The government shutdown is delaying another major economic report, leaving policymakers at the Federal Reserve with a cloudier picture even as the economy enters a challenging phase of stubbornly persistent inflation and a sharp slowdown in hiring.

New York Times, AP, Newsmax among news outlets who say they won't sign new Pentagon rules

The New York Times, The Associated Press and the conservative television network Newsmax are among five outlets on Monday who say they won't sign a new Defense Department document about its new press rules.

21 News to host Youngstown Mayoral debate

The debate will run for approximately one hour and will be streamed on the 21 News app and WFMJ.com, along with the 21 News Facebook and YouTube pages and smart TV app.

Former Youngstown Clerk of Courts drops salary cut lawsuit

Former Youngstown Clerk of Courts Sarah Brown-Clark has asked the Seventh District Court of Appeals to dismiss her case against the city over a salary reduction.

Wellsville man sentenced for threatening police shootout

A Wellsville man who pleaded guilty to threatening a shootout with police officers has been sentenced to 12 months and one day in a federal prison.

West Middlesex police services negotiations get testy at council meeting

As it stands, West Middlesex pays more than $193,000 per year for police coverage.

Girard enacts moratorium on burying family members on private property

This one-year ordinance will give council members time to discuss the issue and draft legislation on how to handle burials moving forward.

Bloomfield driver charged with death of unborn child in buggy crash

According to the OSP traffic crash report, Scialabba was driving a Chevrolet Express van westbound on SR 87 when it struck the Amish buggy from the rear.

Troopers investigate deadly horse and buggy crash in Geauga County

A truck, driven by 31-year-old Daoud Husein of Dearborn, Michigan, struck the buggy, operated by 62-year-old Lester Byler of Burton, Ohio from behind causing him and 60-year-old Mary Byler to be thrown from the buggy.

Police investigating second embezzlement case at Grove City Library

Investigation revealed that between March and July of 2025, 22 unauthorized electronic debits totaling $9,450 were made via an online payment service.

Valley fire officials lobby to permit first responder online raffles

Calcutta Volunteer Fire Department Chief David McCoy, Calcutta Lieutenant Randy Schneider and Western Reserve Fire District Chief Chip Comstock, among others, testified in favor of House Bill 476.

Salem Regional Medical Center unveils North Jackson urgent care center

The new center, located on Mahoning Avenue, offers patients walk-in medical care with no appointment necessary.

Mustangs Care Group giving food to students in need

There are no stipulations or income requirements.

Greenwood Chevy's Extra Mile Food Drive benefits Second Harvest

Now through November 20, Greenwood Chevrolet is accepting monetary donations, as well as donations of non-perishable food items, which will be loaded in the beds of three pickup trucks.

Morning trick, afternoon treat: Frost threat tonight

Keep your ice scraper handy for Thursday and Friday as it looks like we might be dealing with frost around sunrise

Morning Rundown

Government shutdown delays release of critically important inflation figures