×

News

Poland superintendent steps aside for cancer treatment

Local News

POLAND — Craig Hockenberry, superintendent of the Poland Local School District, will take a medical leave of absence as he battles esophageal cancer, and will retire Aug. 31, according to a letter sent by the board of education Friday. Hockenberry’s medical leave will begin Dec. 1 so he ...

Ramaswamy greets protesters outside campaign event

Local News

MARIETTA — Ohio gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy stepped outside a private campaign dinner Friday evening to engage with a small group of protesters from Living Democracy and Indivisible Mid-Ohio Valley, who gathered to raise concerns about education, health care and access to public ...

YSU makes FCS playoffs, faces Yale at Ice Castle Saturday

Latest News

INDIANAPOLIS — Youngstown State is among the field of teams competing for the 2025 FCS Football Championship. The field was announced today by the NCAA. The 15-seed Penguins (8-4) will host Yale (8-2) out of the Ivy League in the first round at Stambaugh Stadium on Nov. 29 with a noon ...

Several injured in explosion at Phoenix House apartments

Local News

AUSTINTOWN — An explosion Saturday afternoon at the Phoenix House apartments resulted in several injuries and major damage to the complex located at 850 N. Meridian Road, near Interstate 680. Emergency crews from Austintown, Boardman, Canfield, Girard, Weathersfield and Youngstown responded ...