Financial help available for those facing evictions

Financial help available for those facing evictions

Anyone who has lost their job or have had their work hours cut due to the COVID pandemic, can get financial help to make sure they don't get evicted or lose their homes. The CDC's ban on evictions due to COVID is set to expire in January. According to rep

Battleground states vote as electors formally choose Biden

Battleground states vote as electors formally choose Biden

Presidential electors are meeting across the United States on Monday to formally choose Joe Biden as the nation’s next president.

What you need to know about the COVID-19 vaccine

What you need to know about the COVID-19 vaccine

A member of the 21 News Coronavirus Team of Experts explains what we know about the COVID-19 vaccine.

'This is hope': DeWine talks about vaccine rollout in Ohio

'This is hope': DeWine talks about vaccine rollout in Ohio

In addition to the doses that were delivered on Monday to Ohio State Wexner and the University of Cincinnati Medical Center, DeWine said eight hospitals will receive their first doses tomorrow, based upon population and geography. 

U.S. stocks turn choppy following worst week since Halloween

U.S. stocks turn choppy following worst week since Halloween

Shares are mostly higher in Asia, shrugging off a weak close last week on Wall Street after Japan reported a strong improvement in business sentiment.

UAW agrees to monitor, voting changes after corruption probe

UAW agrees to monitor, voting changes after corruption probe

The United Auto Workers and the US attorney’s office have reached a settlement to reform the union in the wake of a wide-ranging bribery and embezzlement scandal.

The Latest: Nurse is 1st to get COVID-19 vaccine in Florida

The Latest: Nurse is 1st to get COVID-19 vaccine in Florida

South Korea is opening dozens of free coronavirus testing sites in the greater Seoul area amid a surge in infections.

Indians announce decision to change name

Indians announce decision to change name

Until a new name is announced, they will continus eto use Indians name

States will start getting COVID-19 vaccine Monday, US says

States will start getting COVID-19 vaccine Monday, US says

The U.S. has given the final go-ahead to the nation’s first COVID-19 vaccine, launching emergency vaccinations in a bid to end the pandemic.

Cars line up for pop-up COVID testing in Warren

Cars line up for pop-up COVID testing in Warren

The testing continues until 4 p.m.

First Ohioans vaccinated for COVID-19

First Ohioans vaccinated for COVID-19

Workers on the front line battling the coronavirus received the injections Monday morning at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center where the vaccine arrived that morning.

WRTA free fares extended through June

WRTA free fares extended through June

The Western Reserve Transit Authority has announced that it will continue to offer free fares on its buses through June 30, 2021.

Gmail, YouTube down briefly as Google suffers brief outage

Gmail, YouTube down briefly as Google suffers brief outage

Google users in the U.S., Europe, India and other parts of the world were briefly unable to access their Gmail accounts, watch YouTube videos or get to their online documents during an outage Monday.

Toy giveaway planned in Salem Saturday

Toy giveaway planned in Salem Saturday

Mrs. Claus will be there to greet the children.

Shenango Lake to host Eagle watching fest

Shenango Lake to host Eagle watching fest

On one day, more than 90 eagles were spotted.

Portage bar, two others cited for pandemic violations

Portage bar, two others cited for pandemic violations

Agents arrived say they arrived at 10:25 p.m. and found the bar was still open with approximately 15 people drinking alcoholic beverages. Bar employees were not wearing facial coverings. 

Three people killed in Portage County crash

Three people killed in Portage County crash

Eight people were in the Chevy Silverado.

Youngstown Schools install thermometers, mask alarms

Youngstown Schools install thermometers, mask alarms

The units use thermal imaging cameras to detect a person's elevated temperature while artificial intelligence gathers and analyzes data.

COVID-19 vaccine shipments begin in historic US effort

COVID-19 vaccine shipments begin in historic US effort

The first trucks carrying a COVID-19 vaccine for widespread use in the United States are getting ready to roll out of a Michigan manufacturing plant.

Reports: Cleveland Indians to replace team nickname

Reports: Cleveland Indians to replace team nickname

First reported by the New York Times' David Waldstein and Michael S. Schmidt, Cleveland will be dropping the nickname "Indians" after more than 100 years of owning the name. 

Ohio adds 9,266 COVID-19 cases, 15 deaths Sunday

Ohio adds 9,266 COVID-19 cases, 15 deaths Sunday

Mahoning County has 208 new cases for a total of 11,716. There have been 751 hospitalizations and 310 deaths.

Biden's challenge: Building Cabinet that meets all his goals

Biden's challenge: Building Cabinet that meets all his goals

President-elect Joe Biden has a lot to accomplish in building out his administration.

Jackknifed truck backs up traffic on I-80 Eastbound in Girard

Jackknifed truck backs up traffic on I-80 Eastbound in Girard

A jackknifed semi-truck on Interstate 80 has traffic on the road backed up for some distance Saturday evening.

$100,000 gift helps provide food for some of Valley's most vulnerable

$100,000 gift helps provide food for some of Valley's most vulnerable

A generous donation of $100,000 dollars from the Muransky family and Southwoods Health is helping feed neighbors in need and the most vulnerable this Christmas and holiday season.

Mahoning Valley Sojourn to the Past receives grant from Cleveland Browns

Mahoning Valley Sojourn to the Past receives grant from Cleveland Browns

The grants are part of the "10 days of giving" campaign the Browns are having which will donate a total of $20,000 to 10 organizations that make a difference in Northeast Ohio.

Ohio reports 11,252 coronavirus cases, 51 deaths Saturday

Ohio reports 11,252 coronavirus cases, 51 deaths Saturday

The additional cases move the statewide total to 553,461.

PA reports 11,084 COVID-19 cases, 201 deaths Saturday

PA reports 11,084 COVID-19 cases, 201 deaths Saturday

201 new deaths were also reported for a total of 12,436 since the pandemic began.

Suspect confesses to bank robbery in Warren

Suspect confesses to bank robbery in Warren

Warren police investigators say they tracked down and arrested the suspect in Tuesday's robbery of TCF bank.

Supreme Court rejects Republican attack on Biden victory

Supreme Court rejects Republican attack on Biden victory

Republicans have found a new way to express their loyalty to President Donald Trump.

East Liverpool City Hospital and nurses union contract negotiations continue

East Liverpool City Hospital and nurses union contract negotiations continue

The hospital is providing the union with one last and final wage increase offer.

YSU Professor not suprised U.S. Supreme Court rejected Texas lawsuit

YSU Professor not suprised U.S. Supreme Court rejected Texas lawsuit

Paul Sracic says the fact Texas was trying to challenge how other states conducted their own elections was something the Supreme Court has never entertained.

Gov. Wolf Receives Second Negative COVID-19 Test

Gov. Wolf Receives Second Negative COVID-19 Test

Governor Tom Wolf announced that on Thursday evening, he received his second negative PCR test since his diagnosis.

Broadband access coming for over 400,000 rural Ohioans

Broadband access coming for over 400,000 rural Ohioans

$5.58M in broadband investments through the auction will come to the five counties in Ohio's 13th Congressional District.

Vaping and e-cigarettes remain a health concern

Vaping and e-cigarettes remain a health concern

One in four high school students now report using e-cigarettes, according to the American Heart Association, and the health impact could be even more dangerous with the rise of Covid-19.

ALDI joins program allowing SNAP usage for food delivery

ALDI joins program allowing SNAP usage for food delivery

ALDI is the fifth retailer to be approved for the pilot, which lets SNAP recipients purchase groceries online using SNAP funds

Downtown East Liverpool water system on temporary shutdown

Downtown East Liverpool water system on temporary shutdown

A reminder Friday evening that starting at 6 p.m. there will be a temporary shutdown of the water system in the downtown area of East Liverpool.

Local minority leaders react to DeWine's vaccine minority outreach campaign

Local minority leaders react to DeWine's vaccine minority outreach campaign

With a long awaited COVID-19 vaccine potentially coming out within the next few days, local minority leaders say there's a major roadblock in the way for underserved communities: mistrust in the vaccine.

Trump, Congress avert shutdown, buy time for COVID-19 talks

Trump, Congress avert shutdown, buy time for COVID-19 talks

An emerging $900 billion COVID-19 aid package from a bipartisan group of lawmakers has all but collapsed.

Across US and Europe, pandemic's grip on economies tightens

Across US and Europe, pandemic's grip on economies tightens

The number of people applying for unemployment aid jumped last week to 853,000, the most since September, evidence that some companies are cutting more jobs as new virus cases spiral higher.

DeWine authorizes Ohio National Guard to provide security support at local jails

DeWine authorizes Ohio National Guard to provide security support at local jails

The proclamation was issued in response to the significant number of COVID-19 infections amongst state, county, and local corrections officers to help support low staffing levels.

County Community Action Programs can assist with some past due bills

County Community Action Programs can assist with some past due bills

As Congress continues to debate a new stimulus package that could provide COVID relief benefits to Americans, some local county agencies say there is help for people locally who are effected by the pandemic and can't make certain financial obligations as

Police chase starts in Hubbard and ends in PA

Police chase starts in Hubbard and ends in PA

Police have not released the suspect's name but mentioned that he has a warrant out of California.

Spletzer asks Court of Appeals to oust Waddell from Newton Falls council seat

Spletzer asks Court of Appeals to oust Waddell from Newton Falls council seat

Despite Spletzer’s victory, council has refused to seat her because Waddell has filed a lawsuit claiming that the election should not have been scheduled till next year based upon the village charter.

Ohio reports 10,359 new coronavirus cases on Friday

Ohio reports 10,359 new coronavirus cases on Friday

With the inclusion of rapid test results in the daily numbers of the coronavirus reported each day by the state of Ohio, the state rounds out the week with yet another day above 10,000 cases. 

Salem Twp. constable pleaded guilty to a charge of disorderly conduct

Salem Twp. constable pleaded guilty to a charge of disorderly conduct

Valentine was given a $100 fine and has to pay court costs.
No decisions have been made about Valentine's future with Salem Twp, but he does remain on paid administrative leave.

Mystery: Reports of homes shaking in the Valley

Mystery: Reports of homes shaking in the Valley

Geophysicist Daniel Blake with the Ohio Seismic Network had not received any reports but is still checking readings on seismographs to determine if there may have been an earthquake in the area.

Struthers plans two events with Santa Claus

Struthers plans two events with Santa Claus

The City of Struthers is planning a couple of socially distant events to get ready for Christmas.

Fiesta Tableware closing East Liverpool plant

Fiesta Tableware closing East Liverpool plant

59 workers still on the job will be laid off and the 21 temporarily laid-off employees will not be recalled.

O'Brien, Verich seek PUCO Commissioner post

O'Brien, Verich seek PUCO Commissioner post

Both applicants say they are accustomed to working across party lines.

Ohio law on ballot box limit quietly clarified as suit ends

Ohio law on ballot box limit quietly clarified as suit ends

A lawsuit challenging an Ohio order that had restricted counties to one ballot drop box location during November's election quietly ended Thursday without further appeal, leaving in place court rulings that said Ohio law does not require such a limit. 

GOP-led Ohio joins Trump effort to overturn election results

GOP-led Ohio joins Trump effort to overturn election results

Ohio on Thursday joined other Republican-led states in backing GOP President Donald Trump’s effort to overturn the outcome of the presidential election.

US carries out rare execution during presidential transition

US carries out rare execution during presidential transition

The Trump administration is poised to carry out five more executions before Joe Biden’s inauguration, starting with a former Texas street-gang member for the 1999 slaying of a young religious couple.

Valley twins running across the country for Covid relief

Valley twins running across the country for Covid relief

Zac and Max Prizant started their journey in San Francisco on May 21st and hope to finish in New York City on New Year's Eve.

PA. man pleads guilty to Lowe's fraud ring in Boardman, Alliance

PA. man pleads guilty to Lowe's fraud ring in Boardman, Alliance

A Pennsylvania man pleaded guilty to a fraud ring that was carried out at Lowe's stores in Boardman and Alliance defrauding the stores over $400,000.

First responder safety amid COVID-19 in the Valley

First responder safety amid COVID-19 in the Valley

With COVID-19 still surging in Ohio, the Director of Public Safety is warning first responders to take precautions to protect themselves when interacting with the public.

Mercer County businesses brace for latest Pennsylvania shutdown

Mercer County businesses brace for latest Pennsylvania shutdown

Several Mercer County business owners say this latest shutdown will have them operating in 'survival mode.'

Local schools report 139 new COVID-19 cases among 25 districts

Local schools report 139 new COVID-19 cases among 25 districts

In the tri-county area Austintown Schools reported the most with 23 new cases among student and staff for the week of this report, updated on December 12, 2020.

$6.2 million in funding brings broadband access to Mercer Co. residents

$6.2 million in funding brings broadband access to Mercer Co. residents

More than 3,300 residents and business owners in Mercer County will gain access to high-speed internet, thanks to $6.23 million the FCC has awarded to four companies serving the region.

AAA urges drivers to safely secure Christmas trees

AAA urges drivers to safely secure Christmas trees

AAA urges motorists to make sure they are safely securing their trees during transport to keep them from becoming dangerous projectiles.

US panel endorses widespread use of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine

US panel endorses widespread use of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine

Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine faces one final hurdle before an expected decision to greenlight the shot for use in millions of Americans.

East Palestine City School District to go remote

East Palestine City School District to go remote

Once back from Christmas break, East Palestine City School District will continue to be remote until January 11, 2021.

Austintown schools to go remote

Austintown schools to go remote

Face-to-face instruction will resume after the holiday break, Monday, January 4th.

Former Western Reserve coach charged with possession of marijuana

Former Western Reserve coach charged with possession of marijuana

A court date has not been set however Hake is expected to plead guilty.

PIAA Sports: Paused until at least January 4

PIAA Sports: Paused until at least January 4

The pause starts Saturday December 12, 2020.

Poland couple holds 24 days of Christmas Food Drive

Poland couple holds 24 days of Christmas Food Drive

As they say, Christmas is the time for giving not receiving. A couple from Poland says this year more than ever before, they see the need for people to give if they can. We at 21 News try our best to show the need for people to donate food to the Second H

Next 3 weeks in P.A.: No indoor dining, H.S. sports paused

Next 3 weeks in P.A.: No indoor dining, H.S. sports paused

The new, limited-time mitigation orders take effect at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, December 12, and remain in effect until 8 a.m. on January 4, 2021.

Trumbull County ESC secures more than $55,000 grant to support remote learning

Trumbull County ESC secures more than $55,000 grant to support remote learning

TCESC will kick off its new STEM program in January and it will run through the second semester of the 2020-2021 school year.

DeWine: Fans won't violate curfew attending Browns game Monday

DeWine: Fans won't violate curfew attending Browns game Monday

Other sports events around the state will also get a variance

DeWine warns of crucial three weeks, but stops short of any new mandates

DeWine warns of crucial three weeks, but stops short of any new mandates

Ohio governor Mike DeWine announced what he calls a "sensible" protocol over the next three weeks to avoid what he calls a "tsunami"of new cases of coronavirus over the holiday season. 

Carriers say send holiday packages early

Carriers say send holiday packages early

In order for packages to be delivered by Christmas, UPS, FedEx and the USPS said they must be sent by December 15 at the latest for standard ground shipping, but Schott's said it's best to send them as early as possible.

Huntington Bank offering $5,000 for Boardman ATM assault, robbery suspect

Huntington Bank offering $5,000 for Boardman ATM assault, robbery suspect

Boardman Police hope someone can identify the person who attacked and robbed a woman at a bank ATM on November 24, 2020.

PA First Lady test negative for COVID-19

PA First Lady test negative for COVID-19

The test coming after her husband, PA Governor Tom Wolf tested positive on Tuesday.

Victim identified in Youngstown homicide

Victim identified in Youngstown homicide

Youngstown Police Department responded to a shooting Thursday morning, at the 400 block Chicago, Youngstown.

More than $400,000 awarded to support victim support services in Lawrence County

More than $400,000 awarded to support victim support services in Lawrence County

Lawrence County programs and services supporting victims of domestic violence and child abuse are receiving state funding of $401,470.

Simple Greek Boardman donating meals to Rescue Mission of the Mahoning Valley

Simple Greek Boardman donating meals to Rescue Mission of the Mahoning Valley

Simple Greek in Boardman is scheduled to donate 100 meals this evening, at Rescue Mission of the Mahoning Valley.

Governor was warned of would-be regulator's ties to utility

Governor was warned of would-be regulator's ties to utility

A previously undisclosed document shows Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine disregarded a last-minute plea from Republican insiders in selecting a top Ohio utility regulator now under legal and financial scrutiny.

Some Pa. Dems want maskless House GOP lawmakers sworn in last

Some Pa. Dems want maskless House GOP lawmakers sworn in last

A group of Democrats in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives wants their adamantly maskless Republican colleagues to be sworn in next month after everyone else, to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Unemployment overpayments create new headaches for Ohioans

Unemployment overpayments create new headaches for Ohioans

The state has distributed billions in unemployment compensation during the pandemic.

Second Harvest to receive 5,000 pounds of beef, chicken

Second Harvest to receive 5,000 pounds of beef, chicken

A matching grant from the Ohio Beef Council was also instrumental in making this donation.

Warren Twp. man jailed for hurting 5-month-old infant

Warren Twp. man jailed for hurting 5-month-old infant

According to a secret indictment handed up last year, Root caused serious physical harm to a five-month-old baby.

Sports card boom leads to second location for Poland card shop

Sports card boom leads to second location for Poland card shop

Sports cards can be worth big money these days, and Youngstown Sportscards is expanding as demand rises.

Fire closes part of Route 11 in Columbiana County

Fire closes part of Route 11 in Columbiana County

First responders shut down part of Route 11 due to a car fire in Columbiana County.

Crews from several departments battle Mecca blaze

Crews from several departments battle Mecca blaze

The first alarm went out at around 6:45 a.m.

Santa to parade through McDonald on Friday

Santa to parade through McDonald on Friday

The jolly old elf himself is coming to McDonald, thanks to the village police and fire departments.

Dana's 'Horns A Carolin' on YouTube Friday

Dana's 'Horns A Carolin' on YouTube Friday

The second annual Horns A Carolin’, presented by members of the Dana Horn Studio, will premiere Friday.

Canfield PD K9 uncovers 7 pounds of cocaine mailed to Youngstown home

Canfield PD K9 uncovers 7 pounds of cocaine mailed to Youngstown home

K9 Nix and Patrolman Young just completed training and certification less than a month before the discovery.

Free COVID tests being offered Thursday in Youngstown

Free COVID tests being offered Thursday in Youngstown

Anyone can get tested, and no appointment is needed. 

Cutrona sends letter to Ohio AG over what he claims are election irregularities

Cutrona sends letter to Ohio AG over what he claims are election irregularities

Local state representative Al Cutrona announced Wednesday that he has signed and sent a letter to Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost urging him to join Texas in their lawsuit against election irregularities. Cutrona hopes Ohio will join Texas' lawsuit agains

Mother of Black man killed by Ohio deputy: 'I want answers'

Mother of Black man killed by Ohio deputy: 'I want answers'

A coroner says preliminary autopsy results show a Black man shot by an Ohio sheriff's deputy died of multiple gunshot wounds to the torso.

Valley flu clinics become more common and more convenient

Valley flu clinics become more common and more convenient

It's a move that comes as hospitals and emergency rooms across the valley are seeing more and more patients with flu, or covid-like symptoms.

At home COVID test kit authorized by FDA, no prescription needed

At home COVID test kit authorized by FDA, no prescription needed

According to the release, the FDA authorized LabCorp's Pixel COVID-19 Test Home Collection Kit Wednesday for use by anyone over the age of 18 without a prescription.

282 COVID cases at local long term care facilities

282 COVID cases at local long term care facilities

Valley deaths at long term care facilities are up to 353. Mahoning County has 203 deaths while Trumbull has 87 and Columbiana has 63.

Big Ten audible: Ohio State will play for title vs Wildcats

Big Ten audible: Ohio State will play for title vs Wildcats

The Big Ten athletic directors support removing the conference’s six-game minimum requirement for teams to be eligible to play for the league championship, and a vote is expected Wednesday to make it official.

Jackson Milton Schools giving free meals to students

Jackson Milton Schools giving free meals to students

Families of students can pick up the meals on Tuesday or Wednesday.

Valley councilwoman's sister nominated to Biden cabinet

Valley councilwoman's sister nominated to Biden cabinet

Family connections in politics are nothing new, but now one Warren city councilwoman says she has new reason to be especially proud of her sister.

15 states included in Ohio's coronavirus travel advisory

15 states included in Ohio's coronavirus travel advisory

Anyone traveling to the 15 states listed is encouraged to self-quarantine for 14 days when returning to Ohio.

Three-story home catches fire on Youngstown's north side

Three-story home catches fire on Youngstown's north side

According to fire officials, it started from a wood-burning stove and spread to other parts of the three-story home.

YSU hosting virtual Fall Commencement Sunday

YSU hosting virtual Fall Commencement Sunday

1,020 graduates will be recognized during the event.

Salem Christmas light trolley tours set for Thursday, Saturday

Salem Christmas light trolley tours set for Thursday, Saturday

The 60 minute tours are scheduled for Thursday and Saturday at 6:15 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Ohio bill would eliminate duty to retreat

Ohio bill would eliminate duty to retreat

As of now, In Ohio, gun owners cannot fire a weapon to defend themselves in any location other than their home or vehicle if they have the option to flee to a safe area. Under Senate Bill 383, the duty to retreat would be eliminated. Mahoning County Micha

US COVID-19 deaths top 300,000 just as vaccinations begin

Vaccine comes too late for the 300,000 US dead

'Healing is coming': US health workers start getting vaccine

Company targeted by vote fraud claims strikes back at Trump

Strip club still open while California vows legal action

Wisconsin Supreme Court tosses Trump election lawsuit

Census numbers-crunching documents at center of latest fight

States will start getting COVID-19 vaccine Monday, US says

AP-NORC poll: America's virus concerns stable as cases spike

‘Dark Knight,’ ‘Grease’ added to National Film Registry

Three people killed in Portage County crash

Portage bar, two others cited for pandemic violations

First Ohioans vaccinated for COVID-19

Reports: Cleveland Indians to replace team nickname

Shenango Lake to host Eagle watching fest

$100,000 gift helps provide food for some of Valley's most vulnerable

Youngstown Schools install thermometers, mask alarms

Body recovered from Ohio power plant collapse identified

Local pizza restaurant temporarily closing locations due to coronavirus

Jackknifed truck backs up traffic on I-80 Eastbound in Girard