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Bristol Schools close for teacher's funeral
Bristol Schools close for teacher's funeral
Updated: Thursday, December 12 2013 4:08 PM EST2013-12-12 21:08:22 GMT
BRISTOLVILLE, Ohio - Bristol Local Schools will close Friday so teachers and students can attend the funeral of a retired teacher. Marti Harter, 63, of Cortland, passed away Monday evening. Harter taughtMore >>
BRISTOLVILLE, Ohio - Bristol Local Schools will close Friday so teachers and students can attend the funeral of a retired teacher. Marti Harter, 63, of Cortland, passed away Monday evening. Harter taughtMore >>
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Democrat reassures backers in race for OH governor
Democrat reassures backers in race for OH governor
Updated: Thursday, December 12 2013 2:05 PM EST2013-12-12 19:05:16 GMT
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Ohio Democrats' presumptive 2014 gubernatorial nominee, Ed FitzGerald, is seeking to reassure supporters that his campaign is focused and moving forward after his running mate leftMore >>
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Bill opens access to adoptees' birth certificates
Bill opens access to adoptees' birth certificates
Updated: Thursday, December 12 2013 1:06 PM EST2013-12-12 18:06:38 GMT
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - A bill approved by Ohio lawmakers will make it easier for many adopted Ohioans to get their original birth certificates. The state House passedMore >>
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - A bill approved by Ohio lawmakers will make it easier for many adopted Ohioans to get their original birth certificates. The state House passedMore >>
Ohio officials taking on drug-abusing pet owners
Ohio officials taking on drug-abusing pet owners
Updated: Thursday, December 12 2013 1:00 PM EST2013-12-12 18:00:32 GMT
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Ohio officials say some prescription drug abusers may be taking medication meant for their pets - or even injuring their pets deliberately to get them.More >>
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Ohio officials say some prescription drug abusers may be taking medication meant for their pets - or even injuring their pets deliberately to get them.More >>
Tressel gets a new job at University of Akron
Tressel gets a new job at University of Akron
Updated: Thursday, December 12 2013 12:55 PM EST2013-12-12 17:55:41 GMT
AKRON, Ohio (AP) - Former Ohio State University football coach Jim Tressel is moving up at the University of Akron. Tressel, who was forced to resign at Ohio StateMore >>
AKRON, Ohio (AP) - Former Ohio State University football coach Jim Tressel is moving up at the University of Akron. Tressel, who was forced to resign at Ohio StateMore >>
Pa. House OKs bill to allow $25 bounty on coyotes
Pa. House OKs bill to allow $25 bounty on coyotes
Updated: Thursday, December 12 2013 12:39 PM EST2013-12-12 17:39:02 GMT
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) - A bill is advancing in the Pennsylvania Legislature that would authorize the Pennsylvania Game Commission to set a bounty on coyotes. Named the "coyote control incentive program,"More >>
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Man suffers facial burns after truck fire in Pulaski Twp.
Man suffers facial burns after truck fire in Pulaski Twp.
PULASKI TWP., Pa. - A pickup truck caught fire Wednesday afternoon inside a painting company's garage on Route 422 in Pulaski, Township. Several fire departments responded to ATBN near the Ohio line,More >>
PULASKI TWP., Pa. - A pickup truck caught fire Wednesday afternoon inside a painting company's garage on Route 422 in Pulaski, Township. Several fire departments responded to ATBN near the Ohio line,More >>
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Warren police continue to search for shooting suspect
Warren police continue to search for shooting suspect
Updated: Wednesday, December 11 2013 10:22 PM EST2013-12-12 03:22:20 GMT
WARREN, Ohio - A juvenile suspect in one of two shootings at a Warren convenience store this week is facing charges.More >>
WARREN, Ohio - A juvenile suspect in one of two shootings at a Warren convenience store this week is facing charges.More >>
SUV lands on concrete divide on I-680
SUV lands on concrete divide on I-680
Updated: Wednesday, December 11 2013 9:47 PM EST2013-12-12 02:47:08 GMT
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Shortly after 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday one of our news crews spotted an accident on Interstate 680 south, just before the Glenwood exit. An SUV somehow ended up on top of the concreteMore >>
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Shortly after 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday one of our news crews spotted an accident on Interstate 680 south, just before the Glenwood exit. An SUV somehow ended up on top of the concreteMore >>
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Driver blacks out, causing crash on Mahoning Ave. in Youngstown
Driver blacks out, causing crash on Mahoning Ave. in Youngstown
Updated: Wednesday, December 11 2013 9:45 PM EST2013-12-12 02:45:16 GMT
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio - A possible medical issue is believed to have been the cause of a two vehicle accident in front of McDonald's restaurant on Mahoning Avenue in Youngstown Wednesday morning. The crash happenedMore >>
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio - A possible medical issue is believed to have been the cause of a two vehicle accident in front of McDonald's restaurant on Mahoning Avenue in Youngstown Wednesday morning.More >>

SHARON, PA. - The Connections Autism Program of Sharon Regional Health System is hosting its sixth annual autism conference on Thursday.

The conference, "Austism Spectrum Disorder, Psychoparmacology and Parent Training," will be from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Casino at Buhl Park.

The forum will discuss the effectiveness of pharmacological treatment in ASD, how to determine the performance of certain medications and treatment processes for children, and use of pharmacological and psychosocial treatments for other common issues related to childhood ASD.

Keynote speaker, Benjamin L. Handen, is a licensed psychologist and a Board Certified Behavior Analyst.

He currently serves as an associate professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Pediatrics at the Universtiy of Pittsburgh, School of Medicine and is the Director of Research and Clinical Services at the Center for Autism and Development Disorders at UPMC.

The conference is designed for families, Wraparound staff, social workers, counselors and therapists, teachers, behavior analyst certification board members, speech therapists and occupational therapists.

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Giant Eagle Class Act
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Nominate an outstanding teacher in your community for the Giant Eagle Class Act Award!More >>
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Project: Feed Our Valley Holiday Concert this Saturday
Project: Feed Our Valley Holiday Concert this Saturday
Updated: Wednesday, December 11 2013 1:59 PM EST2013-12-11 18:59:56 GMT
NILES, Ohio - 21 WFMJ presents its 7th annual "Project: Feed Our Valley" Holiday Choir Concert this Saturday from 11:00am-6:00pm at Eastwood Mall. Donations of food and money will be collected to benefitMore >>
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Project: Feed Our Valley - Dallas Helps
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Attorney Dallas Hartman has teamed up with Feed Our Valley to help the Community Food Warehouse of Mercer County! Click the link to like his Facebook page and he will donate $1 to the food warehouse (up to $5,000).More >>
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First Night Youngstown
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Click the link for information on how to purchase buttons for First Night Youngstown and get more details on the list of performers for 2014.More >>
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Quaker Steak & Lube Holiday Party
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21 WFMJ & YM Camera Holiday Photo Contest
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Hit us with your best shot and you could win a new Nikon CoolPix S9500 Digital Camera with a 22 times power zoom courtesy of 21 WFMJ and YM Camera!More >>
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Updated: Wednesday, December 11 2013 6:37 PM EST2013-12-11 23:37:06 GMT
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Updated: Wednesday, December 11 2013 6:31 PM EST2013-12-11 23:31:07 GMT
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Police: Farmer finds body in NE Ohio cornfield
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Updated: Wednesday, December 11 2013 6:26 PM EST2013-12-11 23:26:17 GMT
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Prosecutor: no domestic charges against Zimmerman
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'Obamacare' helping young adults get health insurance
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Ohio ex-teacher gets 2-year sentence on sex charge
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Updated: Wednesday, December 11 2013 2:25 PM EST2013-12-11 19:25:09 GMT
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21 charged with drug, gun crimes in central Ohio
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Updated: Wednesday, December 11 2013 2:22 PM EST2013-12-11 19:22:00 GMT
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FCC chairman: Calls on planes up to each airline
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Updated: Thursday, December 12 2013 1:20 PM EST2013-12-12 18:20:36 GMT
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HBO leads TV categories with 9 Globe nominations
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Updated: Thursday, December 12 2013 1:12 PM EST2013-12-12 18:12:34 GMT
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Phone hacker: Queen annoyed by nut-eating police
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Updated: Wednesday, December 11 2013 7:02 PM EST2013-12-12 00:02:40 GMT
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MLB intends to ban plate collisions
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