YOUNGSTOWN - The latest from the 21 Newsroom

 
One day after a family filed a federal civil rights hazing and sexual assault lawsuit against Ursuline High School administrators, coaches and students, Cleveland Attorney Subodh Chandra said more potential alleged victims and witnesses have come forward.

 

 
Mayor Deidre Petrosky used binders of records to push back on allegations from last month’s meeting, while residents pressed for her resignation and circulated a recall petition.
 

Death toll in Lisbon streetcar crash rises to 17 as Portugal observes national day of mourning

 
Portugal is observing a national day of mourning after a Lisbon streetcar derailed, killing 15 people.
 

Powerball jackpot jumps to $1.7 billion after another night without a big winner

 
An estimated $1.4 billion lottery jackpot will be up for grabs after dozens of drawings without a big winner.
 

Flames race through Hubbard Township home

 
Investigators are trying to determine the cause of a fire that raced through a house in Hubbard Township on Wednesday night.
 

Youngstown drug dealer sentenced; Murdered father had warned him to stop dealing from home

 
Alfred Hall was fatally shot at the same residence on Nov. 27, 2023, just over a month after the drug raid.
 

Sharpsville woman to be sentenced today in drug-related death

 
Investigators found phone messages that indicated the victim had paid Taylor for opiates before his death.
 

Transfer man faces sentencing today in double fatal dui crash

 
A criminal complaint indicated his blood alcohol content was .215%, which is more than twice the legal limit.
 

This month: Ohio will require stricter driver training for those 18 to 20

 
Ohio is set to implement a new law on Sept. 30 that will require driver training for all license applicants under the age of 21, a measure aimed at reducing crashes among young motorists.
 

Struthers residents soon to see water rate increase

 
On average, the water rate increases will raise water bills by roughly $3.
 

‘State Fair of Street Fairs’ opens today in Columbiana

 
It has been a community event since it began in 1885 and has an atmosphere of community reunion for residents but has been known to attract as many as 40,000 fans from as far as 100 miles away.
 

A pair of cold fronts leads to changes in the forecast

 
Showers will be likely on Thursday with a few more raindrops possible Friday night