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Ohio Lt. Governor Jim Tressel to visit local schools
Ohio Lt. Governor Jim Tressel will visit Crestview Elementary School and Columbiana Middle School to promote the Team Tressel Fitness Challenge, which is part of Governor Mike DeWine's push to improve the overall health of Ohioans.
Tree removals prompt closures in busy Mahoning County areas
Part of Shields Road in Boardman and Raccoon Road in Canfield and Austintown will be closed on Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. for tree removals, with traffic being rerouted onto Lockwood Boulevard.
Pakistan is in ‘open war’ with Afghanistan after latest strikes, defense minister says
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan and Afghanistan exchanged cross-border attacks overnight in a dramatic escalation of tensions that led Pakistan’s defense minister to say on Friday that the two countries are in a state of “open war.” Afghanistan launched an attack on Pakistan late Thursday, saying it was in retaliation for deadly Pakistani airstrikes on Afghan
US military used laser to take down Border Protection drone, lawmakers say
The U.S. military used a laser Thursday to shoot down a “seemingly threatening” drone flying near the U.S.-Mexico border. It turned out the drone belonged to Customs and Border Protection, lawmakers said. The case of mistaken identity prompted the Federal Aviation Administration to close additional airspace around Fort Hancock, about 50 miles (80 kilometers) southeast
Lawmakers want to limit ‘nuisance’ public information requests
State lawmakers are considering bipartisan legislation to limit the ability of some Ohioans to obtain public records from government agencies.
Columbus school student shot in library parking lot
A Columbus City Schools student was shot in the parking lot of a Columbus Metropolitan Library branch Thursday night.
Boardman Trustee says tax levy wasn’t placed on ballot on time, will cost township $2M
A Boardman trustee says a mistake was made that's going to cost the township close to $2 million. The mistake centers around a tax levy that wasn't renewed because the trustees failed to get it on the ballot on time.
Tampa man killed in Cuban boat shootout wanted to overthrow island’s government, loved ones say
The family and friends of Michel Ortega Casanova said he was one of four men killed in an armed confrontation off the Cuban Coast.
200 commercial trucks went up in flames after capture of ‘El Mencho’
"Some of these truckers can't afford to lose their rigs, for most, it's their only source of income, losing a truck to arson would be a total loss of their livelihood."
Mountain lion snatches dog right in front of owner in California
A Southern California woman is devastated after her beloved Shih Tzu was snatched by a mountain lion right in front of her late Monday night.