Trumbull County first responders collecting canned goods for area food pantries
TRUMBULL CO., Ohio (WKBN) - The Ohio State Highway Patrol is teaming up with other first responders to help stock the shelves of area food pantries. The sixth annual "Can the Cruiser" is set for this...
View ArticleCommissioners tabling decision to demolish Leavittsburg Dam
CHAMPION, Ohio (WKBN) -- The Board of Commissioners of the Trumbull County MetroParks Thursday decided to wait another month before reaffirming its decision to demolish the Leavittsburg Dam. They're...
View ArticleNancy L. Hodgkiss, Champion, Ohio
CHAMPION, Ohio (MyValleyTributes) - Nancy L. Hodgkiss, 80, passed away, Wednesday afternoon November 20, 2024 at Community Skilled Healthcare Center. Nancy was born on July 6, 1944 in Mount Pleasant,...
View ArticlePolice seeking information on hit-skip crash
CHAMPION, Ohio (WKBN) -- The Champion Police Department is seeking information on a hit-skip crash. In a Facebook post Tuesday, Champion Police posted a picture of a person believed to be involved in...
View ArticleRobert K. Bloom, Champion, Ohio
CHAMPION, Ohio (MyValleyTributes) - Robert K. Bloom, 80, passed away Tuesday morning, November 26, 2024 at his home, surrounded by his family. Bob was born on November 27, 1943 in Warren, Ohio, a son...
View ArticleChampion gets Zekkour 1st win as its head coach
GENEVA, Ohio (WKBN) – Champion registered Sean Zekkour’s first win as their head coach by topping Geneva, 48-37. Kennedy Caldwell connected on 4 triples as she led the way with 19 points. MacKenzie...
View ArticleWarren Kiwanis 46th Turkey Trot races on amid rainy weather
CHAMPION, Ohio (WKBN) -- People took part in the 46th Turkey Trot at the Kent State Trumbull Campus in Champion on Thanksgiving Day. It started in the 70s as an event for the running community, and...
View ArticleEPA approves permit to remove Trumbull County dam
CHAMPION, Ohio (WKBN) — The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday approved a permit for the removal of Leavittsburg Dam, a hot topic that has been thoroughly debated in recent months....
View ArticleNiles puts together strong performance against Champion
NILES, Ohio (WKBN) – Niles opens its home slate with a 76-39 victory over Champion to improve to 2-0. True Carey-Hardin (19) and Cash Carey-Hardin (18) combined to score 37 points. Alex Doyle and...
View ArticleChampion evens its record at 2-2
BROOKFIELD, Ohio (WKBN) – The Champion girls basketball team evened its record at 2-2 following its 54-19 road victory at Brookfield. Kennedy Caldwell drained 4 three-pointers as she finished with 16...
View ArticleStruthers girls garner 1st win by topping Champion
STRUTHERS, Ohio (WKBN) – Struthers girls basketball posted a 51-34 win over Champion. Gianna Martin scored 20 points while Katelyn Kimble added 12 for the victorious Wildcats. Struthers (1-5) returns...
View ArticleChampion doctor reinstated, on probation
CHAMPION, Ohio (WKBN) – The medical license of a Trumbull County doctor who was disciplined by the Ohio Medical Board following a complaint by a female patient has been reinstated. The Board approved...
View ArticleJoseph Andrew Swipas, Champion, Ohio
CHAMPION, Ohio (MyValleyTributes) - Joseph Andrew Swipas, 88, of Champion, Ohio passed away Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at his home. He was born December 10, 1936, in Youngstown, Ohio, the son of...
View ArticleShannon Alexis Holland, Champion, Ohio
CHAMPION, Ohio (MyValleyTributes) - Shannon Alexis Holland, 26 of Champion, Ohio, passed away on Monday, December 9, 2024. She was born April 30, 1998, in Warren, Ohio, a daughter of Robert D. Holland...
View ArticleLaBrae girls down league-rival Champion
WARREN, Ohio (WKBN) – Riley Rowe and Marissa Levensky combined to score 41 points in LaBrae’s 56-24 win over the home standing Champion Golden Flashes. Rowe led all scorers with 26 (11 FGs; including...
View ArticleMetroParks Board votes to continue with demolition of Leavittsburg Dam
LEAVITTSBURG, Ohio (WKBN) - At a meeting Thursday night, the Trumbull County MetroParks Board of Commissioners voted for a second time to proceed with having the Leavittsburg Dam removed but, once...
View ArticleContributions from many help Ridge by Champion
WARREN, Ohio (WKBN) – Mineral Ridge improves to 5-2 following its 56-29 victory at Champion on Friday night. The Rams saw 10 different players score at least one point. Kaden Shaffer led the way with...
View ArticleRobert C. Anthony, Sr., Champion, Ohio
CHAMPION, Ohio (MyValleyTributes) - Robert C. Anthony, Sr., 76, passed away Thursday afternoon, December 19, 2024 at his residence. Robert was born on April 15, 1948 in Kittanning, Pennsylvania, a...
View ArticleWoman dies after reported missing in Champion
CHAMPION, Ohio (WKBN) -- A woman died Monday afternoon after the Champion Township Police Department reported her missing earlier in the day. A missing person's alert was issued for the 88-year-old...
View ArticleJack V. Gaston, Champion, Ohio
CHAMPION, Ohio (MyValleyTributes) - Jack V. Gaston, 81, passed away Sunday, December 29, 2024, at his home. Jack was born January 27, 1943, in Warren, Ohio, the son of Victor, Sr. and Mary (Tufa)...
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