The latest from the 21 Newsroom

 
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said Thursday his Cabinet won’t meet to approve the agreement for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the release of dozens of hostages until Hamas backs down from what it called a “last minute crisis.”.
 

Local leaders react to Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement

 
We reached out for reaction from our local Jewish and Palestinian communities, both of whom say the agreement is only a first step.

 

 
President Joe Biden is preparing to deliver a farewell address to the nation from the Oval Office.
 

Property owner 'unable to proceed' with Sharon Regional reopening amid Buhl Legacy Trust's litigation

 
Medical Properties Trust stated it is hesitant to reopen the facility with the litigation looming, and released a statement Wednesday evening.
 

Research firm that exposed Lordstown Motors disbands

 
A research firm whose report heralded the beginning of the end of Lordstown Motors has disbanded.
 

Flames force evacuation of Newton Township motel

 
A fire forced people staying at a Newton Township motel into Thursday morning's frigid temperatures.
 

Firefighters encounter frozen hydrants in 'suspicious' Weathersfield house fire

 
Investigators are calling a fire at a Weathersfield house “suspicious”
 

Two teens wounded in Youngstown

 
Police are investigating after two shooting victims showed up at a hospital late Wednesday.
 

Hubbard man faces sentencing for fatal drunk driving crash

 
The accident claimed the life of a passenger in the car, 41-year-old Nicholas Thompson of Youngstown.
 

Mother, children dive for cover after house shot up in Warren

 
Police did not find any shell casings or fresh footprints in the yard, but the woman did show officers two bullets holes in the east side of the house.
 

Lawrence County Social Services Inc. receives $1.2M in funding, combatting housing crisis

 
The grant is part of a larger $5.5 million allocation of funds in the federal Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) program.
 

Crews working to repair water line breaks in Hubbard

 
The Hubbard City Water Department announced on Wednesday that crews are working to repair several water main breaks throughout the city caused by recent cold weather.
 

Valley communities impose parking bans in anticipation of snowy road conditions

 
Check back regularly to see if your community has a parking ban and review the details.
 

Periods of snow, more travel headaches Thursday, early Thursday night

 
Bitterly cold weather is on track to arrive early next week.