21WFMJNews Latest School Closings and Delays

Stay updated with the latest school closings and delays for the Mahoning and Shenango Valleys. 21 WFMJ News provides real-time alerts for Youngstown, Warren, and surrounding communities in Ohio and Pennsylvania.

Current School Closings and Delays Status


How to Check the 21 WFMJ Closing List

When winter weather strikes, 21 WFMJ updates its automated system instantly. You can find the most current information through these official channels:

  1. Online Search: The most direct way to see the full list is the WFMJ School Closings & Delays Dashboard.

  2. The 21 News App: Download the app on your mobile device and enable Text Alerts for immediate notifications on your phone.

  3. On-Air Broadcasts: Watch WFMJ Today (starting at 5:00 AM) and 21 News for the scrolling ticker at the bottom of your screen.

  4. Social Media: Follow 21 WFMJ on Facebook and X (formerly Twitter) for breaking weather updates.


Common Closing Categories

Districts in the Valley typically use the following designations:

Designation Action Required
Closed No classes. Generally includes the cancellation of all after-school sports and extracurriculars.
2-Hour Delay School begins two hours later than normal. Morning bus routes are also delayed by two hours.
Remote Learning Day Physical buildings are closed, but students are expected to log in for “Calamity Day” assignments.
Early Dismissal Schools close before the standard time to ensure students get home before road conditions worsen.

For School Administrators & Organizations

If you need to report a closing or an event cancellation for your organization, 21 WFMJ provides specific contact methods:

  • Phone: Call the newsroom at 330-744-8821.

  • Email: Send details to [email protected] or [email protected].

  • Web Portal: Authorized administrators can log into the closings portal directly.

Pro Tip: During severe winter storms, check back frequently. A “2-Hour Delay” can often be upgraded to a “Closed” status if road conditions do not improve by 6:30 AM.


Get the latest school closings, cancellations, and delays. View school closures for Ohio from 21WFMJNews. Youngstown, Ohio’s #1 Locally owned, locally connected television news station.

WFMJ-TV, virtual channel 21, is a dual NBC/CW-affiliated television station licensed to Youngstown, Ohio, United States. The station is owned by the Maag family of Youngstown.-Wikipedia



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