Reynolds Services joins Mercer County Food Bank 'Carrot Club' for second consecutive year

Reynolds Services joins Mercer County Food Bank 'Carrot Club' for second consecutive year

"We are grateful to Reynolds Services, Inc. for their continued support in the fight against hunger, assisting the food bank to meet this ever-growing need for food assistance throughout communities in Mercer County," said Page.

Monday, March 17th 2025, 8:32 PM EDT by Billy-Jack Colon
Pre-trial hearing held in Realty explosion cases, family of deceased victim agrees to settle

Pre-trial hearing held in Realty explosion cases, family of deceased victim agrees to settle

In two months, it'll mark a year since a deadly explosion rocked downtown Youngstown's Realty Tower, killing one and injuring several others. The attorney representing the family of Akil Drake who died in the explosion said Drake's family has agreed to se

Monday, March 17th 2025, 7:01 PM EDT by Madison Tromler
Mahoning Valley Human Trafficking Task Force cracking down on the same businesses

Mahoning Valley Human Trafficking Task Force cracking down on the same businesses

Major Jeff Allen with the Mahoning County Sheriff's Office told 21 News this cycle is both frustrating and financially demanding.

Monday, March 17th 2025, 6:40 PM EDT by Sydney Canty
Sidewalk project on State Street in Hermitage set to restart this month

Sidewalk project on State Street in Hermitage set to restart this month

The project initially began last year with part of the project being done in the fall. The project will resume on March 24 with a finish date estimated around September 2025.

Monday, March 17th 2025, 6:00 PM EDT by Billy-Jack Colon
Campbell detective's tip leads to 15-year sentence for 'Dog Whisperer' fraud

Campbell detective's tip leads to 15-year sentence for 'Dog Whisperer' fraud

Prosecutors said Baldwin solicited $1,000 from a rescue organization to remove a "dangerous dog" designation from a dog named Remi, but instead euthanized the animal.

Monday, March 17th 2025, 5:56 PM EDT by Mike Gauntner
Sparkle Market in East Palestine named best grocery store in Ohio

Sparkle Market in East Palestine named best grocery store in Ohio

All Sparkle Markets are locally owned and operated by independent operators.

Monday, March 17th 2025, 5:34 PM EDT by Leslie Huff
Inmate assaults two officers at Trumbull prison, one hospitalized

Inmate assaults two officers at Trumbull prison, one hospitalized

Both officers were treated at a nearby hospital. One was released, and the other remained at the hospital in stable condition.

Monday, March 17th 2025, 5:26 PM EDT by Billy-Jack Colon
Warren man arraigned in connection with animal cruelty case nearly one month later

Warren man arraigned in connection with animal cruelty case nearly one month later

44-year-old Randall Charlton pled not guilty to one first degree misdemeanor count of cruelty to animals Monday, March 17.

Monday, March 17th 2025, 3:30 PM EDT by Zach Mosca
Leavittsburg man charged after dog found emaciated, abandoned in cold weather

Leavittsburg man charged after dog found emaciated, abandoned in cold weather

The dog was found behind a home on Bechtel Road. Cooke says he appeared to be underweight with no no access to food or water.

Monday, March 17th 2025, 3:09 PM EDT by Zach Mosca
Poland McKinley Elementary School evacuated due to explosion on roof

Poland McKinley Elementary School evacuated due to explosion on roof

There was never an active fire in the building, but something had exploded on the roof above the cafeteria causing a generator to malfunction and smoke to billow into the building.

Monday, March 17th 2025, 2:48 PM EDT by Zach Mosca
Electric rates in Canfield Township to nearly double in June

Electric rates in Canfield Township to nearly double in June

As it stands, Canfield Township residents pay 4.92 cents per kilowatt hour and will continue paying that rate until the end of May. Starting in June, that number will nearly double to 8.49 cents per kilowatt hour.

Monday, March 17th 2025, 2:31 PM EDT by Zach Mosca
Plea expected for Youngstown man charged in child pornography case

Plea expected for Youngstown man charged in child pornography case

A court employee tells 21 News that a plea and sentencing hearing for 43-year-old Nicholas Belcastro has been set for April 17.

Monday, March 17th 2025, 2:21 PM EDT by Zach Mosca
Multiple instances of unruly juveniles reported at Boardman Target

Multiple instances of unruly juveniles reported at Boardman Target

Boardman Police have reported multiple instances of unruly juveniles at the Target store in The Shops At Boardman Park plaza within the past month.

Monday, March 17th 2025, 2:07 PM EDT by Zach Mosca
FirstEnergy continues working to restore power to hundreds of Valley homes and businesses

FirstEnergy continues working to restore power to hundreds of Valley homes and businesses

Power restoration efforts continue in the Valley following Sunday's severe weather.

Monday, March 17th 2025, 11:47 AM EDT by Mike Gauntner
Milton Township man accused of secretly recording 12-year-old child

Milton Township man accused of secretly recording 12-year-old child

A Milton Township man has been arrested after a secret indictment accused him of secretly taking pictures or video of a 12-year-old child.

Monday, March 17th 2025, 11:10 AM EDT by Mike Gauntner
YSU launches new app to improve campus safety

YSU launches new app to improve campus safety

The app integrates seamlessly with the university's PenguinAlert system to provide enhanced support in times of need by sending real-time safety alerts and providing instant access to critical campus resources.

Monday, March 17th 2025, 10:39 AM EDT by Zach Mosca
Trump administration deports hundreds of immigrants even as a judge orders their removals be stopped

Trump administration deports hundreds of immigrants even as a judge orders their removals be stopped

The Trump administration has transferred hundreds of immigrants to El Salvador despite a federal judge’s order temporarily barring the deportations under an 18th century wartime declaration targeting Venezuelan gang members.

Sunday, March 16th 2025, 11:55 AM EDT
Youngstown State University Police welcome new K9 and handler

Youngstown State University Police welcome new K9 and handler

The Youngstown State University Police Department has introduced its newest K9 officer, Barkley, and his handler, Officer Hope Stoner.

Monday, March 17th 2025, 10:17 AM EDT by Mike Gauntner
Lewis Center for Gifted Learning at Valley Christian to close at end of school year

Lewis Center for Gifted Learning at Valley Christian to close at end of school year

Gonatas says the Lewis Center will become a program on Valley Christian's central campus rather than its own separate building.

Monday, March 17th 2025, 10:07 AM EDT by Zach Mosca
Canfield Police again close 'foot spa' for alleged prostitution

Canfield Police again close 'foot spa' for alleged prostitution

Canfield Police say they’ll be talking with the landlord of an office building after an alleged prostitution business there was shut down for a second time this year.

Monday, March 17th 2025, 9:57 AM EDT by Mike Gauntner