Year in Review - August: Valley massage parlors raided; Jobs Ohi - WFMJ

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2024 has been a busy news year around the Mahoning and Shenago valleys.



From December 20 through New Year's Eve, 21 News will share a recap of one month per day of some of the interesting news events that happened in 2024. Here are some of the top stories from August:

Teen found guilty of killing 14-year-old friend in Youngstown​

The shooting was first thought to have been an accident, but police later charged the boy with murder after finding enough evidence to do so. That evidence was laid out in juvenile court documents. See the full story here.

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East Palestine school board responds to teacher's call for 'fair' contract​

The East Palestine Education Association's contract with the district expired June 30, meaning the union has been without a new contract for just over a month. See the full story here.

Man arrested for Sharon murder may not have been the shooter​

Phillips told officers that Page-Hughes and another man had gotten into a fight with one of Phillip’s relatives earlier. See the full story here.

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Woman arrested in Youngstown in connection with raids of three Valley massage parlors​

Agents are raiding the building that houses 3C Foot Spa on Youngstown-Hubbard Road. See the full story here.

Judge upholds Ohio's gender-affirming care ban; civil rights group vows immediate appeal​

A judge in Ohio says a state law that limits gender-affirming health care for youth under 18 can go into effect. See the full story here.

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Trial of former Warren police officer accused of raping several women delayed​

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WATCHDOG: JobsOhio and the West Warren Project​

Their premise is to drive economic development and job creation. How they select what projects to invest in, is kept confidential. See the full story here.

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Ohio EPA grants permit to new Columbiana County waste landfill​

The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency has granted the final permit required to open a new landfill in Columbiana County. See the full story here.

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Youngstown Police investigating homicide after body found on city's east side​

Police say a person who was driving by noticed the body of a 34-year-old male on the side of the road. See the full story here.

Giant Eagle enters agreement to sell all GetGo stores​

All current GetGo employees will be retained following the sales and the myPerks loyalty program will still be in place. See the full story here.

The East State Street GetGo in Hermitage has been open since 2004

14-year-old arrested after 12-year-old boy shot in Youngtown robbery​

According to police, an interview with the teen revealed the victim was shot while the teen was robbing him for the shoes he was wearing. See the full story here.

Residents expected to begin returning to Youngstown's International Towers​

Wednesday marks the reopening of International Towers and the reopening of the DoubleTree Hotel, which was temporarily closed following the deadly May 28 explosion at the nearby Realty Building. See the full story here.

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1 dead after 'targeted' drive-by shooting on I-680 in Youngstown​

Flock cameras will soon be installed throughout the city. YPD told 21 News these shootings have led them to add cameras on and around the interstate. See the full story here.

Trumbull County Commissioners approve motion to use up to $3 million to support saving hospital​

Malloy said all funds including ARP funds, opioid settlement funds, lottery revenue, income tax, etc. are currently on the table as commissioners work with the county to determine which funds can and can't be used. See the full story here.

Consultant asks court to order sheriff's sale of Chill Can property​

The business planned to manufacture self-chilling beverage cans that could have created more than 200 jobs. The company broke ground on the project in 2016. See the full story here.

Howland Pizza Works closes after nearly 50 years in business​

Fans of Pizza Works can still visit the restaurant's Hubbard location on North Main Street for the pizza they know and love. See the full story here.

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Liverpool Township man pleads guilty to murder, dismemberment of wife​

Christopher Morrison will be sentenced on Sept. 17. See the full story here.