The latest from the 21 Newsroom

 
A strong earthquake shook a mountainous region in western China near Nepal on Tuesday morning, killing at least nine people.
 
 

Louisiana reports first U.S. human death from Bird Flu

 
The Louisiana Department of Health reported that a patient hospitalized with the first human case of highly pathogenic avian influenza, or H5N1, in the U.S. has died.
 

Boardman man due in court for chicken theft

 
When she confronted Pavlov, the woman said, “Give me back my chicken!”
 

Shoplifting suspect accused of repeatedly punching Boardman store employee

 
Authorities have arrested a woman accused of repeatedly punching a store employee who confronted her for alleged shoplifting.
 

Former Steward-owned hospital in Trumbull County to hold hiring events Tuesday

 
Insight Hospital & Medical Center, formerly known as Trumbull Regional Medical Center, will be hosting a hiring event Tuesday from 2 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. at the hospital on East Market Street.
 

Staff, community members react to closure of Sharon Regional Hospital

 
Monday was the last day for Employees at Sharon Regional.
 

Emergency Management Coordinators fear delays in care after Sharon Regional closure

 
Services currently unavailable are interventional cardiology, in-person stroke neurologists and psychiatric care, and others are trying to help fill the void including UPMC Horizon Shenango Valley in Farrell. 
 

Sharon City Manager 'deeply disappointed' by closure of Sharon Regional Medical Center

 
In a statement released to 21 News, Fiscus said he is 'deeply disappointed' with the 'unnecessary' closure of the hospital.
 

Newton Falls looking to hire new police chief with potential department revival

 
"The people of this community deserve their own police department," Fixler said. "This council and this entire administration wants to do that for the residents, as well."
 

Man wins $300,000 on scratch-off ticket bought in Austintown

 
As of January 6, there are three more top prizes left in the game in Ohio.
 

Homeless numbers increasing across Ohio

 
Advocates have long believed the official numbers are undercounted and the problem is worse than known.
 

Man drives himself out of water after vehicle drives into Mosquito Lake

 
Officers with ODNR at the scene told 21 News the man was able to drive himself out of the water and leave the scene without sustaining any injuries.
 

WATCH: Vehicle hits tow truck during winter weather

 
The Ohio State Highway Patrol is asking drivers to pay attention not only to the speed limit but to road and weather conditions.
 

In the crosshairs of pure Arctic air

 
Watching a winter storm later this week