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The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell sharply last week to 576,000, a hopeful sign that layoffs are easing as the economy recovers from the pandemic recession. More>>
Newly vaccinated and armed with $1,400 stimulus checks, Americans went on a spending spree last month, buying new clothes and going out to eat again. More>>
Troopers issued seven citations in Columbiana County, four in Mahoning County, and three in Trumbull County. More>>
Reuters reports that the facility will make batteries using more cost-effective technology than the Ultium platform that will be manufactured at the $2.3 billion factory under construction in Lordstown. More>>
A Minnesota prosecutor has charged a white former suburban Minneapolis police officer who fatally shot 20-year-old Black motorist Daunte Wright with second-degree manslaughter. More>>
Tri-County previously operated a landfill at the location that accepted waste between 1950 and 1990. It has been inactive since 1990. More>>
Scattered rain showers will turn likely moving into the afternoon and evening. More>>
The Latino community and immigrant community are being targeted. More>>
The top watchdog for the U.S. Capitol Police will testify to Congress for the first time about the department’s broad failures before and during the Jan. 6 insurrection. More>>
Salem Regional Medical Center has announced it will be administering the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine at three area locations in April. More>>
Raising the two subspecies together will help them develop after their mothers would not care for them, zoo officials said.
Residents should expect the Pittsburgh project to get underway by early May with Woodland following soon after. More>>
About 150 unaccompanied children found at the southern border of the U.S. have arrived in northwestern Pennsylvania and will be housed at a dormitory at the Pennsylvania International Academy.
As more people get COVID-19 vaccines, efforts are under way to develop ways to show proof of vaccination or a negative coronavirus test. More>>
The suit claims that Pymatuning failed to supply appropriate veterinary care to a tiger who was shot to death without receiving a physical exam and that a injured young lion was trapped in an adjacent dark holding area when the three shots were fired.
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"I'm honestly thinking we're at the point where we should bring in an outside consultant to evaluate all of our zoning and bring it to the 21st century here," said Jake Gano.
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Police are looking for a silver 2010-2014 Hyundai Sonata with damage to the front and passenger side and will be missing the passenger side mirror.
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The organization announced the opening of 1,000 appointments for the clinic on April 23rd with the follow up dose scheduled for May 21st.
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Jacob LarosaThe Trumbull County Prosecutor's Office says juvenile murderers such as Jacob LaRosa will now be eligible for parole in their 30's and 40's.
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"They're going on mission trips, they're saving money and working to go to Catholic conferences, they are helping deliver meals on wheels, they are going into senior centers." More>>
The college closed all of its buildings at both their Steubenville and Youngstown campuses Tuesday after a suspicious phone call.
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Lordstown Motors Corporation is just days away from the biggest test its Endurance pickup has faced yet.
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Police seized nearly 90 grams of crack cocaine, 156 grams of marijuana, cell phones, digital scales and $3,874 in cash during the search.
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Choolaah Indian BBQ will be located at 1051 Boardman Poland Road between Starbucks and Mission BBQ.
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Turner Road will be closed near the Kirk Road intersection at the Turnpike Bridge beginning April 26. More>>
President Joe Biden is preparing to present his rationale for setting a hard deadline of Sept. 11 for U.S. troop withdrawal from Afghanistan. More>>
Clinics in Trumbull County had two thousand vaccines to distribute in total, but less than half of them were given out. More>>
Derek Jordan Sanders"We have a very aggressive patrol division here and this is an unusual occurrence for Liberty Township," Police Chief Toby Meloro said. More>>
According to Detective Adam Skovira, a vehicle was shot up but no one was inside it when they got there. More>>
The three time pro bowler will play opposite Myles Garrett More>>
Mick RobinsonAccording to the police report, Robinson forced the victim to the ground, slamming his head on the floor, and punching him as many as twenty times. More>>
The Second Harvest Food Bank of the Mahoning Valley will host a traveling food pantry in Sebring on Friday. More>>
There may be nothing more nerve-wracking for a member of Congress than redistricting, when the once-a-decade redrawing of district boundaries injects uncertainty into their political career.
China WalkerAn officer was about to leave the home when he heard a knock at the window. More>>
The vehicle hit a culvert, ditch and then caught on fire. More>>
Police are investigating a one-vehicle rollover crash that closed one lane of State Route 62 just outside Salem early Wednesday. More>>
The first-come, first-served clinic will take place Wednesday, April 14 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Trumbull County Fairgrounds.
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The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine is the only vaccine approved for people ages 16 and older. More>>
Three residents of an apartment building in Boardman were forced to evacuate when a fire broke out early Wednesday. More>>
LMC says it will defend against the claims made by the investors. More>>
House Republicans have proposed a 2% personal income tax cut in their version of the state budget.
A federal court has upheld an Ohio law prohibiting doctors from performing abortions based on a fetal diagnosis of Down syndrome.
Cleveland Indians first baseman Yu Chang shared some racist tweets he received after making a costly error in Monday night’s game in Chicago.
Out of an abundance of caution, Eastern Gateway Community College closed all of its buildings on both Steubenville and Youngstown campuses Tuesday after a possible threat. More>>
Dr. Anthony Fauci reversed course saying let's move focus away from herd immunity More>>
The city has said the company has not held up it's end of a bargain after getting grant money to help move the project along and a ten year tax abatement.
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The race is considered one of the most grueling and punishing races in the world.
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OTA says the confusion regarding ARP funding was caused by language inconsistencies between bill versions. More>>
Employees and the public must wear masks covering their nose and mouth.
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The Canfield Local School District is hosting a job fair on April 23 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at 39 Wadsworth Street.
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A $10,000 signing bonus is being offered nurses and a $5,000 bonus is offered to respiratory therapists.
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Scott Township Fire Chief Mike Rodgers says the man's legs were trapped by the machine and a neighboring business had to bring a large crane in to help with the rescue.
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Tekac said if you signed up through the county, you can either re-schedule with another provider or wait for the county's new shipment next week and if you signed up through the city of Youngstown, go to their website and re-schedule. More>>
Job openings sit open as employers struggle to find enough people to apply. More>>
The child was found in a store parking lot in just a diaper. More>>
Officials who were on the scene say a garbage truck hit a car, and then the car hit the bus. More>>
A Mahoning County judge sentenced James Paul Schreckengost to nine months in prison. More>>
Liberty Police Chief Toby Meloro said the girls were fighting among themselves, trying to break out and being disrespectful to staff. More>>
Adrienne WashingtonThe accident led to the death of former YSU football player Darius Shackleford. More>>
The Columbiana County Health District has joined other Valley COVID-19 vaccine providers in suspending the administration of J&J doses. More>>
Mahoning County Public Health has canceled all vaccination appointments for Friday, April 16, and Saturday, April 17 following the advice of federal and state health officials. More>>
The continuing pandemic will impact people looking for some outdoor fun at the Youngstown City Parks this season. More>>
Two House Republicans are demanding that the Environmental Protection Agency provide records related to an action by the agency’s leader removing dozens of scientists and other experts from two key advisory boards. More>>
Police are investigating after a Warren woman reported that her brother took her debit card and pushed her out of a car to cash in on her stimulus benefits. More>>
Ohio health officials are following the recommendation of the CDC and FDA and are advising all Ohio vaccine providers to temporarily pause using the Johnson and Johnson (Janssen) vaccine. More>>
A suspension of the Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 Vaccines recommended by the CDC and FDA has prompted the cancellation of three inoculation clinics in Youngstown. More>>
They are rare, but some states across the nation have reported adverse reactions for people who have received the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine. More>>
The FDA and CDC have issued a joint statement regarding the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine. More>>
Youngstown voters have another chance to learn about the three democratic candidates running for mayor. More>>
All Pennsylvania adults will be eligible to schedule an appointment for the COVID -19 vaccine effective Tuesday, April 13. More>>
The State Highway Patrol says a man broke into the Ohio Statehouse overnight, used a fire extinguisher to spray chemicals on the historic building’s Rotunda floor, and then called 911 seeking medical help.
The all-electric powered Endurance is about to undergo testing to see if the Lordstown-made pickup truck can meet the demands required by commercial fleet vehicles. More>>
To register call: 844-275-7642. The first dose clinic will be on Friday, April 16, from 9 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. More>>
Mill Creek MetroParks will begin a phased re-opening of programs, events, and facility rentals. More>>
Pennsylvania will expand eligibility for the COVID-19 vaccine to be given to all adults beginning Tuesday. That's nearly a week ahead of schedule.
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Above list price sales, new construction delays, and low-interest rates point towards a Hindenburg-type crash but the president of the Youngstown Columbiana Association of Realtors, Patrick Burgan says, "Relax." More>>
The performance takes you back in time with the legendary foursome delivering a note-for-note theatrical event that is "the next best thing to seeing The Beatles!" More>>
Monday, April 12 through Friday, April 30, proceeds from all 'Pieces of Hope' cookie sales will be donated to the cause. More>>
In the county, 116 individuals died of an overdose. More>>
The focus will be on improving safety and making progress on the modernized Toll Collection System that is scheduled to go live with Open Road Tolling in the spring of 2023. More>>
It's called Senate Bill 256 which will allow for minors in prison to have parole hearings after spending 18 to 24 years behind bars depending on their crime. More>>
The building that used to house the Sebring Courthouse will begin seeing walk-in patients May 3, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. More>>
The trial of a former Minneapolis police officer charged in George Floyd’s death enters its third week Monday. More>>
You can watch the debate live on 21 WFMJ, as well as streaming on the 21 News app and the 21 News Facebook page beginning at 7 p.m. More>>
Lucky 7 Food Mart teamed up with Trumbull Neighborhood Partnership to bring fresh produce to the community. More>>
Getting food like pizza delivered to your home is nothing new but you've never been able to get high proof liquor delivered to your home in Ohio. Soon that will all change. Thanks to House Bill 674, hard proof liquor delivery, like whiskey, vodka and rum More>>
The company that operates Boardman’s Southern Park Mall has a couple more weeks to avoid defaulting on loans white it continues negotiations to avoid possible bankruptcy. More>>
Officials say one person was sent to the hospital and at least 14 shots were fired. More>>
Michael Malvasi IIBack in 2017, investigators said Malvasi crashed a Mercedes Benz SUV into a tree along Route 62, resulting in the death of a passenger. More>>
Former MLB outfielder and World Series champion Coco Crisp will manage the Mahoning Valley Scrappers in the inaugural MLB Draft League, Major League Baseball and Prep Baseball Report announced Monday. During his 15-year career in Major League Baseball, Cr More>>
Brandon Hermison (L) Richard Hermison (R)Two brothers from Warren were arrested over the weekend for an alleged confrontation in that city. More>>
A Warren woman who left her home’s front door open while taking a nap, woke up to find her purse and car stolen. More>>
An annual Downtown Youngstown music festival is going virtual this year because of the continuing COVID-19 pandemic. More>>
Students won't be going to class in person Monday at Wilson Elementary School in Youngstown. More>>
People living in a Warren neighborhood have more access to healthy food thanks to a state grant. More>>
A Virginia town has announced that one of two police officers accused of pepper-spraying and pointing their guns at a Black Army officer during a traffic stop has since been fired. More>>
The stress of the pandemic, and being less active has helped pack on what is being called the "COVID nineteen." More>>
Liberty Township police are investigating after a driver appeared to have crashed their car into a ditch Sunday morning. More>>
The Ohio Department of Health reported 1,855 new COVID-19 cases Sunday, bringing the statewide total to 1,039,455. More>>
The community came together to help raise money for the family of a Trumbull County teacher and soccer coach who tragically lost his life. More>>
A family is uninjured Sunday morning after their home caught fire. More>>
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine delayed the three remaining executions that were scheduled for this year.
State lawmakers across the U.S. are taking actions to limit the emergency powers of governors — not just in the current coronavirus pandemic, but for any future emergencies.
Two South Korean electric vehicle battery makers have settled a long-running trade dispute that will allow one of them to move ahead with plans to make batteries in Georgia. More>>
The Youngstown Flea kicked off its sixth spring season market Saturday. More>>
More than four million people have now been vaccinated against the coronavirus in Ohio. More>>
Youngstown police are investigating another shooting incident, this time on the city's north side. More>>
The Pennsylvania Department of Health has reported more than 4,882 COVID-19 cases Saturday. More>>
Justin WoodyA Youngstown man was indicted this week after being accused of robbing a Family Dollar Store in Boardman. More>>
After seeing a decrease in demand for COVID-19 vaccines, a drive-thru mass vaccination clinic is taking place in Trumbull County with no appointments needed.
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According to data provided by the Trumbull County Coroner's office, as of February 26, there have been 25 confirmed overdoses and 10 unconfirmed overdoses in Trumbull County. More>>
A distinguished pianist, composer and bandleader, an inspiring school teacher/administrator and quadruple amputee, and a respected veteran professor will be recognized at Youngstown State University's three commencements More>>
Rescue crews say they found a truck rolled onto its roof with three people inside. More>>
Currently, appointments are available in 145 Walmart and Neighborhood Market stores and 27 Sam's Clubs. More>>
Drone images powered by 680AerialsThe credit will be used to repurpose a vacant warehouse into The Flats Center - a mixed-use facility that would provide affordable apartments and an athletic event center serving the Penn State-Shenango community. More>>
Mahoning County law enforcement has given an update on a shooting incident at an Ellsworth township home Thursday. More>>
Current Councilman and candidate for Mayor Julius Oliver is dispelling rumors that he was witness to a deadly shooting at the Utopia Nightclub this past weekend and then refused to cooperate with the police. More>>
Zachary Dean ParkerA 2 year old and baby had been reported missing. More>>
The driver of one of the vehicles possibly suffered from a medical emergency before the crash. More>>
Buckingham Palace officials say Prince Philip, the husband of Queen Elizabeth II, has died. More>>
A man whose secret audio recordings resulted in federal charges against late Valley Congressman Jim Traficant is dead at the age of 93. More>>
The Ohio Department of Health reported 1,946 new COVID-19 cases Friday, bringing the statewide total to 1,035,552. More>>
A driver was traveling eastbound on 224 when they hit the person in the road.
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Starting next week, a new FEMA program will provide some reimbursement for funeral expenses if the death was attributed to COVID 19. More>>
A man has died after New Castle police said he had been shot, then crashed the vehicle he was driving into a pole. More>>
As Ohioans anxiously WAIT for the end of the pandemic - There are Valley health officials patiently WAITING to give out the COVID-19 vaccine. About 30% of people in each county of our viewing area have received at least one dose. Trumbull and Columbiana c More>>
The Pennsylvania Department of Health has reported more than 5,000 COVID-19 cases Friday, the most new cases in a while. More>>
The Trumbull County Coroner has identified the man whose body was found behind a Hubbard diner. More>>
John KukuraA convicted sex offender from Boardman who is already in jail now faces eighty new child pornography charges. More>>
The date for the recall election will be set at council's next meeting on April 19. More>>
The order in its entirety may be read below. More>>
The suspect in February's destruction of several statues at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Youngstown was ordered to receive mental health treatment. More>>
State police said a driver has died after a violent overnight crash in Mercer County. More>>
Erika CarperPolice say Carper insisted that her “baby” wasn’t going to talk to police and claimed that she had been to prison three times for stabbing people and told officers “It ain’t nothing” according to the police report. More>>
Following a two-year effort to discourage distracted driving along seventeen miles of the Mahoning Valley’s busiest freeways, the State of Ohio is now turning its attention to Interstate 680. More>>
Other investors suing LMC include Sulayman Zuod, of Norfolk County, Massachusetts, and Matthew Rico of Oshawa, Ontario, Canada. More>>
State Troopers say only one person was wearing a seatbelt in a fiery, head-on crash that killed two people and injured two others just west of Lisbon in Columbiana County. More>>
Spring is traditionally the car selling season. Last year though the Pandemic caused sales across the Valley to stall.
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Tri-County Industries will receive $192,702 to replace four older diesel garbage trucks with new natural gas-powered ones. More>>
"Not many people get to live their dreams," Amos said. "I'm living mine." More>>
Appointments can be made through MCPH's scheduling system, ArmorVax, online at their website.
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The five developments receiving funding will create 25 units of new or rehabilitated housing for people at or below 80% of the area median income.
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Warren's BRITE Energy Innovators will get $571,355. That money is expected to create 200 jobs, retain 150 jobs, and generate $100 million in private investment. The project will be matched with $155,699 in local funds.
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The clinic starts at 8 a.m. with patients set to receive the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. More>>
A use-of-force expert says Derek Chauvin had his knee on George Floyd’s neck area the entire time that he was handcuffed behind his back and lying facedown. More>>
The Ohio Department of Aging is giving 6 million dollars to agencies providing meals to the elderly. More>>
Penguin City Brewing Company continued its expansion across the state line. More>>
The idea is to put the swing set in so that people with physical or mobile disabilities can enjoy the park. More>>
Governor Mike DeWine said Thursday that Ohio is headed in the "wrong direction" as cases and the state's coronavirus case rate continues to rise. More>>
A vacant, dangerous building in Warren that began construction 87 years ago is officially expected to be torn down next year. The Old Saint Joe's hospital building is a major eyesore you can't miss on the Northwest Side of Warren. It's been vacant since 1 More>>
Youngstown police are on the scene of an apparent shooting on the city's south side Thursday afternoon. More>>
The Ohio Department of Transportation has unveiled the hundreds of projects planned for this year across Northeast Ohio. More>>
The Pennsylvania Department of Health reported another 4,746 new coronavirus cases Thursday as the state lands in the top five spot for the most new infections across the U.S. More>>
An Ohio Edison truck was caught in a three-vehicle crash Thursday at a Liberty Township intersection. More>>
A motorcyclist was taken to the hospital Thursday morning after a crash on Route 82 in Vienna Township. More>>
A Youngstown man is free on bond following his arrest during a drug raid in Columbiana County. More>>
A clinic for the second dose will be scheduled in May. More>>
Nathaniel RatliffThe caller told a 9-1-1 dispatcher that a 14-year-old girl ran to a neighbor’s home claiming a man had offered her money for sex acts. More>>
The highest month for claims was last March, at the start of the COVID-19 lockdowns. More>>
Anyone 18 and older can sign up for the vaccine.
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Our Lady of Mount Carmel Italian FestivalFor the second year in a row, organizers have canceled the Our Lady of Mount Carmel Festival due to pandemic concerns. More>>
A corrections officer uncovered a sharp, eight-inch-long piece of metal concealed in a Q-tip box. More>>
Groves was convicted of possessing a grenade launcher. More>>
Pennsylvania’s governor says the state’s accelerating vaccine rollout is “winning” the race to contain a spike in cases and hospitalizations.
Like other communities, Warren city leaders are still waiting on official guidance and rules on how their share of $1.9 trillion can be spent.
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Projects set for Columbiana County include six bridge/culvert projects, 4 safety projects, 2 pavement projects, and 2 slide repairs.
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Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport FB pageLocally, Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport received $23,000 in grants through the program.
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The break happened Wednesday evening on Monaca Street.
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David Tupponce President of Allegheny Health Network, "We've been able to just out of the Grove City location do over 10,000 first dose vaccines and we are over 8,000 second vaccines."
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Nearly 1,300 pinwheels are on display outside of Warren's Courthouse square.
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D'Apolito was with the Ohio State Highway Patrol for the past 13 years. The graduate of South Range High School leaves behind his wife Holly and his children, Karley and Joey. More>>
According to the release, 86% of Ohioans are expected to receive Economic Impact Payments through the American Rescue Plan.
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According to the release, there have been over 71,000 crashes in Ohio due to impaired driving since 2016. 2,349 of those crashes have been fatal.
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Raccoon Road was originally scheduled to close between April 5th and 9th but will now remain closed through April 16th.
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The Prosecutor's Office told 21 News there's only one sentence for the charge, a mandatory life sentence with parole eligibility after 10-years.
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The majority of the outages are in Boardman Township with 2,977 customers in the dark.
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In a matter of four hours, gunfire was reported at five different locations. More>>
The European Medicines Agency will announce the conclusions of its investigation into the connection between AstraZeneca’s coronavirus vaccine and rare blood clots later on Wednesday. More>>
They started as brothers with a dream, and 75 years later Gasser Chair Company is one of the key players in the chair industry based right here in Youngstown. "We started with dinette sets and evolved into furniture for the hospitality industry which now More>>
Newton Falls City Manager David Lynch said he also supports the hiring of Young. Young's lawyer filed an appeal in court against the Trumbull County Sheriff Department's ruling of Young's termination, Lynch said. More>>
David Evans is accused of leading police on a chase after a routine traffic stop in Vienna. More>>
Officer Shawn Long resigned last week. He had been on paid administrative leave for just under a year until his resignation. More>>
Steven HeckmanPolice found bystanders pinning Heckman to the ground about a block away after they say he had tried to run away from the accident scene. More>>
VA Northeast Ohio is currently giving vaccinations at four different locations within its healthcare system, including the Youngstown VA Clinic. More>>
Marko SowellA 20-year-old man claims Sowell approached him with a knife while he was pumping gas at the Sunoco on South State Street. More>>
The Treasury Department says it has issued more than 156 million payments as part of President Joe Biden’s coronavirus relief plan. More>>
Seven students were in the van at the time of the shooting. More>>
The truck will be powered by GM's Ultium Platform. More>>
The state House of Representatives is showing solid support for enacting a two-year lawsuit window for child victims of sexual abuse as a regular bill.
Police responding to calls about gunfire in a Youngstown neighborhood late Tuesday found a two-vehicle accident on the city's North Side. More>>
Fire crews battled a blaze late Tuesday night at a home in Howland Township. More>>
Democratic-sponsored legislation, House Bill (HB) 38, would repeal the new shoot first law that takes effect Tuesday. More>>
We're seeing movement in the race for the U.S. Senate seat that will be left open next year by Republican Rob Portman. More>>
A Youngstown native and local businesswoman has earned her spot on the Forbes Billionaires of 2021 list. Denise DeBartolo-York and her family have a net worth of $3.5 Billion. More>>
Police report the body was found near the train and railroad cars located behind the diner. More>>
New research suggests the protection that the Moderna vaccine gives against COVID-19 decrease over time. and a booster shot may be needed. Pfizer announced similar results last week. More>>
The program which started in 2014 helps hundreds of people each year by teaching things like budgeting for basic financial needs and even literacy. More>>
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