The latest from the 21 Newsroom

 
Egg prices have reached a record high in the U.S. The consumer price index released on Wednesday confirmed what consumers, bakers and food companies already knew: an ongoing bird flu outbreak that began in 2022 are making eggs terribly expensive right now.

 

 
The overall risk for Ohioans is low, but those in contact with sick or dead poultry should take precautions.
 
A federal judge has cleared the way for President Donald Trump’s plan to downsize the federal workforce with deferred resignation program.
 

Court orders Ohio to pursue federal Pandemic Unemployment Funds

 
A Franklin County Common Pleas Court judge has ordered the state of Ohio to pursue remaining federal funds from the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance program, a move that could provide back pay to eligible residents.

Convicted sex offender living in Valley suspected of illegal entry into U.S.

 
Ramos said he paid a “coyote” $3,000 to take him from Mexico.
 

 

Former Poland teacher, Westminster coach free on bond after secret pornography indictment

 
A former Poland High School science teacher and Westminster College assistant coach is free on a $50,000 bond after being arrested on a secret indictment.
 

JOANN closings: What to know about gift cards, returns, refunds

 
After the court approves the closings, customers will have two weeks to redeem gift cards.
 

Valley breweries could take a hit on steel, aluminum tariffs

 
Mahoning Valley breweries have received notices from vendors on price increases from tariffs.
 

West Point Fire Department loses $320K in cyber scam

 
We now know how much money the West Point Fire Department lost in a scam 21 News first reported last June.
 

Driver hospitalized, cited for OVI after Bazetta rollover crash

 
State Troopers have cited the driver of a car that rolled over along State Route 46 in Bazetta Township early Thursday.
 

Semi catches fire at Springfield Twp. turnpike plaza

 
First Responders were called late Wednesday to extinguish a semi-tractor trailer fire at an Ohio Turnpike service plaza in Mahoning County.
 

County Commissioners to file injunction, halting work to remove Leavittsburg Dam

 
The battle over the future of the Leavittsburg Dam continues to intensify as the Trumbull MetroParks Board moves forward with plans to remove the century-old barrier.
 

St. Patrick church to host Lenten fish fry for the first time in four years

 
Deacon John Bartos says the Saint Patrick Church fish fry is the latest step back in the parish's renaissance.
 

Turning colder Thursday, turning unsettled for the weekend

 
Snow can be impactful both Saturday and Sunday mornings.