Youngstown State football coach Eric Wolford is looking for vocal leaders, and linebacker John Sasson (53) — the Penguins’ leading tackler last season and one of their most-respected players — may be one of the players to fi ll that role.

Published on August 10, 2011

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

Juan Salinas and his older younger brother Alejandro Salinas at Southside Boxing Club in 2009

Published on June 19, 2011

Lisa Grafton of Hinckley and Gary Poage of Salem enjoy wine at Mastropiétro Winery.

Published on May 18, 2011

From left, Kim Powell, with Anna and Lydia, look at artwork by Tony Armeni at the Youngstown State University Summer Festival of the Arts 2010.

Published on May 18, 2011

Youngstown State sophomore Brandi Brown takes a shot during a basketball game at the Beeghly Center. Brown is one of the key components in turning around the Penguins, who went 0-30 last season.

Published on September 22, 2010

Ray Braidich, a World War II veteran, stands by the American flag mounted outside his home at Shepherd of the Valley-Poland. Braidich thinks there should be a more-dignified vessel in which to burn worn flags, noting that a trash can or burn barrel is often used in flag-disposal ceremonies.

Published on August 31, 2010

Fitch High School freshman Aaron Williams of Austintown knows how to get down as he dances at the annual Winterfest Dance at MahoningCountry Club in Girard on Dec. 3, 2008*.

Published on August 30, 2010

Third-graders at Joshua Dixon Elementary School in Columbiana display artist renderings of the addition that will be made to the school. From left are Steven Anderson, 8; Eli Strohecker, 8; Mark Siedor, 9; Jack Carney, 8; McKenzie Brooks, 8; and Julia Hum, 9.

Published on August 27, 2010

Construction material lies stacked outside Joshua Dixon Elementary School in Columbiana. Renovations and expansion there are part of a $5.5 million project in the school district.

Published on August 27, 2010

The Western Reserve Transit Authority Board of Trustees met Thursday at its Mahoning Avenue administration building, which had been closed for construction since last year. The trustees had been meeting at Oakhill Renaissance Place during the expansion project.

Published on August 27, 2010

The Western Reserve Transit Authority administration building had 960 square feet added to it. The project cost $1.2 million, which was paid for by federal stimulus money.

Published on August 27, 2010

Chuck Sop, one of the owners of the Rosetta Stone Cafe & Wine Bar, announced Thursday that the business would be closed indefinitely. The restaurant, which opened in 2008, was viewed by many as a forerunner to the revival of nightlife in downtown Youngstown.

Published on August 27, 2010

James Ferraro, Western Reserve Transit Authority executive director, gives a report to the WRTA Board of Trustees at the expanded WRTA administration building on Mahoning Avenue.

Published on August 27, 2010

Cynthia E. Anderson, president of Youngstown State University, discusses some of the plans for her tenure during a Wednesday meeting at The Vindicator.

Published on August 26, 2010

YoungstownÕs 7th Ward Councilman John Swierz joins members of The Alliance for Congregational Transformation Influencing Our Neighborhoods (ACTION) in a ÒMarch Against Crime and BlightÓ on YoungstownÕs South Side, they approach Gibson St as they walk west on Cameron Ave.

Published on August 25, 2010

Dr. Christina Dinklocker

Published on August 23, 2010

Campbell Officer John Gulu has a new partner: Storm, a 2-year-old Belgian malinois. The police dog began working for the department July 12.

Published on August 23, 2010

Torrance Nicholson

Published on August 23, 2010

Youngstown State senior defensive lineman Torrance Nicholson is a finalist for the Good Works Team, sponsored by Allstate. The award recognizes college football players for their community involvement.

Published on August 23, 2010