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Police Investigate Possible Homicide of Elderly Woman  |   Video The 75-year-old woman was found dead in the backyard of a St. Clair Township home Tuesday night.

Autopsy Possible Today on Pennsylvania Teacher   |   An autopsy could take place today on the body of a Pennsylvania teacher found dead in Alaska.

Westminster College Sees Jump in Applications  |   More than 4,200 have applied to Westminster so far this season. That's nine percent better than last year's record.

Fishing Ban Story False  |   A story widely circulating on the internet about a proposed ban on recreational fishing is false.

Man Crashes into Home After Police Chase  |   Video An Austintown man with a history of DUI arrests is in trouble again following the incident Tuesday night.

Where in Ohio Will President Obama Visit Next?  |   Video President Barack Obama is planning a trip to northeast Ohio.

Tax Tips for Ohioans Collecting Government Pensions  |   I.R.S. representative offers possible tax credit for Ohioans collecting pensions from the government.

Bride Wins Free Honeymoon  |   A Poland native is the lucky recipient of a free honeymoon, courtesy of The Georgetown.

School Leaders Emphasize Teamwork  |   Niles Board of Education members review successes from the past year and plan goals for the year ahead.

Corned Beef Fest Celebrates St. Paddy's Day  |   Kravitz Deli is stocked and ready for the big event that begins Friday night. Their goal is to sell two tons of corned beef!

Careers Come into Focus  |   High school freshmen and sophomores explore real world work options through special program at Choffin Center.

PA Native Killed in Possible Wolf Attack in Alaska  |   Video The dead body of Candice Berner, formerly of Slippery Rock, Pa., was found along the side of a road in a remote area of Alaska, where she had moved to teach at a school.

Disabled Man Who Says Cop Beat Him Hires Attorney  |   Video One of the area's most high profile attorneys is representing Willie Daniel, the handicapped man who's accusing a Youngstown officer with police brutality.

Man Sentenced in Rape of Young Girl, Boy  |   Video The Brookfield man was accused of raping a 6-year-old girl and a 9-year-old boy.

Pavlik and Crew Recognized for Public Service  |   Kelly Pavlik, his trainer, publicist and a YSU employee were honored for their work in a public service announcement.

Youngstown Mayor Heading to D.C.  |   Mayor Jay Williams is hoping to see federal funding coming from Washington, D.C., in the months ahead.

Trial Set for Former Benji Brown's Owner  |   LeShawn Ziegler faces several charges including insurance fraud and drug trafficking.

Death Row Inmate Likely Stockpiled Pills  |   The governor calls it "ironic" that the state worked to keep Reynolds alive when he was scheduled to be executed, but Strickland says that's Ohio's obligation.

Beware Elton John Ticket Scams  |   Online ticket scams are popping up ahead of the Elton John concert at the Covelli Centre.

Woman Finds Pin in Easter Candy  |   Video Finding a safety pin inside a piece of chocolate sounds like an urban legend. But, one Masury woman claims that's exactly what happened to her Monday afternoon.

Disabled Man Claims He Was Beaten by Cop  |   Video Youngstown police are looking into allegations one of their own beat a handicapped man. The incident happened almost two weeks ago after the man was involved in a traffic accident.

Local Native Among Women Honored In D.C.  |   Video A group of female flyers put their lives on the line during World War II, and a Valley native was one of them. Their bravery has gone largely unnoticed all these years -- until now.

Youngstown Working to Trim $2.5 Million from Budget  |   Video The city's budget must be approved by the end of March. So far, no layoffs are expected in the police and fire departments.

Smoke Clears Out Powers Auditorium  |   Video Powers Auditorium at the Deyor Performing Arts Center was evacuated when employees smelled smoke in the building.

Local Scouting Legend Honored  |   Video As the Boy Scout organization celebrates its 100th anniversary, a Canfield man is recognized for 70 years of involvement.

Well Known Program Broadens Its Focus  |   4-H has expanded from its agriculture roots to include all kinds of projects. The organization's work is celebrated locally and statewide this week.

Police Investigate East Side Shooting  |   Video The shooting happened around 2:30 p.m. Tuesday off McGuffey in the Plaza View Apartments.

Caddy Dealers Get Reprieve from GM  |   Video A handfull of local GM dealerships will be able to hold on to their Cadillac franchises --in spite of some plans to strip them away as part of the automaker's strategy to come back from bankruptcy.

Ryan Fights Chinese Currency Manipulation  |   Video Congressman Tim Ryan is trying to level the playing field for U.S. companies against Chinese imports. This week he sent a letter to leaders in Washington urging action against Chinese currency manipulation.

Youngstown Gets Grant to Connect YSU with Downtown  |   Video Youngstown is getting a little help from the state to connect YSU with downtown.

Attorney Drops Out of Commissioner Race  |   David Comstock, a local attorney and chief of the Western Reserve Fire District in Poland said he's taking himself out of the campaign.

Homeless Don't Want Attention   |   It's been nice to have some warmer temperatures these last few days, but imagine spending the entire winter living outside.

Area Police Brush Up on Their Skills  |   Almost 150 police officers from Mahoning, Trumbull, and Columbiana counties brushed up on their skills Tuesday at Youngstown State University.

Senate Passes Dating Violence Protection Bill  |   Ohio Senators have unanimously passed a House bill that would allow juvenile courts to issue protection orders for minors in dating relationships.

Out of Control School Bus Lands Between Houses  |   Video A frightening morning Tuesday in Campbell after a school bus crashes in between two houses.

OSU Triple Shooting  |   Video An Ohio State University janitor who shot two supervisors, one fatally, and then killed himself had complained he was being treated unfairly.

Family Frustrated Over Execution Delay  |   Victim's family speaks out about execution delay after condemned killer takes over-dose of pills.

The Birthday Box  |   Birthdays are supposed to be a celebration so students at Poland North Elementary are making sure other kids have everything they need to throw a birthday party.

Newton Falls Company Begins Dismantling Steamboat  |   Crews have begun dismantling a retired steamboat that partially sank in the Ohio River near Pittsburgh last month.

Snow Allows North Lima Man to Fulfill Dream  |   Video Vaughn Colkitt always wanted to build an igloo. Neighbors helped him complete it in a matter of hours.