Youngstown Local Pulse

• Youngstown-to-Boardman car chase early Sunday hit 90 mph on residential streets, ended with cruiser collision and 4 guns found
• Campbell...

Boardman commercial real estate heats up with a key office building sale:

• BMCJ Properties LLC bought the 26,388-sq-ft building at 8324 South Ave....

Spring sharing trend heats up in Youngstown with free furniture like couches, dressers, tables, and chairs curbside in areas like Boardman,...

Official ruling brings closure to February house fire tragedy in Boardman:

• Steven Soriano, 47, died from smoke inhalation and thermal injuries in...

Local farmer claims blocked solar project endangers his sixth-generation farm, spotlighting tensions between renewable development and local agriculture preservation.

Bright spot for our region: Northeast Ohio's economy outpaces the nation in productivity growth at 9.2% through 2030, topping Ohio (8.7%) and U.S....

• Poland Township Police Chief Greg Wilson breaks down Ohio e-bike safety laws
• Bike drive supports Thrive Mahoning Valley nonprofit for easier Youngstown transport
• Mahoning County road line repainting project begins soon

Strong hiring trend in Mahoning County and Youngstown spans sales, healthcare, transport, and retail.

• Healthcare surge: MRI Tech at Mercy Health...

High-stakes pursuit highlights public safety risks:

• Chase Details: Brad Walker, 32, sped Chevy Suburban to 90 mph, ignored signals after abrupt turn...

Court ruling enables Youngstown to intervene in the SOBE case.

• Missing since April 5: 64-year-old Brian Carney walked away from his Winona Avenue home in Youngstown.
• Searches conducted: Police used drones and...

Major public safety win: U.S. Marshals' SOFAST arrested Eddie L. Winphrie, 42, in Columbus after 1.5 years evading capture for murder.

• Crime...

Youngstown rides Ohio's clean energy boom:

• 52% annual growth in clean energy jobs, part of 8,700 statewide additions like solar installers and EV...

• Kent-Ravenna merger: Saint Patrick, Immaculate Conception, and University Parish Newman Center form new Saint Katharine Drexel parish, effective...

Key collaboration steps to curb WRTA disturbances:

• Grant-funded patrols: YPD launches Community Safety Initiative with state grant for more...

Latest twists in Ursuline High School lawsuits:

• Plaintiffs' attorney Subodh Chandra seeks to move Title IX cases (female and gay student harassment)...

Inspiring young entrepreneurs shine at Youngstown Flea:

• 12-year-old Gloria and 10-year-old Israel run Dutch Oven Bakery, baking sourdough and...

Lifelong Youngstown resident Carmelita “Carm” Douglas, Ursuline '65 and YSU Health Education grad, shaped local housing.

• Retired 2017 as Executive...

Weekend events foster connections after Friday's kickoff with a pop-up skate park for meeting neighbors and discovering services.

• Sunday...

Top-seeded Youngstown Phantoms launch Eastern Conference Semis at home vs. Madison Capitols, who swept Green Bay.

Key schedule:

• Game 1: Covelli...