Katherine Simon

1 week ago | wkbn.com | Katherine Simon

NEW CASTLE, Pa. (WKBN) – Goodwill is celebrating the opening of a new store in New Castle. The store opened last week on June 11, but Wednesday was the grand opening celebration. It is located in the Field Club Commons Plaza, at 3300 Wilmington Rd. Goodwill’s former New Castle store in Shenango Township is no longer open. This new move is in hopes of expanding Goodwill’s mission in western Pennsylvania. “We’re always hiring, from entry-level to upper management — no experience necessary. We train.

1 week ago | wkbn.com | Katherine Simon

STRUTHERS, Ohio (WKBN) – After a five-year hiatus, the Christ Our Savior Parish Festival is back in full swing at St. Nicholas Church in Struthers. The festival took a break due to the pandemic, and for the past few years, it has been a small summer festival for younger children. Organizers say a lot of people were interested and hoping the full festival would return. The four-day-long festival starts on Wednesday and runs through Saturday.

2 weeks ago | wkbn.com | Katherine Simon

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) – Last month, WKBN provided details on Youngstown City Schools’ plans to reshape the district. Tuesday night, the Board of Education approved Phase I of that plan. This plan consolidates all of the Youngstown City middle schools and high schools into centralized campuses. The district says this plan will allow it to provide high-quality education while using district resources responsibly.

2 weeks ago | wkbn.com | Katherine Simon

BOARDMAN, Ohio (WKBN) — Locals took a step toward finding a cure for a rare autoimmune disease on Saturday. About 150 people took part in the 22nd annual Stepping Out to Cure Scleroderma Walk at Boardman Park. The walk is hosted by the Lower Great Lakes Chapter of the National Scleroderma Foundation. It’s the chapter’s biggest event of the year to raise money and awareness for the disease. “It’s a rare autoimmune disease, and there are many different cases and journeys.

3 weeks ago | wkbn.com | Katherine Simon

MERCER, Pa. (WKBN) — Sitting and waiting in a doctor’s office when you aren’t feeling well isn’t fun. A new healthcare service is opening soon in Mercer, aiming to make it easier for people to receive treatment for non-emergency issues. It’s called Thru Care, and it’s a completely drive-thru urgent care, allowing people to get medical help without ever leaving their car. People don’t need to make an appointment to be seen. If you’re feeling sick, you just drive up.