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Former locals react, assist tornado relief in Oklahoma

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MOORE, Oklahoma - In the midst of disaster after a tornado hit Moore, Oklahoma Monday afternoon, many are working to bring food and fresh water to families and schools in need. Bill Freudenberg, formerly More>>

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Devastation in Oklahoma: How to help from Ohio

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Organizations across the Mahoning Valley are on stand by in wake of the disasterous tornado that has leveled communities and killed at least 21 people in Oklahoma. Karen Conklin, executive director of More>>

Crews race to find survivors of Oklahoma twister Video included

Emergency crews searched the broken remnants of an Oklahoma City suburb Tuesday for survivors of a massive tornado that flattened homes and demolished an elementary school. At least 24 people were killed, including at least... More>>

Suspect in beating death pleads not guilty

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WARREN, Ohio - The Warren man accused of beating his exgirlfriend's father to death pleaded not guilty in court this morning. The bond for Jarred Watson, 28, of Dickey Avenue, is set at $1 million. George More>>

Area jobless rates lowest of the year

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The Mahoning Valley's unemployment rate has dropped to its lowest level of the year. The Department of Jobs and Family services released figures today pegging April's jobless rate in the Youngstown-Warren More>>

Street closed all week for fair and parade

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EAST PALESTINE, Ohio - State Route 170 from Main Street to Taggart Street is closed starting Tuesday until Memorial Day. The street closed May 21 at 8 a.m. and will reopen May 27 at noon. A street fair More>>

In tornado's wake, worried parents seek out kids

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MOORE, Okla. (AP) - The parents and guardians stood in the muddy grass outside a suburban Oklahoma City church, listening as someone with a bullhorn called out the names of children who were being dropped off - survivors of a deadly tornado that barreled through their community. More>>

21 News Exclusive: Valley native Ed O'Neill talks about his career and growing up in the Valley

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YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio - He's an example that someone from Youngstown can make it all the way to Hollywood. 21 News anchor Leslie Barrett sat down with actor Ed O'Neill who opened up about his Mahoning Valley roots, the impact the area has had on his career and his journey to the top. More>>

Several children have been pulled out of the rubble alive at a school in an Oklahoma City suburb. Rescue workers lifted children from the rubble before they were taken to a triage center set up at Plaza Towers Elementary School. More>>

Mercer ballot practicing possible new ID law Video included

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PENNSYLVANIA - Voters in Tuesday's primary elections will be asked for a photo identification, but will not have to show it to vote. Mercer County's Elections Director tells says this is another practice More>>

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Warren man found beaten to death in backyard Video included

WARREN, Ohio - Police are investigating a homicide after finding a man who appeared to have been beaten to death in his backyard.



 
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Missing man found alive and safe Video included

SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP, Ohio - As 21 News was the first to report Sunday night, missing attorney Jon Schoenike has been found alive and safe. Schoenike has been reunited with his family in Wisconsin, after More>>

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  • WARREN, Ohio - A man is secretly indicted on charges that he raped a mentally retarded man. James Austin II, 32, was in court on Monday to answer five charges. A grand jury found enough evidence to
    WARREN, Ohio - A man is secretly indicted on charges that he raped a mentally retarded man. James Austin II, 32, was in court on Monday to answer five charges. A grand jury found enough evidence to
  • YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio - The air show is returning to the Valley in 2014. The 910th Airlift Wing says it plans to host an air show and the Youngstown Air Reserve Station in Vienna next summer. The last air
    YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio - The air show is returning to the Valley in 2014. The 910th Airlift Wing says it plans to host an air show and the Youngstown Air Reserve Station in Vienna next summer. The last air
  • LAWERENCE COUNTY - Emergency crews rushed to McConnells Mills State Park this afternoon to rescue a man who fell off of a steep hillside. It happened just after 2 p.m. when 26-year-old Cody Captain
    LAWERENCE COUNTY - Emergency crews rushed to McConnells Mills State Park this afternoon to rescue a man who fell off of a steep hillside. It happened just after 2 p.m. when 26-year-old Cody Captain

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