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Monday, January 12th 2026, 6:40 AM EST
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YOUNGSTOWN - The latest from the 21 Newsroom
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Sunday the Department of Justice has served the central bank with subpoenas and threatened it with a criminal indictment over his testimony this summer about the Fed’s building renovations.
Demonstrators gather in Warren to protest ICE activity, stand in solidarity with Minnesota
Demonstrators gather at Courthouse Square in downtown Warren to protest ICE activities across the country and stand in solidarity with Minnesota in the wake of the death of Renee Good.
Youngstown State University announced Monday that it has received a national designation recognizing its work with the local community.
State commission to consider relaxing FirstEnergy reliability rules
State regulators will review a proposal for relaxing electric service reliability rules for FirstEnergy companies during a public hearing next month.
Attorneys spar over remote attendance at Ursuline mediation
Attorneys representing students and families in a civil rights lawsuit against Ursuline High School and the Diocese of Youngstown are objecting to a request to allow an insurance representative to attend upcoming settlement talks remotely.
Thousands drop Pennsylvania health insurance as premium costs rise
In Mercer County, the average monthly premium is increasing by $124.
Amazon Pharmacy offers new weight loss pill for $25 a month
Amazon Pharmacy announced it has begun selling Novo Nordisk’s new oral Wegovy pill, offering the weight loss medication for as low as $25 a month to customers with commercial insurance.
Maintenance worker finds guns, drugs hidden in Boardman ceiling
When he removed the tile, he found a brown and silver Ruger revolver, a black Glock 10mm handgun, and a pink Sig Sauer handgun.
Grateful Dead founding member Bob Weir dies at 78
Bob Weir, guitarist, singer and founding member of the Grateful Dead, has died at 78.
Boardman Value City Furniture begins going out of business sale
The Value City Furniture store on Boardman-Poland Road is closing its doors permanently.
Boardman Red Plum opening delayed by utility upgrades
The opening of the new Red Plum Pizza and Pasta location in Boardman has been postponed.
Goodwill Industries launches 2026 Thrift Trail today
The Youngstown Area Goodwill Industries kicked off the inaugural 2026 Thrift Trail on Monday.
A quiet start to the week, colder air and snow to follow
A quiet and calm Monday, but snow and colder air works in before the end of the week.
