YOUNGSTOWN - The latest from the 21 Newsroom

 
The Education Department plans to lay off over 1,300 of its more than 4,000 employees as part of a reorganization that’s seen as a prelude to President Donald Trump’s plan to shut down the agency.

 

 
The Ohio Department of Transportation is working to determine how long a freeway overpass in Boardman will remain closed to traffic.
 

Judge issues warrant for Warren man facing animal cruelty, other charges

 
"He grabbed the dog by the collar, twisted it, and berated the dog, calling it a bad service dog," Cooke told 21 News.
 

Sentencing Wednesday for Warren woman accused of box cutter slashing

 
Officers say as Amari Williamson was driving away from the bar, they found the suspected weapon, a box cutter, under her car.
 

Report: Mahoning Valley counties rank in top ten for natural gas production in Ohio

 
Three counties in the Mahoning Valley rank among the top ten in Ohio for natural gas production according to a report compiled by a group that promotes the oil and gas industry in the state.
 

Century-old Warren bakery closes, ending 102 years of tradition

 
The smell of freshly baked Easter bread won't fill the air around a Warren neighborhood next month.
 

Insight Hospital Trumbull stops patient admissions due to Steward's bankruptcy

 
According to the memo Steward has decided to begin selling their management functions to a third-party following a bankruptcy hearing to cover its debt without the consent of Insight.
 

When will Sharon Regional Medical Center reopen?

 
While those at the hospital and in the community are optimistic about reopening soon, there is still no set date.
 

USDA funding cuts leave local food banks scrambling to meet demand

 
Local food banks are facing significant challenges after the USDA eliminated key funding programs, leaving organizations searching for new ways to support families and schools that depend on fresh food assistance.
 

Ohio AG joins coalition urging U.S. Supreme Court to let parents have final say in their child's education

 
This ruling was in response to parents attempting to sue a Maryland school board in 2023 due to the district no longer letting parents opt their children out of work involving "pride storybooks."
 

PennDOT plans on concentrating on pothole repairs throughout northwestern PA

 
Due to the constant change in temperature and the winter season, the roads have formed a number of potholes in which PennDOT is focusing efforts to patch and repair.
 

Valley employers to take part in Eastwood Mall hiring event

 
Those interested in attending the event for career pursuits are advised to bring a resume with them.
 

Springfield Township firefighter reflects on his late father's legacy, lobbies for support

 
Dan Gossard, Chuck's son and a fourth-generation firefighter at the same station, has spent the past 3 years since his father's death lobbying for protections for families who may face a similar situation.
 

COVID-19 five years later: How has the world changed?

 
The virus disrupted daily life, strained hospitals and healthcare systems and reshaped the world as we see it today.
 

YSU falls short against Robert Morris in Horizon League Championship

 
Youngstown State falls to Robert Morris, 89-78, in the Horizon League Men's Basketball Championship in Indianapolis.
 

Cavs comeback and beat Nets, 109-104 and extend win streak to 15

 
NBA-leading Cleveland Cavaliers rallied for a 109-104 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday night, matching the longest winning streak in franchise history at 15 games.
 

Warmest weather of the year so far is on the way

 
Friday and Saturday look particularly May-like.