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Friday, January 2nd 2026, 6:42 AM EST
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The latest from the 21 Newsroom.
President Donald Trump defended his energy and health in an interview with The Wall Street Journal and disclosed that he had a CT scan, not an MRI scan, during an October examination about which he and the White House delayed offering details.
The president has said the tariffs on furniture are needed to “bolster American industry and protect national security.”
Valley fuel prices drop as 2026 begins
Gasoline prices are falling across the Mahoning and Shenango valleys as the 2025 holiday season ended.
Yalcars expanding into former Donnell Ford location in Salem
A regional pre-owned vehicle dealership is expanding its footprint in Columbiana County by moving into Salem’s business district.
Procession, service Friday for Salem Police K9 partner
The route will end at Salem High School, where the department will hold a memorial service.
As Ohio teen dies, flu cases rise in the Valley
Mahoning County reported 34 people hospitalized for the flu. Trumbull County had 17 hospitalizations, and Columbiana County had four.
Mercer County woman loses money to grandparent scam
The investigation found that the person receiving the money was not the victim's grandson but a stranger using a fake story to trick her.
Holiday snowstorm brings crashes, charges along I-80 in Mercer County
State Police have cited several drivers after a series of crashes occurred on Interstate 80 in Mercer County during a New Year’s Eve snowstorm.
St. Elizabeth Hospital welcomes first baby of 2026 in Boardman
Liliya Kay Berkeley was born at 7:16 a.m. on Jan. 1, 2026.
Chambliss, Carneiro lift Mississippi past Georgia 39-34 in Sugar Bowl and into CFP semifinals
With Trinidad Chambliss making stunning plays at pivotal moments, Mississippi is doing fine without Lane Kiffin.
Temperatures will climb the stairs for the next seven days
In addition to mild weather, our area will be rather dry for the next few days.
