A flood advisory is in effect until 5:30 a.m. today in parts of Mahoning County, including Youngstown, after heavy rain (causing minor flooding) in low-lying areas.
The upcoming Powerball drawing on Wednesday carries an estimated jackpot of $975 million following Monday’s drawing with no winner.
Gas prices in Northeast Ohio dropped this week to $4.025 per gallon, according to AAA East Central's report released Monday.
Prices in Youngstown fell to $3.936 as the national average dipped to $4 amid lower gasoline demand and slight production declines.
Taylor Fresh Foods is recalling jalapeno products sold at local Target stores in Niles and Boardman due to a potential salmonella contamination — it advises consumers to discard any recalled items and obtain refunds at the purchase location, with no illnesses reported so far.
The Tippecanoe Country Club in Canfield is hosting the Northeast Ohio PGA Championship for the next three days after extensive storm cleanup from the July 5 event that left roughly 230 trees down.
Three tree companies (including Baird Brothers) restored most of the course, though work continues on Hole 6.
Owner Taylor Harvey (of The Broadway Exchange) is set to offer how-to classes in stained glass, sourdough baking and sip and paint soon for locals to learn new skills.
Schedules and additional details are expected to be announced shortly.
The Leavittsburg Heritage Museum in Warren Township has acquired a historic wooden water pump wheel from an 1800s feed mill near the dam; the fragile artifact + safely moved by road crews will be cleaned and displayed for the public as its history is researched by the local heritage association.
Mahoning County officials approved $60,000 from opioid settlement funds Thursday to hire a forensic mental health navigator for the Justice Center; the Mental Health and Recovery Board is interviewing candidates now and expects to fill the position within weeks to connect inmates with needed mental health care.
LaBrae High School celebrated its new marching band shell with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Monday, Aug.
10 at 6:45 p.m. at Viking Stadium (on campus); the structure was built with community donations to protect 120 students during performances.
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