Trumbull, Mahoning Counties hit by PayPal scams, victims lose thousands

Trumbull, Mahoning Counties hit by PayPal scams, victims lose thousands

Authorities in Trumbull and Mahoning counties are warning residents about sophisticated internet scams involving fraudulent PayPal emails, resulting in significant financial losses.

March 24th, 11:51 AM EDT by Mike Gauntner
California AG advises 23andMe customers about data deletion

California AG advises 23andMe customers about data deletion

California Attorney General Rob Bonta has issued a consumer alert to 23andMe customers, reminding them of their right to delete genetic data amid the company's reported financial difficulties.

March 24th, 7:34 AM EDT by Mike Gauntner
Boardman man loses $20,000 in PayPal scam

Boardman man loses $20,000 in PayPal scam

The victim was instructed to place the cash in a box, cover it with duct tape, and deliver it to the parking lot of a bridal shop on Boardman Canfield Road.

March 21st, 9:40 AM EDT by Mike Gauntner
Kohl's adding Sephora to Hermitage location

Kohl's adding Sephora to Hermitage location

The Kohl's department store in Hermitage will add a Sephora this year.

March 20th, 10:58 AM EDT by Mike Gauntner
Dairy Queen holds annual 'Free Cone Day' on Thursday

Dairy Queen holds annual 'Free Cone Day' on Thursday

Dairy Queen will offer a free small vanilla cone on Thursday, March 20.

March 20th, 6:25 AM EDT by Mike Gauntner
New Meijer Supercenter to open May 8 in Austintown

New Meijer Supercenter to open May 8 in Austintown

Meijer will open its new Austintown supercenter and two other Northeast Ohio locations on May 8, the company announced Tuesday.

March 18th, 10:31 AM EDT by Mike Gauntner
Century-old Warren bakery closes, ending 102 years of tradition

Century-old Warren bakery closes, ending 102 years of tradition

The smell of freshly baked Easter bread won't fill the air around a Warren neighborhood next month.

March 12th, 5:32 AM EDT by Mike Gauntner
Austintown Meijer to open in May, convenience store in April

Austintown Meijer to open in May, convenience store in April

A new Meijer superstore is scheduled to open in Austintown in May, and the adjacent Express convenience store and gas station opens in April.

March 9th, 7:40 AM EDT by Mike Gauntner
Regional Chamber launches council to address Mahoning Valley housing needs

Regional Chamber launches council to address Mahoning Valley housing needs

The Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber has established a 24-member Housing Council to address housing challenges in the Mahoning Valley.

March 4th, 11:32 AM EST by Mike Gauntner
Woman, 70s, loses $500K in gold coins to scam

Woman, 70s, loses $500K in gold coins to scam

Clark County Sheriff's Office detectives are investigating a sophisticated scam in which a woman in her 70s was swindled out of more than $500,000 in gold coins.

March 3rd, 7:47 AM EST by Mike Gauntner
McDonald's celebrates Egg McMuffin anniversary with discounted prices amidst egg shortage

McDonald's celebrates Egg McMuffin anniversary with discounted prices amidst egg shortage

Despite the significant rise in egg prices, McDonald's has announced a promotional celebration for the 50th anniversary of its Egg McMuffin, offering discounted prices.

February 26th, 6:25 AM EST by Mike Gauntner
Pennsylvania AG warns of Bitcoin ATM scams

Pennsylvania AG warns of Bitcoin ATM scams

The Pennsylvania Attorney General’s office is warning about a rise in scams involving Bitcoin ATMs.

February 25th, 10:25 AM EST by Mike Gauntner
Assistance available for Ohioans facing high heating bills

Assistance available for Ohioans facing high heating bills

Several programs are available to help residents with investor-owned utilities keep their gas and electricity on, and to reconnect service if it has been disconnected.

February 21st, 5:30 AM EST by Mike Gauntner
Ohio Supreme Court ruling on liability for bones in boneless wings spurs proposed law

Ohio Supreme Court ruling on liability for bones in boneless wings spurs proposed law

The bill's introduction comes after the Ohio Supreme Court, in a 4-3 decision, upheld the dismissal of a lawsuit filed by a man, who swallowed a bone in a "boneless" wing.

February 17th, 5:45 PM EST by Mike Gauntner
AAA: NE Ohio gas prices rise as refineries transition to summer blend

AAA: NE Ohio gas prices rise as refineries transition to summer blend

The average price of gasoline in Northeast Ohio has risen 8 cents this week, reaching $3.187 per gallon, according to AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report.

February 17th, 11:08 AM EST by Mike Gauntner
JOANN closings: What to know about gift cards, returns, refunds

JOANN closings: What to know about gift cards, returns, refunds

After the court approves the closings, customers will have two weeks to redeem gift cards.

February 13th, 5:07 AM EST by Mike Gauntner
New Castle Gorant Chocolatier holds grand opening

New Castle Gorant Chocolatier holds grand opening

Gorant Chocolatier’s held a grand opening for its newest location over the weekend.

February 3rd, 6:05 AM EST by Mike Gauntner
Rally House sports apparel store coming to Boardman

Rally House sports apparel store coming to Boardman

A specialty sports apparel store with 284 locations in 22 states is coming to the Valley.

January 30th, 6:52 AM EST by Mike Gauntner

Gov. DeWine signs bill eliminating speed cameras in counties and townships

Parents beg South Range to keep open-enrolled IEP students in district

Reminder: Drivers required to update license to REAL ID by May in order to fly

Buggy drivers in Mercer County’s Amish country report robbery, attempted robbery

Part of I-76 West reopens in Portage County following commercial vehicle crash

SLIDESHOW: Golf course vandalized at Trumbull Country Club

Man severely burned in New Castle apartment fire

Man severely burned in New Castle apartment fire

2024: The year in retail closures

Decades of Dedication: Wendy's employee retires at 84

New laws coming to schools in the new year

Akron man rescued from chimney after attempted break-in

Akron man rescued from chimney after attempted break-in

Police in the Dominican Republic say FBI joins search for US student who vanished on spring break

3 victims of Pennsylvania plane crash were taken to a burn unit for treatment, hospital says

Michigan mom seeks 'respect' for her 3 missing boys, asks a judge to declare them dead

Ohio Senate passes marijuana bill to overhaul 2023 law

Hiker rescues pup from abandoned coal pit after frigid weeklong search in Pennsylvania