Rescuers race against time in search for survivors in Japan after powerful quakes leave 65 dead

Rescue workers and canine units are urgently sifting through rubble in the winter cold in what the prime minister called a race against time after powerful earthquakes in western Japan left at least 62 people dead and dozens believed trapped under collapsed buildings.

Lawsuit aims to keep Pennsylvania congressman off ballot over Constitution's insurrection clause

A liberal activist wants a Pennsylvania court to bar U.S. Rep. Scott Perry from the state’s primary ballot, arguing that Perry engaged in insurrectionist activity and cannot appear on the state’s ballot under the Constitution’s insurrection clause.

In 2024, Shapiro faces calls for billions for schools, a presidential election and wary lawmakers

In 2024, Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro could face a more complicated sophomore year in charge of Pennsylvania.

Ohio Governor to set dates for 6th Congressional district special election

The elections need to be held to determine who will fill Bill Johnson's unexpired term for the rest of this year after Johnson resigned from Congress to become President at YSU.

Youngstown Board of Education elect president, announce plans for district reconfiguration

Juanita Walker was named the new board president, with Tina Cvetkovich as the vice-president.

Medical emergency causes fatal three car crash on Route 18 in Hermitage

Police and emergency medical services were called to Route 18 in Hermitage after reports of multiple vehicles crashed.

Warren police investigating New Year's Eve shooting on city's south side

According to a police report, the incident happened around 3:32 a.m. on the 2000 block of North Feederle Drive near Rogers Avenue.

Warren Police arrest woman accused of repeatedly calling 9-1-1 with false reports

A 41-year-old Warren woman was arrested after police say she repeatedly made false 9-1-1 calls and made more phony reports to 9-1-1 dispatchers as soon as she was released from jail.

One injured in Hubbard house fire

According to the Eagle Joint District Fire Department, the the department got a call shortly after 3 p.m. that a fire had started in a bathroom at the home.

Hermitage and Wheatland formally merge following year-long planning

"We looked at the merger as a win-win situation," explained Gary Hinkson, Hermitage City Manager. Hinkson explained borough officials originally approached Hermitage with the idea.

Touch of snow Wednesday night; more for the weekend

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US national debt hits record $34 trillion as Congress gears up for funding fight