Layoffs in the Trumbull County Engineers Department
Layoffs hit the Trumbull County Engineers Department but officials say it shouldn't affect snow removal.
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Rendell wants no parole of repeat violent inmates
In his first effort of the new year, Gov. Ed Rendell has asked the Legislature to end parole for repeat violent offenders.
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Abandoned 4-year-old leads police to slain mother
Authorities are searching for an attacker they believe shot and killed a 29-year-old mother at her home and then abandoned her 4-year-old son at a highway rest stop.
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Strickland poised to sign human trafficking bill
Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland is expected this week to sign into law a bill that would increase penalties for crimes such as kidnapping if they aid in human trafficking.
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Car Accident Kills Teen
A one car accident claims the life of a Lawrence County teen.
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Kent State Offers Help to Students Affected by Layoffs
New Students at Kent State University Trumbull Campus affected by layoffs will be getting a break.
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Pa. unemployment hot line now open on Sunday
A hot line that helps unemployed Pennsylvanians is extending its hours because of the tough economic climate.
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New Ohio legislature begins work Monday
The new state legislature chosen by voters in the November election begins its work Monday amid a series of pressing challenges.
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Hundreds in Ohio protest Israel's Gaza air strikes
Hundreds have rallied in Toledo, Dayton and Cleveland to protest Israel's role in the fighting in Gaza.
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DA calls 10-year-old girl's shooting 'accident'
A Mercer County prosecutor says no charges will be filed against a 15-year-old boy who shot his 10-year-old cousin in the face on New Year's Eve.
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Ohio puts expanded prison smoking ban on hold
Lawmakers have temporarily snuffed out the state's plan to implement a widespread smoking ban in prisons by March.
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YouTube video tips Ohio police to fight suspects
A sheriff's office says it wasn't sure who was responsible for a large disturbance until police received a tip that the entire fight was posted on YouTube.
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Auto Sales for December Expected to be Lowest in 26 Years
The U.S. auto industry got its bailout, but now it faces continued sales declines.
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Ohio jury indicts parents in baby's death
An Ohio grand jury has indicted a couple on charges of murder and involuntary manslaughter in the death of their 11-week-old daughter from malnutrition.
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Fugitive Manhunt in Columbiana
A Columbiana County man is behind bars accused of trying to run down a U.S. Marshal.
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UAW President Says Members Won't Let Country Down
The president of the United Autoworkers Union says now that America has decided to invest in the domestic auto industry, UAW members won't let the country down.
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Clergy in Warren Lend Support to Unemployed City Workers
Clergy from throughout Trumbull County are getting together to offer help to laid off Warren police officers and firefighters. The group is calling itself "We Care."
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Government to get 5 million preferred GMAC shares
The federal government will get 5 million preferred shares of GMAC LLC paying 8% interest in exchange for its $5 billion capital injection to help the troubled lender avoid bankruptcy.
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New laws in 5 states call for fire-safe cigarettes
Laws requiring stores to sell only cigarettes that are slow-burning and fire-safe went into effect in five states on New Year's Day.
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Mercer County DA mulls charges in girl, 10, shot by cousin
A Mercer County prosecutor must decide whether to charge anyone in connection with a 10-year-old girl in critical condition after being shot in the head by her 15-year-old cousin.
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Browns interview Patriots' McDaniels
New England offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels has interviewed with Browns owner Randy Lerner about Cleveland's coaching vacancy on Friday.
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9 firefighters hurt battling Ohio blaze
A house fire in Canton that quickly spread to two other homes injured nine firefighters called to fight the large blaze.
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Proposal to Raise Federal Gas Tax
The amount of money to fund road, bridge and other transit projects is shrinking. Since motorists are driving fewer miles and buying less gasoline these days, the commission that oversees financing for transportation says it's time to raise the federal gas tax.
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Where Traficant Serves Remainder of Sentence Unclear
It's still unclear exactly where former Congressman Jim Traficant will spend the remainder of his sentence. We do know some of the places where he will not be sent.
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New Wilmington horse & buggy driver charged with DUI
State police say a New Wilmington man was drunk when he was driving a horse & buggy that collided with a car, killing the horse.
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Youngstown Records First Shooting of New Year
The new year was just three hours old when Youngstown recorded it s first shooting of 2009. It happened at 3:00 a.m. in the 11-hundred block of Ivanhoe.
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Mercer County girl, 10, shot by juvenile relative
State police say a 10-year-old western Pennsylvania girl has been accidentally shot by a juvenile relative.
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Cleveland, Akron see dips in foreclosure suits
Officials see a sign things may be turning around in 2 of the Ohio areas hit hardest by foreclosures.
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Police say officers shoot 3 over New Year gunfire
Columbus police say in three separate incidents, officers wounded people accused of failing to put down guns they'd been firing into the air, apparently to celebrate the New Year.
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Time Warner Cable and Viacom reach deal
2.3 millions Time Warner Cable customers in Ohio still have their MTV and 18 other channels.
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Grand Jury Indicts Warren Man on Bank Robbery Charges
A Warren man will stand trial for allegedly robbing a Hermitage bank. A Federal Grand Jury has indicted 43-year-old Rodney Stefek.
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Claim of Man on Death Row Denied
A man convicted of killing a Warren man and blinding his wife remains on death row.
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Layoffs in Warren Effective Jan. 1st
It won't be a very bright new year for many Warren city employees. Layoffs take effect January 1st for 39 people.
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PNC completes National City acquisition
PNC Financial Services Group Inc. said Wednesday it has completed its acquisition of National City Corp., a Cleveland-based bank that dates back to 1845.
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Last of Ohio tax cuts arrives in 2009
Here's something to look forward to in 2009.
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Treasury lays out details for auto aid
The Treasury Department says it will decide on a case-by-case basis whether other companies connected to the struggling automotive industry should be provided emergency aid from the government's $700 billion bailout pot.
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GMAC raises $21.2B in debt-for-equity swap
GMAC Financial Services LLC says it raised $21.2 billion in a debt-for-equity swap, but appears to remain shy of its capital-raising goal needed to qualify to become a bank holding company.
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Lone bidder buys debt of historic Conneaut Lake Park
The $152,000 debt of a historic western Pennsylvania amusement park has been bought by a firm that could move to foreclose on the property to get its money.
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Macy's says some Christmas shoppers double-billed
Macy's acknowledges that some shoppers who paid with a debit card on the weekend before Christmas were charged twice.
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Former priest to serve life in rape of boy in Ohio
A former Catholic priest who lives in northeast Ohio has been sentenced to life in prison for the rape of an 8-year-old boy 16 years ago.
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Prison Guard Stabbed by Inmate
Officials say a maximum security inmate made a weapon and stabbed a guard several times at the Ohio State Penitentiary in Youngstown.
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Boardman Police Investigate Internet Business
Boardman Police are trying to find out if someone has been running his own Internet car parts business at the expense of his employer.
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Warren Family Robbed by Men With Guns
A Warren family says four men with handguns forced their way into their home on Forest Street.
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Woman Robbed at Gun Point in Boardman
A woman making a deposit at the Cortland Bank in Boardman tells police she was robbed at gunpoint.
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Bank Robbery Suspect Captured
The FBI has finally captured a suspect in a dozen bank holdups including one in Austintown. Thirty-three-year-old Kenneth Gibson of Cleveland is charged with bank robbery.
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GMAC loosens credit to make vehicles easier to buy
Some of that $700 billion financial industry bailout fund will help loosen credit for car buyers.
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Ohio jails cutting out the fat to save food costs
Ohio's jails are substituting bologna for beef to save money.
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GM offers 0% financing in big sales push
General Motors Corp. says it is offering financing as low as zero percent over the next week for several 2008 and 2009 models in a big year-end sales push.
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Two women at center of Ohio AG scandal cleared
The two women at the center of the scandal in former attorney general Marc Dann's office have been cleared of accusations they harassed co-workers.
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Ohio minimum wage to rise New Year's Day
Ohio's lowest-paid workers will receive a modest raise on New Year's Day, when the state's minimum wage increases from $7 to $7.30 per hour.
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Ohio thief jailed after 109th case
A judge in Cincinnati says he has seen long criminal records before, but this one was notable.
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Judge tosses defamation suit against Rep. English
An Erie County judge has dismissed a failed congressional candidate's defamation lawsuit against outgoing U.S. Rep. Phil English.
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GM looks to secure 1st portion of government aid
General Motors Corp. is days away from securing its first installment of federal aid, money desperately needed to continue operations and pay suppliers as it burns through millions daily and runs the risk of being unable to make a significant supplier payment in early January.
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GMAC receives $5B in bailout funds
The government says it will provide $5 billion to the GMAC Financial Services, the funding arm of General Motors Corp., from the $700 billion bank rescue program.
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Early Morning Crash Claims Life of Canfield Man
An early morning crash claims the life of a Canfield man. The State Highway Patrol says it happened just before 4:00 a.m. Monday morning on Salt Springs Road in Weathersfield Township.
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Arrest Made in Connection With Howland Murder
An arrest is made in connection with the Christmas Eve murder in Howland. Mike Ahladis is charged with complicity to aggravated burglary and more charges could be filed soon.
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