Eighth Graders Charisse Brown (right), and Kiana Bell (center) put catsup on their hamburgers as fellow eighth grader Trayionna Walker watches during a cookout held by the After School Alliance at Volney Rogers Junior High on Thursday afternoon.

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YSU Senior Athletes of the year Brad Samsa, football and Olivia Arnold, swimming, with Vindy Sports Editor Rob Todor at 22nd Annual Scholar Athlete Banquet Thursday at Kilcawley Center.

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Special to The Vindicator

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"Slim Jim" also known as Jim Giles of Boardman has been an Aut Mori Grotto Clown for 40 years.

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"Slim Jim" also known as Jim Giles of Boardman has been an Aut Mori Grotto Clown for 40 years.

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"Slim Jim" also known as Jim Giles of Boardman has been an Aut Mori Grotto Clown for 40 years.

Published on April 30, 2009

"Slim Jim" also known as Jim Giles of Boardman has been an Aut Mori Grotto Clown for 40 years.

Published on April 30, 2009

"Slim Jim" also known as Jim Giles of Boardman has been an Aut Mori Grotto Clown for 40 years.

Published on April 30, 2009

"Slim Jim" also known as Jim Giles of Boardman has been an Aut Mori Grotto Clown for 40 years.

Published on April 30, 2009

"Slim Jim" also known as Jim Giles of Boardman has been an Aut Mori Grotto Clown for 40 years.

Published on April 30, 2009

"Slim Jim" also known as Jim Giles of Boardman has been an Aut Mori Grotto Clown for 40 years.

Published on April 30, 2009

"Slim Jim" also known as Jim Giles of Boardman has been an Aut Mori Grotto Clown for 40 years.

Published on April 30, 2009

"Slim Jim" also known as Jim Giles of Boardman has been an Aut Mori Grotto Clown for 40 years.

Published on April 30, 2009

"Slim Jim" also known as Jim Giles of Boardman has been an Aut Mori Grotto Clown for 40 years.

Published on April 30, 2009

"Slim Jim" also known as Jim Giles of Boardman has been an Aut Mori Grotto Clown for 40 years.

Published on April 30, 2009

"Slim Jim" also known as Jim Giles of Boardman has been an Aut Mori Grotto Clown for 40 years.

Published on April 30, 2009

"Slim Jim" also known as Jim Giles of Boardman has been an Aut Mori Grotto Clown for 40 years.

Published on April 30, 2009

"Slim Jim" also known as Jim Giles of Boardman has been an Aut Mori Grotto Clown for 40 years.

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BRYAN is the grandson of Judith Ferrett of Hubbard. He’s wearing his Amish hat while planning flowers.

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JOEY CARUSO, of Mineral Ridge, is the song of Anthony and Stephanie Caruso.

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KATHERINE KISH will put anything on her head, according to her parents, Paul and Marty Kish of New Middletown.

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BRANDON MOODY BYRD, 6 months, was caught on film by his grandmother, Gail Moody-Byrd, during his first visit to Disney World.

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One-year-old MARY GIOVANNA of Boardman loves putting on her pink hat and going for a ride in her pink car.

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MARISSA ARNDT of Kingwood Texas

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Do you remember the paper hats made from The Vindicator? Here is 3-year-old GIANNA PICCUTA of North Lima wearing one made by her 85-year-old great-grandma, Millie Boda.

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CLIFF COLWELL of Victoria House Assisted Living in Austintown.

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ANDREW FREEMAN is the son of Stacy and Todd Freeman of Farmington Hills, Mich., and grandson of Jim and Sandy Dorman of Boardman.

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RAIDEN ROSSI, who was born Jan. 20, is held by his father, Ronald, as his mom, Kristie took this picture. The family lives in Austintown.

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Six-year-old CADEN CREIGHTON of Struthers poses for his mother, Tammy Creighton.

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ROSELLA MARIE JULIAN, 7 months old, is the daughter of Lance & Nicole Julian and the granddaughter of Anthony Julian.

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COLTEN THOMAS MCCUTCHEON of Campbell was only 2 days old in this picture as he was leaving Northside Medical Center.

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JAIDEN HUMBERT, who was 9 months old on April 29, shows off his Easter hat. He is the son of Elliot Humbert and Trisha Paige.

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JOHN YAVORSKY of Victoria House Assisted Living in Austintown.

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DONNA TALEOS of Mineral Ridge

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JEFFREY VICAREL was 18 months old when his grandfather, Michael J. Lacivita of Youngstown, snapped this picture.

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MARCELLO JACKSON of Boardman.

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KARISSA KADEL of Liberty Township attends Prospect Elementary in Girard City Schools.

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HALEY CARUSO, 13, of Mineral Ridge, is the daughter of Anthony and Stephanie Caruso.

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DYLAN KELTY was is 15 months old when this picture was taken while he was visiting his grandparents in Fort Myers, Fla. He is of Sarah and Buzz Kelty of Poland.

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This picture of TROY RICE of Niles was taken by his mom, Chris Markopoulos.

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NICOLINA FREDRICK of Boardman.

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ANGELINE ANNE SECRE of Youngstown is wearing a baseball hat that belonged to her father when he was her age (6 months). Her grandma, Debbie Secre-Burkey of Sruthers saved the hat for over 20 years!

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AVA VALENTINA ACEVEDO, 5 months, daughter of Toni and Rob Acevedo and granddaughter of Paula Shields, is a serious hat lover.

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ERICK HOOVER and his niece, Madalyn Smith, are clowning around as vikings.

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This is COOPER CREIGHTON of Struthers.

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ALEXA MARINO of Poland was 3 when this picture was taken in 1994.

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NICHOLAS LAPLANTE wears his favorite cap, graduating from preschool at the Holy Family School in Poland.

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KATIE LYNN DANCE, 1, is ready to go for a springtime ride in her little car. She is the daughter of Bob and Terri Dance of Green Township.

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JEAN POCHIRO of Victoria House Assisted Living in Austintown.

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LILY AND CARLINA VARI-COPPOLA, age 4, of Lowellville are wearing their butterfly hats they got at the Buffalo Zoo.

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KYLIE MARIE CAIN of Canfield is 9 weeks old in this picture, which was taken by her grandma, Kathy Cain of Canfield.

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CARTER CREIGHTON of Struthers appears to be having a beach ball!

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THERESA LAPE of Victoria House Assisted Living in Austintown.

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ISABELLA LAMONT, 4 months old, is the daughter of Keith and Ronda LaMont of Parma Heights, formerly of Lowellville. Her grandparents are Ron and Cindy Perry of Lowellville.

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ANTONIO JACOBSON of Boardman.

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CLANCY CHRYSTAL of Liberty is wearing the crown and BENJAMIN DEWBERRY of Youngstown is the shepherd.

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LEANNA HARTSOUGH is a 10th-grader at Canfield High School. The photo was taken by her grandmother, Lana VanAuker of Canfield.

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A very patriotic HARRY CREIGHTON of Struthers is ready for a 4th of July parade. The photo was submitted by Tammy Creighton.

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CHEROKEE and WYATT INGRAM (8 and 16 months old), KYRSTIN BRADFORD, 16, and HOPE INGRAM, 9, all of Struthers, are the grandchildren of Ray and Sue Bradford, also of Struthers.

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JUSTIN BISH, 22 months, of Hubbard; photo taken by Pam Filo of Hubard, his grandmother.

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JJ HAGERTY, 3, is wearing a balloon hat at the Boardman Rotary pancake breakfast.

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EMMA GARON, 3, of Hubbard thought her Easter bonnet looked better on her daddy, Adam.

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JAXON CONNOR LIPINSKY, 2, of Poland.

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1-year-old HANNAH LAPLANTE shows off her favorite spring hat.

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JIM DORMAN of Boardman shares a kiss with his grandson, Peter Koulianos of Campbell, on their joint birthday. Nov. 11.

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DESIREE and DERREK BRADFORD of Struthers are the grandchildren of Ray and Sue Bradford.

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R.J. TRIMBLE, 2, son of Lindsey Smith and Ronnie Trimble, is on his way to the Italian Fest.

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ISABELLA MARLO AND NICHOLAS DEPINTO of Streetsboro.

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ALEX LAPLANTE wears his bunny hat while enjoying some late-season sledding at the Poland Presbyterian Church.

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SANDY MANNERS of Victoria House Assisted Living in Austintown.

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Fireman ANTHONY CARUSO of Mineral Ridge.

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ELLA KINKADE of Victoria House Assisted Living in Austintown.

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Veteran local radio newsman John Nagy reflects on his 40-year career with WKBN radio. He was told Tuesday, April 28, that his position had been eliminated.

Published on April 29, 2009

Sam Covelli expresses his excitement for upcoming events at the newly named Covelli Centre, including 10 family shows, four rock concerts and others. At a media conference Wednesday, Youngstown Mayor Jay Williams, right, announced the name that replaced Chevrolet Centre.

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St. Patrick School 2nd grade teacher Mellony Leonard helps student Blake Yendrek mix bread dough at the school 4-27-09. Second graders were making bread for Holy communion.

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Second graders at St Patrick School in Hubbard participate in a project to make bread for Holy Communion. At left is teachers aid Viola O'Connor.

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John F Kennedy's Chanel Thornton barely holds onto a catch off a fly ball during the top of the sixth inning at JFK High School on Wednesday afternoon.

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Youngstown Warren Air Force Reserve Station base Commander Col Karl McGregor swears in Tyler Jordan, 8, of Niles as an officer for Pilot for a Day program.

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John F Kennedy's Rachel Pico throws a pitch during the top of the seventh inning at JFK High School on Wednesday afternoon.

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Kristen M. Napier and Jason R. Haus

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Adam Derico and Katie Duckworth

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Debbie Pulley and Steve Beardsley

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Special to The Vindicator BRUNCH BUNCH: Prepared for an annual scholarship brunch on May 9 at the Brentford House are, seated from left, Brenda Averhart, Carole DuBose, and Lynn Veal, and standing, Olla Tate, Hattie Tharpe, Wayna Hightower, and Pat Phillips.

Published on April 29, 2009

City of Warren Fire investigators and investigators for the state fire marshal remove items as they investigate a early morning blaze that injured a Warren Policeman and three residents. State Fire Marshal investigators have ruled arson as the cause of this morning’s fire at a group home on Bonnie Brae Avenue.

Published on April 28, 2009

Steve and Marian DeGenaro in the kitchen at St Anthony Church in Youngstown Friday 4-24-09. They and about 25 volunteers make and sell several hundred pizza's/week as a church fundraiser.

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YPD Traffic Officer Jimmy Rounds, left, and Don Meszaros, WRTA director of Maintenance survey damage to a WRTA bus involved in a collision Tuesday afternoon on McCartney Rd and Rutledge in Youngstown.

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YSU's Jeremy Banks heads to first as Milwaukee 1 rst baseman Dan Buchloz tries to make the catch during 4 th inning at Eastwood Field. Banks was called safe.

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Friends and Family hug outside the church Greater Apostolic Faith Church, in Warren as Lloyd McCoy, the 11-year-old who died in a drive-by shooting, was laid to rest Tuesday afternoon.

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Austintown Council of PTA members Tracy Martin, Becky Feicht have been collecting donations for the clothing drive the Austintown Middle School, Tuesday April 28, 2009

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Donated cloths have been categorized into boxes at Austintown Middle School. Austintown Council of PTA's organized the clothing drive, Tuesday April 28, 2009

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YSU's Anthony Porter is out at plate during 2nd inning of Friday game with Milwaukee at Eastwood field. Making the tag is Panthers catcher Shaun Wegner.

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The Mahoning Valley Thunder practice at the Chevey Centre on Tuesday March 25, 2009.

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Matthew J. Bradley and Cassandra L. Flora

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Jordan M. Gerchak and Ashley R. Lewis

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Kelly R. James and Cory D. Husted

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Nicole Krestel and Dan Caldwell

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Cara R. Taglialavore and Anthony J. Shina

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Oct 20 1984: The park auction takes place

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Daughter and mother from Alliance, OH in the Rocket Ship car Oct. 20, 1984

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Anyone whoever went to the park will remember the famous trash cans, now lined up for the auction. The remains of the Wild Cat can be seen in the background. Oct. 18, 1984

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Youngstown State's 37th Annual Red-White Spring Game on Friday at Stambaugh Stadium.

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Youngstown State's 37th Annual Red-White Spring Game on Friday at Stambaugh Stadium

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Youngstown State's 37th Annual Red-White Spring Game on Friday at Stambaugh Stadium.

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Youngstown State's 37th Annual Red-White Spring Game on Friday at Stambaugh Stadium.

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Youngstown State's 37th Annual Red-White Spring Game on Friday at Stambaugh Stadium.

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Youngstown State's 37th Annual Red-White Spring Game on Friday at Stambaugh Stadium.

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Youngstown State's 37th Annual Red-White Spring Game on Friday at Stambaugh Stadium.

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Youngstown State's 37th Annual Red-White Spring Game on Friday at Stambaugh Stadium.

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Youngstown State's 37th Annual Red-White Spring Game on Friday at Stambaugh Stadium.

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Youngstown State's 37th Annual Red-White Spring Game on Friday at Stambaugh Stadium.

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Youngstown State's 37th Annual Red-White Spring Game on Friday at Stambaugh Stadium.

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Youngstown State's 37th Annual Red-White Spring Game on Friday at Stambaugh Stadium.

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Youngstown State's 37th Annual Red-White Spring Game on Friday at Stambaugh Stadium.

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Youngstown State's 37th Annual Red-White Spring Game on Friday at Stambaugh Stadium.

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Youngstown State's 37th Annual Red-White Spring Game on Friday at Stambaugh Stadium.

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Youngstown State's 37th Annual Red-White Spring Game on Friday at Stambaugh Stadium.

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Youngstown State's 37th Annual Red-White Spring Game on Friday at Stambaugh Stadium.

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Youngstown State's 37th Annual Red-White Spring Game on Friday at Stambaugh Stadium.

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Youngstown State's 37th Annual Red-White Spring Game on Friday at Stambaugh Stadium.

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Youngstown State's 37th Annual Red-White Spring Game on Friday at Stambaugh Stadium.

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Youngstown State's 37th Annual Red-White Spring Game on Friday at Stambaugh Stadium.

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Youngstown State's 37th Annual Red-White Spring Game on Friday at Stambaugh Stadium.

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Youngstown State's 37th Annual Red-White Spring Game on Friday at Stambaugh Stadium.

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Youngstown State's 37th Annual Red-White Spring Game on Friday at Stambaugh Stadium.

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Youngstown State's 37th Annual Red-White Spring Game on Friday at Stambaugh Stadium.

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Youngstown State's 37th Annual Red-White Spring Game on Friday at Stambaugh Stadium.

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Youngstown State's 37th Annual Red-White Spring Game on Friday at Stambaugh Stadium.

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Youngstown State's 37th Annual Red-White Spring Game on Friday at Stambaugh Stadium.

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Youngstown State's 37th Annual Red-White Spring Game on Friday at Stambaugh Stadium.

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Youngstown State's 37th Annual Red-White Spring Game on Friday at Stambaugh Stadium.

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Youngstown State's 37th Annual Red-White Spring Game on Friday at Stambaugh Stadium.

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Youngstown State's 37th Annual Red-White Spring Game on Friday at Stambaugh Stadium.

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Youngstown State's 37th Annual Red-White Spring Game on Friday at Stambaugh Stadium.

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Youngstown State's 37th Annual Red-White Spring Game on Friday at Stambaugh Stadium.

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Youngstown State's 37th Annual Red-White Spring Game on Friday at Stambaugh Stadium.

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Youngstown State's 37th Annual Red-White Spring Game on Friday at Stambaugh Stadium.

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Youngstown State's 37th Annual Red-White Spring Game on Friday at Stambaugh Stadium.

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Youngstown State's 37th Annual Red-White Spring Game on Friday at Stambaugh Stadium.

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Worker in front of Widlcat 1984

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Apr. 26, 1984 Midway starts to collapse from the fire

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Daughter and mother from Alliance, OH in the Rocket Ship car Oct. 20, 1984

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Areial Truck pours water on the roof of the carousel. Apr. 26, 1984

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Charred remians; Apr. 26, 1984 Park offices burn to the ground.

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Apr. 26, 1984 Fireman drags hose towards the blaze.

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Sept 8, 1984: Last day crowds

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Apr. 26, 1984 Aerial shot of the fire.

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Apr. 26, 1984 Fire spereads to midway

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Apr. 26, 1984 Aerial shot of the fire.

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Apr. 26, 1984 Fire in the midway

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Apr. 26, 1984 Park offices burn out of control.

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Apr. 26, 1984 Dark clouds fill the sky as Idora Park burns.

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Apr. 26, 1984 Aerial shot of the fire.

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Keep your eyes on your fries. Sept. 3, 1984

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Teens in Idora on last days 1984

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Enjoying last days of the park. Idora Sept. 8 1984

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Apr. 26, 1984 Aerial shot of the fire.

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Apr. 26, 1984: The Lost River ride is lost to the blaze.

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Final ticket sales Idora

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Idora Park office are destoyed Apr. 26, 1984

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Lost River is destroyed by fire. Apr. 26, 1984

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Apr. 26, 1984: Roof caves in on the Wild Cat as Youngstown Fireman keeps hosing it down.

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Apr. 26, 1984 Aerial shot of the fire.

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Apr. 26, 1984 The charered skeleton of the Wild cat can be seen above the stream of water.

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After in the Lost River area Apr. 26, 1984

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Apr. 26, 1984 Firefighters try to thold the line and keep the flames from moving to the carousel (seen at far right).

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Concession stands are doomed Apr. 26, 1984

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Apr. 26, 1984 Aerial shot of the fire.

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Fire consumes the Lost River ride, and it spreads to the Wild Cat roller coaster and the midway at Idora Park in Youngstown, Ohio.

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Apr. 26, 1984 Aerial shot of the fire.

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No water: The fire hoses have little water left to fight the blaze. Apr. 26, 1984

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Apr. 26, 1984 Park offices are lost.

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Apr. 26, 1984 Aerial shot of the fire.

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Apr. 26, 1984 Fire chief discusses strategy with assistant chiefs

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Apr. 26, 1984 Midway in ruins.

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Apr. 26, 1984 The carousel horses, dinosaur and hippo gaze in disbelief at the inferno beside them.

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May 3, 1986: Another fire at the park

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Apr. 26, 1984 Aerial shot of the fire.

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This is the area where the fire originally started. Welders working on the The Lost River ride accidently started the fire. Apr. 26, 1984

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Oct 20 1984: The park auction takes place

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Ferris wheel, date unknown.

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Video arcade, Ski ball and concessions stands burn on the south west side of of the midway. Apr. 26, 1984.

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Original look of Idora Ballrooom

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May 13, 1988: The Youngstown Health Department has ordered Mopunt Calvary Pentecostal Church Leaders to clean up excessive debris and refuse near the Parkview Avenue entrance of the former Idora Park amusement park. The church bought the property in 1985.

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April 26, 1984; Lone firefighter fightsmidway fire.

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The photo has written in the lower right hand corner: Beauty contest, the Timken Bearing Company, Idora Park, Youngstown, 1926

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Sept. 3, 1984: Robert and Mary Lynn West of Girard met 19 years ago (1965) Monday at Idora Park at this very spot. Now the couple has three children and return to the park for one last visit.

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Midway collaspes apr 26, 1984

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Sept 1, 1984: Neil Rozom, park visitor IDORA

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Idora park sign with fire all around. Apr. 26, 1984

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Red Cross personnel were on hand to serve refreshments to the firefighters and the workers. L-R Etherl Strange; Bob Lewis; Gladys Montanez; Rose DeMuccio; Bev Suhar. Apr. 26, 1984

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Firefighters scurry to move equipment as Midway collapses. Apr. 26, 1984

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Sept. 3, 1984: Riding the Tilt-a-whirl

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IDORA: Ardis Conway, Worker at The Launching Pad. Sept. 1, 1984

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Wild Cat view from the top. Oct. 28, 1982

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Aug. 27, 1983: teens ride the Wild Cat rollercoaster in Idora Park in Youngstown, OH.

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Apr. 26, 1984 A youngstown City Fireman siits on a hose as part of the Wild Cat roller coaster goes up in flames. The 90 year old Idora park went up in flames, destroying the Lost river, park offices and and a row of concessions stands. The two -allarm fire sent one fire fighter to the hospital.

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Anyone whoever went to the park will remember the famous trash cans, now lined up for the auction. The remains of the Wild Cat can be seen in the background. Oct. 18, 1984

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Going snow where: Seats covered with snow looks so tame and serene in mid winter.

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Apr. 26, 1984: Charred tracks of the Wildcat crash to the ground. A storage building at hte right is on fire.

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Idora Auction: Last time to sit in the Wilcat cars. The boy is from Chagrin Falls, Oh. Oct. 20, 1984

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Clifton Hudson and Shonnita Richardson

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Dr. Brandon M. Mikolich and Kara R. D'Amico

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Mr. and Ms. William Crump

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Mr. and Mrs. Skip Thuman

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Amy Williams and Robert Fink

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The Vindicator/William D. Lewis

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Elizabeth J. Black and James A. Tomory Jr.

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Mark Robenolt and Amanda Blyler

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James Margiotta and Heather Anderson

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Darren Burich and Rebecca Thompson

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Debra J. Loftus and Justin W. Jernigan

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Kristen D. Rupert and Michel D. Hoops

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Amy Hancher and Neil Cornelius

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Special to The Vindicator

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Roger A. Crawford and Heather M. Sheppa

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Daniel R. Zapko and Jamie L. Burns

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Novak

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Eric J. Gozur II and Jodi K. Swafford

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Thomas Sweeney and Jorden Morris

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Chizmar

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Special to The Vindicator

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Joshua Cartwright and Genevieve Bisby

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Michael Marapese and Kourtney Wolfgang

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Kelly L. Pondillo and Steven A. Carroll

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A hawk that made its nest in the Hartzell Rd. School hunkers down in the nest built on the fire escape for the auditorium at Washington Elementary in Niles.

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Craig E. Burrows and Kristine M. Kleese

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Mike Nowakowski and Amy Von Schwarz

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Southbound I680 is being renovated with work crews putting the barriers in place for eventual lane restrictions.

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YSU coach Jon Heacock during 4-15-09 practice at YSU.

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Canfield Police officers serve a warrant at the El Patio Motel in Canfield in order to search the premises for evidence of prostitution on Thursday afternoon.

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Fellows Riverside Gardens, April 17, 2009

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Fellows Riverside Gardens, April 17, 2009

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Fellows Riverside Gardens, April 17, 2009

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Fellows Riverside Gardens, April 17, 2009

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Fellows Riverside Gardens, April 17, 2009

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Fellows Riverside Gardens, April 17, 2009

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Fellows Riverside Gardens, April 17, 2009

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Fellows Riverside Gardens, April 17, 2009

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Fellows Riverside Gardens, April 17, 2009

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Fellows Riverside Gardens, April 17, 2009

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Fellows Riverside Gardens, April 17, 2009

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Fellows Riverside Gardens, April 17, 2009

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Fellows Riverside Gardens, April 17, 2009

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Fellows Riverside Gardens, April 17, 2009

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Fellows Riverside Gardens, April 17, 2009

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Fellows Riverside Gardens, April 17, 2009

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Fellows Riverside Gardens, April 17, 2009

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Fellows Riverside Gardens, April 17, 2009

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Fellows Riverside Gardens, April 17, 2009

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Fellows Riverside Gardens, April 17, 2009

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Fellows Riverside Gardens, April 17, 2009

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Fellows Riverside Gardens, April 17, 2009

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Fellows Riverside Gardens, April 17, 2009

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Canfield's Dustin Brode takes a warm up throw with the discus before competing in a meet at Canfield High School on Tuesday April 14, 2009. Although Brode's speciality is the shot put, the high school junior's personal record with the discus is still an impressive 164 ft.

Published on April 16, 2009

Walter Pishkur, President and C.E.O. of Forum Health, speaks to the public during an open forum on the company's economic situation at Northside Medical Center on Thursday evening.

Published on April 16, 2009

David Sharpe of Pyatt Street is shown as he received a 7 1/2 year prison sentence Thursday in Mahoning County Common Pleas Court for reckless homicide, gross abuse of a corpse and attempted tampering with evidence. The sentencing was Thursday. Sharpe pleaded guilty to the charges in connection with the death of 15-year-old Jimmie P. Higham in 2001. 

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Capri Cafaro

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Special to The Vindicator STEPPING UP: Among those participating in arrangements for the Symphony Ball on April 25 are, from left, Tim Smith of Smith and Co. Jewelers; Richard Keyse, ball committee chairman; Patti Smith, ball committee member; Randall Craig Fleischer, music director of Youngstown Symphony Orchestra; and Susan Berny, president of Youngstown Symphony Guild.

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J. Lori Stone of Austintown discusses her military career and the convention in a board room at Oak Hill Renaissance building along with two other women veterans.

Published on April 16, 2009

Donna Burford discusses her military career and the convention in a board room at Oak Hill Renaissance building along with two other women veterans.

Published on April 16, 2009

Richard Ellis, of Youngstown, participates in a Tea Party, standing for Taxed Enough Already, on Federal Plaza in downtown Youngstown on Wednesday afternoon.

Published on April 15, 2009

Susan Skrzynski of Boardman discusses her military career and the convention in a board room at Oak Hill Renaissance building along with two other women veterans.

Published on April 15, 2009

Pat Eccleston of Lisbon prays in Lisbon Square for Lisbon's Tax Day Tea Party to protest Washington's "socialist" direction.

Published on April 15, 2009

Lifeline to Valley Workers at the Chevrolet Centre in Youngstown.

Published on April 15, 2009

A lady is comforted at a man at the scene says a prayer as police investigate shooting on the Youngstown's east side at Shehy and Bruce left one dead at the scene and a second person taken by private car to St Elizabeth Health Center and was reported to be in critical condition

Published on April 15, 2009

Dr. Charles Sung, a Hubbard veterinarian, who helped establish the Bummer Fund to help pay for animal care.

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YSU wide receiver Aaron Pitts during 4-9-09 practice.

Published on April 13, 2009

Abby Burton, 16, of Brookfield punches during a self defense course for females ages 16-18 at the Jewish Community Center.

Published on April 13, 2009

Design It owner Jenifer Daigle (34) of Canfield and Cortney Prout (7) of Canfield talks about finger knitting and Design It in Canfield

Published on April 13, 2009

Mahoning Valley Phantom Stefan Salituro (90)takes the puck down the ice past Traverse City North Stars Nate Urbaniak (9) during the second period at The Ice Zone Sunday evening.

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Mahoning Valley Phantom Robert Harrison (4) puts the puck past Traverse City North Stars C.J. Motte (30) during the second period scoring the teams second goal at The Ice Zone Sunday evening.

Published on April 13, 2009

Cortney Prout (7) of Canfield demonstrates finger knitting at Design It in Canfield

Published on April 13, 2009

Curtis Moses of Youngstown said he understands that police officers have a job to do, but he said one Youngstown officer went too far. Moses’ 7-month-old dog, Diva, was fatally shot about 13 times during a pursuit of felony suspects. He shows off the spent bullets and marks and holes on the floor left behind in the wake of the shooting on his E Lucius in Youngstown home.

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YSU's Jabari Scott

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Cortney Prout (7) of Canfield demonstrates finger knitting at Design It in Canfield,

Published on April 13, 2009

Heather Knoske, manager of The Manor at Howland Glen is shown on one of the units at the soon to open complex. The Manor at Howland Glen is an apartment community for people 62 and older. It is owned by Lutheran Housing Services of Howland, a partnership of Shepherd of the Valley, Lutheran Social Services of Northern Ohio and St. Luke Luke’s Lutheran Community. The facility officially opens Friday, April 17.

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Fischer

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Deanna Black and Jared Woodward

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Cooper

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Michael Kavouras and Jennifer Gonzalez

Published on April 13, 2009

The Vindicator/Lisa-Ann Ishihara ANIMAL ATTRACTION: All smiles as they prepare for a big fundraiser, the Angels for Animals Garage Sale, are, left to right, Meegan Ambrose, DVM, Marlene Braunlich, general manager, and Diane Less, founder and board member. They are standing in Cat Room No. 1 with some of their friends at the shelter, Route 165 in Canfield.

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Kerri-jo Taylor and James R. Petuch

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Debra L. Pagano and Patrick J. Sichko

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Jesse W. James and Brenda Bungard

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The Vindicator/William D. Lewis

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Linda Huff and Nathan Lang

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Special to The Vindicator JUST DUCKY: Plans have been completed for a day of activities, which will include a Duck Race fundraiser. Happy to be part of the fun are several students from the Potential Development School of Autism Classroom 3, from left in front, Ethan Nieczura, Richard Plant, Alyssa Hull, Zack Jackson, Michael Alexander, and in back, Vicki Van Gilder, teacher assistant; Tara Mady, director of marketing for United Way; and Lisa Kokoski, lead teacher.

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John Metzinger and Candice Lawson

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Special to The Vindicator PUTTIN’ ON THE RITZ: Items to be awarded during a Chinese auction at the third annual senior prom night at Girard Multi-Generational Center are displayed by, from left, Paulette Kern, administrative assistant at the center; Doloris Krok and Eddie Krok, guests at the center; Laura Carey-D’Rummo, administrative director; and Jennifer Miller, assistant program director.

Published on April 10, 2009

Carpet King general Mgr John Plesea hugs Cindy Barb, widow of Carpet King owner Ron Barb who died in March. She was emotional entering the store.

Published on April 9, 2009

From left, Atty. Danny Thomas of Warren, Law Director Greg Hicks, Safety Service Director Doug Franklin and Mayor Michael O'Brien discuss the agreement with the city John Mandopoulos signed with the city on Wednesday. Mandopoulos, chief since December 2000, agreed to step down immediately and remain on sick leave until Aug. 10, when his retirement begins. Mandopoulos is 61 years old.

Published on April 9, 2009

A red ford pick up truck lays overturned in the median of 680 after leaving the roadway of 680 south. Youngstown Police responded to the accident where the vehicles only occupant was a male who was ejected from the vehicle and taken away from the scene by an ambulance most likely headed to St. Elizabeth's.

Published on April 9, 2009

East High School's Alex Pettway mantains his determination as he crosses the finish line finishing first in the 4 x 200m relay during the Cope Invitational at Reilly Stadium in Salem on Thursday evening.

Published on April 9, 2009

GOOD WORDS - Mike Hold talks with QB Davon Vinson during second quarter action - at the Chevy Centre Thunder opener.

Published on April 9, 2009

Ohio Division of Wildlife releases 2500 Rainbow trout into Lake Glacier Thursday, April 9, 2009. Spectators and fisherman gather.

Published on April 9, 2009

Ohio Division of Wildlife releases 2500 Rainbow trout into Lake Glacier Thursday, April 9, 2009. Spectators and fisherman gather.

Published on April 9, 2009

Ohio Division of Wildlife releases 2500 Rainbow trout into Lake Glacier Thursday, April 9, 2009. Spectators and fisherman gather.

Published on April 9, 2009

Ohio Division of Wildlife releases 2500 Rainbow trout into Lake Glacier Thursday, April 9, 2009. Spectators and fisherman gather.

Published on April 9, 2009

Ohio Division of Wildlife releases 2500 Rainbow trout into Lake Glacier Thursday, April 9, 2009. Spectators and fisherman gather.

Published on April 9, 2009

Ohio Division of Wildlife releases 2500 Rainbow trout into Lake Glacier Thursday, April 9, 2009. Spectators and fisherman gather.

Published on April 9, 2009

Ohio Division of Wildlife releases 2500 Rainbow trout into Lake Glacier Thursday, April 9, 2009. Spectators and fisherman gather.

Published on April 9, 2009

Ohio Division of Wildlife releases 2500 Rainbow trout into Lake Glacier Thursday, April 9, 2009. Spectators and fisherman gather.

Published on April 9, 2009

Ohio Division of Wildlife releases 2500 Rainbow trout into Lake Glacier Thursday, April 9, 2009. Spectators and fisherman gather.

Published on April 9, 2009

Ohio Division of Wildlife releases 2500 Rainbow trout into Lake Glacier Thursday, April 9, 2009. Spectators and fisherman gather.

Published on April 9, 2009

Ohio Division of Wildlife releases 2500 Rainbow trout into Lake Glacier Thursday, April 9, 2009. Spectators and fisherman gather.

Published on April 9, 2009

Ohio Division of Wildlife releases 2500 Rainbow trout into Lake Glacier Thursday, April 9, 2009. Spectators and fisherman gather.

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Jesus played by Dennis Carpenter washes the feet of his apostles Saturday afternoon in Niles.

Published on April 8, 2009

Sprinters on the Cardinal Mooney Track Team, Charlie Brown (sophmore), Scott Johnson (senior), Matt McWilson (senior), Braylon Heard (junior) pose for a portrait at Cardinal Mooney Track on Wednesday April 8, 2009.

Published on April 8, 2009

YSU's Haley Thomas arrives safely at third base ahead of Toledo shortstop/second baseman Brie Ford's toss to teamate Kelly Hmiel during the bottom of the third inning of the second game of a double header at McCune Park Wednesday evening. The women Penguins won both games of the double header defeating the Rockets 12-4 in game one and 11-2 in game two.

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Kenneth Biros

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Deana Berman, 12 of Boardman, and Sherri Garver, of Columbiana County, peel garlic while Chaia Beckerman gets water for a stew being prepared at the Ohev Tzekek Synagogue in Youngstown on Wednesday. The stew is being prepared as part of a Passover meal.

Published on April 8, 2009

Jerry Wolford

Published on April 8, 2009

Potatoes, carrots, and parsnips for a use in a Passover meal at Ohev Tzekek Synagogue in Youngstown on Wednesday.

Published on April 8, 2009

The performers of "It is Finished" Saturday afternoon in Niles.

Published on April 8, 2009

Hal Katanik and Deborah Cerbus

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Jessica A. Moss and Thomas F. Schmitt

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Samantha Redinger and Adam Reagle

Published on April 8, 2009

Special to The Vindicator PERFECT IMAGE: Sharon Regional Health System Auxiliary will donate proceeds from its Charity Ball to the Cardiac MRI/CT program at the Diagnostic and Imaging Center on Garden Way in Hermitage. Standing beside the MRI unit at the center is Dr. J. Ronald Mikolich, MRI/CT cardiology specialist.

Published on April 8, 2009

Sheyna Anderson and William Hudy

Published on April 8, 2009

Brown

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Ryan Gesacion and Renee Shurilla

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Breaking of Matzah. It is broken to remind people of the brokeness in the world and to recall those who are poor. Rabbi Frank Muller ofCongregation Rodef Shalom lead a Seder at the Jewish Community Center Tuesday.The Seder was dedicated to child nutrition and hunger awareness.

Published on April 7, 2009

Marie Dippolito of Warren shows her egg tree in her home.

Published on April 7, 2009

Bo Snyder takes an up close look at perfection as he dips his yellow egg in for more coloring as Preschoolers decorate Easter Eggs at New Life Christian Preschool, 2250 E. Western Reserve Road Poland

Published on April 7, 2009

Korey Burdman, 13, of Howland and Maalik Smith, 11, a student at Akiva Academy participate in a Seder at the Jewish Community Center Tuesday.The Seder was dedicated to child nutrition and hunger awareness.

Published on April 7, 2009

Hubbard native Ryan Gasser has become the official voice for both the YSU baseball and softball teams doing live broadcasts over the university’s Internet connections.

Published on April 7, 2009

YSU's Brian Mellot during 4-3-09 practice.

Published on April 7, 2009

Melissa Kascask, 28, and husband Chadd Kascsak, 23. Chadd and Melissa were married at Akron Children’s Hospital Tuesday morning.

Published on April 7, 2009

Arthur Magee

Published on April 7, 2009

Thunder's Jason Lewis prepares fopr a 4-7-09 practice at the Chevrolet Centre.

Published on April 7, 2009

Brandon Summers

Published on April 7, 2009

HAPPY AND HEALTHY: Melissa Kascask, 28, holds 7-month-old son Hunter, while her son Christian Grubb, 7, left, and husband Chadd Kascsak, 23, look on. Chadd and Melissa were married at Akron Children’s Hospital Tuesday morning, where Hunter, born four months premature, has been since December. The couple said they’d rather get married at Hunter’s bedside than wait and have a large ceremony.

Published on April 7, 2009

WHITE OUT: Cianna Crawford watches as her egg dips down into the color fluid with the help of a teacher - as Preschoolers decorate Easter Eggs at New Life Christian Preschool, 2250 E. Western Reserve Road Poland.

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Neil Perry and Maran Dockry

Published on April 3, 2009

Gentile

Published on April 3, 2009

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Peters Pike

Published on April 3, 2009

Special to The Vindicator Girls’ Night Out: Preparing for those who they hope will shop till they drop at a Girls’ Night Out in Fellows Riverside Gardens on May 28 are, from left, Lori Mowad, event co-chair; Beverly Gronvall, event co-chair; Eileen Stankovich, manager of the Shop in the Gardens; and Jeanne Simeone, buyer for the Shop in the Gardens.

Published on April 3, 2009

Berny

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Teutsch

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Michael P. Nulf and Kelly E. Lewis

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Robert M. Walker and Kristina M. Kuboff

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Justin Chisholm and Lindsey McConahy

Published on April 3, 2009

LUCIA ROHRBAUGH, left, is shown on her first day of first grade at C.H. Campbell School in Canfield — minus her two front teeth. Pictured with her are her brothers, Luigi and Lorenzo. The picture taken by their grandmother, Paula D’Apolito.

Published on April 3, 2009

This happy little guy is 7-month-old JACK ARQUILLA, son of Dave and Mary Arquilla of Poland. His dad asks, “With a smile like this, who needs teeth?”

Published on April 3, 2009

ETHAN CLARK, son of Kevin and Kimberly Clark of Columbiana, appears to be telling the photographer “Look, Mom, I lost my first tooth!”

Published on April 3, 2009

LOGAN CLARK, son of Kevin and Kimberly Clark of Columbiana, could be saying “Hey, what happened to my teeth?”

Published on April 3, 2009

KRIS SCANDY of Austintown poses for his fans at a basketball game. The photo was sent by Kris’ nana, Connie Scandy.

Published on April 3, 2009

TREVOR OF BOARDMAN lost his two front teeth in time to sing “All I Want For Christmas Are My Two Front Teeth” in December 2007, when he was 9 years old.

Published on April 3, 2009

SARAH AND JENNA WISE, daughters of Lee and Marlene Wise of Hubbard, bear their “twin grins” when they were 6 years old. Mom says they recently turned 14 and — you guessed it — are both wearing braces now.

Published on April 3, 2009

This past Christmas, TRENTON of Boardman, age 8, was able to sing “All I Want For Christmas Are My Two Front Teeth,” as his brother, Trevor, had done the year before. The brothers are the sons of Tony and Tonia First of Boardman.

Published on April 3, 2009

MADDIE WILLS, 6, lost her first tooth and shows off her “tooth box.” She is the daughter of Chris and Staci Wills of Canfield.

Published on April 3, 2009

SKYLER HUDA, a first-grader at Dobbins Elementary School in Poland, stopped at Nana and Papa DeLuca’s home in Struthers to show off her “Goofy” hat and missing teeth. She had just gotten back from a Disney cruise with her parents and brother.

Published on April 3, 2009

Annette DePalmo of Canfield shares this picture of her 6-year-old son, ANGELO who’s missing his two front teeth!

Published on April 3, 2009

This picture 3-year-old ZOE VODHANEL Boardman was sent in by Zoe’s mom, Kim Vodhanel.

Published on April 3, 2009

Scott Burin, owner of the International Towers building in downtown Youngstown, Oh. goes through his daily ritual of picking up litter from his property.

Published on April 2, 2009

Scott Burin, owner of the International Towers building in downtown Youngstown, Oh. goes through his daily ritual of picking up litter from his property.

Published on April 2, 2009

Scott Burin, owner of the International Towers building in downtown Youngstown, Oh. goes through his daily ritual of picking up litter from his property.

Published on April 2, 2009

Scott Burin, owner of the International Towers building in downtown Youngstown, Oh. goes through his daily ritual of picking up litter from his property.

Published on April 2, 2009

Scott Burin, owner of the International Towers building in downtown Youngstown, Oh. goes through his daily ritual of picking up litter from his property.

Published on April 2, 2009

Scott Burin, owner of the International Towers building in downtown Youngstown, Oh. goes through his daily ritual of picking up litter from his property.

Published on April 2, 2009

Scott Burin, owner of the International Towers building in downtown Youngstown, Oh. goes through his daily ritual of picking up litter from his property.

Published on April 2, 2009

ADELINE SCHWEERS of Poland looks like a true hockey player with her front teeth missing! She is pictured on her way to hockey practice at the Ice Zone. The photo was submitted by her mom, Aimee.

Published on April 2, 2009

ASHLYNN MASON is all smiles on her first birthday. The photo was taken by her dad, Matthew Mason, at her birthday party in Boardman Township Park.

Published on April 2, 2009

Renee Bero sent this picture of her grandson, SANTINO JORGE, a first grader who lives in Struthers. He is in the process of loosing his baby teeth.

Published on April 2, 2009

This is 11-month-old COOPER MARTZ of Boardman. His mom, Tracy, sent this shot.

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ALICIA CORTEZ of Youngstown, who is in kindergarden at Byzantine Catholic Central School, smiles after losing another tooth.

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EVAN HRUSKA of Boardman is taking a bath after his first haircut.

Published on April 2, 2009

JACKSON KEMATS shares his toothless grin with the camera. He is the son of Jamie and Dan Kemats of Columbiana. His mom says that he mistook his missing tooth for a piece of apple and swallowed it! The good news is, they left a note for the Tooth Fairy, and she was very understanding.

Published on April 2, 2009

LILIAN VISCUSI, 6, is the daughter of Rob and Lauren Frankford of Ballston Spa, N.Y., and the granddaughter of Robert and Marilyn Frankford of Girard.

Published on April 2, 2009

This picture of BRENDEN HALL, 8, was taken by Grandma Carol Hall-Cox of Poland. He is the son of Eric Hall of Boardman and Christie Marks of Fort Irwin, Calif.

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The Walkowiec siblings, DELIA, 8, and ZENIN, 4, of Boardman, share their gap-tooth grins for the camera.

Published on April 2, 2009

Susan Grippe from East Liverpool sent us this picture of two of her 5 grandsons. On the left is GAVYN GAMBLE of East Liverpool. Beside him is JUSTIN ELDER of San Diego.

Published on April 2, 2009

Adrienne Deak of McDonald says daughter GILLIAN, 7, lost her two front teeth right before Christmas in 2008. She added that the gingerbread man lost his two legs after lingering in the hot cocoa a little too long.

Published on April 2, 2009

Six-year-old NATHAN LESKOVAC, son of Tom and Amy Leskovac, Austintown, shows off his toothless smile.

Published on April 2, 2009

Jen Kadilak sent this picture of her daughter, KATE, age 6, showing off her first missing tooth. The family lives in Canfield.

Published on April 2, 2009

JAMES ARTHUR WHITE IV, 10 months old, of Fort Hood, Texas, shows his grandma, Rosemarie White of New Bedford, Pa., his toothless grin during a recent visit.

Published on April 2, 2009

NATHAN HEPHNER, 1, son of Kristen and Tim Hephner of New Middletown, is showing off his two bottom teeth. His grandma, Denise Gentile, submitted the photo.

Published on April 2, 2009

Here is my Judith Ferrett’s granddaughter, MARIA FERRETT, who lost all four of her front teeth at once. She is 8 and lives in Hartville.

Published on April 2, 2009

Here is the toothless grin of MAEVE. The photo was taken by her mom, Maggie Pentz.

Published on April 2, 2009

MICHAEL KRIEGER, who was 7 when this picture was taken, is the grandson of Michael J. Lacivita of Youngstown.

Published on April 2, 2009

MADISON HORNIKEL of Girard smiles for her grandmother, Vera Orosz of Canfield, at near St. James Meeting House in Boardman Township Park.

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JOEY NAPLES, 7, of Youngstown shares his toothless grin.

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NICOLAI WACHT, 6, who lives in Park City, Utah, was visiting his grandparents, Nancy and Nick Moga of Boardman, during his winter break from school when this picture was taken.

Published on April 2, 2009

This is KATHERINE FRANCES VIANA, 8, daughter of Sergio and Lesli Baxter Viana, formerly of Youngstown and now living in Clear Lake, Texas. Here grandmothers in Youngstown are Mary Baxter and Norma Viana.

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CAITLIN PERRY (left) and AIDAN MCDANEL compare smiles and missing teeth on their street in Poland Township.

Published on April 2, 2009

This is KIRA MCAFOOSE, who will be 1 on Tuesday. She is still awaiting her first tooth! She is the daughter of Kimberly and Gary McAfoose of McDonald.

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KELSEY GARTLAND from Austintown sports a toothless grin.

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This handsome guy is DOMINIC CARCELLI from New Middletown.

Published on April 2, 2009

This is a self portrait by JACQUELINE KISH, daughter of Paul and Marty Kish of New Middletown, after successfully yanking out her first front tooth.

Published on April 2, 2009

This gap-tooth-grin belongs to ALYSSA LESKOVAC, 5. She is the daughter of Tom and Amy Leskovac of Austintown.

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Dennis M. Milne and Angela P. Bess

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Joseph Parisi and Mollie Burns

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Kevin Newton and Kristy Croysdale

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Gina M. Montwori and Jeffrey D. Shorthouse

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John H. Sostaric and Christy L. Sines

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Christine L. Johns and Gregory A. Denovchek

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Hannah Kutsko and Robert Burkey

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Ivan Maldonado

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Greg Moring, associate professor of art at Youngstown State University

Published on April 1, 2009