WATCHDOG REPORT: Port Authority and its connection to JobsOhio

WATCHDOG REPORT: Port Authority and its connection to JobsOhio

But two members of the Lake to River board also have taxpayer-funded jobs, and the work they do with Lake to River often takes place during work hours.

Wednesday, February 19th 2025, 6:18 PM EST by Kaitlyn McCarthy
WATCHDOG: JobsOhio granted 15-year extension

WATCHDOG: JobsOhio granted 15-year extension

The current contract runs until 2038, and the extension is estimated to cost between $10 billion and $22 billion. 

Monday, February 17th 2025, 6:14 PM EST by Kaitlyn McCarthy
Rulli defends hiring man at center of alleged East Palestine fraud scheme in his Congressional office

Rulli defends hiring man at center of alleged East Palestine fraud scheme in his Congressional office

Congressman Mike Rulli is standing by a decision to hire a man who was forced to repay tens of thousands of dollars as part of an alleged fake charity scheme set up purporting to assist the residents of East Palestine in his Congressional office.

Wednesday, January 15th 2025, 6:28 PM EST by J. Breen Mitchell & Leslie Huff
Watchdog: Warden says he'll fix issues in privately-run Columbiana Co. Jail, sheriff says county should take over

Watchdog: Warden says he'll fix issues in privately-run Columbiana Co. Jail, sheriff says county should take over

21 News has been investigating concerns about the conditions and operations at the Columbiana County Jail.

Friday, November 22nd 2024, 7:09 PM EST by Madison Tromler
Watchdog: Accusations come to light over well-being and safety of inmates in Columbiana County Jail

Watchdog: Accusations come to light over well-being and safety of inmates in Columbiana County Jail

Among the concerns are untrained staff, use of excessive force and lack of proper health care. Examples like these and others are reflected in a federal lawsuit filed in 2022 that alleges mistreatment and wrongful actions in the Columbiana County Jail

Thursday, November 21st 2024, 7:03 PM EST by Madison Tromler
WATCHDOG: JobsOhio and the West Warren Project

WATCHDOG: JobsOhio and the West Warren Project

Their premise is to drive economic development and job creation. How they select what projects to invest in, is kept confidential.

Thursday, August 1st 2024, 4:27 PM EDT by Kaitlyn McCarthy
WATCHDOG: Could JobsOhio pour funding back into Youngstown?

WATCHDOG: Could JobsOhio pour funding back into Youngstown?

Could the non-profit tasked with supporting economic growth in Ohio funnel a portion of profits from liquor sales back to the struggling businesses that fund their budget?

Thursday, August 1st 2024, 5:59 AM EDT by Lindsay McCoy
WATCHDOG REPORT: Are health levies still needed in the Mahoning Valley? PT.2

WATCHDOG REPORT: Are health levies still needed in the Mahoning Valley? PT.2

The Columbiana County cancer clinic levy, the only one of it's kind in the state, brings in $2.3 million in the 10 year levy period

Wednesday, July 31st 2024, 4:42 AM EDT by Sydney Canty
WATCHDOG REPORT: Are health levies still needed in the Mahoning Valley?

WATCHDOG REPORT: Are health levies still needed in the Mahoning Valley?

Part one of our Watchdog report that looks closer at Mahoning County's TB levy.

Tuesday, July 30th 2024, 5:01 AM EDT by Sydney Canty
WATCHDOG: Newly obtained 911 calls uncover delayed response and confusion in Youngstown explosion by utilities

WATCHDOG: Newly obtained 911 calls uncover delayed response and confusion in Youngstown explosion by utilities

Newly released 911 audio shows the chaos of that day, and how delays by the Youngstown Water Department and FirstEnergy hampered rescue attempts to get inside that building.

Saturday, July 27th 2024, 6:35 AM EDT by Madison Tromler & Robert McFerren
WATCHDOG: Questions continue over Realty Building security

WATCHDOG: Questions continue over Realty Building security

21 News obtained pictures that show people dressed as construction workers taking items out of the realty building at dusk, on the night of July 11.

Friday, July 19th 2024, 6:43 PM EDT by Kaitlyn McCarthy
WATCHDOG: Who has authority to enter Realty Building?

WATCHDOG: Who has authority to enter Realty Building?

For several days , 21 news has been looking into the possibility that items were taken after Wednesday, July 10. 

Friday, July 19th 2024, 4:56 AM EDT by Kaitlyn McCarthy
Watchdog: Some answers about the explosion in downtown Youngstown, six weeks later

Watchdog: Some answers about the explosion in downtown Youngstown, six weeks later

Much of the uncertainty lies with what crew was working on the building, and the qualifications of these workers.
One of the questions 21 news has been asking is why the city awarded this work directly to the building's owner without taking bids.

Tuesday, July 9th 2024, 6:25 PM EDT by Kaitlyn McCarthy

Penn State 'disappointed' by report naming Shenango, other campus closures

Unidentified remains found in Trumbull County Tuesday

Adult eagle found dead near nest in Columbiana County

Youngstown City Schools employee accused of stealing school funds

Serious ATV accident being investigated by OSP near Lisbon

Minor earthquake shakes Northeast Ohio

Man severely burned in New Castle apartment fire

Man severely burned in New Castle apartment fire

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Trump's push to save the fading coal industry gets a warm embrace in West Virginia

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