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Biros Given Deadline by Federal Appeals Court
A federal appeals court is pushing Kenneth Biros to say why his lawsuit opposing lethal injection in Ohio shouldn't be dismissed.
Store Owner Scares off Would-Be Robbers
The owner of a Youngstown grocery store avoids falling victim to a pair of robbers.
Governor Seeks Stiffer Domestic Violence Reforms
An investigation suggests that the state is too tolerant of domestic violence.
Woman Smuggled Drugs to Inmate During Kiss
A western Pennsylvania woman has been ordered to stand trial on charges she passed a drug-filled balloon to a state prison inmate while kissing him.
Santa Arrives Early
Santa made his arrival in a fire department rescue boat.
Going to a Movie? Pass on the Popcorn.
The movie-time munchie is getting a thumbs-down from experts.
Martini's at the Golf Dome
Martini's is now serving customers inside the Golf Dome in Girard.
Police Looking for Child Rapist
Man takes off after being convicted of child rape. Police asking for your help in finding him.
"Twilight" Fever Hits the Valley
Valley fans line up early and stay late for release of "New Moon," the latest installment in the "Twilight" vampire series.
Gunfire in Miami Claims Local Man's Life
Surveillance video near a city park shows what happened.
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Dr. Ken Mayland tells a local audience that there are signs a recovery is under way.
27 First News teams up with Victory Christian Center to help provide families with a full holiday meal.
Holiday gifts don't need to be expensive. With a little time and creativity you can give memorable presents that don't cost a lot.
Mahoning County names a replacement for Joe Warino, who's leaving to become Canfield City Manager.
Facility receives five star rating and is honored for "women's health excellence."
Integrated Health under investigation by the state for billing irregularities. The office was raided Thursday.
Struthers industrial park hopes to attract more environmentally friendly businesses.
Forum employees and community members stressed the importance of Forum and Northside to the area.
State health workers will be offering vaccines to those in the higher risk categories for H1N1.
To this point, the state has received roughly 1.6 million doses of swine flu vaccine.
Police agencies across Mahoning County are joining forces to help solve a growing problem in area neighborhoods: home and car break-ins.
People in the small community of Columbiana are grieving the loss of a popular, award-winning teacher. She was one of the area's first apparent victims of the H1N1 virus.
The Procter & Gamble Co. is recalling some 120,000 bottles of Vicks Sinex nasal spray after the company found bacteria in some samples during routine testing.
Health officials say the flu — including swine flu — peaked in Ohio in mid-October and has continued to decline, but cautions that flu activity could easily flare up again.
Law enforcement officials have been extremely busy trying to shut down drug dealers in our area. Despite their efforts, cocaine and heroin keep appearing on our streets.
The woman's two children, who were helped from their car by neighbors, received minor injuries. Counseling for Beloit Elementary students will continue Friday.
The Ohio State Buckeyes are going to the Rose Bowl, of course, but there is still the big game this Saturday...you know, the one against Michigan.
The ACLU has asked Hubbard High School to stop punishing a student who refused to stand and recite the Pledge of Allegiance.
Indiana has won a $4 million federal grant to lead an effort with Michigan and Ohio to help laid-off autoworkers find jobs.
The American Cancer Society marks the 34th Great American Smokeout today, November 19, by encouraging smokers to make a plan to quit.
IRS offices in Youngstown and Cleveland closed today. No reason given.
Fantastic decorating idea that is sure to be easy on your wallet. Watch another installment of Jennifer Jefcoat's Holidays on a Budget.
Victory Christian Church is giving away food today (Thursday, Nov. 19).
Struthers students craft more than two dozen blankets for Rescue Mission.
Members of Christian group say school in Georgia goes against American values.
Competitor said to be one of those wanting to buy hospital assets.
Michael Palumbo was accused of changing records pertaining to the drug overdose death of an inmate last year.
George Kafantaris admitted to taking thousands from a client's estate.
Former aide Anthony Gutierrez was sentenced Wednesday to charges centering around his former MTV Construction.
Columbiana Superintendant said the longtime teacher was an asset and will be missed after she died Wednesday from complications with H1N1.
As the economy struggles to emerge from a recession, raising money for charitable organizations has become tougher than ever.
During their two-week trip, chamber officials said they came away with as many as four potential business opportunities.
Tim White, 29, is in jail and facing charges in the case. The 22-month-old is in the hospital with a long list of injuries.
The dispute between Boardman Steel and Railroad Ventures has been brewing, including in court, for years. This week a new chapter started.
The tentacles of illegal drug use have stretched beyond the inner city to the suburbs and farming communities of Trumbull County.
A judge is set to sentence the central figure in a sexual harassment scandal that brought down Ohio's former attorney general on unrelated theft in office and other charges.
A road rage case in Trumbull County is headed to the grand jury.
An Austintown man, accused of the brutal beating of a 22 month old girl, returns to court.
A deadly crash on I-80 claims the life of a truck driver.
A spokesman for House Speaker Armond Budish says the developers' ideas submitted this week will be considered, but so will input from other interested parties.