Jeena Cadigan

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Reporter at WFMJ-TV (Youngstown, OH)

News Reporter | Penn State Alum | Two E’s one N | Often seen with an iced coffee no matter the season

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Leader say Mercer Counties economic growth trending in positive direction

1 week ago | wfmj.com | Jeena Cadigan

NewsLeaders and business owners came together at the third annual Mercer Economic Summit on Thursday. It's a collaborative effort to check in on the growth the county has seen and discuss what the future holds. Overall, leaders feel things are on the up. &ldqLeaders and business owners came together at the third annual Mercer Economic Summit on Thursday. It's a collaborative effort to check in on the growth the county has seen and discuss what the future holds.
Global manufacturer approved for tax abatement despite no public announcement of facility plans

1 week ago | wfmj.com | Jeena Cadigan

A global manufacturing company has received approval for a tax abatement if they chose to build in the City of Warren. The Kimberly Clark Corporation will receive a 60 percent tax abatement exclusive to the manufacturer if they go through with a project on Pine Avenue. The Trumbull County Commissioners unanimously approved the tax reduction at their Wednesday meeting.
Wellness center proposed to assist first responders in the Mahoning Valley with mental and physical health

1 week ago | wfmj.com | Jeena Cadigan |Zach Mosca

NewsAny police, fire, EMS, or dispatcher in the Mahoning Valley will be able to access the center. Boardman Police Chief Todd Werth has announced that a wellness center is being created to assist first responders with mental and physical health challenges brought on by their jobs. The 4-acre property on Raupp Avenue in Boardman Township was donated by the Clarence R. Smith Family after living in the home for years. Chief Werth said Smith was a longtime supporter for first responders.
Salem man sentenced to prison for sexual conduct with child

1 week ago | wfmj.com | Jeena Cadigan

A Salem man will spend time in prison for charges related to sexual conduct with a child. Brandon Seddon will spend 12 to 16 years in prison for one count of sexual battery and two counts of gross sexual imposition. Prosecutors said a victim came forward saying Seddon touched her inappropriately years before. The girl was under the age of 10 when the crimes happened on multiple occasions, even out of state.
YNDC breaks ground on solar-powered duplexes in Youngstown

2 weeks ago | wfmj.com | Jeena Cadigan |Mike Gauntner

The Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corporation (YNDC) and its partners will broke ground Thursday on three new duplexes in Youngstown that will feature on-site solar power generation. The ceremony took place at 3013, 3021, and 3031 Glenwood Avenue, the locations of the new buildings. Each duplex will contain two two-bedroom, two-bath apartment units with covered parking.
State approves release of $17.2M for Warren area development

2 weeks ago | wfmj.com | Jeena Cadigan |Mike Gauntner

NewsThe Ohio Controlling Board has approved a request from the Ohio Department of Development to release $17,241,380 for a major development project in the Warren area, the same area where Kimberly-Clark Corp. purchased land in 2023. Saturday, April 5th 2025, 10:16 AM EDTThe Ohio Controlling Board has approved a request from the Ohio Department of Development to release $17,241,380 for a major development project in the Warren area, the same area where Kimberly-Clark Corp. purchased land in 2023.
Trumbull County water rate increase approved by commissioners

3 weeks ago | wfmj.com | Jeena Cadigan

NewsNew rates start Thursday and will be reflected on the bills that are sent out on April 10 which are due on April 30. Thousands of people in Trumbull County now have higher water rates. The county commissioners approved the hike at their meeting Thursday along with some plans to try and clean up the sanitary department's budget in the future. Anyone who gets water from the county will now pay $11.75 per thousand gallons. Residents were previously paying between $6 and $10 dollars.
Water rate increase still looming for Trumbull County customers

3 weeks ago | wfmj.com | Jeena Cadigan

NewsNewbrough said they need to increase that to at least $12 per thousand gallons for this year. Trumbull County Sanitary Engineers say time is ticking for a water rate increase. The department has been absorbing the cost of bulk water rate increases for the past ten years. Now, if they don’t increase rates by May they’ll fall into the red.
Reward offered for information on three cats poisoned in Warren

3 weeks ago | wfmj.com | Jeena Cadigan

NewsAn animal advocacy group based off of Maryland, Alley Cat Allies is offering a $10,000 reward for any information that leads to a conviction. A $10,000 reward is being offered for any information about the death of three cats in Warren. Local humane agents believe someone intentionally put out poison for cats at a mobile home community. On Wednesday, March 26, investigators got a call about a stray cat suspected to have ingested something they shouldn’t have.
Self-driving shuttle picking up passengers for free in Youngstown

3 weeks ago | wfmj.com | Jeena Cadigan

NewsThe shuttle runs everyday except Sunday until 6p.m.A self-driving shuttle is taking passengers around downtown Youngstown. The city-owned electric vehicles run down Federal Street from the Fifth Avenue block to the South Avenue block in a continuous loop through the day. It's an autonomous vehicle that steers, accelerates and brakes itself and has a person in the driver's street as a supervisor per state law.