U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the U.S. may be ready to “move on” from efforts for a Russia-Ukraine peace deal if there is no progress in the coming days.

"This is the best field for them to make a huge difference in healthcare," said Medical Laboratory Sciences Program Director Dr. Farhana Mueez.

The initiative is funded by $5 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARP) money and will give homeowners the chance to improve the outside of their homes and landlords an opportunity to update their properties.

Two SUV's have crashed on Albert St. by Victor Ave. on Friday, April 18. One person was transported by EMS to a hospital. The severity of their injuries is unknown as of now.

Dana street in Warren has been closed for construction for eight years. A city council candidate wants to know what construction has actually taken place.

The Mill Creek MetroParks Board has sent a letter to State Senator Jerry Cirino (R-Kirtland), Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, requesting an amendment to remove the provision from the bill.

The business aims to help individuals express themselves through high-quality tattoos, expert piercings, and a diverse collection of oddities and curiosities.

A federal judge who blocked the Trump administration from dismantling the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has ruled that the agency can’t go forward immediately with plans to mass fire hundreds of employees.

The State of Ohio has a burn ban in place from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Saturday, May 31.

The group Mahoning Valley Freedom Fighters is only a few months old, but they tell 21 News a main goal of theirs is inclusiveness - banding together in the name of what our Pledge of Allegiance promises: liberty and justice for all.

Preston Cooper, Senior Fellow of the American Enterprise Institute (AEI), said there have been eight federal loan pauses since 2020. Although payments have resumed, the recent developments and headlines can be confusing. 

The VFW bought 100 hams to distribute to the men and women who made sacrifices for the country.

On Wednesday, Trumbull County commissioners approved a 60% tax abatement for Kimberly Clark Corporation. This was granted without knowing when, or if the company will build in Warren. So, why?

A measles outbreak in Knox County, Ohio, has now sickened 14 and there are measles in four Ohio counties.

This year, the Mission served up hot meals to 2,482 people with 1,637 meals being delivered, 350 served for carryout guests and 495 served to guests dining in at the Mission.

Bailey Anderson Road is scheduled to close between SR-82 and Nelson Moser Road beginning Monday, April 21 and lasting until Wednesday, April 23 for the removal of railroad tracks.

A hermitage man has launched his own line of golf apparel, and hopes to help spread the game one polo at a time.

Youngstown firefighter Adaris Bellamy is now facing two first degree misdemeanor charges of aggravated menacing out of Warren Township for allegedly brandishing a rifle at two separate victims.

Burke Decor, the Boardman-based online home goods retailer that has come under scrutiny over unfilled orders, has taken nearly all content off of its web site. 

"The Mahoning Valley Freedom Fighters are raising their voices for those who cannot be heard and calling on the community to stand together against social injustice."

Wet weather will greet us for the start of the holiday weekend, but Easter looks pleasant with more mild air to follow.

The officer saw fresh tire marks in the front yard of a home on the 100 Block of Maple Drive, as well as several spent shell casings in front of a home on the 4400 Block of Erie Street.

The comprehensive program is designed to help individuals prioritize their health and well-being through personalized one-on-one coaching sessions and free fitness classes.

Wilson was recently suspended for three days from Austintown and issued a "Last Chance Agreement" with the district

A neighbor told 21 News no one was living in the house at the time, but the house was getting ready to be sold. A neighboring home also sustained some damage.

According a a Facebook post from the Campbell Police Department, Frazier is home safe as of 2 p.m. Thursday afternoon.

The City of Cortland shared in a newsletter that it is seeking a Director of Public Service to serve under the City's Charter form of government and lead the city's Service Department.

A federal judge has imposed new restrictions on the Department of Government Efficiency’s access to Social Security systems that hold personal data on millions of Americans.

Florida State University has released an alert warning of an active shooter on the school's campus in Tallahassee.

This grant money aims to support the neighborhood and grassroots groups to engage and empower residents in both Youngstown and Warren.

The non-emergency line will be unavailable on April 18 from approximately 7:10 a.m. until 7:30 a.m. due to equipment maintenance.

Police Chief Carl Davis is putting the brakes on his department's overtime. He explained that maintaining patrol officer staffing is the main culprit for why more than $3 million was spent on overtime in 2024.

Students at Mahoning County Career and Technical Center (MCCTC) honored their fallen classmate by wearing purple and giving a gift to the family of the classmate on Thursday.

Firefighters at the Youngstown Air Reserve Station are among the first in the Air Force selected to test a cutting-edge technology designed to enhance vision in smoke-filled environments.

Some of those accomplishments include changes that give the public a better understanding of what her office does and how it operates.

A 30-year-old community service program that sends young adults to work on projects across the U.S. was the latest target of the campaign by President Donald Trump’s administration to slash government spending.

The suit demands that the pre-occupancy license inspection requirement be declared unconstitutional and that all past payments made by plaintiff be reimbursed, adding that the city has unjustly been enriched.

"So what are they taking us back to? Long lines on the phones for our veterans, long lines for the services they need. That's wrong." said Frank Hairston, a community navigator.

State Representative Lauren McNally (D-District 58) says one of her main concerns with the state budget is that it would affect local districts with regards to funding for public education.

Leaders and business owners came together at the third annual Mercer Economic Summit on Thursday. It's a collaborative effort to check in on the growth the county has seen and discuss what the future holds. Overall, leaders feel things are on the up. &ldq

Norfolk Southern reached an agreement with one of the two companies it has been trying to force to help pay for the $600 million class-action settlement it agreed to over its disastrous 2023 train derailment near the Ohio-Pennsylvania border and the toxic chemicals that were released and burned.

Youngstown firefighters and police joined Marathon Petroleum and Miller Environmental Group Inc. in learning spill response training at Mill Creek MetroParks.

Asian shares are mostly higher despite continued fretting over President Donald Trump’s trade war, with all eyes on the negotiations that just began between the administration and Japan.

Ohio Edison is investigating the cause of the outage and anticipates power to be restored by 6 p.m.

40-year-old Andre Bailey was sentenced to 39 years to life in prison on charges of aggravated murder, murder, robbery, tampering with evidence and a weapons violation.

The Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSP) had quite the busy morning in Jackson Township Thursday responding to multiple crashes on the same highway just hours apart.

Attorney Cherry Poteet tells 21 News the property in question is located on the Route 62 near Dutch Lane. Plans call for this property to be turned into a Sunoco gas station.

A sergeant with the Trumbull county sheriff's department is on leave, but the department and the county's human resources department are so far keeping secret who the sergeant is and what the reason may be. 

Some are experiencing the race for the first time while others are returning

A representative for Penn State Shenango in Sharon told 21 News the reason for this delay is with final exams, commencement and other milestone events coming up, it felt like poor timing to decide on closures.

The number of commercial-related vehicle crashes is 79 percent higher between 2021 and this week in Mahoning County than in comparison to Portage County, and 18 higher than Summit County

An employee at Campbell Municipal Court told 21 News the case of 24-year-old Robert Powell of Westend, North Carolina has been bound over to the Mahoning County Court of Common Pleas.

The restaurant's second Mahoning Valley location will open up Tuesday, April 29 at 2484 Niles-Cortland Road.

A union representative told 21 News employees had received a text message at 6 a.m. Wednesday telling them to come to a meeting at 11 a.m. At that time, they were told the plant was closing.

The accident occurred at around 7:30 a.m.; at first backing up eastbound traffic, then shutting down entirely as a medical helicopter landed to transport one of the victims.

A representative for MCCTC tells 21 News the building is expected to be finished and ready for students in the fall of 2026.

First responders were kept busy Thursday morning with three accidents along Interstate 76 in western Mahoning County.

Police say the brown dog grabbed the Yorkie in its mouth and began shaking it 'like a rag doll.' The dog was taken to the vet where it died of its injuries.

Blood tests revealed the infant tested positive for fentanyl, cocaine, and several other substances.

The trial of the former Vienna Township fiscal officer facing multiple felony charges for allegedly misappropriating over $116,000 in public funds, has been postponed.

A portrait of a young Palestinian boy who lost both arms as a result of an Israeli attack in Gaza has been named World Press Photo of the year.

Investigators say Hernandez was shot and killed at a home on Bott Street in October of 2024 after Bailey accused Hernandez of stealing money from him.

The threats described detailed plans for a shootout with local police and included language urging officers to "make peace with God."

Once it gets into Ohio, the superload will continue on I-80 and then head to SR-11 to SR-46 to SR-164.

For 2025, the annual fee is $200 for EVs and $50 for plug-in hybrid electric vehicles.

Eighty-seven homes and businesses in Columbiana County were still in the dark early Thursday, three hours after an electrical fire in Middletown Township.

This distinction aims to recognize Brookfield High School, among its other recipients, for strong commitment to supporting students and families connected to the United States military.

"I was really happy to find out that they wanted to talk to me, because I didn't expect it to be this big thing, but it's really, I really appreciate all of it, it's really nice," said Pappalardo.

The West Branch Board voted to bring back longtime girls’ basketball coach Walt DeShields Wednesday night, as emotions ran high and community members clashed over transparency and leadership.

The 3rd Ward Councilman, Joey Mazzocca, was named council president at Wednesday's meeting.

"We are here to make sure every person here in the Mahoning Valley realizes they can afford college and really advance their lives and move forward," Dr. Jones added. "That is important to us."

The aim of the relocation is to expand HEMSPN's reach to neighboring counties while continuing to serve as a hub of opportunity for aspiring healthcare professionals according to the release.

Three roads will be closing in Braceville Township, each with their own suggested detour route and dates when the roadway would be unavailable.

Although the city said the Haseltine Avenue home owned by Natiera Garcia is a hazard, Garcia said she feels blinded by city leaders. The home was demolished on Tuesday, after it was red-tagged on April 1st

A case against a Grove City College student accused of posting a threatening message on Snapchat in February has been withdrawn, according to court information.

Members of the Trumbull Community Action Program (TCAP) are helping over 50 employees who are without jobs since the hospitals shut down without warning in March. 

The Kimberly Clark Corporation is still calling this a “possible investment.”

Bruce Zoldan and Pam Benger are donating $10,000 to several animal charities in the Valley in Cipriani's memory

The event is free and open to the public

The festival will take place at the Youngstown Foundation Amphitheatre and will feature authentic Slavic food and drinks, a Slavic marketplace and heritage tent, live music and cultural traditions and ceremonies.

The Easter Bunny will be dropping more than 3,000 eggs from a helicopter for guests to find on the front lawn.

Several Ohio medical spas including two in the Mahoning Valley were sent letters by the Ohio Attorney General's Office regarding alleged false or misleading claims on their versions of popular weight loss drugs.

Lieutenant Mohammad Awad would not tell 21 News specifically what was or was not seized from the home, but says the family of three-year-old Keilub Paul lives in both homes.

The alleged victim told police that when she asked Baker why he was doing this, he replied 'I needed you. I knew I would get to you.'

According to a letter from the city addressed to Youngstown firefighter Patrick Bundy, Bundy will be suspended from work without pay for six weeks between Sunday, April 20 and Saturday, May 31.

In today's podcast, meteorologist Andrew DiPaolo speaks with Dr. Benjamin Brocker with Mercy Health, who discusses seasonal pollen and ways to lessen your exposure to these elements.

A $115.7 million project to reconstruct the first five miles of Interstate 80 in Mercer County is scheduled to begin later this month, promising a smoother ride for motorists.

One person is in the hospital after an SUV veered across Route 11, crashed through a chain link fence, and landed in a field in Austintown.

U.S. Sen. Bernie Moreno will be the keynote speaker at the Columbiana County Republican Party's Lincoln Day "Town Hall" dinner on Friday, May 2, party officials announced.

A Trumbull County judge is expected to issue a ruling within days on whether Carroll Bruton, the suspect in a double-fatal Warren Township arson, is competent to stand trial.

Beginning in June, the generation service charge for the average residential customer who buys electricity from AEP, and uses 1,000 kilowatt-hours of electricity per month is expected to increase by about $27.

A Lorain man pleaded guilty Tuesday in Trumbull County Common Pleas Court to charges stemming from a motel room arson in Braceville Township last December.

The Trumbull Community Action Program (TCAP) will hold an event on Wednesday, April 16, to assist employees impacted by the recent closure of Insight Health Systems hospitals in Trumbull County.

Marathon Petroleum Co. will conduct a spill response training exercise at Mill Creek Metropark’s Mirror Pond on Thursday.

Students, staff, and other members of the Mahoning County Career and Technical Center community are being encouraged to wear purple on Thursday, in memory of the teen who died in a traffic accident. Brock Jones, 16, was killed in a single-car crash Friday

A family in Farrell has posted on Facebook that their dog, Java, died after being shot by a police officer.

School officials in Texas say police have responded to reports of a shooting at a Dallas high school where students were seen leaving the campus.

River Rock is a family-friendly concert series featuring tribute bands of all genres and eras in music.

A permit injunction hearing is scheduled for May 19 to determine if demolishing the Leavittsburg Dam is the right move.

In addition, the board also approved the purchase of $103,000 in fitness equipment to stock the new facility.