Jon Rudder

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WARREN, Ohio (WKBN) — A street closure in Warren that has lasted for years will now stay shut a little longer but one local business owner says it’s time to make the change permanent. , but now the question on the table is whether that closure should become permanent, from North Park all the way to Paige Avenue.

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(WKBN) – Two local cities are teaming up to make it easier and cheaper for residents to enjoy a night out. Salem and Columbiana are touting a partnership, offering free transportation between two big events this weekend. The Salem Super Cruise and Columbiana Wine Festival will be connected by the Quakertown Trolley. The trolley will run between 4 and 9 p.m., with the last departing trip from Salem to Columbiana at 9.

2 weeks ago | wkbn.com | Jon Rudder

COLUMBIANA, Ohio (WKBN) – Wine lovers will want to head to Columbiana this weekend. The annual Columbiana Wine Festival is back and it’s not just about the wine. Organizers say it’s a big boost to the local economy. “Anytime that we can welcome people into Columbiana, we know that it’s going to impact our shops, our restaurants and all of our local mom-and-pop businesses. We’re so proud of them for carrying our local economy here in town.

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YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) — A stretch of Glenwood Avenue is looking a little brighter these days thanks to a program from the Youngstown Neighborhood Development Program aimed at improving lighting and cutting crime. Back in January, a pedestrian was hit at the intersection along Glenwood across from the Salvation Army and Southern Tavern. It’s something the YNDC is trying to shine a light on to avoid any more dark situations.

2 weeks ago | wkbn.com | Jon Rudder

AUSTINTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) – The Austintown school district is once again opening its doors this summer, not for class but for meals. The district is offering free breakfast and lunch to kids across the area, with no registration required. The summer meal program runs weekdays through the end of June. It takes a break before restarting again on July 14 to run through August 15.