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The Service Plaza along the westbound lanes of the Ohio Turnpike is open again in Portage County after being closed early Thursday for a bomb threat.

Dr. Miller claims in his complaint that the incident was a prank and did not cause distress to the victim.

The Columbiana youth baseball community paid tribute to Patrick by dedicating a plaque and naming a field at the Columbiana Youth Baseball facility in his honor.

Lowellville Police say that this is the second accident in the same spot within the past two weeks.

The Ohio Department of Transportation is funding most of the McCartney Road repaving and improvement cost, while the city will be responsible for $43,080.

This is a stepping stone to a contract, but does not mean a deal is finalized.

Austintown Fire Chief Dave Schertzer tells 21 News the incident happened on the 200 Block of South Yorkshire Boulevard just after midnight when a firework exploded in the man's hand.

Chris Weaver is set to fill the shoes of former union president Jon Racco, who has served as union president for the past three years.

The café announced it will remain closed through January 15 as the staff still works to overcome symptoms.

Experts say if you're considering Dry January, it's important to set goals and make it a team effort to achieve them.

Dylan Johnier Rodriguez Hickey was born at 2:02 a.m. to Marianne Rodriguez Hickey. He weighs eight pounds and three ounces and stands at 20-and-a-half inches tall.

21 News caught up with Valerie Semko who gave birth to her son Maverick Michael Pudvah at 11:03 a.m. New Year's Day. Semko says she named her son after the main character of the movie "Top Gun."

The Penguins set a record for most consecutive wins as a Division I program

Buckeye fans hoped to avenge not only October's loss to Oregon, but the fourth straight loss to 'That Team Up North'.

Tracking a few snowy system to impact morning commutes on Friday and Monday with plenty of cold to work with

No. 6 Ohio State roared into the College Football Playoff semifinals with a 41-21 victory over No. 1 Oregon in the 111th Rose Bowl.

Ten people were killed and 30 injured after a vehicle drove into a crowd on New Orleans’ Canal and Bourbon Street in the first hours of New Year's Day, according to NOLA Ready, the city’s emergency preparedness agency.

Authorities say a vehicle caught fire and exploded outside the lobby of President-elect Donald Trump’s hotel in Las Vegas.

The Superdome in New Orleans is on lockdown for security sweeps after a truck plowed into a New Year’s crowd about a mile away, killing 10 people and injuring more than 30.

Braga Fresh is recalling a single production lot of 12-ounce bags of Marketside Broccoli florets sold at Walmart Stores due to the potential for Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

The new year brings higher tolls on the Ohio Turnpike. However, E-ZPass customers with passenger vehicles will still save more than those paying cash or by credit card.

Cities around the world are getting ready to ring in the New Year with celebrations highlighting local cultures and traditions, after a year roiled by ongoing conflict and political instability.

The New Year brought little celebration for first responders in the Valley as they were called out to accidents after midnight.

The president of the Sharon Regional Board, Bob Rogalski, alerted 21 News that the CEO of Tenor Health Partners, Radha Savitala, and Medical Properties Trust (MPT) came to an agreement in principle.

Yelwin Munoz-Solis was charged with conspiracy to commit aggravated identity theft, aggravated identity theft and making false statements on immigration forms submitted to Homeland Security Investigations.

Garry Savage of Huron, Ohio was sentenced to more than three years in prison followed by 18 months of parole following his release.

Effective January 1, 2025, customers will see a 17 cent monthly charge to support a Distribution System Improvement Charge. This will continue through March, 2025.

SCOPE was formed in 2019 to help prevent opioid addiction, conducting cutting-edge research and education according to the announcement.

21 News looked into why those traditions fell off and if they are gone for good.

They are now set to appear in court again January 3 at 10 a.m. for a hearing.

Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb sent a letter to owners Dee and Jimmy Haslam, saying the city intends to invoke the “Modell Law” to prevent them from leaving the Browns' current lakefront stadium. The lease expires in 2028.

Drew Allar threw three touchdown passes and No. 5 Penn State bottled up Heisman Trophy runner-up Ashton Jeanty for a 31-14 win over No. 8 Boise State in the Fiesta Bowl, earning a spot in the College Football Playoff semifinals.

Mill Creek MetroParks states that all forms of traffic, including cars and pedestrians, are prohibited from accessing the area.

New Year’s Eve is a night filled with plenty of toasts and firework shows but while celebrating, officials say it’s important to use common sense. 

This first annual sock hop will take place February 8, 2025 at 6 p.m., and will feature a basket raffle, a 50/50 raffle, a pet treat bake sale, a pop-up vintage clothes sale and DJ Marco entertaining the venue with music and a record request-a-thon.

Applicants will be voted on by the four CJFD members at their January 27 meeting. Applications are due by January 20, 2025.

Whether you're staying in and watching the ball drop from home, or going out to visit friends and family, there is plenty to do around the region.

It is the birthplace of several historical figures within Black American history such as baseball legend Ted Toles Jr, Kirkus Prize-winning author Brian Broome and boxing heavyweight Earnie Shavers.

Police say a passenger just got into the car when a masked man walked up and blasted the car with a handgun equipped with an extended or drum style magazine.

The family event will feature a choir and brass band along with bagpipers and drummers. 100 St. John's parishioners will be dressed in medieval costumes to fit the occasion.

A total of 11,922 2023-24 Ford F-150 Lightning battery powered electric trucks have been recalled because the front upper control arm ball joint nut may not have been tightened properly.

An online notice said Clarke should be considered dangerous and possibly armed. 

The Korean chicken restaurant has locations across New York and New Jersey and even a store in Texas. This will be the first location to open in Ohio.

Authorities have released the name of the woman who died after a fire at her Boardman home on Monday.

The Market Street bridge that goes into downtown Youngstown is closed until 1 a.m. New Year's Day.

During the 2023-2024 four-day reporting period, the OSHP reported six fatal crashes, killing seven people. Of these crashes, three of them involved alcohol and led to four fatalities.

Repair crews from FirstEnergy continued the tedious process of restoring power as hundreds of Valley homes and businesses face the prospect of spending New Year’s Eve in the dark.

A couple of Ohio Lottery players in the area are ending the year with some good fortune.

The CEO of a group describing itself as a faith-based healthcare organization says it is still committed to taking over Sharon Regional Medical Center, following the hospital's recent court-approved closure date of January 6.

Local authorities scoured a Liberty Township neighborhood early Tuesday after police say two men fled, one of whom was brandishing an assault weapon.

Police say that the vehicle wrecked off of Pinchalong Rd and the occupants of the car fled on foot into the woods. Mercer State Police were called to assist in finding the occupants.

"Unfortunately, fixing this situation will take a tax increase to do it," Hillman said. "There's no other path forward. Unless the voters don't want those services."

The mall was sold to a company known as Southern Park Mall Realty Holdings LLC for $24,100,000 on Monday, December 23.

The new building would be a hub for Youngstown, potentially including community spaces and the city's police and fire departments.

The Treasury Department says Chinese hackers remotely accessed several employee workstations and unclassified documents after compromising a third-party software service provider.

Funeral services honoring former President Jimmy Carter, who died Sunday at age 100, will be held in Georgia and Washington, D.

Tickets start at $23 and may be purchased at the Millennial Theatre Company's website or through the Youngstown Playhouse website.

According to Champion Township Police, "Ella was located. We are saddened to announce she was not located in time."

The crystal-covered ball that descends down a pole in Times Square to ring in the new year was taken for a test run, as New York City officials laid out their plans for the iconic New Year’s Eve event.

Dozens of people gathered at the Mahoning County Courthouse to welcome Lynn Maro as the county's new prosecutor.

In total the campaign was able to raise $92,210.75 by way of donations from those in Mahoning County.

Police say when the cashier was in the process of completing the transaction, the suspect pulled out a revolver, pointed it at him and demanded all the money in the register.

This news was revealed in a post on the restaurant's Instagram page stating the restaurant is closed permanently as of Monday, December 30.

First Energy's website is showing an estimated restoration time of 4 p.m. for all areas that are still affected by the outages.

The world population increased by more than 71 million people in 2024 and will be 8.09 billion people on New Year’s Day.

The projected minor flood will affect Barclay Messerly Rd. and possibly Knowlton Rd.

43-year-old Nicholas Belcastro was indicted on five counts each of pandering obscenity and illegal use of a minor in nudity oriented material or performance.

Township trustees approved the plan last week on December 23, which includes adding a 3.5 mil fire levy on next May's ballot and continued use of speed cameras by the police department.

Robert Allen Baksi was denied his parole for a third time for an aggregate sentence he has been serving since 1998 where he was charged with manslaughter and corrupting another with drugs.

A moment of silence was held for former President Jimmy Carter before the Atlanta Falcons' game at the Washington Commanders.

Former President Jimmy Carter has died at the age of 100, after more than a year in hospice care.

The swearing-in ceremony will start at 9:30 a.m. in the Mahoning County Courthouse Rotunda on Dec. 30. 

Ohio State Fire Marshal Kevin Reardon is offering tips to celebrate safely and legally this holiday. "Trick" or novelty fireworks may also pose a danger if used incorrectly.

At least one person has died after several tornadoes touched down in the Houston area, damaging homes and flipping vehicles.

Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev says the Azerbaijani airliner that crashed last week was shot down by Russia, albeit unintentionally.

Mega Millions has drawn the numbers for a jackpot worth an estimated $1.22 billion but it was not immediately clear if there was a big winner.

A 64-year-old man was flown to Pittsburgh for treatment after receiving severe burns to more than half of his body.

As of now, the store's website has a 30% discount on all non-Bowl Game-related clothing and items. According to Everything Buckeyes owner Jeff Lyda, that discount might become more aggressive as March approaches.

Sharon Regional Medical Center will close its doors on January 6, 2025, according to a court order issued by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas.

"Just go play for fun," Wilder said. "You're not going to lose anything. We spend more money on McDonald's than $3," she laughed. 

Sally Canann originally began working for the Wendy's in Niles in 1999 making salads. She has worked her way through numerous positions and into the hearts of her coworkers, managers and customers.

As students prepare to head back to school, Ohio schools are set to see some major changes in the coming year.

Coughlin's case is still cold. Youngstown Police say they’ve looked into several leads over the years but everything that has come in hasn’t led to any official arrest or charges.

57-year-old Andrew Reedy was indicted on one count of aggravated murder and one count of aggravated burglary both with firearm specifications.

Crews had to use ice suits to cross the icy pond and place ropes over the deer's head. From there, they were able to pull it to safety.

This project will ensure a safe and engaging environment for children as young as 16-35 months old.

Hospital Board President Bob Rogalski told 21 News this is because of the WARN Act, a federal law that requires employees to be paid 60 days of wages from the notice of a closure.

Township Trustee Robert Santos says trustees will begin looking for candidates to fill Chief Gavalier's position sometime next week.

According to this feature, the I-76 Westbound rest stop featuring parking for 28 cars and 10 trucks and the I-76 Eastbound rest stop featuring parking for 26 cars and 10 trucks are open. 

"We're just really, really concerned for the community at large," said Kemily Benes of Transfer. "Many, many families have relied on this for years and years. There are many local people who walk here."

It was determined that responders needed to intervene when the dog appeared to be very lethargic and could not rescue himself. Responders were worried that he would go under without intervention. 

Police are investigating a Christmas shooting at Sky Harbor Airport in Phoenix that left three people wounded by gunfire.

The group is asking for a change in the way prison leadership handles conduct reports.

In Mahoning County, anyone working in the jail is required to go through training every year.

It’s an increase that the state has seen every year since 2006 to keep up with inflation.

As of 7:15 p.m., the tractor-trailer is cleared from the roadway and traffic can continue as normal through the area. 

The house was deemed a total loss and has since been boarded up.

Ashford's next chance for parole will be in December of 2029.

Longietti tells us once the process starts, those passing by won't notice much going on at first because demolition work will begin inside of the mall and stay inside for the first few weeks.