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Local brewery hosts pop-up wedding ceremony
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN)- Couples are invited to celebrate love in an intimate and unconventional way on Friday night. Penguin City Brewing Company will host their 'Till Death Do Us Part' pop-up wedding ceremony. The wedding package includes the marriage ceremony, a mini photo session, and a celebration toast. Organizers say it's a simple, meaningful way to get
Party balloons? FAA’s surprise El Paso airspace closure fuels questions
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) surprise closure and later opening of airspace over El Paso, Texas is fueling questions from the public and sharp rebukes from lawmakers. Trump administration officials initially contended the move came in response to the incursion of Mexican drug cartel drones. However, the closure of airspace — initially set to last
Congress barrels toward Homeland Security shutdown without off-ramp in sight
Senators left Washington this week without a deal to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) past Friday, signaling how far apart Senate Democrats and White House negotiators are on a potential agreement to reform Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) and Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) have told
Local animal shelter and vet clinic talks Ohio spay, neuter bill
Ohio House Bill 148 would allow taxpayers to donate a portion of their tax refund to the Ohio pet fund, which awards grants to assist spay-and-neuter programs, making the surgeries more affordable for pet owners and reducing the stray population.
$1,300 reportedly stolen to buy PlayStation 5 consoles: PSP
A Sandy Lake woman lost over $1,000 after an unknown person accessed her PayPal account and used the money to purchase two PlayStation 5 game consoles from a Grove City Walmart.
Exclusive: Blizzard Entertainment President Johanna Faries Talks BlizzCon 2026 & The Future of The Company’s IP
Blizzard Entertainment /Johanna Fairies Blizzard Entertainment is poised to have a massive 2026, and Johanna Faries, the company’s president, is leading the charge. In case you missed it, Blizzard Entertainment has rolled out spotlights for its biggest franchises, Overwatch , Hearthstone, and Diablo . Overwatch is currently enjoying a resurgence after ditching the 2 in
Trump says change in power in Iran ‘would be the best thing that could happen’
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Friday that a change in power in Iran “would be the best thing that could happen” as the U.S. administration weighs whether to take military action against Tehran. Trump made the comments shortly after visiting with troops at Ft. Bragg, North Carolina, and after he confirmed earlier in
Pilot finishes cancer treatment
In October 2024, First News shared the story of a 100-year-old woman named Josephine Laakso, known as 'Peppy,' who wanted to celebrate her birthday in a Cessna.
Brookfield edges Southeast for 4-way conference tie
Brookfield boys basketball beats Southeast, 49-45, to force a four-way tie in the Mahoning Valley Athletic Conference Grey Tier at Brookfield High School Thursday night.
Maplewood downs Southington for league title
Maplewood girls basketball downs Southington to win the Northeastern Athletic Conference Stripes Division 51-25 at Southington Chalker high school Thursday night.