2024 has been a busy news year around the Mahoning and Shenago valleys.

From December 20 through New Year's Eve, 21 News will share a recap of one month per day of some of the interesting news events that happened in 2024. Here are some of the top stories from April.

April 1

Ethan Faulkner taking over as YSU Men’s Basketball head coach

Faulkner is named YSU MBB head coach after Jerrod Calhoun leaves to be head coach at Utah State. Faulkner served as associate head coach since 2022 and played at Northern Kentucky University. Read the full story here.


April 3

Bond set for Austintown man charged in connection to fatal hit-skip

James Stehura, 49, is charged with reckless homicide and tampering with evidence after allegedly hitting 66-year-old Linda Adams as she walked her dog on Lancaster Drive. Read the full story here. 

 


April 8

Total solar eclipse graces the Mahoning Valley

Slideshows highlight the historic total solar eclipse throughout the Mahoning Valley. Read the full story here. 

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April 17

Ward Bakery building purchased by new owner, artists ordered to vacate building by June 10

Local artists are told they have to vacate the Ward Bakery building in the summer, forcing them to move artwork from the building after being tenants for decades. Read the full story here. 


April 18

NWS: EF-0 tornado confirmed in Trumbull County

The EF-0 tornado touched down in Champion and Southington Townships. An EF-1 tornado was also confirmed in Windham in Portage County. Read the full story here. 

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April 22

Vienna Township makes more PD, FD staffing cuts, police chief quits on the spot

The financial emergency in Vienna deepens, leading to more cuts and Police Chief Bob Ludt resigning during executive session. Read the full story here. 

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