The latest from the 21 Newsroom.

 

The case of 24-year-old Richard Plant Jr. and 19-year-old Joanna Harvey has been bound over to the Trumbull County Court of Common Pleas.

 

This will be Governor DeWine's final State of the State address as he wraps up his second term as Governor of Ohio.

 

"Our educators and staff are the driving force behind the success of our scholars and the heart of our school district," said YSCD Superintendent Jeremy Batchelor.

 

Pictured above, Kris Vadas, the city's newest council member, hopes to use his new position to help the community grow.

 

During Monday's meeting, residents and school staff were able to share what they liked about the previous superintendent, and what is hoped for with whoever takes over.

 

Several firefighters and police officers were honored on Monday night during a meeting of the Liberty Township Board of Trustees for their response to a home explosion in June 2025.

 

The event consisted of two sessions. The first session was a competition in which students built a gas turbine, and the second session was centered around a Lego-themed manufacturing activity.

 

The focus group aimed to give residents a chance to share perspectives and guide decisions on how Older Americans Act funding would support services provided by Direction Home of Eastern Ohio.

 

According to a news release from the Mahoning County Bar Association (MCBA), scholarships range between $1,000 to $2,000. The money would be directly paid to the recipient's respective school if awarded.

 

St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital staff in the location's emergency department are being recognized for providing "exceptional emergency care" to a pediatric patient with burn injuries.

 

After Wednesday's rain and thunderstorms, temperatures will take a sharp fall back below average.