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Pharmacist Joanne Heil, left, of Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, shows patient Pierre Trombert a pillbox that will help him organize his medicines at home so he won't get sick and have to come back to hospital. (Tom Avril/Philadelphia Inquirer/MCT)

Pharmacist Joanne Heil, left, of Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, shows …

Pharmacist Joanne Heil, left, of Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, shows patient Pierre Trombert a pillbox that will help him organize his medicines at home so he won't get sick and have to come back to …


Trader Patrick Garveyreacts after the close of trading in the S&P 500 Futures pit, on the floor of The CME Group Monday, Aug. 8, 2011, in Chicago. Stocks plummeted at the close after anxiety overtook investors on the first trading day since Standard & Poor's downgraded American debt. (AP Photo/M. Spencer Green)

Trader Patrick Garveyreacts after the close of trading in the …

Trader Patrick Garveyreacts after the close of trading in the S&P 500 Futures pit, on the floor of The CME Group Monday, Aug. 8, 2011, in Chicago. Stocks plummeted at the close after anxiety overtook …


Ohio State Highway Patrol Trooper Philip Sheaffer checks the seats and windows of a Youngstown school bus. Buses don’t go on the road until they meet all parts of the inspection.

Ohio State Highway Patrol Trooper Philip Sheaffer checks the seats …

Ohio State Highway Patrol Trooper Philip Sheaffer checks the seats and windows of a Youngstown school bus. Buses don’t go on the road until they meet all parts of the inspection.


Going over curriculum with John Grahovac, are, from left, Cindy Bova, a first-grade teacher, and Kristine Italiano, head of curriculum. The school opens Aug. 22 and has 14 students enrolled thus far.

Going over curriculum with John Grahovac, are, from left, Cindy …

Going over curriculum with John Grahovac, are, from left, Cindy Bova, a first-grade teacher, and Kristine Italiano, head of curriculum. The school opens Aug. 22 and has 14 students enrolled thus far.


Delord Green, 18, right, looks over the charges against him with his lawyer, Paul Conn, in Youngstown Municipal Court. Green waived his preliminary ruling Monday for his alleged role in the death of Braylen Collins, 17, on July 29.

Delord Green, 18, right, looks over the charges against him …

Delord Green, 18, right, looks over the charges against him with his lawyer, Paul Conn, in Youngstown Municipal Court. Green waived his preliminary ruling Monday for his alleged role in the death of Braylen Collins, …


The Former Immaculate Conception School

The Former Immaculate Conception School

The Former Immaculate Conception School


Ohio State Highway Patrol motor vehicle inspector Dave Gross places a passing seal of approval on the side of a Youngstown school bus. OSP’s inspections check buses’ chassis, body, lettering, rear and front covering everything from the battery, axle, brakes and muffler to the emergency doors and windows, defrosters, seat cushions and wipers.

Ohio State Highway Patrol motor vehicle inspector Dave Gross places …

Ohio State Highway Patrol motor vehicle inspector Dave Gross places a passing seal of approval on the side of a Youngstown school bus. OSP’s inspections check buses’ chassis, body, lettering, rear and front covering everything …


English Language Institute coordinator Lynn Greene speaks with international students, from left, Elizaveta Sadovnikova, from Russia; Amer Jaroo, from Iraq; Hiwa Hamid, from Iraq; Mansour Alsubaia, from Saudi Arabia while in the lower level of Youngstown State University’s Maag Library. Tunisian-born Wissam Abid, standing in striped shirt, provides English lessons. Along with the English Center, at 1806 Market St., Youngstown’s new immigrants rely on the two centers to sharpen their English skills.

English Language Institute coordinator Lynn Greene speaks with international students, …

English Language Institute coordinator Lynn Greene speaks with international students, from left, Elizaveta Sadovnikova, from Russia; Amer Jaroo, from Iraq; Hiwa Hamid, from Iraq; Mansour Alsubaia, from Saudi Arabia while in the lower level of …


Flonnoya Franklin, president and CEO of FJF Wealth Management Co. in Youngstown, reflects on a disastrous day for the Dow Jones Industrial Average. The Dow lost 635 points, the sixth-worst single day since 1899.

Flonnoya Franklin, president and CEO of FJF Wealth Management Co. …

Flonnoya Franklin, president and CEO of FJF Wealth Management Co. in Youngstown, reflects on a disastrous day for the Dow Jones Industrial Average. The Dow lost 635 points, the sixth-worst single day since 1899.


Standing in one of the freshly painted classrooms for the new Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math school on Youngstown’s East Side are John Grahovac, left, school chief administrative officer, and Melvin Brown, regional vice president for Mosaica’s Ohio schools. The school will occupy the former Immaculate Conception School building on Oak Street.

Standing in one of the freshly painted classrooms for the …

Standing in one of the freshly painted classrooms for the new Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math school on Youngstown’s East Side are John Grahovac, left, school chief administrative officer, and Melvin Brown, regional vice …


At a recent roundtable, from left, Liz McGarry and Shanna Sallmen, co-chairwomen of National Philanthropy Day, discussed the importance of nominating individuals, businesses and organizations for awards that will be presented on National Philanthropy Day on Nov. 15 with Shorty Navarro, 2010 Philanthropist of the Year, and Janie and Ron James, who shared the 2008 Volunteer Fundraisers Award.

At a recent roundtable, from left, Liz McGarry and Shanna …

At a recent roundtable, from left, Liz McGarry and Shanna Sallmen, co-chairwomen of National Philanthropy Day, discussed the importance of nominating individuals, businesses and organizations for awards that will be presented on National Philanthropy Day …


Fish around with your kids: Bob Grable, head of Scenic Rivers of Ohio with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, shares a moment with a young boy attending a past Explore the Outdoors With Your Family event at Beaver Creek State Park, 10201 Echo Dell Road, East Liverpool. This year’s event will be from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, sponsored by Columbiana County Conservation Partners, the park and others. An array of activities for parents and children will be offered, including a helicopter landing, macro-invertebrate sampling, an artesian blacksmith, a rain-barrel display, fish electro-shocking, making pine cone feeders, face-painting, designing your own T-shirts, bow shooting, grain grinding, touch-and-feel boxes, drumming, emergency vehicles to explore and a hike. For information contact Tom Butch at 330-337-8444.

Fish around with your kids: Bob Grable, head of Scenic …

Fish around with your kids: Bob Grable, head of Scenic Rivers of Ohio with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, shares a moment with a young boy attending a past Explore the Outdoors With Your …


Greenwood Chevrolet’s 16th annual golf outing in July at Bedford Trails Golf Course in Lowellville raised $2,838 for the No Stone Unturned Foundation, which supports research in children’s health initiatives and serves families of sick children in navigating the medical and school systems. The foundation was established by YSU head football coach Eric Wolford and his wife, Dr. Melinda Wolford, who were inspired by their son Stone, who was diagnosed at age 2 with cardio-facio-cutaneous syndrome, a rare genetic disorder affecting about 300 kids worldwide. Pictured with the check are, from left, Greg Greenwood, Gwen Fabian, Sperry Rongone, Melinda Wolford, Ed Yohman and Coach Wolford.

Greenwood Chevrolet’s 16th annual golf outing in July at Bedford …

Greenwood Chevrolet’s 16th annual golf outing in July at Bedford Trails Golf Course in Lowellville raised $2,838 for the No Stone Unturned Foundation, which supports research in children’s health initiatives and serves families of sick …


Penguins linebacker Davion Rogers (11), a freshman from Warren Harding, works out Sunday during training camp.

Penguins linebacker Davion Rogers (11), a freshman from Warren Harding, …

Penguins linebacker Davion Rogers (11), a freshman from Warren Harding, works out Sunday during training camp.


Freshman tailback Demond Hymes, also part of the Warren Harding connection at YSU, participates in agility drills. Sunday’s practice marked the second day of training camp.

Freshman tailback Demond Hymes, also part of the Warren Harding …

Freshman tailback Demond Hymes, also part of the Warren Harding connection at YSU, participates in agility drills. Sunday’s practice marked the second day of training camp.


Lewis Lowery, the new superintendent at Mathews Local Schools, says he hopes to eventually build new schools in that district. He recently was hired to succeed Lee Seiple, who retired.

Lewis Lowery, the new superintendent at Mathews Local Schools, says …

Lewis Lowery, the new superintendent at Mathews Local Schools, says he hopes to eventually build new schools in that district. He recently was hired to succeed Lee Seiple, who retired.


After losing secondteam All-Ohio quarterback Trent Toothman to graduation, Salem lineman Steve Manypenny (52) says the Quakers feel more comfortable with the running game this season. “We’re just trying our best to fill in,” the senior said.

After losing secondteam All-Ohio quarterback Trent Toothman to graduation, Salem …

After losing secondteam All-Ohio quarterback Trent Toothman to graduation, Salem lineman Steve Manypenny (52) says the Quakers feel more comfortable with the running game this season. “We’re just trying our best to fill in,” the …


Freddie McCune

Freddie McCune

Freddie McCune