Leslie Huff

Youngstown

Multimedia Journalist at WFMJ-TV (Youngstown, OH)

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Mayor Doug Franklin delivers 2025 State of the City address

3 weeks ago | wfmj.com | Leslie Huff

NewsDuring his speech he outlined the city's progress and priorities for the year ahead. WARREN, Ohio - On Tuesday, community members in Warren gathered inside the Warren City School Student Recreation and Wellness Center for Mayor Doug Franklin's 13th annual State of the City address. Franklin opened with the progress updates on economic development projects and infrastructure improvements, including the $150 million downtown peninsula project.
New modular housing set for construction in city of Struthers

3 weeks ago | wfmj.com | Leslie Huff

Stephen Davis, CEO of PHDG, told 21 News that the homes will be built using modular construction. Modular homes are formed in a factory, then assembled together using large cranes. During a conversation with 21 News reporter Leslie Huff, the CEO explained the reasons for choosing this building method over the traditional approach. "The modular process is faster than your conventional construction, and frankly, it's hard to find labor to be able to build.
United Local School District prepares for new educational campus

4 weeks ago | wfmj.com | Leslie Huff

NewsBefore opening a new, three-story school for the 2025–2026 school year, the district said goodbye to its current building with a farewell walk-through. COLUMBIANA COUNTY, Ohio - In Hanoverton on Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. community members were able to have a final walk through of United Local Schools. The event brought former students, teachers, and families back into the hallways one last time.
Protesters raise concerns over alleged ICE operations at Trumbull County airport

4 weeks ago | wfmj.com | Leslie Huff

NewsThe protesters chanted and held signs to condemn ICE for allegedly using the facility to transport immigration detainees. VIENNA TWP., Ohio - On Thursday, more than a dozen people gathered at the entrance of the Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport to protest alleged activities by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The protesters chanted and held signs to condemn ICE for allegedly using the facility to transport immigration detainees.
Electric energy rates set to increase in city of Warren

1 month ago | wfmj.com | Leslie Huff

NewsNOPEC customers could see a 10 to 15 % increase on their bills for the next 3 to 5 years. WARREN, Ohio - During a public utilities meeting in Warren on Tuesday, Third Ward Councilman Greg Greathouse invited Tony Ramos, the relationship manager of the Northeast Ohio Public Energy Council (NOPEC), to explain the reasons behind the increase in electric rates.
Survivors look back on deadly 1985 tornado in Niles

1 month ago | wfmj.com | agoBy Leslie Huff |Leslie Huff

NewsOn May 31, 1985, an F5 tornado hit parts of Trumbull County, killing twelve people, including nine in Niles. NILES, Ohio - Forty years ago, one of the most violent tornadoes in Ohio hit the Mahoning Valley. On May 31, 1985, an F5 tornado struck parts of Trumbull County. Twelve people were killed in Ohio, and nine of them were in Niles.
Proposed state bill would restrict schools from promoting levies before election day

1 month ago | wfmj.com | Leslie Huff

NewsAccording to the representatives, this measure would prevent tax dollars from being used for election purposes. Ohio - If House Bill 264 becomes law, public schools and government agencies will be prohibited from sharing information about ballot issues, like school levies, 30 days before election day. This proposal has left schools leaders like Poland Local School Superintendent Craig Hockenberry frustrated.
Relocation talks for future of Poland Library continue

1 month ago | wfmj.com | Leslie Huff

NewsThe director said a specific relocation site is unknown at this point. In Poland on Thursday, board members of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County (PLYMC) met with the public to discuss the long road ahead. On Tuesday the board voted to explore the relocation of Poland Library. "Exploring an alternate location is going to be a significant and long process." PLYMC Director and CEO, Aimee Fifarek said. Two years ago the board renovated the library.
Struthers plans downtown safety upgrades without major disruptions

1 month ago | wfmj.com | Leslie Huff

NewsIn an effort to prevent current and future projects from impacting businesses and residents, the mayor says consistent communication is key. The construction in downtown Struthers is hard to miss. Multiple projects are underway including a gas line project by Enbridge Gas and a water replacement project by Aqua. Mayor Catherine Cercone Miller said Aqua is awaiting a permit that would allow them to create a tunnel underneath the railroad tracks to install utilities.
Youngstown Business Incubator hosts inaugural manufacturing expo

1 month ago | wfmj.com | Leslie Huff

NewsThe event was held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. to educate local manufacturers about advancements in the industry. On Tuesday the the halls of the Eastwood Expo Centre in Niles were filled with manufacturers for the Youngstown Business Incubator's first Advanced Manufacturing User Expo. The event was held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. to educate and attract local manufacturers about advancements in the manufacturing industry.