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Officials are investigating the cause of the 123 E. Chalmers Ave. fire that killed 83-year-old Patricia Conway. Her son Hilbert Taylor survived TuesdayÕs fire and was taken to an Akron hospital..

Officials are investigating the cause of the 123 E. Chalmers …

Officials are investigating the cause of the 123 E. Chalmers Ave. fire that killed 83-year-old Patricia Conway. Her son Hilbert Taylor survived TuesdayÕs fire and was taken to an Akron hospital..


2011 Airstreams is a Tehachapi, California, company that offers safety and rescue courses for wind turbine, oil and gas employees. Students train on a 30-foot mobile tower outside the company's headquarters. Instructor Carl Mosby talks to the students, most of whom are military veterans, about their next exercise: repelling from the tower. (Michael Robinson Chavez/Los Angeles Times/MCT)

2011 Airstreams is a Tehachapi, California, company that offers safety …

2011 Airstreams is a Tehachapi, California, company that offers safety and rescue courses for wind turbine, oil and gas employees. Students train on a 30-foot mobile tower outside the company's headquarters. Instructor Carl Mosby talks …


2011 Airstreams is a Tehachapi, California, company that offers safety and rescue courses for wind turbine, oil and gas employees. Students train on a 30-foot mobile tower outside the company's headquarters. Instructor Carl Mosby hangs from the training tower, right, in an exercise designed to train students in repelling techniques. (Michael Robinson Chavez/Los Angeles Times/MCT)

2011 Airstreams is a Tehachapi, California, company that offers safety …

2011 Airstreams is a Tehachapi, California, company that offers safety and rescue courses for wind turbine, oil and gas employees. Students train on a 30-foot mobile tower outside the company's headquarters. Instructor Carl Mosby hangs …


This is so good - it's thicker than most burgers, says Jeremy Hofman, 13, of O'Fallon, critiquing his first bite of his BBQ, Bacon and Cheddar Burger, his first ever burger, at Smashburger in St. Charles, Missouri, July 26, 2011. The better burger movement is sweeping through St. Louis. The latest addition is Smashburger, one of the fastest-growing chains out there, which opened its first St. Louis metro area location. His younger sister Amanda, 9, is on the left. (Laurie Skrivan/St. Louis Post-Dispatch/MCT)

This is so good - it's thicker than most burgers, …

This is so good - it's thicker than most burgers, says Jeremy Hofman, 13, of O'Fallon, critiquing his first bite of his BBQ, Bacon and Cheddar Burger, his first ever burger, at Smashburger in St. …


General Motors Chairman and CEO Dan Akerson speaks at a news conference at the start of national contract negotions at the General Motors Hamtramck Assembly plant in Hamtramck, Mich.,  Wednesday, July 27, 2011. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

General Motors Chairman and CEO Dan Akerson speaks at a …

General Motors Chairman and CEO Dan Akerson speaks at a news conference at the start of national contract negotions at the General Motors Hamtramck Assembly plant in Hamtramck, Mich., Wednesday, July 27, 2011. (AP Photo/Paul …


Rick Fine, owner of Sandel’s Loan Inc. & Pawn Shop, 306 W. Federal St., said he doesn’t think the price of an ounce of gold can climb much higher than its current rate. Gold on Tuesday set another record high.

Rick Fine, owner of Sandel’s Loan Inc. & Pawn Shop, …

Rick Fine, owner of Sandel’s Loan Inc. & Pawn Shop, 306 W. Federal St., said he doesn’t think the price of an ounce of gold can climb much higher than its current rate. Gold on …


Richard Quinn of Boardman discovered a postcard with an early Ancient Order of Hibernian logo, which is now being used on the back of the AOH’s national commemorative coin to celebrate the organization’s 175th anniversary. Quinn said the postcard design was created by Youngstown Hibernian Cornelius J. Cronin in the late 1800s.

Richard Quinn of Boardman discovered a postcard with an early …

Richard Quinn of Boardman discovered a postcard with an early Ancient Order of Hibernian logo, which is now being used on the back of the AOH’s national commemorative coin to celebrate the organization’s 175th anniversary. …


Dan Moody, Howland DT & center

Dan Moody, Howland DT & center

Dan Moody, Howland DT & center


Wearing protective gear, area bus drivers sit in the bus, during a mock crisis drill at Austintown Fitch High School, waiting to witness what would happen if an intruder got onto the vehicle.

Wearing protective gear, area bus drivers sit in the bus, …

Wearing protective gear, area bus drivers sit in the bus, during a mock crisis drill at Austintown Fitch High School, waiting to witness what would happen if an intruder got onto the vehicle.


Austintown Township Patrolmen Alan Phillips and Shawn Heavner, with guns drawn, approach with a gun and knife on a school bus during a mock-crisis drill for bus drivers at Austintown Fitch High School.

Austintown Township Patrolmen Alan Phillips and Shawn Heavner, with guns …

Austintown Township Patrolmen Alan Phillips and Shawn Heavner, with guns drawn, approach with a gun and knife on a school bus during a mock-crisis drill for bus drivers at Austintown Fitch High School.


Lee Westwood of England comes into the PGA Championship as the No. 2 golfer in the world behind Luke Donald and with the goal of trying to win a major — only not trying so hard. “It’s time to relax and let it flow,” he says.

Lee Westwood of England comes into the PGA Championship as …

Lee Westwood of England comes into the PGA Championship as the No. 2 golfer in the world behind Luke Donald and with the goal of trying to win a major — only not trying so …


Youngstown State wide receiver Andrew Williams (80) catches some passes during a practice session Tuesday at Stambaugh Stadium. He is among three players from South Carolina who signed with the Penguins as a result of coach Eric Wolford’s hustle and the connections he made while serving as an assistant, including a stint as a line coach at South Carolina in 2009.

Youngstown State wide receiver Andrew Williams (80) catches some passes …

Youngstown State wide receiver Andrew Williams (80) catches some passes during a practice session Tuesday at Stambaugh Stadium. He is among three players from South Carolina who signed with the Penguins as a result of …


Youngstown State wide receiver Kintrell Disher (82) catches some passes during a practice session Tuesday at Stambaugh Stadium. He is among three players from South Carolina who signed with the Penguins as a result of coach Eric Wolford’s hustle and the connections he made while serving as an assistant, including a stint as a line coach at South Carolina in 2009.

Youngstown State wide receiver Kintrell Disher (82) catches some passes …

Youngstown State wide receiver Kintrell Disher (82) catches some passes during a practice session Tuesday at Stambaugh Stadium. He is among three players from South Carolina who signed with the Penguins as a result of …


Tom Bartholomew, owner of Tele Gold, 8051 Market St. in Boardman, said gold sellers are more scarce today than in late 2009, when the price for an ounce first topped $1,000. He said he bought three times as much back then, when gold was $1,000 to $1,200 an ounce.

Tom Bartholomew, owner of Tele Gold, 8051 Market St. in …

Tom Bartholomew, owner of Tele Gold, 8051 Market St. in Boardman, said gold sellers are more scarce today than in late 2009, when the price for an ounce first topped $1,000. He said he bought …


Danielle R. Battafarano
Joseph A. Surko Jr.

Danielle R. Battafarano Joseph A. Surko Jr.

Danielle R. Battafarano Joseph A. Surko Jr.


Tyler Lunn and Tiffany Schofield

Tyler Lunn and Tiffany Schofield

Tyler Lunn and Tiffany Schofield


Robert P. Morris and Erin K. Greene

Robert P. Morris and Erin K. Greene

Robert P. Morris and Erin K. Greene


Michael E. Gbur and Lindsey M. Sciullo

Michael E. Gbur and Lindsey M. Sciullo

Michael E. Gbur and Lindsey M. Sciullo