Bonnie Jacobs talks about her experience living in an unsafe neighborhood on the South Side. She said she has been held at gunpoint, has bullet holes in her house and had her property stolen and vandalized.

Published on July 31, 2011

ROBERT K. YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR --..Double eyes as Joe Benson Left and his golf partner -Will Kefler eye a putt. -- The Vindicator Greatest Jr. Golfer of the Valley -at Trumbull Country Club in Warren -.--30-..(AP Photo/The Vindicator, Robert K. Yosay)

Published on July 31, 2011

Published on July 31, 2011

ROBERT K. YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR --...Jacinta Pikunis gets advice from her dad and Caddy as she chips from the ruff to the gree on the back nine at Trumbull Country Club - her Dad Michael was her caddy - The Vindicator Greatest Jr. Golfer-at Trumbull Country Club in Warren -.--30-..(AP Photo/The Vindicator, Robert K. Yosay)

Published on July 31, 2011

Published on July 31, 2011

ROBERT K. YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR --..Waiting for her turn to put is Annie McGlone of Canfield.. -- The Vindicator Greatest Jr. Golfer of the Valley -at Trumbull Country Club in Warren -.--30-..(AP Photo/The Vindicator, Robert K. Yosay)

Published on July 31, 2011

Published on July 31, 2011

Published on July 31, 2011

Published on July 31, 2011

ROBERT K. YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR --..James LaPolla winner of the tourney shakes the hand of Dominic Carano on the 18th hole. -- The Vindicator Greatest Jr. Golfer of the Valley -at Trumbull Country Club in Warren -.--30-..(AP Photo/The Vindicator, Robert K. Yosay)

Published on July 31, 2011

ROBERT K. YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR --...Jacinta Pikunis lands on the green after chipping in at Trumbull Country Club - her Dad Michael was her caddy - The Vindicator Greatest Jr. Golfer-at Trumbull Country Club in Warren -.--30-..(AP Photo/The Vindicator, Robert K. Yosay)

Published on July 31, 2011

Published on July 31, 2011

Published on July 31, 2011

ROBERT K. YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR --..Todd Franko - with Boys and Girls winners are James LaPolla and Jacinta Pikunas with their trophys. -- The Vindicator Greatest Jr. Golfer of the Valley -at Trumbull Country Club in Warren -.--30-..(AP Photo/The Vindicator, Robert K. Yosay)

Published on July 31, 2011

ROBERT K. YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR --..Maria Mancini who placed second chips on to the 14th green - . -- The Vindicator Greatest Jr. Golfer of the Valley -at Trumbull Country Club in Warren -.--30-..(AP Photo/The Vindicator, Robert K. Yosay)

Published on July 31, 2011

ROBERT K. YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR --..James LaPolla -JFK -lines up a fairway shot on 16. James won the tournament. -- The Vindicator Greatest Jr. Golfer of the Valley -at Trumbull Country Club in Warren -.--30-..(AP Photo/The Vindicator, Robert K. Yosay)

Published on July 31, 2011

Published on July 31, 2011

Published on July 31, 2011

Published on July 31, 2011

Published on July 31, 2011

Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Brandon Wood, top, leaps to avoid Philadelphia Phillies’ Jimmy Rollins after forcing him out at second base on a fielder’s choice by Shane Victorino in the fi rst inning of a baseball game Sunday in Philadelphia. Victorino was safe at fi rst. The Phillies won 6-5 in 10 innings.

Published on July 31, 2011

Shane Overton

Published on July 31, 2011

A young spectator watches the Clark County Fair's Pig Scramble event in Springfield, Ohio Friday, July 29, 2011. (AP Photo/Springfield News-Sun, Bill Lackey)

Published on July 31, 2011

People are seen around thousands of flowers and tributes laid outside the Oslo Cathedral in Oslo, Norway in memory of the victims of July 22 bomb attack and shooting rampage, Sunday, July 31, 2011. Anders Behring Breivik, the 32-year-old Norwegian extremist, has confessed to setting off a car bomb that killed eight people in downtown Oslo and then gunning down scores of youth from the left-leaning Labor Party at their annual retreat on an island northwest of the capital. Sixy-nine of them died. (AP Photo/Lefteris Pitarakis)

Published on July 31, 2011

ROBERT K. YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR..Maya Estes - store manager with her lateste arrivals - Borders may be closing, but some independent book stores are thriving, like Bradleys, which recently opened up its first Ohio location in Southern Park Mall. . ..-30-

Published on July 31, 2011

Serena Kennedy, 15, of Austintown took third place with this “Romeo and Juliet” sculpture at Sunday’s Sunfest sculpting competition. Her sister Paisley Kennedy, 21, took second place with a mermaid sculpture.

Published on July 31, 2011

Michael Boccia of Poland displays the medication lockbox he helped create with his childhood friend Michael Rebando.

Published on July 31, 2011

Kristopher Pierson, who graduated in 2010 with a degree in mechanical engineering, recently returned after spending nearly a year in Germany as part of an exchange program for young professionals.

Published on July 31, 2011

Duke Girardi of Boardman, far left, stands up as he finishes eating around a pound of rigatoni at the Greater Youngstown Italian Fest on Saturday afternoon. Girardi finished first in the pasta-eating contest, which he has entered in each of the last 11 years. The emcee, second from left, was Todd DeMain, and the other contestants are, seated from left, Michael DeLucia III of Green near Akron, MichaelDeLucia II of Green and Scott Cross of Columbiana.

Published on July 31, 2011

Councilwoman Cheryl Saff old, who represents Warren’s 6th Ward, shows property at Highland Avenue and Oak Street Southwest that needs attention.

Published on July 31, 2011

Joey Canann

Published on July 31, 2011

The crash of up to 73 train cars that derailed from CSX tracks in Niles on Saturday startled nearby residents. It was the second CSX derailment in the area this year.

Published on July 31, 2011

In this July 22 photo, John Pangburn and his wife, Wanda, watch television in their home on a hot summer day in Mulhall, Okla. “I can’t take the heat like my husband can,” said Wanda. “I can go outside for a little bit, but I just don’t stay out for long.”

Published on July 31, 2011

Anthony Stiles and Shane Vantell, both 13, of Austintown, show off their first-place sand sculpture “Mr. Octopus” in the children’s sculpting competition at Mill Creek Park’s Sunfest. The boys each received a Handel’s gift card for their efforts during the daylong event at the James L. Wick Recreation Area in the Youngstown park.

Published on July 31, 2011

In this July 25, 2011 photo, Sandusky County Jail inmate Kyle Krotzer mows the grass around plots of corn, squash, cucumbers, peppers, lettuce and other vegetables at the jail in Fremont, Ohio. (AP Photo/Fremont News-Messenger, Mark Tower) NO SALES

Published on July 31, 2011

Mr. and Mrs. Paul R. Corll

Published on July 29, 2011

Terry Louk and Mary Armstrong

Published on July 29, 2011

Leslie E. Dugan and Edmund C. Ickert

Published on July 29, 2011

Adam Engstrom and Allison Brown

Published on July 29, 2011

Published on July 29, 2011

Mr. and Mrs. John M. Fedor

Published on July 29, 2011

Mr. and Mrs. Richard Sakara

Published on July 29, 2011

Mark D. Monstrola and Shannon E. McGarry

Published on July 29, 2011

Albert Buttry and Kayla Mackos

Published on July 29, 2011

Ashley L. Pence and Tamplin M. Wibly

Published on July 29, 2011

Dawn Yancey and Andrew Croutch

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Published on July 28, 2011

In this July 26, 2011 photo, workers seeking employment create resumes and look for open positions on lap tops provided by USAJobs at a job fair for space workers and those workers that lost jobs due to the end of the space shuttle program in Cape Canaveral, Fla. The number of people seeking unemployment benefits dropped last week to the lowest level since early April, a sign the job market may be healing after a recent slump.(AP Photo/John Raoux)

Published on July 28, 2011

East Palestine High School graduate Brandon Huff raced Legends cars for three years until joining the ARCA Truck Series this year.

Published on July 28, 2011

Steve Carell as Cal Weaver and Ryan Gosling as Jacob Palmer in "Crazy Stupid Love."

Published on July 28, 2011

Flames shoot into the air at 118 Lizzie St. in Girard. It was the second of two fires at adjacent, vacant houses this week. Authorities call them “suspicious.”

Published on July 28, 2011

George Roman Auctioneers Ltd. of Canfield ran Thursday’s public auction of Scott and Linda Adair’s former home at 5305 Revere Run in Canfield, and its contents. The money raised will be given, in part, to the victims of the couple’s multiyear embezzlement scheme for which they were convicted in June.

Published on July 28, 2011

The roof of the Trumbull County Department of Job and Family Services building on North Park Avenue features 234 solar panels that gather the energy from the sun and turn it into electricity. Trish Nuskievicz, assistant Trumbull County planning director, gave members of the Eastgate Regional Council of Governments Environmental Planning Advisory Committee a tour of the installation Thursday.

Published on July 28, 2011

Bob Schuck, 88, wants to preserve memories of Salem’s earlier days. Schuck had an Akron company make a 6-foot-by-18-foot vinyl mural based on three paintings he made of a streetcar. It will be erected on the north side of the building that houses the Q. City Diner, 139 N. Ellsworth Ave. Schuck said the streetcar offered service from Salem to Canton and back between 1904 and 1939.

Published on July 28, 2011

ROBERT K. YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR --....The Lordstown Complex is a General Motors automobile factory in Lordstown, Ohio comprising three facilities: Vehicle Assembly, Metal Center, and Paint Shop. The plant opened in 1966. Lordstown currently builds the global Chevrolet Cruze compact car.The plant welcomed over 9000 visitors to view the Metal Center ( west plant) and the asembly plant on Thursday.--30-..(AP Photo/The Vindicator, Robert K. Yosay)

Published on July 28, 2011

ROBERT K. YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR --..Under carriage parts move from a stamping press to be combined with other formed steel to be made at Cruze's ( we were on trams and could not stop to get names)..The Lordstown Complex is a General Motors automobile factory in Lordstown, Ohio comprising three facilities: Vehicle Assembly, Metal Center, and Paint Shop. The plant opened in 1966. Lordstown currently builds the global Chevrolet Cruze compact car.The plant welcomed over 9000 visitors to view the Metal Center ( west plant) and the asembly plant on Thursday.--30-..(AP Photo/The Vindicator, Robert K. Yosay)

Published on July 28, 2011

ROBERT K. YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR --..From Steel to parts the West Complex takes rolls of steels and fabricates them into Cruze for the assembly plant..The Lordstown Complex is a General Motors automobile factory in Lordstown, Ohio comprising three facilities: Vehicle Assembly, Metal Center, and Paint Shop. The plant opened in 1966. Lordstown currently builds the global Chevrolet Cruze compact car.The plant welcomed over 9000 visitors to view the Metal Center ( west plant) and the asembly plant on Thursday.--30-..(AP Photo/The Vindicator, Robert K. Yosay)

Published on July 28, 2011

ROBERT K. YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR --..From Frame to Finished product The Cruze is an Ohio Product..The Lordstown Complex is a General Motors automobile factory in Lordstown, Ohio comprising three facilities: Vehicle Assembly, Metal Center, and Paint Shop. The plant opened in 1966. Lordstown currently builds the global Chevrolet Cruze compact car.The plant welcomed over 9000 visitors to view the Metal Center ( west plant) and the asembly plant on Thursday.--30-..(AP Photo/The Vindicator, Robert K. Yosay)

Published on July 28, 2011

ROBERT K. YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR --..Bob Purcell Plant Mgr. welcomes everyone to the GM Lordstown Complex..The Lordstown Complex is a General Motors automobile factory in Lordstown, Ohio comprising three facilities: Vehicle Assembly, Metal Center, and Paint Shop. The plant opened in 1966. Lordstown currently builds the global Chevrolet Cruze compact car.The plant welcomed over 9000 visitors to view the Metal Center ( west plant) and the asembly plant on Thursday.--30-..(AP Photo/The Vindicator, Robert K. Yosay)

Published on July 28, 2011

ROBERT K. YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR --..touring the plants WORLDS BEST VEHICLE -GM opened the Lordstown Plant toover 9000 visitors ..The Lordstown Complex is a General Motors automobile factory in Lordstown, Ohio comprising three facilities: Vehicle Assembly, Metal Center, and Paint Shop. The plant opened in 1966. Lordstown currently builds the global Chevrolet Cruze compact car.The plant welcomed over 9000 visitors to view the Metal Center ( west plant) and the asembly plant on Thursday.--30-..(AP Photo/The Vindicator, Robert K. Yosay)

Published on July 28, 2011

ROBERT K. YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR --..yclopedia.Jump to: navigation, search..The Lordstown Complex is a General Motors automobile factory in Lordstown, Ohio comprising three facilities: Vehicle Assembly, Metal Center, and Paint Shop. The plant opened in 1966. Lordstown currently builds the global Chevrolet Cruze compact car.The plant welcomed over 9000 visitors to view the Metal Center ( west plant) and the asembly plant on Thursday.--30-..(AP Photo/The Vindicator, Robert K. Yosay)

Published on July 28, 2011

ROBERT K. YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR --..Carriage assembly moves down the line at the West Plant..The Lordstown Complex is a General Motors automobile factory in Lordstown, Ohio comprising three facilities: Vehicle Assembly, Metal Center, and Paint Shop. The plant opened in 1966. Lordstown currently builds the global Chevrolet Cruze compact car.The plant welcomed over 9000 visitors to view the Metal Center ( west plant) and the asembly plant on Thursday.--30-..(AP Photo/The Vindicator, Robert K. Yosay)

Published on July 28, 2011

ROBERT K. YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR --..a test crash vehicle showing deployment of the air bags inside a Lordstown Cruze Vehicle..The Lordstown Complex is a General Motors automobile factory in Lordstown, Ohio comprising three facilities: Vehicle Assembly, Metal Center, and Paint Shop. The plant opened in 1966. Lordstown currently builds the global Chevrolet Cruze compact car.The plant welcomed over 9000 visitors to view the Metal Center ( west plant) and the asembly plant on Thursday.--30-..(AP Photo/The Vindicator, Robert K. Yosay)

Published on July 28, 2011

ROBERT K. YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR --..Explaining how robots move the cars and parts on the line is Darwin cooper of Austintown - (Green vest) he is talking to Gene Cecil of Austintown ( plaid shirt) and behind them is Todd Hausch of orwell ( hidden)..The Lordstown Complex is a General Motors automobile factory in Lordstown, Ohio comprising three facilities: Vehicle Assembly, Metal Center, and Paint Shop. The plant opened in 1966. Lordstown currently builds the global Chevrolet Cruze compact car.The plant welcomed over 9000 visitors to view the Metal Center ( west plant) and the asembly plant on Thursday.--30-..(AP Photo/The Vindicator, Robert K. Yosay)

Published on July 28, 2011

ROBERT K. YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR --..Also on display was the hand painted American Pride Camaro which shows various scenes related to Americas fight for freedom..The Lordstown Complex is a General Motors automobile factory in Lordstown, Ohio comprising three facilities: Vehicle Assembly, Metal Center, and Paint Shop. The plant opened in 1966. Lordstown currently builds the global Chevrolet Cruze compact car.The plant welcomed over 9000 visitors to view the Metal Center ( west plant) and the asembly plant on Thursday.--30-..(AP Photo/The Vindicator, Robert K. Yosay)

Published on July 28, 2011

ROBERT K. YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR --..Frames of Cruze's lined up read for the doors and hoods and trunks to be installed..The Lordstown Complex is a General Motors automobile factory in Lordstown, Ohio comprising three facilities: Vehicle Assembly, Metal Center, and Paint Shop. The plant opened in 1966. Lordstown currently builds the global Chevrolet Cruze compact car.The plant welcomed over 9000 visitors to view the Metal Center ( west plant) and the asembly plant on Thursday.--30-..(AP Photo/The Vindicator, Robert K. Yosay)

Published on July 28, 2011

ROBERT K. YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR --..A loan volt sits at the newly constructed solar charging station at GM Lordstown ..The Lordstown Complex is a General Motors automobile factory in Lordstown, Ohio comprising three facilities: Vehicle Assembly, Metal Center, and Paint Shop. The plant opened in 1966. Lordstown currently builds the global Chevrolet Cruze compact car.The plant welcomed over 9000 visitors to view the Metal Center ( west plant) and the asembly plant on Thursday.--30-..(AP Photo/The Vindicator, Robert K. Yosay)

Published on July 28, 2011

General Motors Co. Lordstown worker Todd Burns shows Irma Locke, left, and her daughter Nancy Locke, of North Jackson, the assembly line during GM’s open house Thursday. The 9,000 who toured went on 30-minute tours through the east and west complexes.

Published on July 28, 2011

Dustin J. Gardner and Valerie J. Bornhorst

Published on July 28, 2011

Jessica L. DeFabio and Kyle D. Hillman

Published on July 28, 2011

In this April 8, 2009 photo, Lester's Diner is shown at its location on Main Street in Bryan, Ohio. The sale of a Lester's Diner includes its iconic sign, which would look familiar to fans of the old TV sitcom "Alice." Lester's aging owners closed the place in May and put it up for sale. The buyers posted a sign outside this week saying the diner would become part of a regional group of Four Seasons restaurants serving American-Greek food. (AP Photo/The Blade/Dave Zapotosky)

Published on July 28, 2011

Atlanta Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez (33) is ejected by home plate umpire Jerry Meals after arguing the ejection of Nate McLouth, left, after McLouth argued a strike out during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, Tuesday, July 26, 2011. in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)

Published on July 28, 2011

Atlanta Braves' Julio Lugo reacts to a safe call at home plate to end the game as Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Michael McKenry shows the umpire the ball during the 19th inning of a baseball game, early Wednesday, July 27, 2011. in Atlanta. Atlanta won 3-2. (AP Photo/John Amis)

Published on July 28, 2011

Published on July 28, 2011

Published on July 28, 2011

Bono, of the rock group U2, performs in concert as part of U2’s 360 Tour at the New Meadowlands Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ, Wednesday, July 20, 2011. (AP Photo/Charles Sykes)

Published on July 28, 2011

Los Angeles Angels' Ervin Santana pitches against the Cleveland Indians in the eighth inning of a baseball game Wednesday, July 27, 2011, in Cleveland. Santana tossed a no-hitter in the 3-1 win. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)

Published on July 27, 2011

Specialist Michael Pistillo, left, calls out prices as he works at his post on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange Wednesday, July 27, 2011. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

Published on July 27, 2011

Washington residents, dressed as clowns, take part in a jobs demonstration outside of the Cannon House Office Building on Capitol Hill in Washington Wednesday, July 27, 2011.(AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)

Published on July 27, 2011

Yuma, a K-9 officer with Boardman police for eight years, will retire from the force Aug. 26.

Published on July 27, 2011

Scrappers baserunner Cody Elliott dives back to first base as Lowell’s Boss Moanaroa waits on a throw during the Scrappers’ 5-3 win at Eastwood Field.

Published on July 27, 2011

Lowell’s Drew Turocy looks for a sign from his third-base coach during Wednesday’s game. Tuorcy, a graduate of Canfield High, was drafted by the Boston Red Sox in June’s draft.

Published on July 27, 2011

Julie Cotton and Brian Swauger

Published on July 27, 2011

A train hit a tractor-trailer broadside Tuesday afternoon at a crossing at Meridian Road near Vestal Road, blocking the busy intersection for more than 90 minutes. There were no injuries..

Published on July 27, 2011

Published on July 27, 2011

A staff member sits at a reception desk behind a national debt poster in the office of Rep. Jim Cooper, D-Tenn., Tuesday, July 26, 2011, in the Longworth House Office Building on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo/Harry Hamburg).

Published on July 26, 2011

House Speaker John Boehner of Ohio, right, accompanied by Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Wash., gestures while speaking at The Republican National Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, July 26, 2011. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Published on July 26, 2011

Pittsburgh Steelers offensive guard Chris Kemoeatu leaves the NFL football team's training facility in Pittsburgh on Tuesday, July 26, 2011. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Published on July 26, 2011

Cleveland Indians third baseman Jack Hannahan tracks down a ground ball by Los Angeles Angels' Jeff Mathis during the third inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, July 26, 2011, in Cleveland. Hannahan threw Mathis out at first. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)

Published on July 26, 2011

Four-year-old Kenny Byrd drinks the milk offered with his lunch Tuesday at the program in Warren. An average of 50 children age 1 to 18 attend the meal each day. It is one of several such programs that operate in the Mahoning Valley in the summer.

Published on July 26, 2011

Blase Schuller, 6, of Champion, enjoys his lunch Tuesday at the church, which offered pizza for lunch.

Published on July 26, 2011

Erik Thorson served as principal of Chaney High School in the 2010-11 school year.

Published on July 26, 2011

David DeChristofaro, right, a former Trumbull County engineer, stands in court Tuesday with his attorney, Michael Bowler of Akron.

Published on July 26, 2011

Northern Strut Twirling Teams ended the 16th season with honors. Team members follow: Row 1, Adele Colonna and Madison Svirbly; Row 2: Amanda Bendel, Jessica Yozwiak, Cassidy Oyler, Syrenna Ramahi, Cali Gialousis, Kathryn Rosinski, and Riley Timms; and Row 3: Celia Melillo, Yiannoula Katsadas, Amanda Dicks, Maria Katsadas, Emmy Graffius, Sharon Chaffee, Monica Mattiussi and Madeline Crish. Not pictured are Loni Bowles, Grace Economus, Jessica Bowers Hall, Megan Howard, Tahlor Kimble, Kerry Kingsley, Dina Notareschi, Megan Susko, Alyssa Thomas, Jillian Wollet and Madi Zeckefoose.

Published on July 26, 2011

Los Angeles Angels' Vernon Wells (10) steals second base as Cleveland Indians shortstop Asdrubal Cabrera takes a throw in the fourth inning of a baseball game Monday, July 25, 2011, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)

Published on July 25, 2011

Karl C. Johnson, right, takes people on a tour of downtown Cleveland Monday, July 25, 2011. Sam Cregar, left to right front, and Abby Moore, are from Chagrin Falls, Ohio. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Published on July 25, 2011

Demetrious Davis

Published on July 25, 2011

Los Angeles Angels catcher Jeff Mathis catches the throw to force the Cleveland Indians' Orlando Cabrera out at the plate in the ninth inning of Monday’s baseball game in Cleveland. One batter later, Jason Kipnis drove in the winning run for the Tribe with his fi rst major league hit. The final score was Cleveland 3, Los Angeles 2.

Published on July 25, 2011

People comfort each other outside Oslo City Hall as they participate in a "rose march" in memory of the victims of Friday's bomb attack and shooting massacre Monday July 25, 2011. Anders Behring Breivik has admitted bombing Norway's capital and opening fire on a political youth group retreat, but he entered a plea of not guilty, saying he wanted to save Europe from Muslim immigration. Police announced Monday that they had dramatically overcounted the number of people slain in a shooting spree at a political youth group's island retreat and were lowering the confirmed death toll from 86 to 68. (AP Photo/Erlend Aas, Scanpix Norway)

Published on July 25, 2011

Flowers and tributes left by mourners in Camden Square, outside the house of Amy Winehouse after her death. Mitch Winehouse, Amy Winehouse’s father, greeted and thanked mourners Monday for coming to lay bouquets, messages and handwritten notes.

Published on July 25, 2011

The Wean Foundation will move from its current home on Main Avenue Southeast to the top floor of the Market Block Building in Warren. The $2.5 million project will turn the 17,000-square-foot first floor storefront into a 120-seat meeting room. An incubator for nonprofi t organizations such as the Wean Foundation will be created in the lower level.

Published on July 25, 2011

Brian Bleggi is the owner of “A”-Cab, an Austintown-based taxi company.

Published on July 25, 2011

Flags fly for fundraising: Struthers Rotary Club has begun its “Fly the Flag” project. The Rotary places an American flag in your yard the weeks of Memorial Day, Flag Day, Independence Day, Labor Day and Veterans Day for a yearly fee of $25 and picks it up after the holiday. Proceeds will be used to support local youth, community and international Rotary projects. From left to right, Rotarians Dan Becker, Bryan Higgins, Tom Baringer, Marge Diorio and Mike Krake have just finished placing one of five flags on a street in Struthers.

Published on July 25, 2011

Chuck Whitman, right, president of the Kiwanis Club of Youngstown, greets Brian Terlesky, 11, a world-ranked junior golfer from Boardman, who recently visited the club. Brian recently shared with club members his experiences golfing around the country and the world.

Published on July 25, 2011

U.S. Rep. Stephen LaTourette

Published on July 25, 2011

Phyllis Siegel, 77, left, and Connie Kopelov, 85, both of New York, embrace after becoming the first same-sex couple to get married at the Manhattan City Clerk's office, Sunday, July 24, 2011, in New York.

Published on July 24, 2011

Forum Roller World owner Walt Hedrick and Julie Tam look at a sign left in front of the roller rink in Grand Prairie, Texas on Sunday, July 24, 2011, where police say a man gunned down four members of his estranged wife's family before fatally shooting himself at birthday party for his son Saturday night. (AP Photo/Richard W. Rodriguez)

Published on July 24, 2011

New overall leader Cadel Evans of Australia greets spectators on the podium of the 20th stage of the Tour de France cycling race, an individual time trial over 42.5 kilometers (26.4 miles) starting and finishing in Grenoble, Alps region, France (Foto vom 23.07.11). (zu dapd-Text) Foto: Christophe Ena/AP/dapd

Published on July 24, 2011

Sivert

Published on July 24, 2011

Carolyn Williams

Published on July 24, 2011

Mark Roarty

Published on July 24, 2011

In this July 22, 2011 photo, Lori Girard-Pion stands by the water cooler at her state office in Colchester, Vt. Vermont state officials, who announced in March that they would pull the plug on water coolers and bottled water deliveries in state offices and buildings, are reconsidering the move amid a wave of complaints from workers. Calling bottled water a waste of taxpayer money, the state had said it hoped to save up to $200,000 annually by having workers use fountains and tap water instead. They said the change would help the environment, too, since toxic chemicals go into the making of plastic water bottles and ecologically-sensitive stream headwaters areas are damaged in the process of bottling. But many state workers have since complained that the tap water in their buildings is dirty or that they’ll have no way to get clean drinking water if the state stops buying bottled water for them. (AP Photo/Toby Talbot)

Published on July 24, 2011

Travis Court

Published on July 24, 2011

U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown speaks to community members during Sunday’s town-hall meeting at the Union Baptist Church in Youngstown. The meeting discussed the impact of possible cuts to Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid.

Published on July 24, 2011

From left, Brooke O’Neill of Boardman, Shawn Burton of Youngstown, Victoria Aikens of Girard and Krissy Hans of Louisville, Ohio, were among 10 YSU students who traveled to South Africa in May.

Published on July 24, 2011

Chris Mastramico and his son, Rocco

Published on July 24, 2011

Mikayla Jumper and Mikenzie Jumpber of Hubbard pick up candy during the Family Funday Parade in Hubbard Saturday afternoon.

Published on July 24, 2011

Members of the Hubbard High School drumline march down East Liberty Street in Hubbard during the Family Funday parade.

Published on July 24, 2011

Kelly Pavlik works out at the South Side Boxing Club with trainer Jack Loew in Youngstown on July 20, 2011.

Published on July 24, 2011

Megan Frantz, left, hugs her friend, Ashley Hiller after Frantz won the Masters championship race at the 74th All-American Soap Box Derby Saturday, July 23, 2011, in Akron, Ohio. Frantz, 16, is from New Philadelphia, Ohio. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Published on July 24, 2011

JESSICA M. KANALAS | THE VINDICATOR..Eddy Erhardt of Poland shows off his food options at his tent at the Wing Fest in Youngstown. Erhardt owns the Eddy's Smoken Pit BBQ and Grill which opened in 1975. "We started with a pick-up truck and a grill," he said. "I wish every day was like today."..-30-

Published on July 24, 2011

Jack Crouse, owner of Crouse Mills True Value in North Lima, stands with his grandsons, clockwise from top, J.D., Heath and Carson, standing on an old railroad car at his store. Crouse serves on the committee for the Beaver Township bicentennial celebration that begins Tuesday.

Published on July 24, 2011

Lead singer and guitarist Dustin Dockery of the Heights Band performs at the Greater Youngstown Wing Fest outside Covelli Centre on Saturday evening.

Published on July 24, 2011

William d Lewis The Vindicator Jack Crouse owner of Crouse Mills True Value in North Lima in his store.

Published on July 24, 2011

Kaylee Trolio, 2, of Boardman goes for a pony ride as her mother, Lizzie Padgitt, walks beside her at the Mount Carmel Italian Festival on Saturday. The annual festival opens at 1 p.m. today and concludes this evening at 10.

Published on July 24, 2011

Published on July 24, 2011

JESSICA M. KANALAS | THE VINDICATOR..Severe wind and rain caused damage to trees next to the Southside Academy on Market Street. Several street lights were also out of power causing many intersections to turn into four-way-stops...-30-

Published on July 22, 2011

ROBERT K. YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR..A late afternoon summer thunderstorm hit the southside of Youngstown - taking down limbs, trees and knocking out electric - the RIBFEST at the Covelli Centre had several people injured when tents were blown down ...-30-

Published on July 22, 2011

Published on July 22, 2011

JESSICA M. KANALAS | THE VINDICATOR..Severe wind and rain caused damage to trees next to the Southside Academy on Market Street. Several street lights were also out of power causing many intersections to turn into four-way-stops...-30-

Published on July 22, 2011

ROBERT K. YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR..- Mt Calvary Church on Oak Hill suffered severe damage as the roof was ripped off and landed across Oak Hill in a vacant lot - firefighters did not think anyone was injured - A late afternoon summer thunderstorm hit the southside of Youngstown - taking down limbs, trees and knocking out electric - the RIBFEST at the Covelli Centre had several people injured when tents were blown down ...-30-

Published on July 22, 2011

ROBERT K. YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR..A late afternoon summer thunderstorm hit the southside of Youngstown - taking down limbs, trees and knocking out electric - the RIBFEST at the Covelli Centre had several people injured when tents were blown down ...-30-

Published on July 22, 2011

ROBERT K. YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR..A late afternoon summer thunderstorm hit the southside of Youngstown - taking down limbs, trees and knocking out electric - the RIBFEST at the Covelli Centre had several people injured when tents were blown down ...-30-

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Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hamrock Sr.

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The YWCA’s 29th Annual Women Artists: A Celebration art show resulted in awards for some of the artists, including, from left: Sharon Meenachan, Jo Ann Buzulencia, Joyce Garvey, Tazim Jaffer, Salli Kowalski, Catherine Theodore and Kathleen Terlecky.

Published on July 22, 2011

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Thomas

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The committee for the 2011 ROCC and Rescue Reverse Raffle comprises, from left to right in front, Nate Johnson with Holly, a victim of severe neglect, and Scott Snyder with Judge. In the second row are Atty. Amanda Jackson, Atty. Barb Plummer, and Dessie and Bob Bates, and in the back are Dylan Paumier, Nickole Davis, Darla Miller, JayDee Pamer, Lisa Shoff, Sally Geary, Carey Shoff, Darlene Jenkins, Jenny Pike and Lora Herbert. Missing from the photo are Dr. Vickey Brooks, Lisa Keller and Heather Jurina.

Published on July 22, 2011

Where ‘History Meets Art’: The committee for the Upton House fundraiser, “History Meets Today’s Art,” includes, from left, Darlene Gardiner, Darlene Bennett, Lynne Battles, Sophie Romack, Kathy Lepro and Susan Stoddart. “History Meets Today’s Art” is set from 2 to 5 p.m. Aug. 7 at Upton House, 380 Mahoning Ave. NW, Warren. The public is invited to enjoy light refreshments, wine tasting and music for the ticket price of $15. Tickets may be obtained by mailing checks to 1045 Eagle Trace Drive, Warren, OH, 44484. Preordered tickets will be available at the front door of Upton House on the day of the event. Activities also are planned that evening at Upton, where patrons will find music, refreshments and docents modeling wearable art designed by Trumbull Art Guild artists, who will be painting to live music in the Women’s Park, across the street.

Published on July 22, 2011

Pittsburgh Pirates' Jeff Karstens delivers a pitch in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros, Friday, July 15, 2011, in Houston. Karstens pitched a complete game as the Pirates beat the Astros 4-0. (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan)

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Cleveland Indians' Grady Sizemore (24) slides into second with a double in front of Baltimore Orioles second baseman Robert Andino (11) during the first inning of a baseball game, Sunday, July 17, 2011, in Baltimore. Sizemore left the game with an injury on the play. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Published on July 21, 2011

William d Lewis the Vindicator Ken Miller Trusteeof the Girard Historical Society, shows a Marine uniform on display at the Barnhisel House in Girard as part of military uniform exhibit.7-18-11.

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The Youngstown Rugby Club practices recently at Harrison Field. Jenni Nemes, second from left, runs with the ball, as Tim’Aira Gandy, left, Tiphanie Kalista, second from right, and Becky Coyne give chase.

Published on July 21, 2011

Haylee Harford competes at Tam O’ Shanter Golf Course in Hermitage in the third and fi nal qualifying round for the inaugural Greatest Junior Golfer of the Valley tournament. Harford, a freshman at Warren JFK, shot a 76 to fi nish second in the girls’ division and secure one of the last eight spots in the championship round July 31 at Trumbull Country Club.

Published on July 21, 2011

RAMI DAUD | THE VINDICATOR.Lucas Clarke plays during the Greatest Junior Golfer qualifier at Tam OÕ Shanter in Hermitage Thursday afternoon.

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William d Lewis the Vindicator Childrens cutout books from WWII on display at the Barnhisel House in Girard as part of military uniform exhibit.7-18-11.

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Cleveland Browns linebacker Scott Fujita leaves the NFL Players Association, Wednesday, July 20, 2011, in Washington, as talks to end the NFL lockout continued. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Published on July 21, 2011

In this July 13, 2011 photo, Richard Smith poses for a photo with his dog Willie at his home in Vidor, Texas. Smith, who has multiple sclerosis and knee and ankle problems, once struggled to walk to his mailbox. Now, he walks three to four miles a day. He's dropped 40 pounds in two years, and his blood pressure and cholesterol have lowered.(AP Photo/Pat Sullivan)

Published on July 21, 2011

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Asbestos abatement is under way in a vacant six-unit apartment building at 212 Broadway on the north side of Wick Park, which is to become a home for homeless veterans. The Youngstown Metropolitan Housing Authority bought the structure for this use for $35,500 at a sheriff ’s sale.

Published on July 21, 2011

Michael Croft, 15, right, of Northern Ireland, moves lumber at the site of a Habitat for Humanity project at 1316 Dryden Ave. in Youngstown. Teens with the Mahoning Valley Ulster Project performed the community service Thursday.

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JESSICA M. KANALAS | THE VINDICATOR..Children from the Plaza View Apartments community cool off in water shot from the hose of Engine 12 of the Youngstown Fire Department. The firemen came out to teach the kids not to be afraid of the fire trucks they see on a daily basis. City Youth director Andrea Mahone runs summer activities for the children in the apartment complex, which is the only public housing in the city without a Youth Center. Mahone said the program, called "Increase the Peace," was implemented into the community to "make them respect and love the city of Youngstown."..-30-

Published on July 21, 2011

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JESSICA M. KANALAS | THE VINDICATOR..Edwin, 4, who was too shy to share his last name, stands soaked after playing in the water from the hose of Engine 12 of the Youngstown Fire Department. City Youth director Andrea Mahone runs summer activities for the children in the Plaza View Apartment complex, which is the only public housing in the city without a Youth Center. Mahone said the program, called "Increase the Peace," was implemented into the community to "make them respect and love the city of Youngstown."..-30-

Published on July 21, 2011

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Johnna F. Simon and Richard V. Matulja

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Andrew Kis and Debra Mayne

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Eva Maria Laino, 19, who has earned numerous awards for her musical accomplishments, recently presented her senior piano recital in Canfield.

Published on July 20, 2011

Olivia Roy, a junior at Canfield High School, has been elected Division 21 Key Club lieutenant governor. With her is Chuck Smith, a new member of the Kiwanis Club of Western Mahoning County.

Published on July 20, 2011

Sworn to serve: Newly elected officers and the board of directors of the Rotary Club of Austintown were sworn in by Rotarian Chuck Baker at the July 11 meeting. In the front row, from left to right, are Deanna Spirko, president; Hillary Prestridge, secretary; Vince Colaluca, vocational service; Jennifer Connolly, international; and Mark Cole, club service. In the back row are Ron Carroll, vice president; Brian Frederick, treasurer; and Dave Buttar, community service.

Published on July 19, 2011

Ohio’s Grand Chapter and its officers of District 2 Order of the Eastern Star were honored recently by the Association of Chapters at Enzo’s in Warren. From left to right are Warren Mayor Michael O’Brien, Worthy Grand Patron Trevor Sproul, Worthy Grand Matron Sue Kerns, Mayor-elect Doug Franklin and hostess Holly Robinson, president of the association of chapters.

Published on July 19, 2011

Stephen Baldwin and Jeffrey Querin

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Mill Creek MetroParks did not receive a state grant to purchase the former Inglis Greenhouse on Southern Boulevard and restore it to nature. That property has been declared a nuisance. The park district, however, did secure a $225,000 grant to add land to the Mill Creek Preserve near the intersection of Western Reserve and Tippecanoe roads.

Published on July 18, 2011

Cleveland Indians' Asdrubal Cabrera hits a three-run home run off Minnesota Twins pitcher Anthony Swarzak in the third inning of the first baseball game of a doubleheader Monday, July 18, 2011 in Minneapolis. Catching is Twins' Drew Butera. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

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In this July 11, 2011 photo, Wayne B. Meyer, President of Sunroad Automotive in San Diego, leans on a car at his Chula Vista, Calif. dealership where a diminished inventory for small cars is evident in his near empty lot. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi)

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Lordstown Mayor Michael Chaffee stands in front of one of the village’s previously installed wind turbines. Through more than three months of operation, there are questions as to exactly how much money the turbines have saved the village.

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Casey Anthony, center, walks out of the Orange County Jail with her attorney Jose Baez, left, during her release in Orlando, Fla., early Sunday, July 17, 2011. Anthony was acquitted last week of murder in the death of her daughter, Caylee. (AP Photo/Red Huber, Pool)

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Japan's Saki Kumagai, background, scores the decisive goal past United States goalkeeper Hope Solo during the penalty-shootout of the final match between Japan and the United States at the Women’s Soccer World Cup in Frankfurt, Germany, Sunday, July 17, 2011. The Japanese women's soccer team won their first World Cup Sunday after defeating USA in a penalty shoot-out.(AP Photo/Frank Augstein)

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Northern Ireland's Darren Clarke holds the Claret Jug trophy in front of the scoreboard on the 18th green as he celebrates winning the British Open Golf Championship at Royal St George's golf course Sandwich, England, Sunday, July 17, 2011. (AP Photo/Peter Morrison)

Published on July 18, 2011

Japan goalkeeper Ayumi Kaihori saves a shot from the spot by United States' Shannon Boxx during the penalty shootout of the final match between Japan and the United States at the Women’s Soccer World Cup in Frankfurt, Germany, Sunday, July 17, 2011. The Japanese women's soccer team won their first World Cup Sunday after defeating USA in a penalty shoot-out.(AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Published on July 18, 2011

RAMI DAUD | THE VINDICATOR.Lenny Botak(left) of Poland and Michael Notar (right) of Boadman work on arching their backs to prepare for their tandem jump with skydiving instructor Benjamin Kellogg (foreground) on Thursday July 15 at Skydive Ricks in Petersburg.

Published on July 18, 2011

In this Saturday, July 16 photo, cattle are fed after officials confirmed the hay were safe at a farm in Miharu, Fukushima Prefecture, northeastern Japan. Japanese government is preparing to suspend cattle shipments from Fukushima this week amid a growing tally of cows that were fed rice straw containing high levels of radioactive cesium. (AP Photo/Kyodo News) JAPAN OUT, MANDATORY CREDIT, NO LICENSING IN CHINA, FRANCE, HONG KONG, JAPAN AND SOUTH KOREA

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William D. Lewis The Vindicator Boardman PD PTLM John Gocala makes a traffic stop while patrolling 7-6-11.

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William D. Lewis The Vindicator Boardman PD PTLM John Gocala iin his cruiser while patroling on Midlothian BLVD 7-6-11.

Published on July 18, 2011

COMMERCIAL IMAGE - In this photo taken by AP Images for SUBWAY, Houston football star Arian Foster prepares BBQ Pulled Pork sandwiches for fans at a SUBWAY restaurant at the SUBWAY All-Star BBQ on Wednesday, July 13, 2011, in Los Angeles. The event marked the launch of the sandwich chain's BBQ Pulled Pork sub and helped raise funds for victims of recent disasters in western Alabama, one of the original homes of BBQ. (Casey Rodgers/AP Images for SUBWAY)

Published on July 18, 2011

RAMI DAUD | THE VINDICATOR.up up and away.

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William D. Lewis The Vindicator Boardman PD PTLM John Gocala in his cruiser while patrolling 7-6-11.

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William D. Lewis The Vindicator Boardman PD PTLM John Gocala makes traffic stop onMarket St 7-6-11.

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William D Lewis the vindicator Lynn Mitchell, Angels For Animals Bd.member and 15 year voluteer at the shelter, tends to cats 716-11 at Angels for Animals.

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William D. Lewis The Vindicator Boardman PD K-9 unit checks a car on market st. A small amount of marijuana was found in the car.

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RAMI DAUD | THE VINDICATOR.(left to right) Paul Washak, Michael Notar, Lenny Botak and Benjamin Kellogg.

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RAMI DAUD | THE VINDICATOR.While still on the ground skydiving instructor Paul Washak goes over the procedure one last time with Michael Notar before they head into the plane.

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William D Lewis the vindicator Cats wait for adoption at Angels for Animals.

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Ryan Newman celebrates his victory in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series auto race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on Sunday, July 17, 2011, in Loudon, N.H. (AP Photo/Toby Talbot)

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From left to right are Gwen Montgomery, Germaine Bennett and Marcia Haire-Ellis, members of the Youngstown Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority. Montgomery is the new president, Bennett conducted her installation recently, and Haire-Ellis is outgoing president.

Published on July 18, 2011

Brian Roberts, robotic demonstration and test manager for Goddard Space Flight Center in Maryland.

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While still on the ground, skydiving instructor Paul Washak goes over the procedure one last time with Michael Notar before they head into the plane.

Published on July 18, 2011

In this photo taken June 16, Sinead Fyda poses with purses created by Tanzanian women in Hilliard, Ohio. Fyda lives in Tanzania up to eight months at a time while developing Jishike Social Couture, a business in which 21 women create handmade purses and bags that she sells when back in Columbus.

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Dan Pecchia

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From left, Paul Washak, Michael Notar, Lenny Botak and Benjamin Kellogg.

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NASCAR driver Ryan Newman celebrates after winning the Lenox Industrial Tools 301 on Sunday at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.

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Lenny Botak, left, of Poland and Michael Notar, center, of Boardman work on arching their backs to prepare for their tandem jump with skydiving instructor Benjamin Kellogg, right, at Skydive Rick’s in Petersburg.

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Michael Notar and his tandem partner/skydiving instructor, Paul Washak, parachute to the ground.

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Japan goalkeeper Ayumi Kaihori stops a shot by the United States’ Shannon Boxx during the penalty shootout.

Published on July 18, 2011

United States goalkeeper Hope Solo cannot stop what would be the game-winning shot by Japan’s Saki Kumagai during the penalty shootout of Women’s World Cup Soccer final Sunday in Frankfurt, Germany. The teams were tied 2-2 until the penalty phase, which the Japanese won 3-1.

Published on July 18, 2011

A panoramic view of the International Space Station, space shuttle Atlantis and Earth refl ected off of NASA astronaut Mike Fossum’s helmet visor during a spacewalk July 12. The Robotic Refueling Mission can be seen just above Fossum’s hands.

Published on July 18, 2011

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Casey Anthony exits Orange County Jail early Sunday.

Published on July 18, 2011

Boardman Police Department on patrol.

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Boardman Police Department on patrol.

Published on July 15, 2011

Boardman Police Department on patrol.

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Boardman Police Department on patrol.

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Boardman Police Department on patrol.

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Boardman Police Department on patrol.

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Akron Children’s Hospital Mahoning Valley will benefit from the Aut Mori Grotto Monarch’s Golf Outing, scheduled for July 23 at Lakeside Golf Course, 2404 S.E. River Road, Lake Milton. From left to right are some of those involved in the fundraiser: Gary Lippert, J.J. Losasso, Glenn McClain, chairman, and John Tyree. Registration begins at 7 a.m., and golf begins at 8. Lunch will be served at the turn, and a steak dinner and the presentation of prizes will conclude the day. Sponsorship opportunities are available. For more information contact McClain at 330-793-7458.

Published on July 15, 2011

Conti

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Martini

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Walk to End Alzheimer’s: Helen Paes, left, community development director for the Greater East Ohio Area Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association, spoke recently to the Rotary Club of Austintown, led by President Deanna Spirko, right. Paes discussed the Walk to End Alzheimer’s scheduled for Sept. 24 at Courthouse Square in Warren and Oct. 8 at Boardman Park. She said the purpose of the walk is to draw attention to the disease, the sixth leading cause of death in the United States. For more information on the walk or on healthy aging, visit www.alz.org or call 330-533-3300.

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Charles C. Eddy III and Shannon C. Sears

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New inductees to the Youngstown Business and Professional Women’s Club are, from left to right, Alesha Burns of Pulaski, Pa.; Natalie Spencer-Scott of Canfield; and Erin Mellinger of Canfield.

Published on July 15, 2011

Ursuline Center Car Trunk Sale: More than 70 vendors have signed up for the Ursuline Center’s Annual Car Trunk & Treasure Sale, from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 23 at the center, 4280 Shields Road, Canfield. The Ursuline Sisters of Youngstown will sell goods inside the center, and a public sale will go on in the parking lot. Food also will be for sale. Attendance is free, indoor rest rooms are available, and security will be on-site. All proceeds will support the ministries of the sisters at the center. Helping Sister Bridget Nolan, Ursuline Motherhouse administrator, center, prepare for the event are, from left, Eileen Novotny, India and Sabrina Gatts, Peggy Eicher, Joan Sonnett, and Amy Finnerty and her daughters Meghan and Abby.

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Roberts

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Martzial

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DePizzo

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Ballone

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Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Soltis

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Mr. and Mrs. Dominic Grace

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Among those involved with this year’s PAR Golf Outing, scheduled for Aug. 29 at The Lake Club in Poland, are, from left to right, honorary chairs Melinda and Eric Wolford, holding their son Stone, and Dr. Cynthia Anderson; co-chairs Dominic (seated) and Jacqueline Marchionda, whose son Christopher is seated in the golf cart; and Chris Colella, a committee member.

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Pete Mollica

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Dan Polivka

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Julius McKinney

Published on July 14, 2011

In this film publicity image released by Warner Bros. Pictures, Daniel Radcliffe is shown in a scene from "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2." (AP Photo/Warner Bros. Pictures)

Published on July 14, 2011

Artist Briar Rantilla of Warren speaks during a dedication ceremony for a mural of downtown Warren that he created on a building at 310 Elm Road NE in Warren.

Published on July 14, 2011

William Santiago

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Patrons gather behind the Poland Library on South Main Street on July 8 for the first night of Yellow Creek Theatre, which screens free classic movies every Friday.

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Ryan Grist and Olivia Faiola

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Joseph Huigens and Michelle Manzoian

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Ralph Rich

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Rondinelli second baseman Anthony Rohan fi elds the ball to fi rst baseman Todd Timmick (13) to get Anthony Ciocca out during the Connie Mack state baseball tournament Wednesday at Cene Park in Struthers. Rondinelli lost to the Vipers, 4-2, and were eliminated from competition.

Published on July 13, 2011

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United States' Abby Wambach reacts after scoring her side's second goal during the semifinal match between France and the United States at the Women’s Soccer World Cup in Moenchengladbach, Germany, Wednesday, July 13, 2011. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)

Published on July 13, 2011

Ralph Goldston, a football star at Campbell Memorial and Youngstown State who helped integrate the Philadelphia Eagles in the early 1950s, has died.

Published on July 13, 2011

Florence Steiner purchased a pool for her Wick Avenue home in July. She has lived at the address for 50 years and has had a pool in her front yard many of those years. The Youngstown Zoning Department is making sure those with pools get the proper permits and follow zoning regulations.

Published on July 13, 2011

A temporary swimming pool sits in a driveway at a home in the 1200 block of Campbell Street in Youngstown.

Published on July 13, 2011

Fred Ross’s garage was the last the place offering gas services in New Middletown. But a year ago, contract negotiations with gas suppliers stalled, forcing Ross to stop selling gas.

Published on July 13, 2011

For more than a year, New Middletown village has been without a gas station, forcing residents to drive either to Poland, Boardman or in the other direction, Pennsylvania. When built in October, Tic Toc Food Mart will be the only gas provider in the village.

Published on July 13, 2011

Prosecuting attorney Richard Bombik, right, holds up evidence for evidence investigator Curtiss Jones during the trial of Anthony Sowell Wednesday, July 13, 2011, in Cleveland. Sowell, charged with killing 11 women, has has pleaded not guilty. He could face the death penalty if convicted. (AP Photo/Marvin Fong, Pool)

Published on July 13, 2011

In this photo taken July 12, 2011, a shop attendant stands near Converse shoes on display at a store in Jakarta, Indonesia. Workers making Converse sneakers in Indonesia said supervisors throw shoes at them, slap them in the face and call them dogs and pigs. Nike, the brand's owner, admits that such abuses have occurred among the contractors that make its hip high-tops but claims there was little it could do to stop it. (AP Photo/Irwin Fedriansyah)

Published on July 13, 2011

Erica White and Bruce Daley

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Danielle Guerrieri and Shane Williamson

Published on July 13, 2011

National League's Prince Fielder of the Milwaukee Brewers hits a three-run home run during the fourht inning of the MLB All-Star baseball game Tuesday, July 12, 2011, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Published on July 12, 2011

Edward Allen

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Drivers Kasey Kahne, left, and Dave Blaney smile for fans during Tuesday’s Alzheimer’s Association benefit night at Sharon Speedway.

Published on July 12, 2011

Canfi eld outfi elder Allie Samarco safely steals third base as Poland third baseman Gina Ungaro fi elds the ball during the bottom of the second inning Tuesday against the Bulldogs. The Cardinalswon 11-5 to gain the Little League Ohio District 2 championship.

Published on July 12, 2011

In this May 19, 2011 photo, steel coils are unloaded from the Polish ship "Isa" at the Port of Cleveland. The Commerce Department said Tuesday, July 12, 2011, the deficit increased 15.1 percent to $50.2 billion in May. That's the largest imbalance since October 2008. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)

Published on July 12, 2011

Unemployed electrical engineer William Love of Pasadena, Md., whose unemployment benefi ts have been exhausted, fi lls out an application for a sales position at a job fair in Linthicum, Md. The number of job postings didn’t increase in May, a sign that hiring is unlikely to pick up this summer.

Published on July 12, 2011

John Cheeks of Niles prepares a load of solar flex rack frames for shipping at Northern States Metals Co., located on the Youngstown’s West Side.

Published on July 12, 2011

Andy Innocenzi of Cortland, a member of Team USA cup stackers, demonstrates the speed of sport stacking to participants in this week’s summer day camp at Martin Luther Lutheran Church in Youngstown. Innocenzi, 19, has seven Ohio records in his age division and one national record.

Published on July 12, 2011

Melvin L. Turner

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Danny O’Connell, director of support services at Youngstown State University, left, and Ron Williams of Suburban Construction of Cleveland look over the work Monday at the parking deck on Lincoln Avenue on campus. The project is on schedule.

Published on July 11, 2011

Anthony M Cafaro Sr., center, and his attorney Martin G. Weinberg, left, meet with the press outside the Mahoning County Courthouse soon after all charges were dismissed.

Published on July 11, 2011

David P. Muhek, an assistant Lorain County prosecutor and a special prosecutor in the case, explains why the state had to request dismissal of the charges.

Published on July 11, 2011

Dan Sferra

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Paul Gains

Published on July 11, 2011

ABC Family's "State of Georgia" stars Majandra Delfino as Jo and Raven-Symone as Georgia. (ABC FAMILY/PETER TANGEN).

Published on July 11, 2011

William D Lewis The Vindicator Work continues on the .YSU parking deck. Plans are for the renovation of the 1971 structure to be finished in time for Fall semester opening Aug 29.

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Greatest Jr. Golfer of The Valley July, 11, 2011.

Published on July 11, 2011

Youngstown Golf Club members are kicking off an annual golf outing in memory of Dr. Earnest Perry to provide scholarships to medical students. Those involved are, from left to right, George Ross, president of Youngstown Golf Club; John Russo, a professor at Youngstown State University; George Williams, owner of Goldie’s Flowers; and Phil Smith of Choice Homes.

Published on July 11, 2011

Cast of “The Goat, Or Who Is Sylvia?” includes John Cox, top left, plays Martin, David El’Hatton top right, plays Ross. In front row, Paul Sauline plays Billy and Kris Harrington plays Stevie, Martin’s wife. The play at The Youngstown Playhouse runs Thursday through July 17 and is directed by Johnny Pecano and stage managed by Susi Thompson.

Published on July 11, 2011

Joe Phillips, a member of the Mahoning Valley Old Car Club, drives his 1923 Essex during last year’s car show. Hunter Shaffer, a 4-year-old boy with refractory epilepsy, is the benefit recipient of this year’s show on Aug. 7.

Published on July 11, 2011

RAMI DAUD | THE VINDICATOR.Alpha Psi Omega Sorority member Brittney Grant paints the face of Kelly Sullivan also of Alpha Psi Omega at a booth at theYSU ArtistsÕ Marketplace outside of the Kilcawley Center Saturday afternoon.

Published on July 11, 2011

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Jane Weekly pulls ahead in the last lap to win the women’s criterium during Sunday’s Tour of the Valley race at YSU. Christine Schryver was the overall winner of the event.

Published on July 11, 2011

Andrew Check, 18, of Youngstown plays the cimbalom, a Hungarian instrument, during YSU’s Summer Festival of the Arts. Check played the song “Priest Pipe” on Sunday as others sang along during the final day of the event.

Published on July 11, 2011

United States' Abby Wambach scores her side's 2nd goal during the quarterfinal match between Brazil and the United States at the Women’s Soccer World Cup in Dresden, Germany, Sunday, July 10, 2011. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Published on July 10, 2011

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Yunel Escobar, back, throws out Cleveland Indians' Jack Hannahan at first after getting out Lou Marson (6) at second for the double play during the eighth inning of a baseball game, Sunday, July 10, 2011, in Cleveland. The Blue Jays won 7-1. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Published on July 10, 2011

Youngstown Police Detective Sgt. Anita Davis demonstrates the laser radar gun with camera and video that Youngstown police plan to train residents to use. Police Chief Jimmy Hughes argues the new program will be more eff ective than placing warning signs about speeding in city neighborhoods.

Published on July 10, 2011

A select group of residents will be trained to use the laser radar gun with camera and video. Youngstown police plan to put several units in the hands of some block watch members and residents in an effort to curb speeding in residential neighborhoods.

Published on July 10, 2011

FILE - In this June 13, 2011 file photo, a home is engulfed by flood water in Hamburg, Iowa from the rising Missouri River. Insurance agents in states along the swollen Missouri River basin say federal officials are causing widespread confusion among property owners by pushing the sale of flood insurance policies that might not cover damage from the river flooding. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik, File)

Published on July 10, 2011

n this Tuesday July 5, 2011 photo Inma Rodriguez holds back tears during an interview with The Associated Press in her home in Alcala de Henares near Madrid. Inma is packing for a trip she dreads. Any day now, for defaulting on her mortgage, she'll be evicted from the apartment where she's lived for 30 years and raised two children. As in many European countries, Spanish mortgages are not like US-style ones in which defaulters can return the keys to the bank and walk away from their debt, albeit with their credit rating in ruins. Here, mortgage holders not only have to give the house back, but also pay off bank debt. If they cannot, upon their death it is passed on to their children. (AP Photo/Paul White)

Published on July 10, 2011

Bride-to-be Emily Smith of Warren, foreground, and Sarah Hahn, left, with mom, Barbara, view samples of flower arrangements from A Floral Aff air at the 2011 Bridal Fair at the D.D. and Velma Davis Education and Visitor Center at Fellows Riverside Gardens, Mill Creek MetroParks, Youngstown.

Published on July 10, 2011

Volunteers pass bottles of water to racers during the men’s Criterium on the final day of the 2011 Tour of the Valley on Sunday afternoon. More than 340 cyclists took part in the event.

Published on July 10, 2011

Thomas E. Nickerson

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A sign looking to hire drivers, is placed on a roadway in Berlin, Vt. on Thursday, July 7, 2011. Unemployment rises to 9.2 pct. in June, employers add only 18,000 jobs. (AP Photo/Toby Talbot)

Published on July 8, 2011

Boardman Township Administrator Jason Loree assesses the amount of trash along the former Youngstown & Southern rail line in the township.

Published on July 8, 2011

Boardman Township Administrator Jason Loree assesses the amount of trash along the former Youngstown & Southern rail line in the township.

Published on July 8, 2011

President Barack Obama delivers a statement on the monthly jobs report Friday in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington.

Published on July 8, 2011

Toronto Blue Jays' Edwin Encarnacion, right, congratulates teammate Travis Snider after Snider drove him in with his two-run home run against Cleveland Indians pitcher Mitch Talbot in the sixth inning of a baseball game in Cleveland on Friday, July 8, 2011. (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta)

Published on July 8, 2011

JESSICA M. KANALAS | THE VINDICATOR..Cyclist Daniel Lausin finishes his time trial for the Tour of the Valley at the Mastropietro Winery Inc. in Ellsworth. The Tour of the Valley features about 300 pro and amateur racers with the course running across the Mahoning Valley, through Columbiana, Ellsworth and Youngstown...-30-

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Toronto Blue Jays' Rajai Davis, left, hits a two-RBI single against Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Mitch Talbot during the second inning of a baseball game in Cleveland on Friday, July 8, 2011. Behind the plate is Cleveland Indians catcher Lou Marson. (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta)

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Marine Sgt. Frank Pezzano (in Indians cap) greets family and friends who threw him a surprise homecoming party Friday night at the Scrappers game. At right are his girlfriend, Stephanie Cole, and his father, Frank Pezzano. At left is the sergeant’s mother, Jen.

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Larry Means of the team Clark’s Crusaders dressed as an Easter bunny Friday at Poland’s Relay for Life.

Published on July 8, 2011

ROBERT K. YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR..winning chipper - Dominic Patella chips as Adam Bouch looks on.. - 16th hole - The Second Round of qualifiers for the Best Jr. Golfer was held at Tamer Win in Cortland on Friday morning - .. ...-30-

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ROBERT K. YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR..Payton Snyder (Western Reserve ) chips towards the whole on 11 -The Second Round of qualifiers for the Best Jr. Golfer was held at Tamer Win in Cortland on Friday morning - .. ...-30-

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ROBERT K. YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR..Smooth - Max Pikuras tees off on 11 -- watching are Nick Bubon - Bart Wyss and sseated is Joey Canann --The Second Round of qualifiers for the Best Jr. Golfer was held at Tamer Win in Cortland on Friday morning - .. ...-30-

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ROBERT K. YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR..Luke Janci of Leetonia - replaces his ball for a put at Tamer Win - The Second Round of qualifiers for the Best Jr. Golfer was held at Tamer Win in Cortland on Friday morning - .. ...-30-

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ROBERT K. YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR..AND the Qualifiers are ---- Bart Wyss Joey Canann - James LaPolla - and Dominic Patella ---- The Second Round of qualifiers for the Best Jr. Golfer was held at Tamer Win in Cortland on Friday morning - .. ...-30-

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ROBERT K. YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR..The Second Round of qualifiers for the Best Jr. Golfer was held at Tamer Win in Cortland on Friday morning - .. ...-30-

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ROBERT K. YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR..The Second Round of qualifiers for the Best Jr. Golfer was held at Tamer Win in Cortland on Friday morning - .. ...-30-

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ROBERT K. YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR..The Second Round of qualifiers for the Best Jr. Golfer was held at Tamer Win in Cortland on Friday morning - .. ...-30-

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ROBERT K. YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR..The Second Round of qualifiers for the Best Jr. Golfer was held at Tamer Win in Cortland on Friday morning - .. ...-30-

Published on July 8, 2011

ROBERT K. YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR..The Second Round of qualifiers for the Best Jr. Golfer was held at Tamer Win in Cortland on Friday morning - .. ...-30-

Published on July 8, 2011

ROBERT K. YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR..The Second Round of qualifiers for the Best Jr. Golfer was held at Tamer Win in Cortland on Friday morning - .. ...-30-

Published on July 8, 2011

ROBERT K. YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR..The Second Round of qualifiers for the Best Jr. Golfer was held at Tamer Win in Cortland on Friday morning - .. ...-30-

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Committee members and Mill Creek MetroParks staff members gather after finalizing the details for Prairie Nights, the 20th annual summer Garden Party of Fellows Riverside Gardens in Mill Creek Park. From left to right are Dennis Penner, gardens supervisor; Margi Napoli, committee member; Sharon Letson, co-chair; David Armstrong, Dolly Vivalo and Deby Clark, committee members; Paul Hagman, co-chair; and Linda Kostka, development and marketing director of Mill Creek MetroParks.

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John Stephens and Traci Fuller

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Dr. and Mrs. Albert Cinelli

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Nicole Harris and James Van Hise II

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Mr. and Mrs. Jim Cearns

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Chairmen of the Tee Off to Cure CF golf outing, from left to right, are Melissa Rowland, Joe Falleti, Dr. Ed Novosel and Dan Rowland. The fundraising event is scheduled for July 31 at Pine Lakes Golf Club in Hubbard.

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Robert C. Peet and Tara L. Maine

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Mr.and Mrs. John Pittmann

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Atty. and Mrs. James R. Wright

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Scott J. Raschilla and Kristen R. Klucher

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Williamsport catcher Bob Stumpo watches as Mahoning Valley’s Bryson Myles gets ready to cross home plate for the first score of the night at Thursday’s game at Eastwood Field in Niles. The Scrappers defeated the Crosscutters, 8-3.

Published on July 7, 2011

Cincinnati Bengals running back Cedric Benson (32) runs against Dallas Cowboys safety Gerald Sensabaugh (43) in the first quarter of the Hall of Fame NFL football game Sunday, Aug. 8, 2010, in Canton, Ohio. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)

Published on July 7, 2011

Train, a 2-year-old miniature white poodle, had her left rear leg amputated after being hit by a train in Salem. Alchemy Acres Animal Sanctuary came to the rescue and provided veterinary care for the dog, who has been adopted.

Published on July 7, 2011

In this June 15, 2011 photo, an empty park bench and rusting pipe sit near the swimming pool at the Inlet House, in Fort Pierce, Fla. The complex was an affordable place that the 55-and-older set aspired to. But now the Homeowner's association has levied a $6,000 assessment on every homeowner and then foreclosed on seniors who did not owe the bank a dime but could not afford the association bill. (AP Photo/J Pat Carter)

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ROBERT K. YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR... Rabbi Daria and Josh Jacobs-Velde. . Congregation Ohev Tzedek, Boardman.. ...-30-

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Kirsten Peetz, Mill Creek MetroParks environmental-land manager, talks about the new rain garden installed at the MetroParks Farm in Canfield. The garden, paid for by a grant, will absorb rainwater runoff and act as an educational tool.

Published on July 7, 2011

Easton Corbin

Published on July 7, 2011

A remarkable year! More than 100 trophies were awarded to area piano, violin and vocal students at the Ohio Federation of Music Clubs District IB Festival recently. One 90-point cup, three 75-point cups and eight 60-point cups were given at the awards ceremony after the honors recital that day. In the front row, from left to right, are Amanda Ellis and Nicole Noday, 75-point cups, DiDomenico Studio; and Eva Laino, 90-point cup, and Jared Laino, 75-point cup, Rhinehart Studio. In the back row are 60-point cup recipients Lindsay Olsen, Hayley Ward and Michael Pallotta, DiDomenico Studio; Josiah Keener, Treble Clef Club; Arianna Ellis, DiDomenico Studio; Stephen DiPaolo, Rhinehart Studio; and Aylin Sarac, DiDomenico. Absent from the photo is Marie Adams, 60-point cup, DiDomenico.

Published on July 7, 2011

Perfect attendance: At its June 27 meeting, the Rotary Club of Austintown handed out perfect attendance awards for the second quarter. Those receiving awards were, from left to right, Dr. Mitchell Dalvin, Mark Cole, Jerry Haber, Deanna Spirko, Susan Leetch, Brian Laraway and Chuck Baker (in back).

Published on July 7, 2011

Mayor Charles Sammarone

Published on July 6, 2011

SCRAPPERS - (27) Bryson Myles is out at third as Maikel Franco makes the play from the ground during thier game Wednesday night in Niles. - Special to The Vindicator/Nick Mays

Published on July 6, 2011

First Place Bank and Mahoning Valley residents raised $13,956 for the United Service Organization of Northeast Ohio. Bank employees and Girl Scout Troop 80129 gathered Wednesday at the Boardman location to pack food, health-care items and letters into boxes to be shipped to soldiers in Afghanistan.

Published on July 6, 2011

North Side neighbors Gretchen Brown, left, and L.J. 'Tess' Tessier are part of a group who rescued Billie Jean, a year-old mixed-breed stray. Billie Jean, who’d been shot and had to have a leg amputated, is ready for a permanent home.

Published on July 6, 2011

Youngstown, Ohio, Mayor Jay Williams, center, talks to the press following the announcement of his new role as the Director of the Office of Recovery for Autoworkers and Communities by U.S. Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis on Wednesday July 6, 2011, at Diplomat Specialty Pharmacy in Flint, Mich., which was redeveloped from a General Motors auto factory. Williams starts as head the Office of Recovery for Auto Communities and Workers on Aug. 8. He will step down as mayor Aug. 1 and will work in the Labor Department. (AP Photo/The Flint Journal, Ryan Garza) (AP Photo/The Flint Journal, Ryan Garza)

Published on July 6, 2011

U.S. Attorney Steven M. Dettelbach stands near a poster of the 25 people wanted in a federal investigation into heroin sales in Youngstown. At a news conference Wednesday, he discussed federal and local law enforcement’s determination to press forward with aggressive pursuit of those distributing drugs and illegally carrying guns in the area.

Published on July 6, 2011

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg, left, watches a demonstration of Video Chat during an announcement at Facebook headquarters in Palo Alto, Calif., Wednesday, July 6, 2011. (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma)

Published on July 6, 2011

Terence Gamble waits to begin the training.

Published on July 6, 2011

FILE - In this June 22, 2011 file photo, Terence Toal, left, talks to a fellow trader as they work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. Global stock markets pushed modestly higher Tuesday, July 5, as investors awaited a raft of U.S. economic data this week that culminates with closely-watched payrolls figures.(AP Photo/Richard Drew, file)

Published on July 5, 2011

In this June 13, 2011 photo, RayBan sunglasses are displayed at Costco in Mountain View, Calif. Shoppers go into Costco, TJ Maxx or a DSW shoe store looking for a bargain on something they need and end up splurging on irresistible finds.(AP Photo/Paul Sakuma)

Published on July 5, 2011

Ross Linert

Published on July 5, 2011

Casey Anthony reacts after the jury acquitted her of murdering her daughter, Caylee, during Anthony's murder trial at the Orange County Courthouse in Orlando, Fla., Tuesday, July 5, 2011. (AP Photo/Red Huber, Pool)

Published on July 5, 2011

President Barack Obama makes a statement to reporters about debt-ceiling negotiations. He spoke Tuesday in the James Brady Press Briefi ng Room of the White House in Washington, D.C.

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David Rach, left, is ready to suit up again for the Youngstown State University Penguins after a football-free spring semester.

Published on July 5, 2011

North Lima native and pro cyclist David Wenger speaks with Salem resident and beginner cyclist Chase Howard, 16, at Cycle Sales in Boardman. Wenger, who won the USA Cycling’s 2011 Elite National Championship Criterium event in Augusta, Ga., will race in this weekend’s Tour of the Valley. Howard, who has been racing for about a year, said getting to meet Wenger keeps him inspired.

Published on July 5, 2011

Bob Cole, left, and the Rev. Rusty Wills are coordinating Joplin Relief, a grassroots effort in the faith community to collect donations for victims of the devastating tornado in May in Joplin, Mo. Donations, like the ones shown, will be accepted today through Friday at three sites in the Mahoning Valley.

Published on July 5, 2011

Chuck Eddy

Published on July 5, 2011

U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan of Niles, D-17th, talked about a bill to increase federal funding for programs such as robotics. Ryan discussed the proposal Tuesday with area robotics coaches and students at Oh Wow! The Roger and Gloria Jones Children’s Center for Science & Technology in downtown Youngstown.

Published on July 5, 2011

ROBERT K. YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR..Brandon Pluchinsky - works his way out of a trap on the number 10 hole at Diamond Back Golf Course - The areaÕs best youth golfers hit the links Tuesday, trying to make a name for themselves and collect the scholarship that comes along with the success.. the kickoff to the first ÒGreatest Junior Golfer in the ValleyÓ tournament, and the first ball will be launched off the tees of the Diamond Back Golf Course in Canfield. Throughout the month, golfers under the age of 18 as of Aug. 31 will attempt to qualify and be named the best...-30-

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ROBERT K. YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR..The areaÕs best youth golfers hit the links Tuesday, trying to make a name for themselves and collect the scholarship that comes along with the success.. the kickoff to the first ÒGreatest Junior Golfer in the ValleyÓ tournament, and the first ball will be launched off the tees of the Diamond Back Golf Course in Canfield. Throughout the month, golfers under the age of 18 as of Aug. 31 will attempt to qualify and be named the best...-30-

Published on July 5, 2011

ROBERT K. YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR..Rachel Jeswald - hits out of the rough on the second hole - The areaÕs best youth golfers hit the links Tuesday, trying to make a name for themselves and collect the scholarship that comes along with the success.. the kickoff to the first ÒGreatest Junior Golfer in the ValleyÓ tournament, and the first ball will be launched off the tees of the Diamond Back Golf Course in Canfield. Throughout the month, golfers under the age of 18 as of Aug. 31 will attempt to qualify and be named the best...-30-

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ROBERT K. YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR..The areaÕs best youth golfers hit the links Tuesday, trying to make a name for themselves and collect the scholarship that comes along with the success.. the kickoff to the first ÒGreatest Junior Golfer in the ValleyÓ tournament, and the first ball will be launched off the tees of the Diamond Back Golf Course in Canfield. Throughout the month, golfers under the age of 18 as of Aug. 31 will attempt to qualify and be named the best...-30-

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Published on July 5, 2011

ROBERT K. YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR..The areaÕs best youth golfers hit the links Tuesday, trying to make a name for themselves and collect the scholarship that comes along with the success.. the kickoff to the first ÒGreatest Junior Golfer in the ValleyÓ tournament, and the first ball will be launched off the tees of the Diamond Back Golf Course in Canfield. Throughout the month, golfers under the age of 18 as of Aug. 31 will attempt to qualify and be named the best...-30-

Published on July 5, 2011

ROBERT K. YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR..The areaÕs best youth golfers hit the links Tuesday, trying to make a name for themselves and collect the scholarship that comes along with the success.. the kickoff to the first ÒGreatest Junior Golfer in the ValleyÓ tournament, and the first ball will be launched off the tees of the Diamond Back Golf Course in Canfield. Throughout the month, golfers under the age of 18 as of Aug. 31 will attempt to qualify and be named the best...-30-

Published on July 5, 2011

ROBERT K. YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR..The areaÕs best youth golfers hit the links Tuesday, trying to make a name for themselves and collect the scholarship that comes along with the success.. the kickoff to the first ÒGreatest Junior Golfer in the ValleyÓ tournament, and the first ball will be launched off the tees of the Diamond Back Golf Course in Canfield. Throughout the month, golfers under the age of 18 as of Aug. 31 will attempt to qualify and be named the best...-30-

Published on July 5, 2011

ROBERT K. YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR..The areaÕs best youth golfers hit the links Tuesday, trying to make a name for themselves and collect the scholarship that comes along with the success.. the kickoff to the first ÒGreatest Junior Golfer in the ValleyÓ tournament, and the first ball will be launched off the tees of the Diamond Back Golf Course in Canfield. Throughout the month, golfers under the age of 18 as of Aug. 31 will attempt to qualify and be named the best...-30-

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ROBERT K. YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR..Approach Shot - Christina Cooper - looks at her fairway shot - on 2- The areaÕs best youth golfers hit the links Tuesday, trying to make a name for themselves and collect the scholarship that comes along with the success.. the kickoff to the first ÒGreatest Junior Golfer in the ValleyÓ tournament, and the first ball will be launched off the tees of the Diamond Back Golf Course in Canfield. Throughout the month, golfers under the age of 18 as of Aug. 31 will attempt to qualify and be named the best...-30-

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Published on July 5, 2011

Image of a firework from the Independence Day fireworks in Youngstown. Display by the City of Youngstown and Colonial Fireworks. Image by Katie Libecco/The Vindicator.

Published on July 5, 2011

Image of a firework from the Independence Day fireworks in Youngstown. Display by the City of Youngstown and Colonial Fireworks. Image by Katie Libecco/The Vindicator.

Published on July 5, 2011

Image of a firework from the Independence Day fireworks in Youngstown. Display by the City of Youngstown and Colonial Fireworks. Image by Katie Libecco/The Vindicator.

Published on July 5, 2011

Image of a firework from the Independence Day fireworks in Youngstown. Display by the City of Youngstown and Colonial Fireworks. Image by Katie Libecco/The Vindicator.

Published on July 5, 2011

Image of a firework from the Independence Day fireworks in Youngstown. Display by the City of Youngstown and Colonial Fireworks. Image by Katie Libecco/The Vindicator.

Published on July 5, 2011

Image of a firework from the Independence Day fireworks in Youngstown. Display by the City of Youngstown and Colonial Fireworks. Image by Katie Libecco/The Vindicator.

Published on July 5, 2011

Image of a firework from the Independence Day fireworks in Youngstown. Display by the City of Youngstown and Colonial Fireworks. Image by Katie Libecco/The Vindicator.

Published on July 5, 2011

Image of a firework from the Independence Day fireworks in Youngstown. Display by the City of Youngstown and Colonial Fireworks. Image by Katie Libecco/The Vindicator.

Published on July 5, 2011

Image of a firework from the Independence Day fireworks in Youngstown. Display by the City of Youngstown and Colonial Fireworks. Image by Katie Libecco/The Vindicator.

Published on July 5, 2011

Image of a firework from the Independence Day fireworks in Youngstown. Display by the City of Youngstown and Colonial Fireworks. Image by Katie Libecco/The Vindicator.

Published on July 5, 2011

Image of a firework from the Independence Day fireworks in Youngstown. Display by the City of Youngstown and Colonial Fireworks. Image by Katie Libecco/The Vindicator.

Published on July 5, 2011

Published on July 5, 2011

Published on July 5, 2011

Image of a firework from the Independence Day fireworks in Youngstown. Display by the City of Youngstown and Colonial Fireworks. Image by Katie Libecco/The Vindicator.

Published on July 5, 2011

Image of a firework from the Independence Day fireworks in Youngstown. Display by the City of Youngstown and Colonial Fireworks. Image by Katie Libecco/The Vindicator.

Published on July 5, 2011

Image of a firework from the Independence Day fireworks in Youngstown. Display by the City of Youngstown and Colonial Fireworks. Image by Katie Libecco/The Vindicator.

Published on July 5, 2011

Image of a firework from the Independence Day fireworks in Youngstown. Display by the City of Youngstown and Colonial Fireworks. Image by Katie Libecco/The Vindicator.

Published on July 5, 2011

Image of a firework from the Independence Day fireworks in Youngstown. Display by the City of Youngstown and Colonial Fireworks. Image by Katie Libecco/The Vindicator.

Published on July 5, 2011

Image of a firework from the Independence Day fireworks in Youngstown. Display by the City of Youngstown and Colonial Fireworks. Image by Katie Libecco/The Vindicator.

Published on July 5, 2011

Image of a firework from the Independence Day fireworks in Youngstown. Display by the City of Youngstown and Colonial Fireworks. Image by Katie Libecco/The Vindicator.

Published on July 5, 2011

Image of a firework from the Independence Day fireworks in Youngstown. Display by the City of Youngstown and Colonial Fireworks. Image by Katie Libecco/The Vindicator.

Published on July 5, 2011

Image of a firework from the Independence Day fireworks in Youngstown. Display by the City of Youngstown and Colonial Fireworks. Image by Katie Libecco/The Vindicator.

Published on July 5, 2011

Image of a firework from the Independence Day fireworks in Youngstown. Display by the City of Youngstown and Colonial Fireworks. Image by Katie Libecco/The Vindicator.

Published on July 5, 2011

Image of a firework from the Independence Day fireworks in Youngstown. Display by the City of Youngstown and Colonial Fireworks. Image by Katie Libecco/The Vindicator.

Published on July 5, 2011

Image of a firework from the Independence Day fireworks in Youngstown. Display by the City of Youngstown and Colonial Fireworks. Image by Katie Libecco/The Vindicator.

Published on July 5, 2011

Image of a firework from the Independence Day fireworks in Youngstown. Display by the City of Youngstown and Colonial Fireworks. Image by Katie Libecco/The Vindicator.

Published on July 5, 2011

Image of a firework from the Independence Day fireworks in Youngstown. Display by the City of Youngstown and Colonial Fireworks. Image by Katie Libecco/The Vindicator.

Published on July 5, 2011

At its June flower show, the Garden Forum of Greater Youngstown presented Emily Conrad and Karen Fullerman each a $500 scholarship. From left are Patricia Feindt, scholarship chairman; Karen Fullerman; and Mary Shall, club president.

Published on July 5, 2011

Conrad

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Published on July 2, 2011

Bessie Anderson, left, is congratulated by Jodi Stoyak, Liberty Township trustee, during a dedication ceremony Friday at Anderson’s garden on Logan Way in Liberty. Anderson, a master gardener in Trumbull County, has created several gardens in the township over the past decade.

Published on July 2, 2011

Casey Anthony talks with her attorney Will Slabaugh towards the end of testimony in her murder trial at the Orange County Courthouse in Orlando, Fla., Friday, July 1, 2011. Casey Anthony, 25, is charged with killing her daughter Caylee in the summer of 2008. (AP Photo/Red Huber, Pool)

Published on July 1, 2011

Cincinnati Reds shortstop Edgar Renteria (16) makes the out on Cleveland Indians' Justin Masterson at second base in the third inning of an interleague baseball game on Friday, July 1, 2011, in Cincinnati. Masterson was out on a fielder's choice hit into by Michael Brantley. (AP Photo/Al Behrman)

Published on July 1, 2011

Kerstin Williams, 16, of Warren performs “Call Me When You’re Sober” by Evanescence at Eastwood Mall. About 100 performed to gain a spot at the “American Idol” Pittsburgh competition.

Published on July 1, 2011

Frank Fordley, left, surprised his longtime friend, Richard McGrath, a Trumbull County Sheriff’s deputy, with a car for his daughter Friday afternoon.

Published on July 1, 2011

Judge Theresa Dellick

Published on July 1, 2011

Dannie Williams, right, follows through on a right hook as his opponent, Oscar Cuero, tries to land a right uppercut during Friday’s 10-round lightweight bout outside the Covelli Centre.

Published on July 1, 2011

Image from the 31st Annual Small Ships Revue at Quaker Steak and Lube in downtown Sharon, Pa. on Friday, July 1, 2011. Photography by Katie Libecco.

Published on July 1, 2011

Image from the 31st Annual Small Ships Revue at Quaker Steak and Lube in downtown Sharon, Pa. on Friday, July 1, 2011. Photography by Katie Libecco.

Published on July 1, 2011

Image from the 31st Annual Small Ships Revue at Quaker Steak and Lube in downtown Sharon, Pa. on Friday, July 1, 2011. Photography by Katie Libecco.

Published on July 1, 2011

Image from the 31st Annual Small Ships Revue at Quaker Steak and Lube in downtown Sharon, Pa. on Friday, July 1, 2011. Photography by Katie Libecco.

Published on July 1, 2011

Image from the 31st Annual Small Ships Revue at Quaker Steak and Lube in downtown Sharon, Pa. on Friday, July 1, 2011. Photography by Katie Libecco.

Published on July 1, 2011

Image from the 31st Annual Small Ships Revue at Quaker Steak and Lube in downtown Sharon, Pa. on Friday, July 1, 2011. Photography by Katie Libecco.

Published on July 1, 2011

Image from the 31st Annual Small Ships Revue at Quaker Steak and Lube in downtown Sharon, Pa. on Friday, July 1, 2011. Photography by Katie Libecco.

Published on July 1, 2011

Image from the 31st Annual Small Ships Revue at Quaker Steak and Lube in downtown Sharon, Pa. on Friday, July 1, 2011. Photography by Katie Libecco.

Published on July 1, 2011

Image from the 31st Annual Small Ships Revue at Quaker Steak and Lube in downtown Sharon, Pa. on Friday, July 1, 2011. Photography by Katie Libecco.

Published on July 1, 2011

Image from the 31st Annual Small Ships Revue at Quaker Steak and Lube in downtown Sharon, Pa. on Friday, July 1, 2011. Photography by Katie Libecco.

Published on July 1, 2011

Image from the 31st Annual Small Ships Revue at Quaker Steak and Lube in downtown Sharon, Pa. on Friday, July 1, 2011. Photography by Katie Libecco.

Published on July 1, 2011

Image from the 31st Annual Small Ships Revue at Quaker Steak and Lube in downtown Sharon, Pa. on Friday, July 1, 2011. Photography by Katie Libecco.

Published on July 1, 2011

Image from the 31st Annual Small Ships Revue at Quaker Steak and Lube in downtown Sharon, Pa. on Friday, July 1, 2011. Photography by Katie Libecco.

Published on July 1, 2011

Image from the 31st Annual Small Ships Revue at Quaker Steak and Lube in downtown Sharon, Pa. on Friday, July 1, 2011. Photography by Katie Libecco.

Published on July 1, 2011

Image from the 31st Annual Small Ships Revue at Quaker Steak and Lube in downtown Sharon, Pa. on Friday, July 1, 2011. Photography by Katie Libecco.

Published on July 1, 2011

Image from the 31st Annual Small Ships Revue at Quaker Steak and Lube in downtown Sharon, Pa. on Friday, July 1, 2011. Photography by Katie Libecco.

Published on July 1, 2011

Image from the 31st Annual Small Ships Revue at Quaker Steak and Lube in downtown Sharon, Pa. on Friday, July 1, 2011. Photography by Katie Libecco.

Published on July 1, 2011

Image from the 31st Annual Small Ships Revue at Quaker Steak and Lube in downtown Sharon, Pa. on Friday, July 1, 2011. Photography by Katie Libecco.

Published on July 1, 2011

Image from the 31st Annual Small Ships Revue at Quaker Steak and Lube in downtown Sharon, Pa. on Friday, July 1, 2011. Photography by Katie Libecco.

Published on July 1, 2011

Image from the 31st Annual Small Ships Revue at Quaker Steak and Lube in downtown Sharon, Pa. on Friday, July 1, 2011. Photography by Katie Libecco.

Published on July 1, 2011

Image from the 31st Annual Small Ships Revue at Quaker Steak and Lube in downtown Sharon, Pa. on Friday, July 1, 2011. Photography by Katie Libecco.

Published on July 1, 2011

Image from the 31st Annual Small Ships Revue at Quaker Steak and Lube in downtown Sharon, Pa. on Friday, July 1, 2011. Photography by Katie Libecco.

Published on July 1, 2011

Image from the 31st Annual Small Ships Revue at Quaker Steak and Lube in downtown Sharon, Pa. on Friday, July 1, 2011. Photography by Katie Libecco.

Published on July 1, 2011

Image from the 31st Annual Small Ships Revue at Quaker Steak and Lube in downtown Sharon, Pa. on Friday, July 1, 2011. Photography by Katie Libecco.

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Image from the 31st Annual Small Ships Revue at Quaker Steak and Lube in downtown Sharon, Pa. on Friday, July 1, 2011. Photography by Katie Libecco.

Published on July 1, 2011

Image from the 31st Annual Small Ships Revue at Quaker Steak and Lube in downtown Sharon, Pa. on Friday, July 1, 2011. Photography by Katie Libecco.

Published on July 1, 2011

Image from the 31st Annual Small Ships Revue at Quaker Steak and Lube in downtown Sharon, Pa. on Friday, July 1, 2011. Photography by Katie Libecco.

Published on July 1, 2011

Image from the 31st Annual Small Ships Revue at Quaker Steak and Lube in downtown Sharon, Pa. on Friday, July 1, 2011. Photography by Katie Libecco.

Published on July 1, 2011

Image from the 31st Annual Small Ships Revue at Quaker Steak and Lube in downtown Sharon, Pa. on Friday, July 1, 2011. Photography by Katie Libecco.

Published on July 1, 2011

Image from the 31st Annual Small Ships Revue at Quaker Steak and Lube in downtown Sharon, Pa. on Friday, July 1, 2011. Photography by Katie Libecco.

Published on July 1, 2011

Image from the 31st Annual Small Ships Revue at Quaker Steak and Lube in downtown Sharon, Pa. on Friday, July 1, 2011. Photography by Katie Libecco.

Published on July 1, 2011

Image from the 31st Annual Small Ships Revue at Quaker Steak and Lube in downtown Sharon, Pa. on Friday, July 1, 2011. Photography by Katie Libecco.

Published on July 1, 2011

Image from the 31st Annual Small Ships Revue at Quaker Steak and Lube in downtown Sharon, Pa. on Friday, July 1, 2011. Photography by Katie Libecco.

Published on July 1, 2011

Image from the 31st Annual Small Ships Revue at Quaker Steak and Lube in downtown Sharon, Pa. on Friday, July 1, 2011. Photography by Katie Libecco.

Published on July 1, 2011

Image from the 31st Annual Small Ships Revue at Quaker Steak and Lube in downtown Sharon, Pa. on Friday, July 1, 2011. Photography by Katie Libecco.

Published on July 1, 2011

Image from the 31st Annual Small Ships Revue at Quaker Steak and Lube in downtown Sharon, Pa. on Friday, July 1, 2011. Photography by Katie Libecco.

Published on July 1, 2011

Image from the 31st Annual Small Ships Revue at Quaker Steak and Lube in downtown Sharon, Pa. on Friday, July 1, 2011. Photography by Katie Libecco.

Published on July 1, 2011

Image from the 31st Annual Small Ships Revue at Quaker Steak and Lube in downtown Sharon, Pa. on Friday, July 1, 2011. Photography by Katie Libecco.

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Image from the 31st Annual Small Ships Revue at Quaker Steak and Lube in downtown Sharon, Pa. on Friday, July 1, 2011. Photography by Katie Libecco.

Published on July 1, 2011

Image from the 31st Annual Small Ships Revue at Quaker Steak and Lube in downtown Sharon, Pa. on Friday, July 1, 2011. Photography by Katie Libecco.

Published on July 1, 2011

Image from the 31st Annual Small Ships Revue at Quaker Steak and Lube in downtown Sharon, Pa. on Friday, July 1, 2011. Photography by Katie Libecco.

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Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Dunn

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Brian J. McGee and Katherine A. Hyler

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Paul Stephens and Jennifer DiPiero

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Michele Malone and Benjamin Black

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Candice M. Nuzzo and Tucker J. Allen

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Committee members for the Simply DeVine Gala, a benefit now in the planning stages to benefit The Way Station in Columbiana, met recently. They are, from left to right in back, Chris Chamberlain, Diane Barnes, Carol Garneski, Jodi Taylor, Ginny Perkins, Betty Belding, Amanda Frost and Debbie Williams. In the front, from left, are Tish Blasdell, Alison Hoskinson, Sharon Frost (co-chair), Cindy Burdick (co-chair) and Cindy O’Brian. Committee members not in the photo are Vicki Hopper, Gail Hettrick, Pat Keylor, Mary Romeo, Jack and Dinah Sitler, Kathy Smith, Leah Wilson, Vicki Zeigler, Betty McKendry, Terry Hutson and Julie Downie.

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John Gavin and Julie Taylor

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The Ohio Federation of Republican Women had its Tribute to Women honoree luncheon June 26 at Worthington Hills Country Club in Columbus. The Warren Republican Women’s Club honoree was Mary Theis. In attendance, seated, from left, were Barbara Rosier-Tryon, WRWC president; Theis; and Dorie Harris, WRWC historian. Standing are Edwina Wolcott, N.E. District OFRW vice president; and Carol Griffiths, WRWC immediate past president.

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Fun in their future? Kiwanis Club of Western Mahoning County raffled off a street-legal scooter on June 22. Above is the winner of that raffle, Ken Frost, left, who took possession June 24. In the center is Dave Pinney, and at right is Frost’s wife, Holly.

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Youngstown Lions Club, which is among the top 100 oldest Lions clubs in the world, installed officers June 24. Brian Hughes, above, was installed as president.

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Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wilthew

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Anna Waldele and Chadd Anderson

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Andrea L. Oslin and Joseph R. Longo

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Kacie Coonce

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Erin Quinlan, the co-director of the upcoming Tour of the Valley, speaks at Thursday’s press conference at YSU. Pro, elite and amateur bike racers will participate in the event, which runs July 8-10.

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Campbell native Jake Giuriceo, right, faces off against Winston Mathis during Thursday’s weigh-in at the Holiday Inn in Austintown. The two will fi ght in tonight’s “Real Deal” boxing show at the Covelli Centre.

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Cast members Tom Hanks, left, and Rita Wilson arrive at the premiere of "Larry Crowne" in Los Angeles, Monday, June 27, 2011. "Larry Crowne" will be released on July 1. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles)

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Joyce Kale-Pesta

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Dr. Bruce Thomas

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Joe Commarata, founder of Girard Community Band, gets into conductor mode during a recent rehearsal. The longtime musician, who plays the trumpet, said the community band provides a place for musicians to play for the fun of it.

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Dan Quinlan

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