Seniors from across Mahoning, Trumbull and Columbiana Counties were awarded a total of $170,000 in scholarship funds at The Lake Club in Poland Wednesday afternoon.

The Summer Food Service Program works to feed thousands of hungry children in Ohio through help from numerous sponsoring agencies and stakeholders. 

28-year-old Stephen Bornemiss was sentenced to three years of probation on one count of child endangering after pleading guilty back in February. He was also ordered to take an anger management class.

Youngstown mayor Tito Brown is among 50 mayors from around the country in Washington D.C. this week as a part of the United States Conference of Mayors' efforts to find solutions to homelessness. 

Second Ward Councilman Jimmy Hughes tells us the requirement of business licenses could be a potential solution to solve the problem recently addressed at city meetings involving the influx of dollar stores, car lots and gas stations in the city.

Beginning today Giant Eagle stores that have a pharmacy will be closed between 1:30 p.m. and 2 p.m. daily.

This comes after another superseding indictment was filed against former officer Michael Edwards Jr. which revealed even more rape charges along with even more alleged victims bringing the total to six so far.

Here is a breakdown by county of planned county projects for 2024

Warren Director of Engineering Paul Makosky tells 21 News during Wednesday's Board of Control meeting, the state has authorized the city to advertise for bids on the project and construction is expected to begin in the summer.

The goal is to hire five new firefighters to restore the departments operations within the community.

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is meeting with Israeli leaders in his push for a cease-fire deal between Israel and Hamas, saying that “the time is now" for an agreement that would free hostages and bring a pause in the nearly seven months of war.

Utopia Video Nightclub, located on East Midlothian Boulevard in Youngstown announced via Facebook that it has closed its doors citing challenges from the COVID-19 pandemic as the reason for the closure.

Showers and thunderstorms return just in time for the weekend.

Criminals may have thought their break-in at a Mercer gun store on Monday went like clockwork until Pittsburgh Police caught up with them that same night.

35-year-old Carlos Gonzalez was sentenced to five years in prison on 10 counts of pandering obscenity involving a minor.

The money will come from local, state and federal funds with $1,600,000 coming from local funds and another $2,100,000 coming from state and federal grant funds.

The Ohio Attorney General sued Reinthaler for $150,000 in civil penalties and $168,000 to reimburse thirty-three customers who bought vehicles but never received their titles.

The Warren man says a masked man walked out of the woods with a gun and took his key fob.

White said in her complaint that she was afraid of Maloney and told her probation officer and Maloney's wife about her allegations.

A South African aquarium is stretched beyond capacity after more than 500 baby sea turtles were washed up on beaches by a rare and powerful storm and rescued by members of the public.

Colleges around the U.S. are begging pro-Palestinian demonstrators to clear out tent encampments as commencement ceremonies approach.

Donovan Mitchell scored 28 points, Evan Mobley blocked Franz Wagner’s layup in the final seconds and the Cleveland Cavaliers survived a scare from Orlando, holding off Paolo Banchero and the Magic 104-103 in Game 5.

The mom and her ducklings were crossing Route 46 in front of Natoli Chiropractic in Howland when they were struck by a car. 

Pizzeria's from across the county headed to Columbiana High School Commons to put forth their best slice in hopes of winning Best Pizza in Columbiana. 

Cannabis could be reclassified for the first time since the Controlled Substances Act became law half a century ago.

The new, multipurpose machine gun range will be used to train and test soldiers on skills that will help them to zero, detect, identify, engage, and defeat
stationary infantry and armor targets in a tactical array.

According to the department's Facebook page, 17-year-old Brayciin Goodrich went missing after leaving a residential facility on the East Side. 

The fire destroyed the Johnson family's home on March 29. Two of the Children were taken to the hospital. Since the family lost everything in the fire, the family is in need of donations. 

Although trafficking is believed to be prevalent in Ohio, the numbers are anecdotal because the hidden nature of the crime makes it difficult to measure. Rachel was trafficked for 15 years and saw first hand men and women trafficked for sex and labor.

The bin is for donations for the Friends of the Library only, and the library asks that borrowed library items are not returned in the bin. 

The injection well is where trucks dump used brine water. That water can contain toxic metals and radioactive substances and “damage the environment and public health if discharged to water or land” according to the EPA.

Information is limited at this time, but ODNR Chief of Communications Andy Chow confirmed to 21 News that a body was discovered in the woods of Mosquito Creek Lake Park.

Danny Lee Isom, 41, was found guilty of shooting 44-year-old Eddie Pearce multiple times on August 25, 2023 in Warren. 

The Lawrence County Drug Task Force conducted a search warrant on Collier's home in November of 2020 where they found a stolen loaded pistol, $5,034 in drug trafficking proceeds and drugs including fentanyl, heroin, cocaine and methamphetamine.

Neighbors told police that this situation had been going on for quite some time with the homeowner, identified as 39-year-old Lisa Drummond and another male showing up periodically to remove items from the house but always leaving the dog behind.

During the traffic stop, detectives said they could see firearms in plain view inside the car.

Police say the only way for a potential sexual predator to be charged is if there is an actual juvenile victim or if an officer is the one posing as the juvenile.

Since their establishment in 1874, the Ursuline Sisters of Youngstown have been beacons of hope, catalysts for change, and champions of education, spirituality, and social justice.

A federal judge in the U.S. District Court of Northern Ohio has denied the request of former Niles mayor Ralph Infante to have his conviction dropped.

Prosecutors have added new rape charges to the case of a former Warren police officer, also calling him a "sexually violent predator" as six alleged victims have now come forward.

The Sharon Police Department were notified at 9:43 p.m. of a missing 16-year-old girl who left her home on Irvine Avenue at 5:30 p.m. but failed to return.

The woman told police when she asked Sparks what he wanted her to do, he exposed his genitalia and started performing a sexual act on himself and asked her to watch him.

People who have kept those “Justice for Rowan” yard signs since 4-year-old Rowan Sweeney was murdered in Struthers more than three-and-a-half years ago may be keeping them longer.

The man, identified as Rick Joy was doing routine work in his pasture Tuesday, April 23 in Jackson Center when a bull became aggressive and attacked him.

22-year-old Say'Quan Parks, is currently serving a sentence of 25 and a half to 29 and a half years in prison on charges of felonious assault, improper discharge of firearm into a habitation and improper handling of a firearm in a motor vehicle.

A section of South Avenue was closed to northbound traffic in Youngstown because of a water main break.

The new Small Businesses Boost Grant offers financial assistance to eligible small businesses within Youngstown city limits. 

Here’s some free financial advice that may seem obvious. If someone pays you with cash, make sure the bills aren’t printed with the message “For Motion Picture Purposes”.

It was found that a September 2023 hearing testimony by State Senator Michael Rulli, matches up almost word-for-word to a script a lobbyist sent Rulli in May of 2023. 

Family run bakery, Just Pizzelles, announced that they will be closing this coming weekend. 

The victim told officers the mannequin was inside a phone booth at the northwest corner of the his property, and was secured by barb wire fencing.

Start times range from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Each ceremony will feature a student speaker and special guest speaker for each college.

37-year-old Jennifer Plant was killed from 'work-related crushing injuries' while working at the McGill Septic Tank Company in Kinsman on Friday.

The activist investors trying to take control of Norfolk Southern are picking up key support.

Police in North Carolina say numerous law enforcement officers have been struck by gunfire in one of the state's major cities.

The Mahoning County Engineer announced the projects are scheduled to begin next year and due to federal guidelines the projects must be complete in 50 months.

According to the report, Luckey drove up next to the postal worker and said "you know they are killing mail men around here" and then pulled out his firearm before driving away. 

The road is closed because AT&T is relocating an underground fiber optic bank. A new culvert will be installed once the fiber optic bank has been relocated.

At least one person was taken to the hospital after two motorcycles collided on State Route 7 in Youngstown. 

Senator Brown said this is not necessarily a border problem, it's an addiction problem.

The mobile unit moves from location to location to provide mammography services and also includes patient-assisted compression for a more comfortable experience.

Dr. Venglarcik has appeared on 21 News numerous times over the years to discuss infectious diseases from Measles to COVID-19.

Cleveland Steel Container currently operates plants in Niles, Streetsboro; Quakertown, Pennsylvania; Peotone, Illinois and Kilgore, Texas.

Patients who need diagnostic cardiac catheterization can now undergo the procedure at Mercy Health – St. Joseph Warren Hospital, in a newly opened, state-of-the-art catheterization lab.

Troopers say the driver of the van did not sustain any injuries from the crash.

Police and federal agents are investigating break-ins at two Shenango Valley gun dealers where thieves stole several guns, including AR-15 assault-style rifles.

The Youngstown State University Campus Recreation and the Healthy Community Partnership give people another reason to enjoy Wick Park on Youngstown’s Northside.

Witnesses told police they observed the child in the vehicle on a cell phone playing a game. When they asked the child to open the door to speak with them, he declined and continued playing the game.

Police have charged a Grove City man they say raped a woman who was unconscious at the time.

The store is expected to open back up with the new owners on May 6.

Shoppers around southwestern Mahoning County will soon have a bigger place to find bargains.

A Lawrence County man may have learned an expensive lesson about making sure that he locks his pickup truck.

Police in Lawrence County are working to find out who broke into the home of a 91-year-old woman and stole $13,000 worth of gold and diamonds.

The Orlando Magic visit the Cleveland Cavaliers for game five of the Eastern Conference first round with the series tied 2-2.

Student anti-war protesters at U.S. college campuses are digging in and vowing to keep their demonstrations going, while some universities have moved to shut down encampments after reports of antisemitic activity among the protesters.

Two people are dead in Oklahoma after a tornado swept through Oklahoma.

If your travels take you through downtown Youngstown plan ahead Officials say West Federal Street between Market and Phelps Street will be closed Monday, April 29th through August 1st, 2024 for the next phase of the SMART 2 roadway project. "We are going

Community groups and vendors hosted tables offering locally produced art, home goods, and food.

Linda Jones was named the junior director at The Junior Women's League Gala & Installation Ceremony in Columbus.

Combined, both counties are expected to receive about $8,835,430 in grants and $3,034,245 in loans to work on drinking and wastewater initiatives.

A look at what parents or caregivers can do to help manage the allergy season for their loved ones.

The party will include drinks, hot dogs, popcorn, cookies and cotton candy and a raffle will be held for reading prizes. 

The briefcase was lined with roofing tape and sheet metal.  Each of the weapons was individually wrapped with foil.

"I think the city is very alive and breathing and this here is a testament to that."

Josh Naylor and Ramon Laureano had RBIs in the 11th inning and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Atlanta Braves 4-2 in a game featuring the teams with the two best records in the majors.

A community prayer vigil was held Saturday evening for a Lakeview Local Schools student that suffered a serious injury on Friday at track practice.

Efforts to protect your family and friends from abuse of prescription drugs begins at home. Hundreds of thousands of people are getting the message as they dropped off unused or expired prescriptin durgs at police stations or pharmacies across the U.S.

Called "Believe it or not," the campaign looks to raise awareness about the dangers of distracted driving and how many teenagers are impacted it.

The moving wall, a half-sized replica of the Vietnam Memorial in Washington D.C., is expected to return Sept. 5 through Sept. 9.

Starting at $15 for adults and $10 for kids, there will be spaghetti, meatballs, bread salad and desert. Diners will have the option to eat at the restaurant or get take out.

If it feels like TikTok has been around forever, that’s probably because it has, at least if you’re measuring via internet time.

The feedback will inform Attorney General Dave Yost's office as it considers new safeguards for consumers.

Motorists should expect delays and detours starting the week of April 29.

House Bill 161, was recently approved by the State Senate and now awaits Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine's signature. 

Donald Trump’s criminal trial began in earnest with opening statements and testimony.

Representatives from The Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County and Warren–Trumbull County Public Library joined 200 other librarians across the state in Columbus this week to discuss library funding

The non-profit is named after Kevin & Amy's son, Dylan, who has lived on his own for several years.

Defense lawyers in Donald Trump’s hush money criminal trial are poised to dig into a former tabloid publisher’s accounts of how he worked to protect the Republican’s 2016 presidential campaign.

A group of 60 organizations and elected officials across the Appalachian region have sent an open letter to Congress urging the support of investments for flood recovery and resilience in their communities.

McNally said its become clear that public utilities customers of FirstEnergy helped fund "secret dark money contributions" to both Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted when they were running.