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Consumer Reports is saying that it has found heavy metals in foods made for babies and toddlers, such as popular snacks, cereals, prepared entrées, and packaged fruits and vegetables.
Investigators are looking for the cause of a fire that broke out at a Boardman Township home late Thursday. T
Austintown Police are now searching for 11-year old Christian Shuler, who is currently missing from a residence in Austintown. According to police, Christian was last seen wearing black shorts with teal on the sides, a black shirt with gold on the front, and he was not wearing any shoes. Officers are asking if you see him or have seen him, that you please call the Austintown Police Department immediately at (330) 799-9721.
Yet another prison in Pennsylvania had an incident that sent staffers to the hospital. Butler County Prison the fourth corrections facility in the state to have an incident similar to the one in Mercer County last week. Our Pittsburgh affiliate said four officers and two nurses were exposed to an unknown substance, possible K2 synthetic marijuana. Prison staffers from Fayette County Prison, SCI Green, and SCI Mercer have all been treated after coming into contact with an unknown su...
While all bus drivers are trained on how to evacuate kids during an emergency situation, for those drivers with special needs passengers evacuations can be even more challenging. Julie Bloom, the training coordinator, explains that many challenges present themselves due to the variety of disabilities, saying "you might have a kids who is ambulatory but does not have the ability to stand in one place by himself, or you might have a child who doesn't have the abilit...
The City of Niles is continuing to seek feedback from residents and businesses to help improve and grow the community. According to a press release, the City is now asking for insight on about its parks through a new online survey. The press release informed that the survey, which was requested by the Board of Park and Recreation Department, puts its focus on Waddel, Stevens, Kennedy, Murphy, Iowa/Southside, Camrose and Circle Parks. The survey asks why people enjoy visiting... More>>
There is important news for anyone with life-threatening allergies, the Food and Drug Administration has approved the first generic competitor to the EpiPen. Experts believe the new generic from Teva Pharmaceuticals could drive the prices of this life-saving drug way down. For some parents buying school supplies for the new school year doesn't end at just notebooks and pencils, some have to buy expensive EpiPen two packs to send with their children who have dangerous allergies to fo... More>>
Mule racing is returning to the 2018 Canfield Fair, after an over 20-year absence. According to a press release, this time around the mules will be under a saddle instead of being hitched to carts. The press release encouraged local mule owners to enter their mules in the 1-furlong (1/8 mile) races. The mules will be racing for purses of $300 elimination heats and $500 purse in the final, with no more than two heats for the same mule, stated the press release. Speed Superintendent... More>>
A rally in support of TJX coming to Lordstown will be held on Monday, August 20, from 3:15 p.m. to 5:00 p.m at the UAW 1714 Union Hall, located at 2121 Salt Springs Road in Lordstown. Trumbull County Commissioner, Dan Polivka, informed 21 News that this is an event campaigning in favor of keeping a zone change in place. There will be hot dogs and refreshments available at the event. The following is a statement from Polivka: "This is a positive project with ... More>>
Westminster College has been named to Money Magazine's '2018 Best Colleges for Your Money' list. According to a press release, the list is based on education quality, affordability, and the financial success of alumni. The press release informs that there were 727 schools selected, and of those selected schools, Westminster is one of only five Western Pennsylvania schools listed in the top 300, and it in the top 40 percent of 4-year private and public colleges nationwide. West... More>>
A procession of Ambulances, Police and Tow Trucks made their way down State Street in Sharon to route 18 for the Funeral of James Watson. The Sharon man was well known in the community for owning Watson Ambulance Service, Jim's Towing and Courtesy cab. Watson also served as a Mercer County Sheriff deputy. Jim Watson was 79 years old when he passed.
A federal grant is helping bring new equipment to the Youngstown Business Incubator. The Appalachian Regional Commission awarded $185,000 in federal funding to the Youngstown Business Incubator for 3D printing software and equipment. Michael Hripko, Youngstown State Univerity's Associative Vice President for research, told 21 News, "Each additional piece of equipment further strengthen us as a national and international leader in additive manufacturing technology and...
Youngstown Law Director Jeff Limbian said the closing of Northside Regional Medical Center in September will likely affect jobs in the city, meaning layoffs.
Courtesy: New Castle Police Dept. FBNew Castle Police are on the lookout for another suspect connected with a burglary in the city.
Courtesy: New Castle Police Dept. FBTwo men were arrested in New Castle after police said the two burglarized a business on South Cascade Street Thursday.
The star of the CNBC show "The Profit" swung through the Valley today, checking out a couple of his business interests. A lot of surprised faces walked into The Simple Greek in Boardman this afternoon, when they saw Marcus Lemonis standing there, checking out one of his concepts, in action.
One day after the announced closing of Northside Hospital, nurses are joined by elected leaders at a news conference.
Two people have been indicted by the Mahoning County Grand Jury in connection with the murder of a man at an apartment complex on Youngstown's west side.
Last week, heavy rains caused flash flooding in the Valley, overtaking storm sewers in a matter of minutes.
Free rides are being offered for Lordstown citizens who are heading to the polls to vote on allowing the rezoning and construction of TJX's Distribution Center.
Hundreds of people gathered on the South Lawn of Packard Music Hall for the opening ceremony of "The Wall that Heals."
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine has filed a consumer protection lawsuit against the operators of a Niles used car dealership accused of failing to deliver vehicle titles to customers.
A Youngstown man has been indicted for using a firearm and drug house to distribute marijuana, crack cocaine and other drugs.
Trumbull County Prosecutor Dennis Watkins has released his final report on a police-involved shooting investigation in the City of Niles, saying there was no unlawful force used by officers in the shooting back in April.
Federal officials will investigate Ohio State University's response to allegations against a team doctor now accused of sexual misconduct against scores of athletes and other male students in the 1980s and 1990s.
The people who have been intimately familiar for years with the inner workings of Northside Regional Medical Center gave their insight into why they believe the hospital is closing and how it will affect the community.
Singer Aretha Franklin, the iconic "Queen of Soul" who voiced classics such as "Respect," "Think" and "Chain of Fools," has died at 76.
Drivers in Mahoning and Columbiana Counties may encounter an OVI sobriety checkpoint over the next couple of days.
A Frontier Airlines jetliner has arrived in Philadelphia nine hours after an odor forced it to land in North Carolina.
More >>A Frontier Airlines jetliner has arrived in Philadelphia nine hours after an odor forced it to land in North Carolina.
More >>Police say an Ohio woman didn't have her keys to the house where she and her grandfather lived and was knocking on his bedroom window to wake him up when he fatally shot her.
More >>Police say an Ohio woman didn't have her keys to the house where she and her grandfather lived and was knocking on his bedroom window to wake him up when he fatally shot her.
More >>The Ohio Supreme Court dealt a big blow to the Electronic Classroom of Tomorrow with a ruling last week and now it has decided it won't hear another appeal that had been filed by the same dismantled online charter school.
More >>The Ohio Supreme Court dealt a big blow to the Electronic Classroom of Tomorrow with a ruling last week and now it has decided it won't hear another appeal that had been filed by the same dismantled online charter school.
More >>Frontier Airlines has announced new nonstop service from Cleveland Hopkins International Airport to two destinations in Florida and one in the Dominican Republic.
More >>Frontier Airlines has announced new nonstop service from Cleveland Hopkins International Airport to two destinations in Florida and one in the Dominican Republic.
More >>Authorities in Cleveland say 17 people, including 11 children, have been injured in a crash involving three vehicles.
More >>Authorities in Cleveland say 17 people, including 11 children, have been injured in a crash involving three vehicles.
More >>The Democratic candidate for Congress in southwest Ohio jokes that besides already going against the electoral odds, he's a "brown dude with a funny name."
More >>The Democratic candidate for Congress in southwest Ohio jokes that besides already going against the electoral odds, he's a "brown dude with a funny name."
More >>Former presidential adviser Omarosa Manigault Newman is drawing fire from President Donald Trump's allies and national security experts for admitting that she secretly recorded her firing by chief of staff John...
More >>Former presidential adviser Omarosa Manigault Newman is drawing fire from President Donald Trump's allies and national security experts for admitting that she secretly recorded her firing by chief of staff John Kelly in the high-security Situation Room.
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Only two of the nine people injured in a head-on crash in Fowler Township Tuesday have been released from hospitals.
More >>Only two of the nine people injured in a head-on crash in Fowler Township Tuesday have been released from hospitals.
More >>A grand jury report on child sexual abuse in the Roman Catholic church in Pennsylvania accuses priests of using religious rituals, symbols of faith and the threat of eternity in hell to sexually attack children...
More >>A grand jury report on child sexual abuse in the Roman Catholic church in Pennsylvania accuses priests of using religious rituals, symbols of faith and the threat of eternity in hell to sexually attack children over the...
More >>Two women have been ordered to make restitution to the City of East Liverpool for pouring detergent into a downtown fountain, turning it into a foamy display.
More >>Two women have been ordered to make restitution to the City of East Liverpool for pouring detergent into a downtown fountain, turning it into a foamy display.
More >>A memorial to those who gave their lives fighting the war in Vietnam opens to the public in Warren today following opening ceremonies.
More >>A memorial to those who gave their lives fighting the war in Vietnam opens to the public in Warren today following opening ceremonies.
More >>A union leader is blasting plans to close Northside Regional Medical Center in Youngstown next month.
More >>A union leader is blasting plans to close Northside Regional Medical Center in Youngstown next month.
More >>Matt Matheny, a nurse from Warren, was found safe after being lost in the wilderness for 6 days.
More >>Matt Matheny, a nurse from Warren, was found safe after being lost in the wilderness for 6 days.
More >>The man who's set to take over as Liberty Township Police Chief is being accused of not investigating the death of a woman ruled a homicide.
More >>The man who's set to take over as Liberty Township Police Chief is being accused of not investigating the death of a woman ruled a homicide.
More >>A letter filed with the Ohio Department of Jobs and Family Services sheds more light on how many people will lose their jobs at Northside Regional Medical Center, and what types of jobs.
More >>A letter filed with the Ohio Department of Jobs and Family Services sheds more light on how many people will lose their jobs at Northside Regional Medical Center, and what types of jobs.
More >>The Turning Foundation, in collaboration with The Raymond John Wean Foundation, is announcing a new round of Innovative Teacher 'Mini-Grants' for the upcoming school year.
More >>The Turning Foundation, in collaboration with The Raymond John Wean Foundation, is announcing a new round of Innovative Teacher 'Mini-Grants' for the upcoming school year.
More >>Five arsons are set within two hours in Youngstown overnight, and while four were vacant homes, one was a Mahoning Avenue business.
More >>Five arsons are set within two hours in Youngstown overnight, and while four were vacant homes, one was a Mahoning Avenue business.
More >>Aretha Franklin's music quickly climbed the iTunes' charts following her death on Thursday.
More >>Aretha Franklin's music quickly climbed the iTunes' charts following her death on Thursday.
More >>Singer Aretha Franklin, the iconic "Queen of Soul" who voiced classics such as "Respect," "Think" and "Chain of Fools," has died at 76.
More >>Singer Aretha Franklin, the iconic "Queen of Soul" who voiced classics such as "Respect," "Think" and "Chain of Fools," has died at 76.
More >>The promoters who put together Saturday's Florida Georgia Line concert promised a record-breaking crowd at YSU's Stambaugh Stadium.
More >>The promoters who put together Saturday's Florida Georgia Line concert promised a record-breaking crowd at YSU's Stambaugh Stadium.
More >>Arts Across America came to Warren on Monday as a part of a day-long initiative in partnership with the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.
More >>Arts Across America came to Warren on Monday as a part of a day-long initiative in partnership with the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.
More >>Aretha Franklin is seriously ill, according to a person close to the singer.
More >>Aretha Franklin is seriously ill, according to a person close to the singer.
More >>Global music superstar Janet Jackson is set to debut her new single, “Made for Now,” in collaboration with Daddy Yankee, on the Friday, Aug. 17 telecast of “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.”
More >>Global music superstar Janet Jackson is set to debut her new single, “Made for Now,” in collaboration with Daddy Yankee, on the Friday, Aug. 17 telecast of “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.”
More >>Thousands of concertgoers packed into Stambaugh Stadium to see Florida Georgia Line Saturday night.
More >>Thousands of concertgoers packed into Stambaugh Stadium to see Florida Georgia Line Saturday night.
More >>Now Youngstown and CIRV Youngstown are holding a grocery giveaway on Saturday, August 18 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Covelli Center.
More >>Now Youngstown and CIRV Youngstown are holding a grocery giveaway on Saturday, August 18 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Covelli Center.
More >>The Canfield Healthcare Center is looking for high quality RN, LPN and STNA's for immediate hire thanks to growth in the community.
More >>The Canfield Healthcare Center is looking for high quality RN, LPN and STNA's for immediate hire thanks to growth in the community.
More >>Chieffo's Frozen Foods in Niles has voluntarily recalled its stuffed shells, which are sold in eight-count bags, due to a wheat allergen that was left undeclared.
More >>Chieffo's Frozen Foods in Niles has voluntarily recalled its stuffed shells, which are sold in eight-count bags, due to a wheat allergen that was left undeclared.
More >>A special deal for people to help those receiving government food assistance buy more fruits and vegetables is being expanded into Boardman and Warren.
More >>A special deal for people to help those receiving government food assistance buy more fruits and vegetables is being expanded into Boardman and Warren.
More >>A new tenant is moving into the old Antone's location in Boardman that's stood vacant since last year.
More >>A new tenant is moving into the old Antone's location in Boardman that's stood vacant since last year.
More >>Frontier Airlines has announced new nonstop service from Cleveland Hopkins International Airport to two destinations in Florida and one in the Dominican Republic.
More >>Frontier Airlines has announced new nonstop service from Cleveland Hopkins International Airport to two destinations in Florida and one in the Dominican Republic.
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