YOUNGSTOWN - The latest from the 21 Newsroom

 
The Vatican says Pope Francis is resting after a quiet night.

 

 
Confusion and chaos loom as hundreds of thousands of federal employees begin their workweek on Monday.
 

Pennsylvania hostage-taking and shootout highlight rising violence against US hospital workers

 
Violence against healthcare workers is on the rise as seen by an attack at a Pennsylvania hospital.
 

Penn State Shenango event to address trauma suffered by professional helpers

 
“Many folks in helping professions are walking wounded and may not realize it,” said Tony Paglia, Penn State Shenango’s mental health counselor.
 

Warren considers resolution against proposed changes to Ohio recreational marijuana law

 
If passed, SB 56 would redirect all tax revenue from sales to the state’s general revenue fund.
 

Potential plea hearing set Monday for suspect in deadly Austintown hit-and-run

 
Stehura is charged in connection with the March 11, 2024, crash that resulted in the death of 66-year-old Linda Adams, who was walking her dog.
 

 

Car discovered abandoned down an embankment in Youngstown

 
The car displayed significant damage and tires can be seen in the embankment.
 

Daytime closure of Canfield's Tippecanoe Road planned this week

 
Drivers are asked to use Lockwood Boulevard during the closure period.
 

Brookfield Township Police Department lobby, administration building closed this week

 
The Brookfield Township Police Department's lobby and Township administration building is closed this week. According to a post on the Brookfield Township Police
 

Sojourn to the Past on the importance of learning history

 
On April 2, a group of 15 will travel to Selma, Montgomery, Birmingham, Meridian, Hattiesburg, Jackson, Little Rock and Memphis. 
 

Austintown Fitch cheerleaders win back-to-back state championships

 
The team competed against four other schools from across Ohio in the Division 2 building category at the OASSA State Championships today.
 

Thaw continues for the February homestretch

 
This week will feature a few chances for rain showers Tuesday and Thursday