Jessica Payne

1 week ago | mahoningmatters.com | Jessica Payne

The Ohio Department of Transportation has announced the following new and continuing traffic impacts for the week of April 14 in Mahoning and Trumbull County. Interstate 680 bridge repairsCONTINUING IMPACT - I-680 northbound under Walker Mill Rd. is reduced to one lane for bridge repairs. CONTINUING IMPACT – Walker Mill Rd. over I-680 is closed indefinitely for bridge repairs. The detour is South Ave. to US 224 to SR 170 to N.

1 week ago | mahoningmatters.com | Jessica Payne

An arrest has been made in a 2023 Youngstown murder, according to the Youngstown Police Department. Officials said on Tuesday, Mikele Glenn, 35, was taken into custody by the U.S. Marshals Service without incident and transported to the Mahoning County Sheriff’s Office. On Monday, Glenn was indicted for the murder of Edward Lewis, 53. He was also indicted for aggravated burglary, according to the department.

2 weeks ago | mahoningmatters.com | Jessica Payne

Baseball season is off to a great start - it is time to use your voice and vote for who will be Mahoning Valley’s baseball Player of the Week. Take a look at what these amazing athletes have done so far this year. You can vote as many times as you like until the poll closes at noon on Sunday, April 13. Tyson Tarajack, Poland High School - the senior pitcher pitched seven innings and had 17 strikeouts in a game against Hubbard. He now holds the record for most strikeouts in a 7 inning game.

2 weeks ago | mahoningmatters.com | Jessica Payne

Softball season is off to a great start - it is time to use your voice and vote for who will be Mahoning Valley’s softball Player of the Week. Take a look at what these amazing athletes have done so far. You can vote as many times as you like until the poll closes at noon on Sunday, April 13. Giada Pauline, South Range High School - the senior left fielder recently was seven for 10, scored six runs, and had on base percentage of .800.

2 weeks ago | mahoningmatters.com | Jessica Payne

A Mahoning Valley organization that benefits local animals now has a bigger space and more parking area. The Animal Welfare League of Trumbull County recently announced the grand opening of its new location, The Menagerie by AWL. As Trumbull County’s Humane Society, the Animal Welfare League is the only agency in the county that employs humane agents to file charges for cruelty, abuse, and neglect.