Ohio Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner and local election workers in 44 Ohio counties will have to scramble to deal with a voting machine manufacturer’s revelation. » Full Story

A referendum expected to be on the general election ballot in Ohio is being referred to as the ‘‘Healthy Families Act.’’ It would be more accurate to call it the ‘‘Sickening Ohio’s Economy’’ measure. » Full Story

Sen. Barack Obama’s choice of fellow Sen. Joseph Biden as his running mate wasn’t a surprise. » Full Story

From colleges the size of Ohio State to Kent State, Youngstown and all sizes in between, college presidents are asking for the national dialogue on the drinking age to be opened anew. » Full Story

Beginning today, area motorists in Trumbull County will see the flashing lights of school buses, and that means we all need to slow down and be alert behind the wheel. » Full Story

Political correctness too often harms those it purports to be protecting. That probably is the case in regard to a Cincinnati group’s efforts on behalf of children. » Full Story

It was an all-out, full blown celebration that was staged Thursday at the GM Lordstown Complex, and we wish we could have more of them. » Full Story

Wednesday brings a piece of all-American fun and tradition to the area as the 162nd annual Canfield Fair gets off the ground.

The fair is one of the largest in the state. » Full Story

ORCHID: To the organizers of a benefit for David Brooks. » Full Story

This is the time that fans of high school football have been anticipating for nearly nine months — the first week of regular season play. » Full Story