CHIPPEWA, Pa. - Police arrested a man they say tried to hire a "hit man." Gregory Travis, 50, of East Liverpool, solicited an undercover trooper posing as a hired killer and now faces charges of criminalMore >>
CHIPPEWA, Pa. - Police arrested a man they say tried to hire a "hit man." Gregory Travis, 50, of East Liverpool, solicited an undercover trooper posing as a hired killer and now faces charges of criminalMore >>
A large bomb exploded in the Afghan capital on Tuesday, killing at least three people on the day the international military coalition hands over responsibility for fighting the Taliban insurgency to the nascent...More >>
The Taliban and the U.S. said Tuesday they will hold talks on finding a political solution to ending nearly 12 years of war in Afghanistan, as the international coalition formally handed over control of the country's...More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 3:23 PM EDT2013-06-18 19:23:39 GMT
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio - The building that houses local newspaper The Vindicator's operations had to be evacuated Tuesday afternoon when a fire broke out in an air handling unit. The small fire was mostly extinguishedMore >>
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio - The building that houses local newspaper The Vindicator's operations had to be evacuated Tuesday afternoon when a fire broke out in an air handling unit. The small fire was mostly extinguishedMore >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 11:55 AM EDT2013-06-18 15:55:42 GMT
BEAVER, PA- Police believe a woman who allegedly fled after police tried to question her about leaving two children strapped in car seats in front of a television while she was working, will turn herselfMore >>
BEAVER, PA - Police believe a woman who allegedly fled after police tried to question her about leaving two children strapped in car seats in front of a television while she was working, will turn herself in.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 11:47 AM EDT2013-06-18 15:47:52 GMT
MASON, Ohio (AP) - A new report says Ohio's Cedar Point and Kings Island were the most-visited theme parks in the nation last year outside of the usual hot spots in Florida and California. The ThemedMore >>
MASON, Ohio (AP) - A new report says Ohio's Cedar Point and Kings Island were the most-visited theme parks in the nation last year outside of the usual hot spots in Florida and California.More >>
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio - Verizon call center is set to close and Youngstown will lose 381 jobs as a result. Verizon media representative Laura Merritt confirmed the business at 475 Boardman-Canfield Road, whichMore >>
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio - Verizon call center is set to close and Youngstown will lose 381 jobs as a result.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 11:02 AM EDT2013-06-18 15:02:27 GMT
BEREA, Ohio (AP) - Higher tolls on the Ohio Turnpike over the next decade will back $1 billion in bonds that will help pay for northern Ohio road projects. Tolls will increase 2.7% a year to pay for workMore >>
BEREA, Ohio (AP) - Higher tolls on the Ohio Turnpike over the next decade will back $1 billion in bonds that will help pay for northern Ohio road projects.More >>
LISBON, Ohio - A man found guilty of raping a 15-year-old babysitter has been sentenced to seven years in prison. Anthony Mehno, 24, was sentenced after being convicted of rape, sexual battery, and unlawfulMore >>
LISBON, Ohio - A man found guilty of raping a 15-year-old babysitter has been sentenced to seven years in prison.More >>
NILES, Ohio - uan Romero made sure that the Mahoning Valley Scrappers started the 2012 season the right way. Romero blasted two homeruns to lead the Scrappers to an 8-5 win in the season opener. Romero connected on a three run blast in the 6th inning to break a 4-4 tie. He followed that up with a solo shot in the top of the 8th.
Geoff Davenport started for Mahoning Valley. He went 3.2 innings allowing 3 earned runs while walking 2 and striking out two. Luis Morel relieved Davenport and pitched 2.1 innings to pick up his first win of the season. Morel struck out two and walked two. Enosil Tejeda pitched a perfect 9th inning to earn his first save of the season.
Jamestown starter Helpi Reyes lasted only 3 innings, allowing 3 earned runs on 5 hits. He walked one while striking out 2. Reyes was relieved by Jacob Esch who pitched a scoreless inning before giving way to James Wright. Wright would take the loss after allowing Romero's 3 run homer in the 6th.
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio - Youngstown State men's basketball coach Jerry Slocum says the upcoming schedule could be his toughest since joining the Penguins.More >>
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio - Youngstown State men's basketball coach Jerry Slocum says the upcoming schedule could be his toughest since joining the Penguins.More >>
Thursday, May 30 2013 9:24 PM EDT2013-05-31 01:24:49 GMT
YOUNGTOWN, OHio - The Youngstown State Athletic Department would like to congratulate a group of 29 former Youngstown State student-athletes and three current Penguins who received their degrees this spring.More >>
YOUNGTOWN, OHio - The Youngstown State Athletic Department would like to congratulate a group of 29 former Youngstown State student-athletes and three current Penguins who received their degrees this spring. Of the 32, half graduated with honors.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 10:15 PM EDT2013-05-24 02:15:27 GMT
NILES, Ohio - Rain throughout the afternoon at Eastwood Field has cancelled the final two games of Thursday's Horizon League Tournament. Youngstown State's elimination game is now scheduled for 3 p.m.More >>
NILES, Ohio - Rain throughout the afternoon at Eastwood Field has cancelled the final two games of Thursday's Horizon League Tournament. Youngstown State's elimination game is now scheduled for 3 p.m. on Friday against UIC.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 9:21 PM EDT2013-05-23 01:21:34 GMT
NILES, OHio - The Youngstown State baseball team scored the first three runs, but it was all Wright State from the bottom of the second on the Raiders rallied to defeat the Penguins 6-3 in the first gameMore >>
NILES, OHio - The Youngstown State baseball team scored the first three runs, but it was all Wright State from the bottom of the second on the Raiders rallied to defeat the Penguins 6-3 in the first game of the 2013 Horizon League Baseball Championship on Wednesday afternoon at Eastwood Field.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 8:16 PM EDT2013-05-22 00:16:39 GMT
BEREA, Ohio - Former Youngstown State running back Jermaine Cook has been released from the Cleveland Browns after they were awarded another running back off waivers from the Philadelphia Eagles. CookMore >>
BEREA, Ohio - Former Youngstown State running back Jermaine Cook has been released from the Cleveland Browns after they were awarded another running back off waivers from the Philadelphia Eagles.More >>
Greg Biffle raced to his second straight Sprint Cup race at Michigan International Speedway, easily holding off Kevin Harvick after points leader Jimmie Johnson smacked the wall in the final laps Sunday.More >>
Greg Biffle gave Ford a milestone victory - right down the road from company headquarters.More >>
Points leader Regan Smith won the NASCAR Nationwide Series race at Michigan International Speedway on Saturday, holding off Kyle Larson in the final 10 laps.More >>
The rain drops splashed down on the pavement at Michigan International Speedway about an hour after Regan Smith's victory Saturday.More >>
Rick Hendrick defended his team's hiring approach Friday and said Sprint Cup champion Brad Keselowski should show "more class" after accusing Hendrick Motorsports of stealing information by poaching employees...More >>
Rick Hendrick defended his team's hiring approach Friday and said Sprint Cup champion Brad Keselowski should show "more class" after accusing Hendrick Motorsports of stealing information by poaching employees from Ford...More >>
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