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Thursday, June 5th 2025, 6:27 AM EDT
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YOUNGSTOWN - The latest from the 21 Newsroom
The House Oversight Committee is requesting interviews with members of former President Joe Biden’s innermost circle.
President Donald Trump is again banning people from countries his administration deems dangerous from coming to America.
Dr. Amy Acton visits Youngstown, hears educators’ concerns on funding and equity
During a stop on her statewide listening tour, Democratic gubernatorial candidate Dr. Amy Acton met with Youngstown educators to discuss the challenges facing public schools, including budget cuts and threats to DEI programs.
First Energy holds Q&A session on proposed Youngstown transmission line
This project was revamped after community backlash over a similiar proposal in 2022. The new route avoids the Youngstown Foundation Amphitheater, Wean Park and Covelli Centre.
Niles mother charged after toddler allegedly swallows methadone
The Trumbull County Grand Jury will consider the case of a Niles woman charged with child endangering after authorities say her 2-year-old son swallowed methadone.
New Castle man gets prison term for fentanyl, fluorofentanyl trafficking
According to information presented to the court, Stewart was on state parole at the time after being released from an 11 to 40-year Pennsylvania state prison sentence for conspiracy to commit homicide.
Twice-delayed plea hearing set Thursday for Youngstown child pornography suspect
An already twice-delayed plea hearing for a Youngstown man charged with child pornography offenses is scheduled for a third time on Thursday.
Black bear spotted in Howland, 2nd sighting in Trumbull Co. this week
On Tuesday, a black bear was caught on video in Cortland along McCleary Jacoby Road.
Nintendo Switch 2 debuts; Fans line up in Boardman
Eager fans lined up early at Boardman's Best Buy and GameStop stores early Wednesday for the midnight release of the Nintendo Switch 2.
East Palestine community honors firefighters past and present
The ceremony honored roughly 150 firefighters who have since passed during their time at the department.
Agility, skill tested as Tough Tower Competition returns to North Jackson
The telecommunications industry's top talent is in North Jackson this week for the second annual Tough Tower competition, an event testing skill and agility.
Sharon hosts Coop's Carnival charity event through Sunday
A Chicken4Charity event begins today at Quaker Steak & Lube, 101 Chestnut Street, offering a variety of activities through Sunday, June 8.
Trumbull County African American Heritage Festival returns Friday
During that time, all four corners of Courthouse Square will be blocked off starting Thursday at 5:30 p.m. All cars will need to be moved by that time.
Both cities' tourism boards have partnered to sponsor the Quakertown Trolley to transport guests between the Salem Super Cruise and the Columbiana Wine Festival free of charge.
A soaking downpour and gusty winds can occur in any stronger storm.