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McDowell challenges Brown for mayor of Youngstown

YOUNGSTOWN — Mayor Jamael Tito Brown said he can point to tangible accomplishments during his first two terms — including a reduction in crime, fiscal responsibility and neighborhood improvements — while challenger Derrick McDowell said the city’s growth is being stifled by poor ...

YBI Shark Tank brings out entrepreneurs, sharks

BOARDMAN — The entrepreneurial spirit was present Thursday evening at Mr. Anthony’s during the 6th annual Medical Mutual presents the YBI Shark Tank. The local version of the popular reality TV show features entrepreneurs pitching their business ideas to wealthy investors, who are known ...

Five vie for two trustee chairs in Austintown

AUSTINTOWN — Two seats are up for grabs on the township’s Board of Trustees, and five people want to claim their stake. Incumbents Rob Santos and Monica Deavers have both served four-year terms. They face challenges from former trustee Jim Davis, auto mechanic Carl Clay and former ...

HS football regular season wraps up with high-stakes Week 10

Perfect seasons, conference titles and playoff berths are on the line tonight as the 2025 high school football regular season comes to an end. For 336 schools statewide, the season will continue beyond this weekend in the form of the Ohio High School Athletic Association tournament. For 370 ...

South Range loses heartbreaker in district semis to Badger

VERNON — Badger had no problem filling the net this season, while South Range’s defense had done a good job keeping balls out of the net. With a trip to the district finals on the line, something had to give. After 80 minutes of scoreless play, it was junior Tristan Sawtelle who pushed ...

YSU expecting growth from Nelson, Carroll in 2nd year

YOUNGSTOWN — Player development has played a pivotal role in Youngstown State’s rise as a mid-major program in recent years. Despite having to overhaul its roster through the transfer portal each season, the Penguins have still been able to maintain some continuity with its players. Those ...