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The Vindicator/Robert K. Yosay
IT'S OFFICIAL: A slew of city and state officials cut the ribbon at the official opening ceremony of the Youngstown Convocation Center. Several dignitaries spoke at Saturday's ceremony, including U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan of Niles, D-17th, and Youngstown Mayor George McKelvey.
The Vindicator/Robert K. Yosay
THANKING TRAFICANT: George McKelvey, mayor of Youngstown, thanks former Congressman James A. Traficant Jr. for all he did to make the Youngstown Convocation Center a reality. McKelvey addressed the crowd Saturday.
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ROCK-SOLID COMMITMENT: Artis Gillam Sr., Youngstown 1st Ward Councilman, left, tells of his and the city council's commitment to build the convocation center. He said their commitment was written in stone, as shown on the stone held by Michael Rapovy, Youngstown 5th Ward Councilman. Behind them is James E. Fortune Sr., president of Youngstown City Council.