
Messages to former student at the center of investigation into former Lowellville teacher
A concerned parent reaching out to the Lowellville schools superintendent about personal messages to their daughter was the catalyst for the teacher being placed on leave and ultimately resigning.

Demolition of former Eastern Gateway parking garage in Youngstown planned for September
Western Reserve Port Authority Director of Engineering and Construction Andy Partika tells 21 News that WRPA is working to finish up demolition plans and is scheduled to start bidding for a contractor in June.

Several Mill Creek MetroParks roads to close Sunday for Mill Creek Distance Classic
Several roads will close between 6 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Sunday, March 22, in preparation for the Youngstown Road Runners Club's Mill Creek Distance Classic Half-Marathon and 5-Mile Run.

Trumbull County Prosecutor opposes parole for man convicted in 1994 murder, robbery case
51-year-old Samuel Totts is up for parole in April. He is serving a sentence of 23 years to life on charges of aggravated murder and aggravated robbery, stemming from the shooting death of 24-year-old Derrick Trimble in 1994.

Grand Jury declines to indict woman in connection with Niles shopping plaza stabbing
A grand jury declined to indict 46-year-old Zulekha Berry, who was charged with attempted murder in complicity in connection with a stabbing in the Gentry Center shopping plaza on Route 422 in Niles in November of 2025.

More details released on fatal crash on I-80 in Mercer County
Police say a pickup truck rear-ended a 2018 Ford Focus that then crashed into the back of a semi truck and went partially under the trailer and got stuck to the semi. The 81-year-old driver of the Ford Focus died at the scene.

Second Harvest Food Bank executive director retires, replacement named
Second Harvest Food Bank Executive Director Mike Iberis is retiring after serving his position at the food bank for 25 years. Iberis will remain involved with Second Harvest as a member of its Executive Board.



















