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EXCELLING IN EDUCATION: Julie Cheslik

Julie Cheslik is a 28-year veteran of the city schools, and for her teaching isn’t just a job. It allows her to help others, a passion that’s rooted in her spirituality.

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EXCELLING IN EDUCATION: Diona Williams

Diona Williams, a student the early-childhood education program at Choffin Career and Technical Center, is the Youngstown City School District’s Student of the Month.

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Excellence recognized at YSU

Youngstown State University trustees said a sad goodbye to two trustees, and hello to new degree programs and Centers of Excellence


Souper Supper helps feed needy families

Charity event also provides patrons with handmade bowls


Boardman students invite someone special to school

Robinwood Lane’s annual “KISS Day” brings the community into classrooms.


‘Sarcoidosis’ sends 84th Vindy Bee champ to national

Contestants sit patiently waiting for the start of The Vindicator 84th Regional Spelling Bee Saturday in Youngstown State University’s Kilcawley Center with rows of friends and family ready to cheer them on.

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Need a prom dress? Go to Eppy’s Attic to find one

Students who get prom dresses from the attic get to keep them


Tressel brings spirit of optimism to Austintown Optimist’s Club event

Tressel discusses his football past, and the future of the region and YSU


East High students get Chromebooks as part of ... 1:1 initiative

The initiative provides about 600 students with a $200 Chromebook to use during school


24 teams compete in 20th NEOREP Robotics Competition at YSU

Nathan Conley, 18, of LaBrae High School in Leavittsburg, has had a passion for tearing apart and building equipment since he was young.


At Girard Free Library ... Some bunny to read to

Girard Free Library hosted the program Tuesday to inspire kids to read.


Girard student gets 4th shot at spelling bee title

Angela McKenna, a Girard Middle School eighth-grader, is determined to win this year as she returns for her fourth Vindicator Regional Spelling Bee on Saturday.


Poland schools foundation grant powers STEM activities

Gabbie Seifert, an eighth-grade student at Poland Middle School, excitedly came up to her teacher, Jill Marconi.

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YSU helps students move from college to careers

About 60 Youngstown State University alumni and local employers set up tables around the Chestnut Room in Kilcawley Center on Thursday


Doctor digs deep to find the "door to awareness"

A Black History Month celebration at Youngstown’s East High School titled “A Tribute to Black Pioneer Doctors – The Door to Awareness.”