YOUNGSTOWN - The latest from the 21 Newsroom

 
The Watts case has prompted an outcry from women’s and reproductive rights groups around the country
 
 
The school says disciplinary action has been taken against some students "most directly involved" with the alleged incidents, but the statement did not specify what disciplinary action was taken.

 

 
Health Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr. faced bipartisan questioning over recent changes to health agencies, vaccine approvals and other priorities at a contentious three-hour Senate hearing.
 

Pharmacy board restores access to COVID vaccines in Pennsylvania

 
The Pennsylvania State Board of Pharmacy voted Wednesday to restore access to COVID-19 vaccines in the commonwealth.
 

Transfer man sentenced to prison for double fatal DUI crash

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

Two-alarm fire races through Sharon home

 
Investigators are working to determine the cause of a two-alarm house fire that sent flames and smoke billowing into the sky over Sharon's West Hill neighborhood late Thursday.
 

Semi overturns on Route 11 in Ashtabula County

 
Drivers whose morning commute includes Route 11 in Ashtabula County may encounter emergency vehicles at the scene of an accident.
 

Mahoning County prosecutor objects to release of three prisoners

 
Mahoning County Prosecutor Lynn Maro is objecting to the release of three inmates convicted in separate cases.
 

Mayor: Lisbon granted $465K to replace washed out pedestrian bridge

 
The Ohio Department of Transportation has awarded the village $465,000 to replace a washed-out pedestrian bridge that will link the Willow Grove Park to the Greenway Trail.
 

One-way traffic planned Monday on stretch of Western Reserve Road

 
The Mahoning County Engineer’s Office announced that a section of Western Reserve Road will be closed to eastbound traffic beginning Monday for a paving project.
 

Wrong turn in Canfield construction zone leads to purchase of million-dollar Powerball ticket

 
The woman discovered the win on Thursday morning while her husband was still asleep.
 

Giant Eagle sells $100,000 winning Powerball ticket in Mercer County

 
The retailer will receive a $500 bonus for selling the ticket.
 

Tonight's First Friday offers a trip into Youngstown's history

 
The Mahoning Valley Historical Society's 150th anniversary will be celebrated today at September's First Fridays Youngstown event, an evening that combines local history with downtown's revitalization.
 

A brief visit from summer before cooler weather returns

 
High temperatures will near 80 degrees on Friday with some sun, but rain chances will increase again overnight