Check washing is a form of fraud where criminals steal mail and use common household chemicals to erase the ink on the "pay to" and dollar amount lines.

She alleged the man told her to put the dog on a leash before he shot it

The purse contained several pieces of designer jewelry, including two David Yurman rings and three David Yurman bracelets, with a combined estimated value of 3,000 dollars, according to the owner.

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The case stems from an incident in September 2023 when Watts, then nearly 22 weeks pregnant, miscarried into a toilet at her home.

Court records show Wednesday's hearing could not move forward because Hall refused to leave his cell.

The judge noted that the legal complaint "does not speak; it shouts."

Sheridan originally gained notoriety as the owner of Braking Point Recovery Center. In 2021, he was ordered to pay back more than $24 million for billing the government for medical services that were never provided or were not necessary.

"One of our programs is the food pantry, we service hundreds of families on a yearly basis," said Angelica Diaz, executive director.

Trump has promised an economic boom, yet inflation has stayed elevated and the job market has weakened sharply in the wake of his import taxes.

Drawings take place every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday, and can be seen on 21 News at 11.

Former PLYMC Director Carlton A. Sears died December 7.

A Youngstown city councilman says the state of the art facility will serve Valley Christian students and surrounding communities.

In the wake of the East Palestine train derailment, Jess Conard has developed a program to assist local leaders identify risks in their community.

Students and faculty are not only asking for the light to remain, but also for the area to be designated as a school zone.

There's a new twist in the long-running Chill Can saga on Youngstown's east side. A report first published by the Business Journal reveals the city does not own every parcel at the former development site.

The rollover crash occurred near the I-680 split on State Route 11. One lane is currently closed on route 11 southbound.

Daniel George was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for drug trafficking and firearm crimes in Mercer County.

No one was injured by the fire and OSP. The scene is now clear and traffic is flowing normally.

A seasonable Saturday will follow the big late-week changes.

According to a police report from Warren PD, police were called to a home on the 1800 block of Clermont Avenue NE just before 10 p.m. Monday for reports of a female who was shot in the chest.

The award ceremony will be streamed exclusively on YouTube beginning in 2029 following a multi-year deal that will give YouTube the exclusive global rights to The Oscars through 2033.

Main Street is closed between Liberty Street and Myron Street due to a gas leak late Wednesday morning.

Clark was allegedly set to be released from a rehab facility on Monday, December 15, but her attorneys told the judge that she was still there as of Tuesday. The judge said if this information could be confirmed, the warrant could be rescinded.

The man left the injured dog out in the frigid temperatures before it was discovered the next day. The dog was suffering from a severe infection so bad that the dog had to be put down.

Officers also noted that feces had been smeared on the same door.

19-year-old Lyndale Wilkins was sentenced to six to seven-and-a-half years in prison on a felony charge of involuntary manslaughter with a firearm specification.

The organization provided 57,879 nights of shelter to 1,026 men, women, and children seeking emergency housing in the Mahoning Valley.

The Youngstown Brick Convention will take place at the Metroplex Event Center on Motor Inn Drive in Girard on Saturday, August 15 and Sunday, August 16.

A road between South Belle Vista Avenue and Mill Creek Park was blocked by emergency vehicles Wednesday morning because of a traffic accident.

Deputies tell 21 News that While has been found and is safe.

The drawing will be broadcast on 21 News at 11.

Morrison served as the director of the Center for Urban and Regional Studies at Youngstown State University and worked as a planning consultant for the city of Youngstown.

Judge Pearson granted a request by the families suing the school to remove the filing from the record, describing the defense’s attempt to bypass page limits as "disingenuous."

Thomas Sledge, 44, and Kaprise Sledge, 24, are charged in the March 2024 shooting death of U.S. Postal Service carrier Jonte Davis.

Nick Reiner, 32, is charged with killing the 78-year-old actor and director Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, District Attorney Nathan Hochman announced at a news conference with LA Police Chief Jim McDonnell.

By MICHELLE L. PRICE Associated Press President Donald Trump said Tuesday he is ordering a blockade of all “sanctioned oil tankers” into Venezuela, ramping up pressure on the country’s authoritarian leader Nicolás Maduro in a move

Valley lawmakers are sending a letter to the Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost, asking them to investigate Kohan Retail Investment Group for fraudulent activity at the Southern Park Mall. 

Hyundai and Kia have agreed to meet industry standards in manufacturing moving forward, a news release from Sunday's office states.

Rachel L. Kennedy, 43, stole lottery tickets, cigarettes and other merchandise totaling over $15,000, according to the Trumbull County Prosecutor's Office.

Campbell City Schools has been awarded $200,000 from the Delta Dental Foundation to support the Mahoning Valley Wellness and Rehabilitation Center (MVWRC). 

Ohio has joined a multistate lawsuit against Uber USA, LLC and Uber Technologies, Inc. for alleged deceptive practice.

Rob Reiner’s son Nick Reiner will be charged with two counts of first-degree murder in the killing of his parents, Los Angeles County prosecutors said Tuesday.

A brief, but significant cool down will follow the warmup.

The Arms Family Museum will be open on extended hours from noon to 7 p.m. on Thursday, December 18, as well as Tuesday, December 23.

The December 16 supplement claims new information is coming in a fast pace and the suit needs

The southbound on-ramp from State Route 154 to State Rout 11 in Lisbon will close daily from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. for tree trimming work beginning Monday, December 22.

The village received a total of $53,729.75 at 4.45% for five years for the design of a new 100,000-gallon water storage tank on High Street to replace the existing one, which has exceeded its useful life.

75-year-old Danny McFadden was sentenced to a total of 11-and-a-half years in prison on 11 counts of gross sexual imposition.

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A police report from Niles PD identified the suspect as 63-year-old Mickel Hall of Warren.

An Austintown man was arrested Monday by the U.S. Marshals Service following a secret indictment handed up by a Mahoning County grand jury.

Judge Sarah Kovoor denied this request due to the seriousness of the alleged offense, as well as Kellum's violent criminal history.

The driver described the physical attack as completely unprovoked, noting the passenger said nothing immediately before striking him.

The Hermitage Police Department announced a cash reward for information regarding the 2015 shooting death of Ralph Kenneth Lloyd. The appeal coincides with the 10th anniversary of the unsolved homicide. Lloyd, 56, was shot at 1:08 a.m. on Dec. 1, 2015, wh

The Protecting Supplemental Security Income for Disaster Victims Act aims to ensure that SSI recipients don't lose or have their benefits reduced when they receive settlement payments after a disaster.

Crews will still rerun the side streets to make sure no other issues arise.

The unemployment rate rose to 4.6%, highest since 2021.

Officials at Pittsburgh International Airport expect a significant increase in passenger traffic during the upcoming Christmas and New Year’s travel period, marking the first major holiday season for the facility’s new terminal. Airlines are s

The killings of Rob Reiner and his wife Michele Singer Reiner have left their communities in Hollywood and Democratic politics stunned.

A Leavittsburg woman died Monday night after her car, already disabled from an earlier collision with a semi-truck, was struck by another vehicle

The response disputed the severity of the girl’s injuries, stating photographs show "no open wounds" or embedded turf pellets.

A Columbiana County Common Pleas Court judge has ruled that prosecutors may present key evidence obtained from cell phones and a pickup truck in the upcoming trial of the man accused of murdering a Leetonia teacher. Judge Megan Bickerton issued a judgment

Jury selection is scheduled to begin Tuesday in the trial of a former youth softball coach facing 19 charges related to sex crimes involving minors. Shane Genetta, 40, of Girard, is to appear before Judge Cynthia Westcott Rice in Trumbull County Common Pl

It took 15 days, but finally temperatures rise above the average

Viewers can watch the next drawing live on 21 News at 11.

The case centered on a 2024 cyber scam in which hackers compromised the township's fiscal officer’s email account.

According to a release outlining the event, the Peace Light is a small flame that originates from the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem, shared worldwide as a symbol of peace, hope and goodwill.

Students within both the Crestview Local School District and the Springfield Local School District hold a friendly competition to donate items to each other's community.

"We decided this year that people want experiences. So, we thought we'll do a little class... and let everyone decorate their pot," said Sharon Letson, Executive Director at Youngstown CityScape.

Results from the study team show that the investigational vaccine produced an immune response in the majority of participants, totaling 74%.

According to Trumbull County Eastern District Court records, eleven felony charges have been filed against two people in alleged connection with a possible cat abandonment in Masury in early December 2025.

Andrew Murphy, owner of Youngstown Kicks, confirmed with 21 News that he had made the difficult decision to close his doors on November 8, 2025.

When firefighters arrived, they told 21 News that the driver of a crashed vehicle on the bridge was nowhere to be found.

Parents told 21 News the environment at the Toy Fest felt disorganized and chaotic, and from their perspective, it appeared that the vast majority of children in attendance did not receive toys. 

The Hot Dog Shoppe in East Liverpool, previously owned by Ray Trevelline, has been foreclosed on by Columbiana County.

Stoops is retiring as head coach of the United Football League's Dallas Renegades.

Readings will finally be warmer-than-average by Wednesday and Thursday.

Detective Sergeant Jessica Shields was placed on paid administrative leave until further notice following a search warrant executed by the FBI on Thursday, December 11.