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The latest from the 21 Newsroom

Judge orders Youngstown to pay $739,500 penalty for failing to meet sewage project deadlines

 
The city has 30 days to pay the fine, which will be divided between the U.S. and Ohio.
 
 

Lawsuit claims sexual assault during alleged Ursuline football team hazing

 
The lawsuit brings several details to light regarding the circumstances surrounding the allegations.
 

National hazing attorney weighs in on Ursuline lawsuit and possible consequences

 
Attorney David W. Bianchi of Miami, Florida, who has specialized in hazing cases for more than 40 years, says the lawsuit filed against Ursuline High School could lead to criminal charges and long-term consequences for the school and its football program.
 

Survivors of Maine mass shooting and victims' relatives sue US government alleging negligence

 
More than 100 survivors and relatives of victims of Maine's deadliest mass shooting are suing the federal government.
 

Russia launches over 500 drones and missiles at Ukraine as Zelenskyy seeks more support

 
Russia has launched over 500 drones and two dozen missiles at Ukraine, targeting civilian infrastructure, especially energy facilities.
 

Semi rollover in Mercer County slows eastbound traffic along stretch of I-80

 
Drivers traveling east along Interstate 80 in Mercer County found traffic moving more slowly than usual for about an hour this morning.
 

Columbiana Street Fair returns Thursday for 138th year

 
The 138th annual Columbiana Street Fair begins Thursday, offering three days of rides, games, and food.
 

Fatal stabbing of inmate investigated at private prison in Youngstown

 
The report states that Waulk was later stabbed in a "dayroom" and was severely injured.
 
 

GM's August EV sales surge as federal incentives wane

 
GM’s strategy relies heavily on its Ultium battery platform, which is designed to be flexible and accommodate various battery chemistries, including the high-nickel Ultium cells produced at the Lordstown facility.
 

Ford recalls over 105,000 Mustang vehicles for exterior lighting issue

 
Ford Motor Company is recalling more than 105,000 Mustang vehicles from the 2024 and 2025 model years due to a defect that could cause exterior lights to fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
 

Early morning crash damages pickup truck in Sharon

 
The truck’s driver's side front fender was ripped off, with additional damage to the bumper and grill.
 

WATCHDOG: Southern Park Mall owner owes $8.7M+ in property taxes across the country

 
A retail analyst told 21 News, when a group like Kohan Retail Investment Group purchases a mall, they often pay as little as possible in property taxes and utility bills, as they continue to collect rent from the remaining tenants.
 

Police: Man fatally shot himself with Mercy Health police officers' gun

 
Police say a man used a Mercy Health officer's weapon to inflict a self-harming wound
 

Austintown woman sentenced for OVI, child endangering

 
The charges stem from an investigation that began in May 2023, after Hartman's daughter reported to school officials that her mother had physically assaulted her.
 

Opening statements set for today in Warren rape, kidnapping trial

 
Opening statements are expected this morning in the trial of a Warren man accused of rape, kidnapping, and felonious assault. 
 

Slippery Rock professor studies vaping’s link to cardiovascular health

 
Research by a Slippery Rock University professor into the health effects of vaping suggests that certain compounds in non-nicotine vapor may affect cardiovascular function.
 

12-hour packing event to prepare for Mercer Food Bank’s busy season

 
The event, titled "Ready, Set, Go Orange," begins at 9 a.m. and will run until 9 p.m.
 

WRTA to show off accident-avoidance technology on bus

 
Forward Collision Avoidance and Automated Emergency Braking automatically apply the brakes if the system detects an impending crash.
 

OH WOW! to host annual Silly Science Sunday in Wean Park

 
The OH WOW! Children’s Center for Science & Technology will host its 15th annual Silly Science Sunday festival on Sept. 14 in Wean Park.
 

An appearance by some summer sunshine before rain returns

Showers will be most likely during the morning and midday hours on Thursday before tapering off during the afternoon
 

 

 

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