Originally published March 16, 2019 at 12:13 p.m., updated March 16, 2019 at 12:29 p.m.
YOUNGSTOWN - Santino Slipkovich of Boardman Center Intermediate School is The Vindicator's 86th Regional Spelling Bee champion.
He took the title in the 21st round.
Cooper Selley of Western Reserve Middle School took second place.