John Maluso named Man of Year at Brier Hill fest


John Maluso, an 86-year resident of Youngstown, received the Man of the Year Award today at the 21st annual Brier Hill Italian Festival on Calvin and Victoria streets on Youngstown's North Side.

Maluso taught at area schools for several decades and served on many community organizations, including the Brier Hill Festival Committee.

Read Saturday's Vindicator or Vindy.com for photos of the festival, which continues Sunday.