Influential government advisers are beginning to debate just which Americans should get an extra dose of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine — even though regulators haven't yet cleared the extra shots.

East Liverpool Hospital reports 16 unvaccinated out of 19 COVID admissions

East Liverpool City Hospital is letting the public know how vaccinations can help keep people from becoming very ill from COVID-19.

More Trumbull County schools mandate masks

The mandate is due to the rising number of COVID-19 cases and required quarantines throughout the district.

Congressman Ryan, son test positive for COVID

Valley Congressman Tim Ryan, who disclosed this week that he tested positive for COVID 19, now says that his 7-year-old son has the virus.

At-home COVID test kits back in stock at Public Library of Youngstown & Mahoning County

In order to receive a kit, patrons must call the library at 330-744-8636 to reserve a kit, which will then be available for curbside pickup.

Kinsman man arrested after police chase through Niles, Vienna, Brookfield

A Kinsman Township man is in the Trumbull County Jail following a police pursuit through Niles, Vienna, and Brookfield Townships.

Watchdog Follow-up: Family living in Austintown garage

A 21 News Watchdog follow-up investigates a potentially dangerous situation on Crum Road in Austintown.

Trumbull County prosecutor opposes parole for local sex offender

Paul Czoka was convicted in 1992 on two counts of rape and two counts of pandering obscenity with a 14 to 55-year sentence with an upcoming parole hearing in October of 2021.

Youngstown eyes drones to help police, fire departments

The Youngstown Safety Committee will be considering the use of drones for first responders in the city.

Struthers raises hiring age for police

Struthers City Council has given the green light to increasing the hiring age for police officers.

Macy's to hold nationwide hiring event Thursday

Macy's has a fulfillment center in North Jackson where the company says it is looking to hire more than 260 workers.

Fall-like temperatures return to the Valley

After a stormy start to the season of fall, Thursday will remain on the cloudier side with cooler temperatures.

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FDA backs Pfizer COVID-19 boosters for seniors, high-risk