Leslie Huff

2 weeks ago | wfmj.com | Leslie Huff

News21 News spoke to experts to find out why one of the biggest discount chains is fighting to survive. The Family Dollar store that is located next to the Sparkle Market in Columbiana is the latest location that has been added to the list of closures. Mark Hamrick, a senior analyst for Bankrate, told 21 News that he attributes the closures to mismanagement at the corporate level.

3 weeks ago | wfmj.com | Leslie Huff

NewsThe business aims to help individuals express themselves through high-quality tattoos, expert piercings, and a diverse collection of oddities and curiosities. A new tattoo studio in Youngstown, The SaveFace Emporium, is a unique, female-owned and operated tattoo and piercing shop. The studio is located inside the old Miss Pat's Thrift Store at 519 Market Street, near the Market Street Bridge. Nicole McCutcheon, the owner, says the space brings together art, self-expression, and curiosity.

1 month ago | wfmj.com | Leslie Huff

NewsUnion leaders said employees have been paid and communication from Insight has improved. It has been two weeks since Insight Health Systems suspended service at its hospitals in Trumbull County. Since then, union leaders told 21 News that employees have received their pay and communication has improved slightly. AFSCME Local 226 president Tom Connelly said all employees have had their health insurance restored until the end of April and secured their paychecks.

1 month ago | wfmj.com | Leslie Huff

NewsLeaders of mental health organizations say support is still availableThe closure of Insight Hospitals has created a significant gap in mental health services in Trumbull County. The situation has raised concerns about access to care for individuals needing serious psychiatric support. However, leaders of mental health organizations say assistance is still available. The behavioral health unit at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth's Youngstown, located on the seventh floor, has 42 adult inpatient beds.

1 month ago | wfmj.com | Leslie Huff

NewsEmployees impacted by the abrupt closure of Insight-owned facilities received essential resources to support themselves. On Friday the auditorium at Kent State Trumbull was full of dislocated Insight workers for a rapid response event. Through Trumbull County's OhioMeansJobs center, employees were provided with essential resources to support themselves. Three informational sessions were held on campus, and more than 400 employees registered to attend.