Youngstown, Ohio – The family of a man who tragically lost his life in an explosion in downtown Youngstown has filed a lawsuit against the building owner, property management company, and gas company. The lawsuit, filed in Mahoning County Court of Common Pleas by Traesha Pritchard and Sharnette Crite-Evans, the sister and mother of 27-year-old … Read more
AUSTINTOWN, Ohio – In a show of solidarity with the victims of the recent downtown Youngstown explosion, the Starbucks located along Route 46 has teamed up with the United Way to provide assistance. The initiative aims to support those affected by the tragic event by collecting essential items such as non-perishable food, hygiene products, cleaning … Read more
Youngstown, Ohio – The “First Fridays” festival in downtown Youngstown continued as scheduled on Phelps Street in June. These events are organized by the Downtown Youngstown Partnership in collaboration with Youngstown Cityscape, marking the first major gathering downtown since a recent explosion at the Realty Building. Despite ongoing construction and the aftermath of the explosion, … Read more
Youngstown, Ohio – Engineers from a Cleveland-based company arrived at the site of a recent downtown Youngstown explosion on Friday to begin assessing the damage. The firm they represent, Barber & Hoffman Consulting Engineers, will be working to determine the extent of the damage and whether the affected building is at risk of collapsing. Mayor … Read more
Youngstown, Ohio – A legal expert sheds light on the potential legal process for victims of the recent Realty Building explosion in Youngstown. Attorney Brian Kopp, from the law firm Betras-Kopp, is now representing some of the individuals affected by the incident and is beginning the investigative process. Despite their involvement, no lawsuits have been … Read more
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Youngstown City Council convened on Wednesday to address the aftermath of a recent explosion in the downtown area. While no new updates were provided on the Realty building, the impact of last week’s incident was a focal point of the meeting. Million Perry-Phifer, a regular attendee of city council meetings, expressed concern … Read more
Youngstown, Ohio – A recent tragedy threatened to derail Michael and Kelsey McFall’s wedding plans in their hometown, but the resilient community of Youngstown quickly came together to ensure the couple had the wedding they had always dreamed of. Originally scheduled to take place at the DoubleTree Hotel near the site of a deadly building … Read more
Youngstown, Ohio – Firefighters and EMS crews in Youngstown, Ohio, are working to regain a sense of normalcy following a deadly explosion that occurred last week. The explosion resulted in one fatality and left several others injured, triggering an emotional response from those involved in the rescue efforts. Reflecting on the harrowing experience, Captain Tommy … Read more
Youngstown, Ohio – A tragic explosion in Youngstown, Ohio was captured on surveillance cameras inside a building, revealing the harrowing moments leading up to the fatal incident. The explosion, caused by a construction mistake, resulted in the death of one person and injuries to seven others. According to NTSB board member Tom Chapman, the preliminary … Read more
Youngstown, Ohio – In the wake of a tragic event that shook the city, volunteers came together to beautify Youngstown through the 27th annual Streetscape event. The endeavor aimed to uplift the community and bring a sense of empowerment and joy following the recent explosion at the downtown 12-story Realty Tower building. The event, hosted … Read more