Butler Institute of American Art hosts 53rd annual American Holiday Arts & Crafts Show

Butler Institute of American Art hosts 53rd annual American Holiday Arts & Crafts Show

The event features several unique crafts like pottery, paintings, prints, glass, jewelry, herbal products and much more from artists across the Valley.

Sunday, December 8th 2024, 12:12 PM EST by Zach Mosca
Center Intermediate students shop for gifts with Boardman police officers at Macy's

Center Intermediate students shop for gifts with Boardman police officers at Macy's

Boardman police officer and FOP President Joe Lamping tells 21 News his favorite part of this event is just seeing kids in need get everything they want for Christmas.

Sunday, December 8th 2024, 11:37 AM EST by Zach Mosca
Festival and fundraiser helping the community recover from East Palestine Train Derailment

Festival and fundraiser helping the community recover from East Palestine Train Derailment

But the holidays bring hope, with the village using a tree lighting, ornament fundraiser and other festivities to help drive downtown business.

Saturday, December 7th 2024, 5:18 PM EST by Kaitlyn McCarthy
Boardman orchestra students team up with Salvation Army for Red Kettle Campaign

Boardman orchestra students team up with Salvation Army for Red Kettle Campaign

Students with the Boardman Glenwood Junior High Orchestra teamed up with the Salvation Army to help raise funds for its Red Kettle Campaign from 10 a.m. until noon Saturday.

Saturday, December 7th 2024, 1:33 PM EST by Zach Mosca
Poland Howard Hanna office raises money for Akron Children's at photos with Santa event

Poland Howard Hanna office raises money for Akron Children's at photos with Santa event

Mahoning Valley Howard Hanna District Manager Rebekah Rouser tells 21 News all the money raised at these events stays right here in the Mahoning Valley.

Saturday, December 7th 2024, 1:04 PM EST by Zach Mosca
Poland Fireman's Association hosts breakfast with Santa at Poland Fire Station

Poland Fireman's Association hosts breakfast with Santa at Poland Fire Station

Families enjoyed pancakes, sausage and hash browns for breakfast. Additionally, kids got the chance to make reindeer food and meet some Christmas favorites like the Grinch and of course Santa Claus himself.

Saturday, December 7th 2024, 12:33 PM EST by Zach Mosca
Toys for Tots volunteers sort 30,000 toys in Austintown

Toys for Tots volunteers sort 30,000 toys in Austintown

Among those toys were over 300 brand-new bicycles courtesy of Shots for Tots, a non-profit that raises money to purchase bicycles for those in need.

Saturday, December 7th 2024, 12:11 PM EST by Zach Mosca
Winter Thunderland event at Westside Bowl to raise money to support cancer patients

Winter Thunderland event at Westside Bowl to raise money to support cancer patients

The event kicks off at 3 p.m. and will feature several local artists selling things like jewelry, clothing, woodworking, fine art prints, lotions, candles and much more.

Saturday, December 7th 2024, 9:46 AM EST by Zach Mosca
Austintown police cruiser struck in crash Friday evening, officer not injured

Austintown police cruiser struck in crash Friday evening, officer not injured

Austintown Police Chief Bob Gavalier tells 21 News one person involved in the crash was taken to the hospital with a leg injury, but the officer did not suffer any injuries.

Saturday, December 7th 2024, 9:19 AM EST by Zach Mosca
Police find bag carried by gunman who killed UnitedHealthcare's CEO, say he likely fled NYC on bus

Police find bag carried by gunman who killed UnitedHealthcare's CEO, say he likely fled NYC on bus

As the investigation into a masked gunman who stalked and killed the head of one of the largest U.S. health insurers moves into its third day, possible leads have emerged about his travel before the shooting and a message scrawled on ammunition.

Friday, December 6th 2024, 1:08 AM EST
Federal appeals court upholds law requiring sale or ban of TikTok in the US

Federal appeals court upholds law requiring sale or ban of TikTok in the US

A federal appeals court panel on Friday upheld a law that could lead to a ban on TikTok in a few short months, handing a resounding defeat to the popular social media platform as it fights for its survival in the U.S. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit ruled that the law - which requires TikTok to break ties with its China-based parent company ByteDance or be banned by mid-January - is constitutional, rebuffing TikTok’s challenge that the statute ran afoul of the...

Friday, December 6th 2024, 10:38 AM EST
Feed Our Valley: Second Harvest Food Bank volunteers work to combat hunger

Feed Our Valley: Second Harvest Food Bank volunteers work to combat hunger

Every week, about 80 volunteers are in the warehouse, sorting, packing and getting all the food out to the different agencies.

Friday, December 6th 2024, 6:23 PM EST by Leslie Huff
Findings complete in Youngstown Fire Department racism allegations, but release delayed

Findings complete in Youngstown Fire Department racism allegations, but release delayed

The investigation began in October after allegations between fire chief Barry Finley and the Youngstown Association of Professional Firefighters in which each accused the other of racially motivated animosity towards each other. 

Friday, December 6th 2024, 4:47 PM EST by J. Breen Mitchell
NFL closes investigation into DeShaun Watson; insufficient evidence he violated personal conduct policy

NFL closes investigation into DeShaun Watson; insufficient evidence he violated personal conduct policy

He was suspended for 11 games in 2022 for violations related to more than 20 civil lawsuits for alleged sexual misconduct

Friday, December 6th 2024, 4:38 PM EST
OVI checkpoint scheduled for Friday in Mahoning County canceled due to staffing issues

OVI checkpoint scheduled for Friday in Mahoning County canceled due to staffing issues

The checkpoint will be rescheduled for a later date, but that date has not been determined yet.

Friday, December 6th 2024, 4:02 PM EST by Mike Gauntner & Zach Mosca
Warren police accuse man of pointing phone at drivers like a gun during rush hour

Warren police accuse man of pointing phone at drivers like a gun during rush hour

Police say the man appeared to be delirious, had no shirt or shoes on and was foaming from the mouth. Police went on to say the man pointed a phone at them as if it was a handgun.

Friday, December 6th 2024, 3:38 PM EST by Zach Mosca
Power mostly restored in Howland, Warren areas

Power mostly restored in Howland, Warren areas

2,149 customers in Warren are without power as of 2:30 p.m. Meanwhile, an additional 1,966 customers are without power in Howland Township.

Friday, December 6th 2024, 2:36 PM EST by Zach Mosca
Grand jury declines to indict Youngstown police officer in fatal shooting case

Grand jury declines to indict Youngstown police officer in fatal shooting case

The officer involved in the fatal shooting of 27-year-old Mathue O'Malley in June of 2024 was cleared of any criminal charges by a grand jury.

Friday, December 6th 2024, 2:16 PM EST by Zach Mosca
Man who allegedly attempted to abduct Youngstown woman has bond set

Man who allegedly attempted to abduct Youngstown woman has bond set

48-year-old Mark Parker, who had recently been released from prison for raping a 15-year-old girl in 2000, was in court Friday. 

Friday, December 6th 2024, 12:23 PM EST by Robert McFerren
Toy gun on Salem school bus brings police response

Toy gun on Salem school bus brings police response

Concerns over a report that someone had a gun on a Salem School bus Friday morning were put to rest after police investigated.

Friday, December 6th 2024, 12:04 PM EST by Mike Gauntner