Tuesday.

Greenville ALDI’s scheduled to reopen after remodeling

As part of a nationwide $1.6 billion store remodel plan, the Greenville ALDI’s is hosting a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday at 8:25 a.m.

Two Canfield Fair rail operators emerge in court

Two Canfield Fair rail operators show up in court

Two rail operators were arrested over the holiday weekend at the Canfield fair and appeared in court on Tuesday.

Opposition mounts against possible liquor license at Candywood Whitetail Ranch

Lisbon woman facing food stamp fraud charges

A Columbiana County woman faces charges after allegedly defrauding the food stamps program.

Youngstown mayor condemns White House decision on ‘Dreamer’ program

Youngstown Mayor John McNally says he opposes the Trump administration’s decision to rescind the program that has protected youthfull immigrants brought into the United States illegally.

Youngstown Mayor John McNally says he opposes the Trump administration’s decision to rescind the program that has protected youthful immigrants brought into the United States illegally.

Pittsburgh Airport is now the very first airport to suggest airside access to those not flying

Kittens sustain being thrown from moving car in Mercer County

Kittens get through being thrown from moving car in Mercer County

Mahoning County plans to resurface more miles of roads

The arrival of state funding signals the begin of the county-wide resurfacing program in Mahoning County. The state money arrived later than usual this year but the work got underway on Tuesday.

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Calling hours and funeral arrangements announced for Sen. Meshel

Calling hours and funeral arrangements have been announced for Senator Harry Meshel, who passed away Monday at the age of 93.

Hermitage police search for bank robbery suspect

Police are looking for a suspect wished for robbing a Hermitage bank on Tuesday. According to Hermitage Police Cheif Eric Jewell, the PNC Bank branch at two thousand four hundred seventy East State Street was robbed shortly before 12:30 pm.

2nd Harvest asks community for support during Thirst Act Month

The 2nd Harvest Food Bank of the Mahoning Valley is asking the community to spread awareness about the fight to end thirst during Thirst Act Month.

The 2nd Harvest Food Bank of the Mahoning Valley is asking the community to spread awareness about the fight to end thirst during Thirst Activity Month.

Pulaski Township neighbors pull woman away from searing trailer

A Pulaski Township woman may have some good Samaritans to thank for saving her life after her trailer caught fire.

Valley Panera locations to raise money for Harvey victims

Covelli Enterprises, the largest franchisee of Panera Bread, has kicked off a one month-long promotion to support the ease efforts for victims of Hurricane Harvey.

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FirstEnergy crews restore power to most of Columbiana County

FirstEnergy is still working to repair Valley power outages caused by overnight storms.

Report: Victims’ fund denies thousands due to rigorous rules

An Ohio program designed to help compensate victims of crime has stringent rules that cause thousands of applicants to be rejected each year.

An Ohio program designed to help compensate victims of crime has rigorous rules that cause thousands of applicants to be rejected each year.

Truck turns over on I-80 in Mercer County

Very first responders were called out Tuesday morning when a semi-tractor trailer overturned on Interstate eighty in Mercer County just two miles from Ohio.

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Coast Guard search Lake Erie after swimmer goes missing

Official: Boy pinned by car put into gear by junior brother

Authorities say a car that pinned and critically injured a Pittsburgh boy was put into gear by his junior brother, who was anxious to go to Chuck E. Cheese.

Police: Driver attempting to go around block party hits eight people

Coroner: Temple student died of blunt trauma, strangulation

A coroner says a combination of blunt trauma and strangulation killed a Temple University student found in northeastern Pennsylvania on property linked to a former student now charged in her death.

Person struck and killed by Amtrak train in Philadelphia

Railroad officials say an Amtrak train has struck and killed a person walking on the tracks in Philadelphia.

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Bates family completes decades of operating rails at Canfield Fair

After more than thirty years at the Canfield Fair, this is the last year for Bates Amusement and Bates Brothers Amusements to operate the rails and games.

Teenage tells twenty one News she was groped by rail operator at Canfield Fair

Country singer Chris Youthful entertains Canfield Fair crowd

Country singer Chris Youthfull entertains Canfield Fair crowd

At his very first concert since being invited to become a member of the Grand Ole Opry, country singer Chris Youthful entertained thousands at the Canfield Fair.

Valley leaders reacting to death of Harry Meshel

Politically, Harry Meshel served in the Ohio State Senate from one thousand nine hundred seventy to 1993. Then he served as chair to the Ohio Democratic Party from one thousand nine hundred ninety three to 1995.

Trump, South Korean president talk North Korea

Trump’s DACA plan would pass hot potato to Congress

Politics, marches predominate summer’s last hurrah on Labor Day

Cleveland police chief, union, disagree over Browns protest

The Cleveland police chief is disputing comments by the police union president regarding protests by Cleveland Browns’ players during the national anthem.

Fallout from Utah nurse arrest: Policy switches, apologies

Concerns over how to fix rising premiums with the Affordable Care Act

Those who buy their health care policies through the Affordable Care Act are expecting yet another significant increase in their premiums.

Driver takes out utility pole in Niles

Niles police were coerced to block off a portion of Main Street near East Woodland Avenue after they say an elderly driver took out a utility poll.

Niles police were compelled to block off a portion of Main Street near East Woodland Avenue after they say an elderly driver took out a utility poll.

Boccieri announces run for state Senate

State Representative John Boccieri has announced his candidacy for the State Senate 33rd District, indicating Mahoning and Columbiana counties.

State Representative John Boccieri has proclaimed his candidacy for the State Senate 33rd District, indicating Mahoning and Columbiana counties.

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Driver revived with Narcan after Warren Township rollover crash

Police had to use Narcan to revive the driver of a car that spinned over in Warren Township on Labor Day.

Sheriff pulls Mahoning deputies from work for Cleveland Browns

The fallout from the deeds by some Cleveland Browns players at a preseason game has spread beyond Cleveland and now includes members of the Mahoning County Sheriffs Department.

Sen. Harry Meshel dies at the age of ninety three

Former State Senator and long time public servant Harry Meshel died on Monday at the age 93.

Mellencamp, weather boosts Sunday Canfield Fair attendance

The Canfield Fair would need some pretty spectacular attendance numbers on Monday to make up for the crowds lost during Saturday’s blustery, rainy weather.

Youngstown police find nine packets of cocaine in suspect’s pants

An investigation into a shooting on Youngstown’s South Side led police to arrest a man on charges of cocaine trafficking and obstructing official business.

Canfield Fair Board menaces trespassing charge if rail operator comebacks

The Canfield Fair Board says it will pursue criminal trespassing charges if the operator of a fair rail accused of groping a chick comebacks to the fairgrounds again.

The Canfield Fair Board says it will pursue criminal trespassing charges if the operator of a fair rail accused of groping a doll comes back to the fairgrounds again.

Naked woman tells multiplicity of stories to Youngstown police

Naked woman tells diversity of stories to Youngstown police

Youngstown police officers investigating a reported break-in at a West Side home say they were greeted by a naked woman getting out of the shower.

Palace announces Prince William, Kate expecting third child

Kensington Palace says Prince William and his wifey, the Duchess of Cambridge, are expecting their third child.

State warns of scammers posing as health department staff

Health officials are warning Ohioans of callers posing as state health department staff to get private information the department would never seek over the phone.

Amazon project receives $7.8 million job-creation tax credit

An Ohio board has approved an estimated $7.8 million tax credit for Amazon as the e-commerce giant plans a fresh fulfillment center outside of Cleveland that could employ Two,000 people.

Court weighs 1st Amendment challenge to Ohio HIV onslaught law

The Ohio Supreme Court is considering a constitutional challenge of a law requiring HIV-infected individuals to tell sexual playmates about their status before having hook-up.

The Ohio Supreme Court is considering a constitutional challenge of a law requiring HIV-infected individuals to tell sexual fucking partners about their status before having lovemaking.

Police say man dies after shots fired by Ohio officer

The state crime bureau is investigating the fatal shooting of an Ohio man who was being transported by police to a homeless shelter.

Jerry Springer at parade as he mulls Ohio governor run

Jerry Springer has stepped out for a Labor Day parade in Cleveland as he mulls a run for Ohio governor.

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2nd rail operator arrested at Canfield Fair

The parents of a 15-year-old doll say they are outraged and want to know why the Canfield Fair Board and fair police are not doing more to protect children at the Fair.

The parents of a 15-year-old damsel say they are outraged and want to know why the Canfield Fair Board and fair police are not doing more to protect children at the Fair.

Feds free former Warren auditor behind powder hoax

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Youngstown City School students returning under fresh schedule

Youngstown City School District officials say most students returning to class Tuesday will have a fresh schedule which should permit them to get more sleep.

Valley gas prices rise fifteen to twenty five cents over four days

The cost gasoline has enhanced anywhere from fifteen to twenty five cents per gallon depending on where you pack up your gas tank in the Valley.

The cost gasoline has enlargened anywhere from fifteen to twenty five cents per gallon depending on where you pack up your gas tank in the Valley.

Middlefield woman dies in Geauga County crash

One woman died and another was hospitalized in a two-vehicle collision in Middlefield. State troopers say the accident occurred Friday afternoon along State Route 528, just north of Adams Road.

Mercer County American Crimson Cross volunteer helps hurricane victims

Volunteers from the American Crimson Cross Mercer County region are in Texas lending a helping arm to those displaced by Hurricane Harvey.

Volunteers from the American Crimson Cross Mercer County region are in Texas lending a helping mitt to those displaced by Hurricane Harvey.

Two car crash in Beaver Township sends one to the hospital

One person was taken to the hospital after a two-car crash in Beaver Township Sunday afternoon.

Rep. Boccieri expected to announce candidacy for Senate seat

YCSD offers higher rate for substitute teachers

In an effort to ensure an ample reserve of substitute teachers, the Youngstown City School District is raising the rate it pays. .

Cleveland unions turn down to hold flag at Browns opening game

Cleveland unions reject to hold flag at Browns opening game

Sharon police chief calls on community to help land COPS grant

Sharon’s police chief is urging the community to send letters to lawmakers in Washington in support of a grant that would help put more resource officers in city schools.

Canfield Fair campers love unique practice

We’re all familiar with the food, the rails, and the animals at the Canfield Fair, but what a lot of us do not see is the little city just outside the gates that comes together for one week a year.

Buhl Day Parade underway for holiday weekend

The annual 5K and Buhl Day Parade in Hermitage embarks Monday morning.

The annual 5K and Buhl Day Parade in Hermitage starts Monday morning.

Ex-football player files paperwork for US House bid in Ohio

A former NFL player has filed paperwork indicating he plans to seek an Ohio congressional seat as a Republican in 2018.

Federal agency approves use of Ohio natural gas pipeline

A federal agency has given a company permission to begin using finished sections of its high-pressure natural gas pipeline in Ohio.

Protest in Boardman against outsourcing American jobs

About one hundred dudes, women and children stood outside an empty Boardman building Saturday that once housed a call center chanting,"Outsource no more!".

About one hundred fellows, women and children stood outside an empty Boardman building Saturday that once housed a call center chanting,"Outsource no more!".

Truck and Tractor Pull canceled at Canfield Fair

The annual truck and tractor pull that was supposed to take place tonight at the Canfield Fair was canceled because of weather Saturday night.

two injured at power plant released from hospital; two died

Cost questions abound on Ohio drug price ease measure

Determining the exact savings linked to a proposal on Ohio’s fall ballot aimed at reining in the skyrocketing costs of prescription drugs is no effortless task. On paper, Issue two sounds plain.

Determining the exact savings fastened to a proposal on Ohio’s fall ballot aimed at reining in the skyrocketing costs of prescription drugs is no effortless task. On paper, Issue two sounds elementary.

Akron-Canton airport rolling out self-sanitizing bins at checkpoint

An Ohio airport says it’s the very first in the world to place self-sanitizing, germ-killing mats inwards bins at security checkpoints.

Local Crimson Cross volunteers heading south to help hurricane Harvey victims

In the wake of Hurricane Harvey, it’s hard to believe that scammers would attempt to take advantage of support for victims in storm ravaged state of Texas.

Canfield Fair packed with "Ag-venture"

Fresh at the Canfield Fair in two thousand seventeen is the chance to take a true "Ag-Venture," taking you on a tour of the agricultural side of the fair.

Judge permits drone photos in Hamad murder trial

The judge assigned to preside over a very publicized Trumbull County murder trial is permitting the use of some of the latest technology in the case.

Computer glitch causes duplicate tickets at Canfield Demolition Derby

The Canfield Fair is known for its Demolition Derby, but some of its spectators found themselves sitting in a different seat Friday night.

How area college campuses are reacting to the nation’s opioid crisis

You may have seen the NBC Nightly News story Thursday about how college campuses are reacting to the nation’s opioid crisis.

Warren man charged with deadly Youngstown motorcycle crash

Police have charged a Warren man with the death of a passenger on his motorcycle that crashed in Youngstown.

Caregiver faces fresh felony charge of brunt for striking disabled man

National Preparedness month kicks off Friday

Troopers find buckets of pot on Ohio Turnpike

Judge throws most serious charges in Penn State frat death

A judge threw out involuntary manslaughter and aggravated brunt charges Friday against members of a Penn State fraternity in the alcohol-related hazing death of a pledge, ordering twelve of the youthfull guys to stand trial on less serious counts.

South Carolina hookup offender arrested at Canfield Fair

South Carolina lovemaking offender arrested at Canfield Fair

A rail operator at the Canfield Fair is in jail after being identified as a wished hookup offender out of South Carolina. The fugitive, identified as thirty year old Brandon Walsh is desired on a warrant for criminal solicitation of a minor. An alert from the U.S. Marshals Service said the suspect was believed to be at the fair working for an amusement company. With a picture of Walsh, local authorities organized a search operation involving the Sheriffs Department, the Stat.

A rail operator at the Canfield Fair is in jail after being identified as a dreamed hook-up offender out of South Carolina. The fugitive, identified as thirty year old Brandon Walsh is wished on a warrant for criminal solicitation of a minor. An alert from the U.S. Marshals Service said the suspect was believed to be at the fair working for an amusement company. With a picture of Walsh, local authorities organized a search operation involving the Sheriffs Department, the Stat.

SLIDESHOW: Canfield Fair two thousand seventeen

The 171st Canfield Fair has kicked off in the Valley and the pictures are rolling in.

Undercover cocaine investigation leads to arrest in Niles

Valley schools forgo football Friday feuds, come together for Hurricane Harvey victims

More than half a dozen schools across the Valley are taking Friday night football to fresh, humanitarian heights.

Gasoline prices head higher while motorists funk

Austintown superintendent plans meetings with the community

Interstate eighty holiday driving update

The Ohio Department of Transportation is providing an update on construction projects that could influence drivers this Labor Day Holiday weekend.

August Cruze sales up from July, down from a year ago

Chief: Three Sharon Police Officers save woman’s life

Accused South Carolina lovemaking offender arrested at Canfield Fair

Accused South Carolina hookup offender arrested at Canfield Fair

A 30-year-old South Carolina man is in the Mahoning County Jail, after being arrested at the Canfield Fair Thursday evening.

Warren turns teal for ovarian cancer awareness

Scammers posing as Ohio health department

Mohip expands Youngstown schools interest group

The citizens’ input group for Youngstown City Schools went from being a puny group of around fifteen people to numerous groups of 13. CEO Krish Mohip announced in July that he desired a citizens’ group to provide input as he goes forward and improves the school. Mohip said he was expecting to bring on ten or fifteen people for the group, but since fifty one people applied, he determined to expand the program. The Citizens Coalition will now be made up of four groups of twelve or thirteen member.

The citizens’ input group for Youngstown City Schools went from being a puny group of around fifteen people to numerous groups of 13. CEO Krish Mohip announced in July that he wished a citizens’ group to provide input as he goes forward and improves the school. Mohip said he was expecting to bring on ten or fifteen people for the group, but since fifty one people applied, he determined to expand the program. The Citizens Coalition will now be made up of four groups of twelve or thirteen member.

PA Sen. introduces bill to stop taxpayers from paying protest costs

$400,000 grant approved for Youngstown’s fire department

Detour lifted on Route 718/760 in Sharon

The detour for northbound traffic on Route 718/760 in the City of Sharon, Mercer County, has been lifted and the road is now open without limitations according to a media release from PennDOT.

Ohio’s fresh rules for prescribing opioids

Those in Ohio’s medical, dental and nursing fields are getting fresh rules when it comes to prescribing opioids. The Medical, Dental and Nursing Boards determined that adults should only be prescribed seven days of opioid drugs if they are using them to treat acute agony. Minors can only be prescribed five days worth. The fresh rules are designed to combat the overprescribing of opioid medications to reduce potential manhandle. In addition, the total morphine equivalent dose, or ME.

Liberty Denny’s victim of possible scam

Fentanyl, guns found in Youngstown drug raid

Chief Wahoo protester charged with theft of grant money

A man who has held protests telling the Cleveland Indians’ Chief Wahoo mascot is racist faces federal charges over allegations he stole money from federal grants aimed at helping Native Americans.

Patrol focusing on impaired driving over holiday weekend

The State Highway Patrol says it is focusing on impaired driving on Ohio’s roadways over the Labor Day holiday weekend. A

Date rape survivor raises awareness at Youngstown State

Since she was Eighteen, Katie Koestner has been working to bring a name and a face to a crime of muffle. She was the very first woman in history to speak out as a survivor of date rape shortly after it happened, when she appeared on the cover of Time Magazine.

Senator Sherrod Brown visits Valley on Overdose Awareness Day

Prosecutors want experienced’s testimony blocked from Hamad trial

Prosecutors want accomplished’s testimony blocked from Hamad trial

Trumbull County Prosecutors are asking a judge to rule out pro testimony that could be used to attempt to prove that accused murderer, Nasser Hamad, was acting out of self defense.

Trumbull County Prosecutors are asking a judge to rule out experienced testimony that could be used to attempt to prove that accused murderer, Nasser Hamad, was acting out of self defense.

Mercer County pet agencies collecting pet donations for Texas

With thousands of people being displaced by flood waters in Texas, there are also the four-legged victims to think about.

Children found inwards East Liverpool drug raid, six charged

Howland fire crews train at searing house on Route forty six

Hurricane Harvey thrusts up prices at Valley gas pumps

Hurricane Harvey shoves up prices at Valley gas pumps

Predictions of higher gasoline prices due to the effects of Hurricane Harvey have come true in the Valley and other parts of the nation just in time for the Labor Day holiday.

WEB Off the hook: Austintown native volunteering during Texas floods

WEB Special: Austintown native volunteering during Texas floods

An Austintown native who lives in Cypress, Texas and works as a volunteer firefighter says the flood waters are more than could have been imagined.

Lisbon man accused of soliciting hook-up from teenage

Lisbon man accused of soliciting lovemaking from teenage

A grand jury has found enough evidence to put a Lisbon man on trial for allegedly attempting to solicit lovemaking from someone he thought was a teenage boy.

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Gas leak coerces evacuation, dismissal at United Local Schools

Gas leak compels evacuation, dismissal at United Local Schools

Repair crews have a long weekend to make sure they do a good job plugging a natural gas leak that compelled the evacuation of more than 1,200 students and staff in the United Local School District on Thursday.

Police investigate threats directed toward Beaver Twp. chicken farm

Customer desiring Viagra won’t take ‘no’ for an response at Liberty Walmart

Customer desiring Viagra won’t take ‘no’ for an reaction at Liberty Walmart

Police are investigating the report of a man’s desperate search for a drug at the Liberty Walmart pharmacy. It wasn’t narcotics that the customer wished, but Viagra.

Police are investigating the report of a man’s desperate search for a drug at the Liberty Walmart pharmacy. It wasn’t narcotics that the customer dreamed, but Viagra.

Warren woman worried about eating pot-laced guacamole

Warren Police are investigating a report from a woman who said someone tricked her into eating guacamole laced with marijuana

Toddler left at YPD to stay with Children Services

Mahoning County Children Services will keep improvised custody of a toddler that was dropped off at the Youngstown Police Department earlier this week.

Coroner rules death of Sharon High student a homicide

Trump, Clinton owe Youngstown thousands

Sharon duo saved by son’s nine hundred eleven call await sentencing

A Sharon duo will be sentenced for overdosing on drugs while their five-year-old child was at home.

US flies bombers, fighters in display of force against N. Korea

South Korea’s military says the U.S. flew B-1B supersonic bombers and F-35 fighter jets over South Korea in a showcase of force following North Korea’s latest ballistic missile launch.

South Korea’s military says the U.S. flew B-1B supersonic bombers and F-35 fighter jets over South Korea in a display of force following North Korea’s latest ballistic missile launch.

Justice Dept implores FCC to combat prison cellphone problem

The U.S. Department of Justice is pressing federal regulators to come up with a solution to combat cellphones in the nation’s prisons.

Mosquito burst to fog Youngstown’s East Side

Mosquito unload to fog Youngstown’s East Side

Youngstown’s East Side will be fogged with mosquito control squirt Thursday beginning at seven pm.

Youngstown’s East Side will be fogged with mosquito control splatter Thursday beginning at seven pm.

twenty one News collecting donations for Hurricane Harvey ease at the Canfield Fair

Hurricane Harvey has been said to be one of the worst storms in the history of the United States.

Churches challenged to support 2nd Harvest, Rescue Mission at Canfield Fair

Many of the animals shown at the Canfield Fair’s 4-H program aren’t there to look nice, or instruct kids about the hard-work of raising livestock.

Many of the animals shown at the Canfield Fair’s 4-H program aren’t there to look adorable, or train kids about the hard-work of raising livestock.

Patrol: No criminal charges planned for deadly accident on Ohio State Fair rail

No criminal charges will be filed in connection with the accident that killed a man on one of the rails at this year’s Ohio State Fair. The Ohio State

Judge nearing decision in Penn State frat death hearing

Youngstown nightclub’s porch catches fire

Firefighters were called out to a fire on the back porch of a nightclub in Youngstown early Thursday morning.

Northeast Ohio: The heart of America’s opioid crisis

Police: two workers killed by toxic fumes at power plant

State police say two contractors died after inhaling toxic fumes that also injured several other workers in an underground pit at a western Pennsylvania power plant.

Peanut-free Scrappers game

Soccer field thefts reported in Austintown, Poland and Canton

Warren man found guilty of murdering three-year-old

Sharon shooting inflames conversation on how to curb gun violence

Sharon shooting kindles conversation on how to curb gun violence

Half hour long power outage planned for Sharon, Hermitage this morning

Penn Power says it will cut electro-stimulation to a duo thousand home and businesses in Mercer County this morning as part of a planned outage. According to a media release from the company, the outage is scheduled for 6:00 am in the Hermitage and Sharon area.

Penn Power says it will cut violet wand to a duo thousand home and businesses in Mercer County this morning as part of a planned outage. According to a media release from the company, the outage is scheduled for 6:00 am in the Hermitage and Sharon area.

Canfield native escapes from Hurricane Harvey’s fury

Niles man accused of raping 5-year-old boy

$1 million bond set for Sharon teenage accused of murdering friend

A Sharon teenager was arraigned in court Wednesday morning charged with criminal homicide, after reportedly confessing to police that he murdered his friend on Meek Street.

Canfield Fair rails explored and ready to go

Canfield Fair rails investigated and ready to go

A release says the suspect died in a "suicide by cop"

Howland Police: Many lives affected by ‘senseless violence’

Hubbard police seek suspect in business break-ins

Police in Hubbard are hoping social media can help lead them to a suspect in at least one break-in at a local business and maybe more.

Controversial bidder on Fresh Castle YDC runs out of time

The process of finding someone to purchase the former Youth Development Center in Fresh Castle is back to square one. T

Federal Street open again in Downtown Youngstown

People visiting Downtown Youngstown may notice a smoother rail on the city’s main roads. Workers have ended paving work that has had some downtown streets closed for more than three weeks.

People visiting Downtown Youngstown may notice a smoother rail on the city’s main roads. Workers have finished paving work that has had some downtown streets closed for more than three weeks.

Niles Police nab suspected vandals, one with rocks in pants

Thirty grams of cocaine found after Austintown Police pursue

Youngstown police identify South Side shooting victim

Mercer man charged after four month old found with twenty two rib fractures

State police have charged a Mercer man, claiming he is responsible for causing twenty two rib fractures and more injuries to a 4-month-old child. Michael

Water problems delay embark of Leetonia classes

Water problems delay commence of Leetonia classes

Fresh Middletown man killed in Springfield Township traffic crash

The Ohio State Highway Patrol says alcohol is suspected to have been a factor in a one-car crash that claimed the life of a man from Fresh Middletown Tuesday night.

Counseling suggested at Sharon Schools after murder of student

Sharon High and Middle Schools are suggesting counseling today after a 15-year-old student was shot to death and another student was charged with criminal homicide.

two boys held capsized boat for hours on Lake Erie, one survives

two dudes held capsized boat for hours on Lake Erie, one survives

The U.S. Coast Guard says it rescued a fisherman from Lake Erie more than twenty four hours after his boat capsized, but a friend he was with died after clutching to the boat for hours.

Flamy crash kills 84-year-old woman in Geauga County

The Ohio State Highway Patrol says an 84-year-old woman was killed and two other people were hospitalized in a flamy three-vehicle crash in northeastern Ohio.