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United softball advances to 1st district championship
United softball dominated Mineral Ridge 14-1 in the Division VI District Semifinal in the 2026 OHSAA Softball Tournament at Mineral Ridge.
Ohio lawmakers propose warning labels for social media
Two state lawmakers have proposed new legislation requiring a government warning label to be displayed on social media platforms with addictive properties.
Fitch soars behind Hamley’s perfect game
In Fitch’s postseason opener, the Lady Falcons (23-0) dismantled Canton McKinley 19-0, punching their ticket to the Division 1 Northeast 1 District Championship.
Ohio Senate passes bill banning HOAs from prohibiting thin blue line flags
The Ohio Senate has unanimously passed a bill that would ban landlords and homeowners associations from prohibiting thin blue line flags.
Pitchfork Gives Drake’s ICEMAN a Brutal 4.8 Rating
Source: Simone Joyner / Getty Drake may still dominate streaming charts, but one of music journalism’s most influential tastemakers is clearly not impressed with his latest release. Pitchfork handed Drake’s new album ICEMAN a harsh 4.8 rating this week, delivering one of the lowest-profile reviews of the rapper’s career and reigniting conversations about whether the
Maplewood blasts past Rittman; secures a spot in district championship
On Monday afternoon, top-seeded Maplewood proved exactly why they own the No. 1 spot in the Division 7 Northeast 1 district, topping Rittman 11-1 in a strong semifinal performance.
Rowe, LaBrae bound for district championship
Behind a strong performance from junior standout Riley Rowe, the Lady Vikings defeated Mapleton 4-1 to advance to the Division VI Northeast 2 District championship game.
Following years-long investigation, 15 arrested/indicted in Erie drug ring
There are 15 individuals who have been arrested or indicted in connection with a drug trafficking organization operating in the Erie area, following an investigation that spanned over six years.
Coffee shop, boutiques and office space planned for downtown Youngstown
A partnership that owns two downtown Youngstown buildings has bought a third -- with big plans on what they will do inside.
Heat Safety Week begins as temps climb in the Valley
Monday was one of the warmest days of the year so far across the region. It also happened to be the first day of the National Integrated Heat Health Information System Heat Safety Week.