Kaitlyn McCarthy

Ohio

Television News Reporter at WFMJ-TV (Youngstown, OH)

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City of Youngstown, law enforcement helping during downtown events

6 days ago | wfmj.com | Kaitlyn McCarthy

NewsWith the variety of very different events all at once, crowds are expected to swell in downtown Youngstown Saturday. YOUNGSTOWN - The Simply Slavic Festival is in full swing at the Youngstown Foundation Amphitheatre. But, there is plenty more happening throughout the weekend. Pride Youngstown, the Simply Slavic festival, Cash explosion at the Covelli Center and the No Kings protest at the Mahoning County Courthouse are all happening throughout the day Saturday.
Update on the new aerospace and defense hub coming to the former Vindicator building

1 week ago | wfmj.com | Kaitlyn McCarthy

NewsThose involved are hoping to have a signed contract with the state within a few weeks, but an opening date for the hub is not set. YOUNGSTOWN - Four months ago, Governor Mike DeWine announced Ohio's Fourth Innovation Hub was coming to Youngstown, bringing with plans to create hundreds of jobs in the former Youngstown Vindicator building. “Those range from entry level up to six figure type salaries.
Ohio Attorney General clearing a path for Insight to reopen Trumbull County hospitals

1 week ago | wfmj.com | Kaitlyn McCarthy

NewsWhile Yost says he's more optimistic after speaking directly with the company, he acknowledges reopening could be a long process. TRUMBULL COUNTY, OH - For the first time since his meeting with Insight, Attorney General Dave Yost is speaking publicly on the discussions about reopening Insight Hospital and Medical Center, and Insight Rehabilitation Hospital Hillside.
Insight working to reopen Trumbull County Hospitals

1 week ago | wfmj.com | Kaitlyn McCarthy

NewsSpecifics are still vague, but a source told 21 News there is a plan in place from Insight that could allow the hospital to find a way forward. TRUMBULL COUNTY, OH - A surprise announcement from Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost about the future of the Insight hospitals in Trumbull county. In a release Friday morning, Yost said he'd met with Insight reps earlier this week and supports their plans to reopen.
Youngstown mayor reflects on moments after the Realty Building explosion

2 weeks ago | wfmj.com | Kaitlyn McCarthy

NewsOn May 28, 2024, Brown saw a sight he never thought he would as Youngstown mayor. Lights from first responders from all over the county that were on and off the clock rushed to the center of Downtown Youngstown. YOUNGSTOWN - In the hours and days after the Realty building exploded in downtown Youngstown last year, decisions needed to be made hour by hour. For the first time, Mayor Tito Brown is going in-depth about those dangerous moments and their aftermath.
Trumbull County MetroParks board requesting funds needed for second half of the year

2 weeks ago | wfmj.com | Kaitlyn McCarthy

NewsThe board said if they don't get another $65,000 by the end of this month, they would be forced to close the parks. TRUMBULL COUNTY, OH - The Trumbull County MetroParks Board is asking commissioners for funds needed to stay open for the second half of the year. The board said if they don't get another $65,000 by the end of this month, they would be forced to close the parks. “They asked us for 130 [thousand] initially.
Neighborhood parks across Youngstown under construction

2 weeks ago | wfmj.com | Kaitlyn McCarthy

NewsThe construction is part of an effort to improve parks and neighborhoods across Youngstown. YOUNGSTOWN - When driving through Youngstown neighborhoods, you may notice construction crews and piles of dirt at multiple neighborhood parks. The construction is part of an effort to improve parks and neighborhoods across Youngstown. Homestead Park, Crandall Park, Borts Field and Lynn Park are just a few neighborhood parks in Youngstown undergoing renovations.
What led up to the Realty Building explosion?

3 weeks ago | wfmj.com | Kaitlyn McCarthy

NewsMuch of that centers around the weeks leading up to that afternoon one year ago and what the building's owners, architects and city officials did, and didn’t discuss YOUNGSTOWN - The release of initial findings by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) in their investigation into what caused the explosion contained volumes of new information.
Sharon bakery selling cookies across the country after $650,000 expansion

3 weeks ago | wfmj.com | Kaitlyn McCarthy

NewsThe investment gives the owner the opportunity to mass produce her cookies, and sell them to distributors. SHARON, Pa. - A Sharon bakery owner is ready to extend her footprint well beyond the Shenango Valley. It's all possible because of a $650,000 expansion at Allie's Sweet Tooth. The investment gives the owner the opportunity to mass produce her cookies, and sell them to distribution companies. “We'll be taking these cookies, making them.
Why are smaller grocery stores in the valley closing?

4 weeks ago | wfmj.com | Kaitlyn McCarthy

NewsWhile it's upsetting to many in the community, it's becoming the reality for many smaller grocery stores. After 73 years of business, the Sparkle Market on South Avenue in Boardman near Youngstown's south side is closing its doors. One customer who's been going to the market for years said he was devastated. “Sparkles has been here forever for us. So, it's really an inconvenience for us,” said Arbor Hughes of Youngstown.