YOUNGSTOWN - The latest from the 21 Newsroom

 
Deadlines are fast approaching for the owner of the blast-damaged Realty Building and residents of its Downtown Youngstown neighbor, International Towers.
 

Toxic garlic should have prompted EPA to warn against gardening near East Palestine derailment, watchdog says

 
A watchdog group says the Environmental Protection Agency should conduct additional soil studies around the site of a toxic train derailment in Ohio after independent testing found high levels of chemicals in locally grown garlic.
 
 

EPA issues asbestos, lead paint violations at three Valley charter schools

 
The EPA found these issues during inspections at the Youngstown Academy of Excellence, Nile Preparatory Academy and the STEAM Academy of Warren.
 

UAW: Contract will make Ultium Cells 'most desired' place to work in the Valley

 
Voting on the three-year local labor agreement with General Motors began Friday morning and will wrap up at 5 a.m. Sunday.
 

Three fire departments battle house fire in Hubbard

 
Firefighters from three departments helped battle a house fire in Hubbard early Friday.
 

Woman stabbed on Youngstown's south side

 
Police tell 21 News that a fight broke out in the street on Cameron Avenue at around 5:30 p.m
 

Anti-violence activist found dead in car on Youngstown's West Side

 
The man, identified as 'Shimmie' Miller was found dead in a car near the intersection of Steel Street and Salt Springs Road.
 

Youngstown police asking for help locating motorcycle used in fatal hit skip crash

 
The crash occurred on Saturday, June 8 on South Avenue near Lucius when a green Kawasaki Ninja-style motorcycle struck a pedestrian killing her.
 

Niles council approves recreational marijuana dispensary in town

 
"We represent the people," Julian added. "So the people had their voice last year and we're just going through with it."
 

Al Cutrona selected to fill Mike Rulli's seat in Ohio Senate

 
Rulli will be serving in Congress throughout the remainder of former Congressman Bill Johnson's term.
 

Ken Ganley announces acquisition of Cheddar Auto in Boardman

 
Cheddar Auto is a used car dealership on Market Street in Boardman located just across the street from Ken Ganley Kia. The dealership is now being rebranded as Ken Ganley Buying Center Boardman.
 

Dodging Friday raindrops; oppressive weather next week

 
The Valley will likely swelter for a full week.