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Exploding Hezbollah pagers in apparent Israeli attack made by Hungarian company, Taiwanese firm says
The pagers involved in deadly explosions in Lebanon and Syria were manufactured by a company based in Budapest, Taiwanese company Gold Apollo, whose branding appeared on the beepers, said Wednesday.
Feds seek end of effort to keep $600K seized from now-closed Austintown addiction recovery center
Federal prosecutors have asked a judge to return hundreds of thousands of dollars seized as part of an investigation into the former California Palms Addiction Recovery Campus in Austintown.
East Palestine teachers union accuses board negotiators of 'walking out' of negotiations
According to a press release from the union, after five hours of working with a federal mediator, negotiations between the union and the Board came to an abrupt end when the Board's negotiation team 'walked out of' talks without any word to the union's team.
Speed cam enforcement fines begin at 21 schools in Youngstown
Beginning on September 18, 2024, violators will face fines.
Group aims to welcome immigrants, refugees, others to the Mahoning Valley
You can find the first physical office space of Thrive Mahoning Valley along Wilson Avenue in Youngstown.
Issue 1 explained amid concerns over 'confusing' ballot language
It's intended to stop gerrymandering by creating a bi-partisan group of citizens who would draw district lines, but there are concerns that the language on the ballot will imply this amendment does the opposite.
Feds grant $2.4M to hire more police in Youngstown, Austintown
Two Valley communities will benefit from a $13.7 million investment to hire and retain 112 Ohio law enforcement officers in 13 communities across Ohio.
Campbell soccer players ask school board to reinstate coaches
They asked for the superintendent and school board to bring their coaches back.
City of Sharon gathers public comments on comprehensive plan
Sharon City Manager Bob Fiscus tells 21 News this open house was an opportunity for the public to come in and give feedback on the plan and identify what interests them and what would have the biggest impact on their quality of life.
Austintown Local School District offers new retirement plan
The district is hoping to shrink staff without having to cut programs or ask for new levies.
Warren couple sentenced after child found living among feces, bugs, trash
A Warren municipal court judge has placed a city couple on probation for three years after police say they found them living with a three-year-old girl in an apartment filled with feces, bugs, and trash last June.
Exclusive: Nurse punched 20 times outside Warren hospital talks with 21 News
According to a police report, the incident happened in the parking lot of Trumbull Regional Medical Center shortly after 10:00 p.m. Sunday when the nurse's shift had ended.
Police investigating death of man at Coitsville motel
Chief Morris described the incident as 'sort of a domestic situation' and said the woman driving the truck claimed she was held against her will by the man.
Former Austintown trustee, ex-cop heading back to jail after court rejects his appeal
After being released from jail during his appeal nearly one year ago, former Austintown trustee and Poland Schools resource officer Steve Kent is heading back to jail.
National Cheeseburger Day: Fast-food chains offer juicy deal
Fast-food fans can score some tasty deals this National Cheeseburger Day, Sept. 18.
Could our stretch of dry weather end on Wednesday?
Summer-like conditions return for the upcoming weekend