Ohio Department of Health Director stresses importance of vaccines as RSV, other illnesses spread

Ohio Department of Health Director stresses importance of vaccines as RSV, other illnesses spread

If its possible to crack a window, that can be very helpful to do. 20 Ohioans still die from COVID each week and nearly 7,000 have been hospitalized this year and can still cause significant illness. stressed vaccines for chronic medic conditions, 65+, im

Wednesday, December 11th 2024, 12:20 PM EST by Corey Vallas
Greenville residents speak out over change in blight committee rule

Greenville residents speak out over change in blight committee rule

Disgruntled residents collected a petition presented to the council Monday with 151 signatures, requesting the change be reverted. 

Tuesday, December 10th 2024, 12:04 AM EST by Erin Simonek
Sightings of bizarre lights in Hubbard sky as New Jersey investigates drones

Sightings of bizarre lights in Hubbard sky as New Jersey investigates drones

"If I'm seeing this in this town, somebody else has to be seeing this. It was odd. It wasn't an airplane. It was just out of the ordinary," Mittwede explained.

Thursday, December 5th 2024, 5:06 AM EST by Erin Simonek
Mahoning County Public Health to offer free naloxone, fentanyl test strips at drive-thru event

Mahoning County Public Health to offer free naloxone, fentanyl test strips at drive-thru event

In nearly 40% of overdose deaths, a bystander was present, and having naloxone available could have made a difference, according to a news release.

Tuesday, December 3rd 2024, 10:29 AM EST by Mike Gauntner
Non-profit looking to create park, new homes on East Side

Non-profit looking to create park, new homes on East Side

Only seven parcels will be used for the park. The remaining land will be used to construct residential properties.

Tuesday, November 26th 2024, 10:07 PM EST by Erin Simonek
Austintown Community Church giving back to the community through Thanksgiving bags

Austintown Community Church giving back to the community through Thanksgiving bags

The completed bags will be distributed this Saturday, beginning at 8:30 am as a drive-up event. 

Friday, November 22nd 2024, 10:29 PM EST by Sarah Robles & Erin Simonek
Youngstown Council extends moratorium on plans to turn tire chips into synthetic gas

Youngstown Council extends moratorium on plans to turn tire chips into synthetic gas

Council passing the extension as a way to further research the environmental impacts of pyrolysis, but also hopes it's an added setback that deters SOBE indefinitely.

Thursday, November 21st 2024, 4:27 AM EST by Erin Simonek
Healthy Hearts and Paws Project in Warren expanding with new buildings, including cat bungalow

Healthy Hearts and Paws Project in Warren expanding with new buildings, including cat bungalow

The latest expansion is the construction of "Bootsie's Bungalow," a new 1,000-square-foot building for cats. The building will feature a play space, a quarantine area, and an indoor-outdoor patio.

Friday, November 15th 2024, 8:56 PM EST by Corey Vallas & Erin Simonek
Youngstown to seek additional year moratorium on pyrolysis in the city

Youngstown to seek additional year moratorium on pyrolysis in the city

"I believe that the citizens are concerned about it," said Jason Small, Senior Assistant Law Director with the City of Youngstown. "And there needs to be more time for investigation by the Mayor, city council, and all the elements of the city."

Thursday, November 14th 2024, 4:21 PM EST by Robert McFerren & Erin Simonek
Online gambling report fuels public health concern

Online gambling report fuels public health concern

Problem Gambling Network of Ohio Executive Director Derek Longmeier discusses the new study.

Monday, October 28th 2024, 2:23 PM EDT
Trick-or-Treat Safety

Trick-or-Treat Safety

Trauma Injury Prevention Coordinator at Mercy Health Amanda Lencyk discusses Halloween safety tips.

Monday, October 28th 2024, 2:16 PM EDT
Suicide Awareness: How to help

Suicide Awareness: How to help

Suicide Awareness: How to help

Monday, October 28th 2024, 4:05 AM EDT
Columbiana County vaccination clinics set for Tuesday

Columbiana County vaccination clinics set for Tuesday

The Columbiana County Health District invites residents to protect themselves and the community.

Tuesday, October 29th 2024, 6:43 AM EDT by Mike Gauntner