Austintown 

Austintown Police, Ohio State Highway Patrol respond to two-car crash

Austintown Police, Ohio State Highway Patrol respond to two-car crash

One car came to rest in a field near the roadway, and both vehicles had their airbags deployed.

January 31st, 12:07 AM EST by Sarah Robles
Traffic moving again on I-80 after crash over Meander Reservoir

Traffic moving again on I-80 after crash over Meander Reservoir

Traffic was backed up beyond the Route 46 interchange for more than an hour while First Responders worked to clear the wreckage.

January 28th, 9:10 AM EST by Mike Gauntner
Wedgewood Pizza location offering 'take-and-bake' pizzas

Wedgewood Pizza location offering 'take-and-bake' pizzas

Wedgewood Pizza in Austintown, located at 1622 South Raccoon Road, is offering pizzas that residents can call ahead and pre-order to take home and cook.

January 24th, 8:44 PM EST by Sarah Robles
Valley residents do last minute shopping before severe snow storm

Valley residents do last minute shopping before severe snow storm

"I think people have a sweet tooth when the snow comes out because our bakery has been depleted."

January 24th, 4:27 PM EST by Michael Neenan
Ribbon-cutting date set for Austintown Falcon Indoor Facility

Ribbon-cutting date set for Austintown Falcon Indoor Facility

The 42,000 square-foot complex will serve more than 4,000 students 365 days a year, as a weather-independent space for athletics, the marching band, and other student programs. It will feature a turf field.

January 22nd, 4:03 PM EST by Katie Rogers-Vadala
Man indicted in connection with shooting at Austintown bar

Man indicted in connection with shooting at Austintown bar

21-year-old Xavier Yochman was indicted on a felonious assault charge with a three-year firearm specification.

January 16th, 7:59 AM EST by Zach Mosca
Man indicted in connection with Austintown apartment shooting

Man indicted in connection with Austintown apartment shooting

23-year-old Mikklo Delgado was indicted on charges of attempted murder, felonious assault, aggravated robbery and improperly discharging a firearm into a habitation, all with firearm specifications, as well tampering with evidence.

January 16th, 7:44 AM EST by Zach Mosca
Car bursts into flame outside Austintown restaurant

Car bursts into flame outside Austintown restaurant

Austintown Firefighters told 21 News they were called to the Denny’s restaurant on Mahoning Avenue for a reported car fire on Mahoning Avenue.

January 13th, 8:45 AM EST by Mike Gauntner
Displaced Phoenix house residents looking for housing

Displaced Phoenix house residents looking for housing

The deadline to find long-term housing for the 140 Phoenix House residents is approaching.

January 6th, 11:14 PM EST by Kaitlyn McCarthy
Austintown church brings in new year with free dinner

Austintown church brings in new year with free dinner

The Austintown Baptist Church is located at 1180 S Raccoon Rd. 

January 1st, 10:28 PM EST by Tristan Hostetter
Former Austintown rehab owner indicted on abduction charge

Former Austintown rehab owner indicted on abduction charge

Ryan Sheridan, who formerly owned Braking Point Recovery in Austintown, was indicted on one third-degree felony charge of abduction and one first-degree misdemeanor charge of domestic violence.

December 31st, 1:05 PM EST by Zach Mosca
Woman missing after car crash found safe by police

Woman missing after car crash found safe by police

However, as of nearly 9 p.m. on Dec. 29, the Austintown Police District Facebook page announced that Mach was located and is safe.

December 29th, 8:56 PM EST by Sarah Robles
Part of Austintown roadway temporarily closed due to downed trees, wires

Part of Austintown roadway temporarily closed due to downed trees, wires

Four Mile Run Road is closed between Mahoning Avenue and Meridian Road as of Monday, December 29 for the removal of downed trees and wires in the area.

December 29th, 10:02 AM EST by Zach Mosca
Report: Vandals break into press box at Austintown Falcon stadium, equipment damaged

Report: Vandals break into press box at Austintown Falcon stadium, equipment damaged

This particular press box housed the equipment used to run the stadium's scoreboard and video board. Police say a desktop computer and a laptop computer were missing from the room.

December 29th, 9:44 AM EST by Zach Mosca
Stretch of Austintown roadway to close for tree cutting

Stretch of Austintown roadway to close for tree cutting

Burkey Road will be closed between Raccoon Road and Orkney Street from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Monday, December 29 to complete necessary tree cutting.

December 23rd, 12:26 PM EST by Zach Mosca
Austintown Township trustees preparing 2026 budget

Austintown Township trustees preparing 2026 budget

Furthermore, D'Apolito spoke on a fund the township plans to utilize, one that he says has grown "substantially" over the past five to six years.

December 22nd, 8:56 PM EST by Sarah Robles
Two-vehicle crash briefly closes roadway in Austintown

Two-vehicle crash briefly closes roadway in Austintown

A 21 News crew member on the scene observed that at least one of the vehicle's airbags had been deployed.

December 21st, 12:07 AM EST by Sarah Robles
Austintown man secretly indicted on child exploitation charges

Austintown man secretly indicted on child exploitation charges

An Austintown man was arrested Monday by the U.S. Marshals Service following a secret indictment handed up by a Mahoning County grand jury.

December 16th, 11:58 AM EST by Mike Gauntner
Ohio State Highway Patrol investigating two-vehicle crash involving patrol car

Ohio State Highway Patrol investigating two-vehicle crash involving patrol car

The release states that a 16-year-old driver of Niles, operating a 2019 Subaru WRX, entered I-680 using the Meridian Road exit ramp as an entrance ramp, now traveling southbound in the northbound lanes.

December 12th, 11:43 PM EST by Sarah Robles
Bond set for suspect in Austintown apartment shooting

Bond set for suspect in Austintown apartment shooting

A judge set bond for 23-year-old Mikklo Delgado at $500,000 during an arraignment hearing Monday afternoon.

December 8th, 2:01 PM EST by Zach Mosca
Suspect charged in connection with officer-involved shooting in Austintown

Suspect charged in connection with officer-involved shooting in Austintown

33-year-old Jacob Hall is charged with felony counts of discharge of a firearm into a habitation and inducing panic, as well as misdemeanor counts of aggravated menacing and using weapons while intoxicated.

December 5th, 10:56 AM EST by Zach Mosca
Stretch of Austintown roadway to close for construction beginning Friday

Stretch of Austintown roadway to close for construction beginning Friday

Norquest Boulevard is set to close beginning Friday, December 5 between Ohltown Road and Howard Avenue for a sanitary sewer construction project.

December 4th, 3:01 PM EST by Zach Mosca
Arrest made in connection with shooting at Austintown apartment

Arrest made in connection with shooting at Austintown apartment

23-year-old Mikklo Delgado was arrested on charges of felonious assault, tampering with evidence, improperly discharging a firearm into a habitation, possession of criminal tools and two counts of inducing panic.

December 4th, 1:08 PM EST by Zach Mosca
1 person in critical condition after Austintown apartment shooting

1 person in critical condition after Austintown apartment shooting

A second person was also injured in the incident but is now in stable condition.

December 3rd, 3:47 PM EST by Zach Mosca & Camille Sipple
Man killed in Austintown apartment explosion identified

Man killed in Austintown apartment explosion identified

Austintown Fire Chief Schertzer says the victim appears to be 63-year-old Steven Smith.

December 3rd, 11:58 AM EST by Mike Gauntner & Zach Mosca
United Way seeks monetary donations to assist Phoenix House explosion victims

United Way seeks monetary donations to assist Phoenix House explosion victims

United Way officials emphasized that 100 percent of the contributions will go directly to the victims, with no administrative fees deducted from the fund.

December 2nd, 11:32 AM EST by Mike Gauntner
Suspect in stable condition following officer-involved shooting in Austintown

Suspect in stable condition following officer-involved shooting in Austintown

The suspect's spouse told 21 News his intention Sunday night was "to harm himself, or have the cops harm him. His intent was not to harm anybody else." She described the incident as a suicide attempt.

December 2nd, 5:48 AM EST by Ally Ross & Zach Mosca
Austintown Township trustees talk protection, promotions after apartment explosion

Austintown Township trustees talk protection, promotions after apartment explosion

Trustee Robert Santos mentioned that on the same day of the apartment explosion, every resident of the building had received a health evaluation and was given a place to sleep.

December 2nd, 5:46 AM EST by Tristan Hostetter
Austintown asks for state help, ends emergency operations

Austintown asks for state help, ends emergency operations

The letter states that, after assessing the property, the Austintown Township Fire Department has advised that it will take several months, to over a year, to restore the building to a habitable condition.

November 26th, 4:22 PM EST by Tristan Hostetter & Ally Ross
Organizations collect items, donations for tenants displaced by Austintown apartment explosion

Organizations collect items, donations for tenants displaced by Austintown apartment explosion

The Persayus Way Project will be collecting brand-new household items like blankets, pillows, cleaning supplies and other essential household items.

November 25th, 1:29 PM EST by Zach Mosca & Sarah Robles
Report: Argument leads to shooting at Austintown bar Sunday morning

Report: Argument leads to shooting at Austintown bar Sunday morning

The witness told police the argument continued as the victim and Yochman went outside the bar. At that point, the witness heard four to five gunshots coming from outside, according to the report.

November 25th, 9:31 AM EST by Zach Mosca
Help available to those affected by explosion at Austintown apartment complex

Help available to those affected by explosion at Austintown apartment complex

United Way of Youngstown Vice President Roxann Sebest tells 21 News displaced residents have been moved to either assisted living facilities or a hotel, with the non-profits covering their stays.

November 24th, 6:31 PM EST by Zach Mosca & Kaitlyn McCarthy
Fire Chief: Austintown apartment 'uninhabitable until further notice' after explosion

Fire Chief: Austintown apartment 'uninhabitable until further notice' after explosion

The press conference will be streamed live on WFMJ.com, the 21 News app and the 21 News Facebook page.

November 24th, 1:54 PM EST by Zach Mosca & Tristan Hostetter
Suspect in shooting at Austintown bar identified

Suspect in shooting at Austintown bar identified

21-year-old Xavier Yochman was arrested in connection with a shooting at Chipper's Sports Bar in Austintown early Sunday morning.

November 24th, 9:43 AM EST by Zach Mosca
Austintown trustees outline state of residents after apartment complex explosion

Austintown trustees outline state of residents after apartment complex explosion

Residents were not allowed to enter the building at the time. However, some residents were allowed to move their cars from the apartment parking lot if they were far enough from the building.

November 23rd, 7:41 PM EST by Michael Neenan
Three-car crash slows traffic at Austintown intersection

Three-car crash slows traffic at Austintown intersection

No injuries have been reported.

November 23rd, 7:30 PM EST by Katie Rogers-Vadala
Greenwood Chevrolet wraps up 'Extra Mile Food Drive'

Greenwood Chevrolet wraps up 'Extra Mile Food Drive'

While Thursday was the last day to donate food, McCowin says the dealership will still accept donations brought in from Friday, November 21 through 1 p.m. on Monday, November 24.

November 20th, 8:07 PM EST by Zach Mosca
Austintown Road Department cancels afternoon job interviews

Austintown Road Department cancels afternoon job interviews

Austintown Township Road Department officials canceled the Thursday afternoon session of open interviews following a significant turnout in the morning.

November 13th, 11:57 AM EST by Mike Gauntner
Austintown Police Chief outlines plans to spend new levy funds

Austintown Police Chief outlines plans to spend new levy funds

Austintown is preparing to put millions of dollars from a newly approved levy to work, focusing on hiring staff, improving training, and upgrading technology for the police department.

November 13th, 6:32 AM EST by Mike Gauntner
Austintown Trustees hope to lower electricity rates for residents

Austintown Trustees hope to lower electricity rates for residents

While trustees say the new contract is trending towards a lower rate for customers, residents still have the option to look elsewhere for lower rates.

November 11th, 9:35 AM EST by Zach Mosca
Water main break leaves East Liverpool residents without service

Water main break leaves East Liverpool residents without service

Newton Falls treasure hunt aims to boost local businesses

Ellwood City nonprofit holds fundraiser aimed at benefitting city's main plaza

Rally held in Lisbon to protest ICE, remember shooting victims

Two people taken to hospital after two-car crash in Youngstown

Steam heat failure drops Youngstown City Hall temp to 38 degrees

Warren pantries aim to keep community fed, warm

Warren pantries aim to keep community fed, warm

Y-Live 2026 returns to Stambaugh Stadium

Public library system reveals 10-year master plan

A new resource for Ohioans job searching is announced

YSU receives national award for community engagement

Gault Heating & Cooling High School Football Insider | Week 1

DeWine urges winter safety as extreme cold follows weekend snow

DeWine urges winter safety as extreme cold follows weekend snow

Mercer County conservation projects receive grant funding

Pennsylvania celebrates America’s 250th anniversary with $250k Scholarship Program

PUCO settlement would require FirstEnergy to pay $276 million to Ohio consumers over HB 6 misconduct

Driver killed in crash on Route 422 in Pulaski Township

Last flames on the Shenango: WaterFire celebrates 13 years