YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio- He has lived through some of life's most traumatic experiences including losing his sight and his children yet he has moved forward with a purpose to help others overcome adversity. FormerMore >>
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio- He has lived through some of life's most traumatic experiences including losing his sight and his children yet he has moved forward with a purpose to help others overcome adversity. Former Louisiana State trooper Bobby Smith shared his story with Mahoning Valley officers at Youngstown State University Tuesday night.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 10:56 PM EDT2013-06-19 02:56:51 GMT
BEAVER TOWNSHIP, Ohio - A mother is accused of leaving her infant and toddler home alone, strapped into car seats late Sunday as she went to work at a nursing home. Detectives say the children are nowMore >>
BEAVER TOWNSHIP, Ohio - A mother is accused of leaving her infant and toddler home alone, strapped into car seats late Sunday as she went to work at a nursing home. Detectives say the children are nowMore >>
The mayors of New York, Los Angeles, Chicago and 15 other cities are reviving a push against letting food stamps be used to buy soda and other sugary drinks.More >>
The mayors of New York, Los Angeles, Chicago and 15 other cities are reviving a push against letting food stamps be used to buy soda and other sugary drinks.More >>
A mentally disabled woman and her young child were enslaved for more than a year, denied food and threatened with a pet python and pit bills, and the woman was beaten and forced to get pain medication for her...More >>
A mentally disabled woman charged with shoplifting a candy bar asked to be jailed because three people "had been mean to her" - then went on to tell authorities about her time spent in unfathomably cruel servitude, along...More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 9:52 PM EDT2013-06-19 01:52:05 GMT
ATLANTA (AP) - Fewer U.S. adults are smoking, a new government report says. Last year, about 18 percent of adults participating in a national health survey described themselves as current smokers. TheMore >>
ATLANTA (AP) - Fewer U.S. adults are smoking, a new government report says.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 9:13 PM EDT2013-06-19 01:13:59 GMT
DETROIT (AP) - After initially defying federal regulators, Chrysler abruptly agreed Tuesday to recall some older-model Jeeps with fuel tanks that could rupture and cause fires in rear-end collisions. ButMore >>
DETROIT (AP) - After initially defying federal regulators, Chrysler abruptly agreed Tuesday to recall some older-model Jeeps with fuel tanks that could rupture and cause fires in rear-end collisions.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 8:14 PM EDT2013-06-19 00:14:56 GMT
WARREN, Ohio - With 20 years of law enforcement service under his belt, Eric Merkel isn't wasting any time assuming his newest role, chief-of-police for the City of Warren. "They are a few players inMore >>
WARREN, Ohio - With 20 years of law enforcement service under his belt, Eric Merkel isn't wasting any time assuming his newest role, chief-of-police for the City of Warren. "They are a few players inMore >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 7:55 PM EDT2013-06-18 23:55:27 GMT
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 7:42 PM EDT2013-06-18 23:42:05 GMT
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Three more employees of the truck stop chain owned by the Cleveland Browns' owner and Tennessee's governor have pleaded guilty in what authorities call a scheme to cheat truckingMore >>
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Three more employees of the truck stop chain owned by the Cleveland Browns' owner and Tennessee's governor have pleaded guilty in what authorities call a scheme to cheat trucking firms out of rebates.More >>
CLEVELAND (AP) - Nick Swisher is officially with the Cleveland Indians.
Swisher passed his physical Thursday and signed the 4-year, $56 million, free-agent contract he agreed to last month. The 32-year-old Swisher, who spent the past four seasons with the New York Yankees, will be introduced at a news conference later at Progressive Field. Swisher's deal includes a vesting option based on plate appearances for 2017.
After trading Shin-Soo Choo last month, the Indians were desperate for a proven right fielder. They pursued Shane Victorino at the winter meetings, but after he signed with Boston, the Indians turned their attention to Swisher, who batted .272 with 24 homers and 93 RBIs last season.
A switch-hitter, Swisher should provide power and versatility to new manager Terry Francona's lineup. The Indians only hit 136 homers last season.
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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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