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By David A. Lieb | Associated PressJEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — A Missouri teenager who had described the slaying of a young neighbor girl as an "ahmazing" thrill made an emotional apology Wednesday to the girl's family and was sentenced to a...  Read Story.

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — Martin Scorsese's Paris adventure "Hugo" leads the Academy Awards with 11 nominations, among them best picture and the latest director honor for the Oscar-winning filmmaker.Also nominated for best picture Tuesday:...  Read Story.

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — Family saysJoePaterno, winningest coach in major college football, has died. Read Monday's edition of the Record-Courier for more on the passing of the former Penn State...  Read Story.

LOS ANGELES - Etta James' performance of the enduring classic "At Last" was the embodiment of refined soul: Angelic-sounding strings harkened the arrival of her passionate yet measured vocals as she sang tenderly about a love finally realized after a long and patient wait. In real life, little about James was as genteel as that song. The platinum blonde's first hit was a saucy R&B number about sex, and she was known as a hell-raiser who had tempestuous relationships with her family, her men and the music industry. Then she spent years battling a drug addiction that she admitted sapped away at her great...  Read Story.

Within the next few months, Standing Rock Cemetery in Kent will begin selling plots reserved for...  Read Story. 3 comments

Note: These videos were provided to the Record-Courier by the Portage County TEA Party, which is responsible for its content.Portage County Sheriff David Doak speaks about re-election Renee Neal speaks about running for Portage County Recorder...  Read Story.

Gateway News Staff ReportMustang Salliz, a country western bar at Streetsboro Plaza off Route 303, will host "Pressure Rising 2012," a wrestling event, presented by Pro Wrestling Ohio, Jan. 22.Doors open at 2 p.m. and matches will begin at 3 p.m.The...  Read Story.

By Holly Schoenstein | Gateway News reporterStreetsboro -- Streetsboro City Schools face a busy year, chock full of strategic planning, curriculum and assessment reviews and technology upgrades.A major focus for the school district in 2012 is continuing...  Read Story. 1 comment

CONWAY, S.C. - Authorities say a 17-year-old baby sitter has been arrested after slipping an anti-anxiety drug into the lunch of a 4-year-old girl she was watching to calm the child down and get her to take a...  Read Story. 1 comment

From humble beginnings as a renovated movie theater, the Kent Stage has gradually transformed into an Ohio live music icon over 10 years of performances and community...  Read Story.

By Christopher Sherman | Associated PressBROWNSVILLE, Texas (AP) — The parents of an eighth grader who was fatally shot by police inside his South Texas school are demanding to know why officers took lethal action, but police said the boy was...  Read Story. 1 comment

A 4.0-magnitude earthquake centered in the Youngstown-Warren area was reported shortly after 3 p.m. today.According to the U.S. Geological Survey, National Earthquake Information Center, the quake was centered in the McDonald area, five miles...  Read Story. 7 comments

By Julie Pace | Associated Press HONOLULU (AP) — The sale of $30 billion worth of F-15SA fighter jets to Saudi Arabia has been finalized, boosting the military strength of a key U.S. ally in the Middle East to help counter Iran, the Obama...  Read Story. 1 comment

A list of the top 10 stories of 2011 from the Ohio Associated Press, as voted on by member newspapers and broadcasters around the state:1. Owner of exotic animals sets dozens of lions, tigers and bears free, forcing authorities to kill 48 animals and...  Read Story.

What do you think was one of the biggest stories of 2011? Leave a comment below and tell us. It can be anything from local news and sports to national news. Record-Courier...  Read Story.

By Christina Rexrode and Michelle Chapman | Associated PressLocal Sears and Kmart storesSears- Chapel Hill Mall in Akron and Westfield Belden Village in Stark CountyKmart- Tallmadge, Streetsboro, North Canton, Canton, Massillon, Media and BrunswickNEW...  Read Story.

Twenty-five films were named to the 2011 National Film Registry by the Library of Congress Wednesday.More than 2,200 films were nominated, according to the Library of Congress. What one is your favorite? Is there any that should have been added?Tell us...  Read Story.