The latest from the 21 News

 
The Pentagon says a U.S. contractor was killed and five U.S. service members and one other U.S. contractor were wounded when a drone struck a facility on a coalition base in northeast Syria on Thursday.
 

Pets lost, family member treated for smoke inhalation when Lisbon house burns

 
In addition to losing many personal possessions, firefighters say three pets died in the blaze.
 

Two people escape, pets die in house fire on Youngstown's west side

 
First calls for the fire at a home on Wesley Avenue went out around 5:40 p.m. Thursday.
 

Suspect held on $1M bond for shooting death of star athlete in Hermitage

 
Sewell was arraigned on one count of Criminal Homicide and is scheduled to appear for a preliminary hearing on April 6.
 

Fourteen years after 11-year-old was accused of murder, Jordan Brown's legal saga continues

 
Last week attorneys for both sides agreed to drop two of the four counts filed in the case.
 

4th open house brings answers to soil testing in East Palestine

 
The EPA told 21 News they've primarily heard questions on the soil sampling they've been conducting for about a week now. They said within that sampling they're testing for dioxins, something the public's been asking for weeks.
 

Ohio toxic train derailment upends school baseball, track

 

As spring sports get underway at East Palestine High School in Ohio, organizers are trying to create normalcy for student-athletes while cleanup from the February train derailment and toxic chemical burn continues just over a mile away.

Norfolk Southern won't push for one-person train crews

 

Railroad Norfolk Southern is backing away from its push to reduce its train crews down to one person.

JT Enviro plans rail expansion at brownfield site in Jackson

 
The Ohio Rail Development Commission (ORDC) approved a $50,000 grant to JT Enviro to help install on-site rail infrastructure at a selected brownfield site.

 

Pennsylvania judge dismisses latest GOP mail ballot lawsuit

 

A Pennsylvania judge is dismissing a lawsuit filed by the Republican National Committee that had sought to prevent counties from helping voters ensure their ballots count by fixing minor, technical errors on mail-in ballot envelopes.

Fetterman expected back 'soon,' but no certain timeline yet

 

The office of Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman says he's expected to return to the chamber soon after seeking inpatient treatment for clinical depression.

Newton Falls School Board holding emergency meeting Friday on resource officer

 
The board will be meeting in emergency session to consider an agreement for a new resource officer with the Trumbull County Sheriff's Department that would be in effect immediately.
 

PIAA State Championship: Kennedy Catholic beats Homer Center

 
Kennedy Catholic 65 Homer Center 45
 

Carl Pelini out as Cardinal Mooney head football coach, athletic director

 
Athletic Director and Head Football Coach Carl Pelini contract at Cardinal Mooney High School was not renewed for the 2023-2024 school year.
 

Community praises Niles police for helping elderly woman

 
Chief Holland said officers do this type of work every day and it usually goes unnoticed.
 

Sharon man wins $50,000 from scratch-off sold in Masury

 
After state and federal taxes totaling 28%, he'll walk away with $36,000.
 

Heavy showers likely overnight Friday

 
The end of the work week forecast is calling for drier weather, except for portions of our southern viewing areas.