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LINEBACKER PREPARATION: Linebacker Mike Barlak works his legs during Youngstown State's football practice on Monday.

LINEBACKER PREPARATION: Linebacker Mike Barlak works his legs during Youngstown …

LINEBACKER PREPARATION: Linebacker Mike Barlak works his legs during Youngstown State's football practice on Monday.


NOT THIS TIME: Scrappers first baseman Zach Booker, right, waits to make the catch as ValleyCats baserunner T.J. Steele gets back to first safely during a pickoff attempt Monday at Eastwood Field.

NOT THIS TIME: Scrappers first baseman Zach Booker, right, waits …

NOT THIS TIME: Scrappers first baseman Zach Booker, right, waits to make the catch as ValleyCats baserunner T.J. Steele gets back to first safely during a pickoff attempt Monday at Eastwood Field.


ENGINE PRESERVED: hubbard businessman J.P. Marsh stands near the 1910 Porter steam locomotive that he had reconditioned. The engine was used in carbon limestone mining in the Youngstown area until the 1960s. It's on display at the rear of the Emeral Diner in Hubbard.

ENGINE PRESERVED: hubbard businessman J.P. Marsh stands near the 1910 …

ENGINE PRESERVED: hubbard businessman J.P. Marsh stands near the 1910 Porter steam locomotive that he had reconditioned. The engine was used in carbon limestone mining in the Youngstown area until the 1960s. It's on display …


FIRST-TEAM HONOREE: Defensive lineman Mychal Savage was first team all-Gateway Conference during the 2007 season.

FIRST-TEAM HONOREE: Defensive lineman Mychal Savage was first team all-Gateway …

FIRST-TEAM HONOREE: Defensive lineman Mychal Savage was first team all-Gateway Conference during the 2007 season.


FUN GAME: Weisberg shares a laugh with friends while playing the game. In the background is Stoyak.

FUN GAME: Weisberg shares a laugh with friends while playing …

FUN GAME: Weisberg shares a laugh with friends while playing the game. In the background is Stoyak.


DOOR TO DOOR: Girard meter readers Ben Belcik, left, and Brien Golden try to reach the occupant of this Ohio Avenue home. Like with most attempts by readers in the city, it was unsuccessful Monday. No one was home.

DOOR TO DOOR: Girard meter readers Ben Belcik, left, and …

DOOR TO DOOR: Girard meter readers Ben Belcik, left, and Brien Golden try to reach the occupant of this Ohio Avenue home. Like with most attempts by readers in the city, it was unsuccessful Monday. …


LOCAL RAILROAD: The Emerald Railroad logo appears on the vintage railroad cars on display behind the Emerald Diner.

LOCAL RAILROAD: The Emerald Railroad logo appears on the vintage …

LOCAL RAILROAD: The Emerald Railroad logo appears on the vintage railroad cars on display behind the Emerald Diner.


Tony Pozzutto serves the ball during a game of four square. He and some friends are trying to break the world record.

Tony Pozzutto serves the ball during a game of four …

Tony Pozzutto serves the ball during a game of four square. He and some friends are trying to break the world record.


ON THE COURT: From left, Ben Stoyak, Jonathan Weisberg, Tony Pozzuto and Steve Wiesen play four square at Church Hill Park in Liberty. The four Liberty teens are trying to get into the Guinness World Records for the longest continuous game of four square. They start 9 a.m. Monday and hope to keep playing through 9 tonight.

ON THE COURT: From left, Ben Stoyak, Jonathan Weisberg, Tony …

ON THE COURT: From left, Ben Stoyak, Jonathan Weisberg, Tony Pozzuto and Steve Wiesen play four square at Church Hill Park in Liberty. The four Liberty teens are trying to get into the Guinness World …


ERASED: ValleyCats baserunner Michael Diaz is out trying to steal second base. Making the tag for the Scrappers is Cord Phelps.

ERASED: ValleyCats baserunner Michael Diaz is out trying to steal …

ERASED: ValleyCats baserunner Michael Diaz is out trying to steal second base. Making the tag for the Scrappers is Cord Phelps.


ANOTHER ATTEMPT:  Girard meter readers Ben Belcik, left, and Brien Golden leave an Ohio Avenue house after unsuccessfully attempting to gain access to the water meter inside the home. The notification of their attempt hands from the mailbox in the background.

ANOTHER ATTEMPT: Girard meter readers Ben Belcik, left, and Brien …

ANOTHER ATTEMPT: Girard meter readers Ben Belcik, left, and Brien Golden leave an Ohio Avenue house after unsuccessfully attempting to gain access to the water meter inside the home. The notification of their attempt hands …


STAMBAUGH STRETCHING: Youngstown State University football head coach JOn Heacock patrols as his players prepare for Monday's practice.

STAMBAUGH STRETCHING: Youngstown State University football head coach JOn Heacock …

STAMBAUGH STRETCHING: Youngstown State University football head coach JOn Heacock patrols as his players prepare for Monday's practice.


8.12.2008
Kids golfing to win a free set of clubs and a scholarship for free lessons from First Tee Foundation.

8.12.2008 Kids golfing to win a free set of clubs …

8.12.2008 Kids golfing to win a free set of clubs and a scholarship for free lessons from First Tee Foundation.


8.12.2008
Kids golfing to win a free set of clubs and a scholarship for free lessons from First Tee Foundation.

8.12.2008 Kids golfing to win a free set of clubs …

8.12.2008 Kids golfing to win a free set of clubs and a scholarship for free lessons from First Tee Foundation.


8.12.2008
Kids golfing to win a free set of clubs and a scholarship for free lessons from First Tee Foundation.

8.12.2008 Kids golfing to win a free set of clubs …

8.12.2008 Kids golfing to win a free set of clubs and a scholarship for free lessons from First Tee Foundation.


8.12.2008
Kids golfing to win a free set of clubs and a scholarship for free lessons from First Tee Foundation.

8.12.2008 Kids golfing to win a free set of clubs …

8.12.2008 Kids golfing to win a free set of clubs and a scholarship for free lessons from First Tee Foundation.


8.12.2008
Kids golfing to win a free set of clubs and a scholarship for free lessons from First Tee Foundation.

8.12.2008 Kids golfing to win a free set of clubs …

8.12.2008 Kids golfing to win a free set of clubs and a scholarship for free lessons from First Tee Foundation.


8.12.2008
Kids golfing to win a free set of clubs and a scholarship for free lessons from First Tee Foundation.

8.12.2008 Kids golfing to win a free set of clubs …

8.12.2008 Kids golfing to win a free set of clubs and a scholarship for free lessons from First Tee Foundation.


8.12.2008
Kids golfing to win a free set of clubs and a scholarship for free lessons from First Tee Foundation.

8.12.2008 Kids golfing to win a free set of clubs …

8.12.2008 Kids golfing to win a free set of clubs and a scholarship for free lessons from First Tee Foundation.


8.12.2008
Kids golfing to win a free set of clubs and a scholarship for free lessons from First Tee Foundation.

8.12.2008 Kids golfing to win a free set of clubs …

8.12.2008 Kids golfing to win a free set of clubs and a scholarship for free lessons from First Tee Foundation.


8.12.2008
Kids golfing to win a free set of clubs and a scholarship for free lessons from First Tee Foundation.

8.12.2008 Kids golfing to win a free set of clubs …

8.12.2008 Kids golfing to win a free set of clubs and a scholarship for free lessons from First Tee Foundation.


8.12.2008
Kids golfing to win a free set of clubs and a scholarship for free lessons from First Tee Foundation.

8.12.2008 Kids golfing to win a free set of clubs …

8.12.2008 Kids golfing to win a free set of clubs and a scholarship for free lessons from First Tee Foundation.


8.12.2008
Kids golfing to win a free set of clubs and a scholarship for free lessons from First Tee Foundation.

8.12.2008 Kids golfing to win a free set of clubs …

8.12.2008 Kids golfing to win a free set of clubs and a scholarship for free lessons from First Tee Foundation.


8.12.2008
Kids golfing to win a free set of clubs and a scholarship for free lessons from First Tee Foundation.

8.12.2008 Kids golfing to win a free set of clubs …

8.12.2008 Kids golfing to win a free set of clubs and a scholarship for free lessons from First Tee Foundation.


8.12.2008
Kids golfing to win a free set of clubs and a scholarship for free lessons from First Tee Foundation.

8.12.2008 Kids golfing to win a free set of clubs …

8.12.2008 Kids golfing to win a free set of clubs and a scholarship for free lessons from First Tee Foundation.


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