Photos for December 6, 2008

Steve Croley pleads to animal cruelty and other charges at …

Steve Croley pleads to animal cruelty and other charges at Youngstown Municipal Court - with him is prosecutor Jay Macejko and his attorney Heidi Hanni.

Harding's Desmar Jackson pulls down a rebound past Mark Thornton …

Harding's Desmar Jackson pulls down a rebound past Mark Thornton of East.

Colette Chuey, Vice Pres. of Girard Historical Society makes prepartions …

Colette Chuey, Vice Pres. of Girard Historical Society makes prepartions for Christmas at the Barnhisel House event.

Mayor Jay Williams during the Christmas Tree lighting in downtown …

Mayor Jay Williams during the Christmas Tree lighting in downtown Youngstown, Friday December 5, 2008

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Harding's Fred Williams shoots past Mark Thornton of East during …

Harding's Fred Williams shoots past Mark Thornton of East during Friday game at Harding.

All hands on - The Mahoning Valley Historical Society tree …

All hands on - The Mahoning Valley Historical Society tree is being decorated by Leann Rich (farthest from camera to closest )- Rebecca Whittenberger and Anthony Worrellia - More than 30 Mahoning Valley groups and …

Santa is brought in by Youngstown Fire Department during the …

Santa is brought in by Youngstown Fire Department during the Christmas Tree lighting in downtown Youngstown, Friday December 5, 2008