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Yalcars Grand Opening in Salem

New life has been breathed into the historic property at 152 Continental Drive which once housed the former Donnell Ford Lincoln Dealership. Friday saw the property open its doors to the community once more as pre-owned automotive retailer Yalcars held a grand opening for its newest, and ...

Leetonia council approves road resurfacing projects for 2026

LEETONIA — Travelers on village streets might notice a little bit of a smoother ride in 2026. Leetonia Assistant Village Administrator Roman Ferry said council recently approved paving or chip and seal to be applied to one-third of the village’s streets. Projected to cost in excess of ...

Former Braking Point owner enters plea for attempted abduction

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) — Sentencing will be Monday for the former owner of Braking Point Recovery Center after he pleaded guilty Thursday in Mahoning County Common Pleas Court to charges stemming from an October domestic dispute. Ryan Sheridan, 45, entered guilty pleas before Judge Maureen ...

On the calendar

SAT/3-28 Alliance Mini book and bake sale, 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Rodman Public Library main auditorium Canfield Youngstown East Ohio Weavers Guild, 10 a.m., small meeting room in the Canfield Library. Business meeting followed by workshop on twilling on a small loom. Anyone interested in ...

COMMUNITY CORNER

EL American Legion officer nominations First nominations for regular member officers of Alfred H. Wedgewood American Legion Post 374 will be conducted at 7 p.m. April 6. The second nomination will be held at 7 p.m. April 13. All regular members are encouraged to attend. All nominations will ...

Beaver Creek Wildlife Education Center set to open for 2026 season

EAST LIVERPOOL — The Beaver Creek Wildlife Education Center will open for the 2026 season. All events are listed on the web calendar, found at http://www.beavercreekwildlife.org. They are also on the center’s Facebook page under “events.” The Wildlife Center opens for visitors on May 2 ...

Scholastic Book Fair at Southern Local

Silas McComas, a preschooler at Southern Local Elementary School, takes advantage of the Scholastic Book Fair and is pictured with intervention specialist Kimberly Louk while browsing among the literature and merchandise. Proceeds from the moneymaker benefit the principal’s fund and support ...

Rodman Library welcomes youth to cooking class

ALLIANCE — Youth, ages 10 to 18, are invited to gain some culinary confidence on Thursday, April 16 at 3:30 p.m. when Rodman Public Library hosts Kitchen Knife Skills for Tweens and Teens in the Main Auditorium. Participants will learn how to safely utilize knives in the kitchen in a class ...

“Glow STEM/Math Night” illuminates B.L. Miller family fun

B.L. Miller Elementary hosted its annual Family STEM/Math “Glow Night” earlier this month in partnership with the United Way of Youngstown & the Mahoning Valley’s Success After 6. The event brings students and their families together for an evening of hands-on learning while glowing ...