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Eighth Graders Charisse Brown (right), and Kiana Bell (center) put catsup on their hamburgers as fellow eighth grader Trayionna Walker watches during a cookout held by the After School Alliance at Volney Rogers Junior High on Thursday afternoon.

Eighth Graders Charisse Brown (right), and Kiana Bell (center) put ...

Eighth Graders Charisse Brown (right), and Kiana Bell (center) put catsup on their hamburgers as fellow eighth grader Trayionna Walker watches during a cookout held by the After School Alliance at Volney Rogers Junior High ...


YSU Senior Athletes of the year Brad Samsa, football and Olivia Arnold, swimming, with Vindy Sports Editor Rob Todor at 22nd Annual Scholar Athlete Banquet Thursday at Kilcawley Center.

YSU Senior Athletes of the year Brad Samsa, football and ...

YSU Senior Athletes of the year Brad Samsa, football and Olivia Arnold, swimming, with Vindy Sports Editor Rob Todor at 22nd Annual Scholar Athlete Banquet Thursday at Kilcawley Center.


Special to The Vindicator

Special to The Vindicator

Special to The Vindicator


"Slim Jim" also known as Jim Giles of Boardman has been an Aut Mori Grotto Clown for 40 years.

"Slim Jim" also known as Jim Giles of Boardman has ...

"Slim Jim" also known as Jim Giles of Boardman has been an Aut Mori Grotto Clown for 40 years.


"Slim Jim" also known as Jim Giles of Boardman has been an Aut Mori Grotto Clown for 40 years.

"Slim Jim" also known as Jim Giles of Boardman has ...

"Slim Jim" also known as Jim Giles of Boardman has been an Aut Mori Grotto Clown for 40 years.


"Slim Jim" also known as Jim Giles of Boardman has been an Aut Mori Grotto Clown for 40 years.

"Slim Jim" also known as Jim Giles of Boardman has ...

"Slim Jim" also known as Jim Giles of Boardman has been an Aut Mori Grotto Clown for 40 years.


"Slim Jim" also known as Jim Giles of Boardman has been an Aut Mori Grotto Clown for 40 years.

"Slim Jim" also known as Jim Giles of Boardman has ...

"Slim Jim" also known as Jim Giles of Boardman has been an Aut Mori Grotto Clown for 40 years.


"Slim Jim" also known as Jim Giles of Boardman has been an Aut Mori Grotto Clown for 40 years.

"Slim Jim" also known as Jim Giles of Boardman has ...

"Slim Jim" also known as Jim Giles of Boardman has been an Aut Mori Grotto Clown for 40 years.


"Slim Jim" also known as Jim Giles of Boardman has been an Aut Mori Grotto Clown for 40 years.

"Slim Jim" also known as Jim Giles of Boardman has ...

"Slim Jim" also known as Jim Giles of Boardman has been an Aut Mori Grotto Clown for 40 years.


"Slim Jim" also known as Jim Giles of Boardman has been an Aut Mori Grotto Clown for 40 years.

"Slim Jim" also known as Jim Giles of Boardman has ...

"Slim Jim" also known as Jim Giles of Boardman has been an Aut Mori Grotto Clown for 40 years.


"Slim Jim" also known as Jim Giles of Boardman has been an Aut Mori Grotto Clown for 40 years.

"Slim Jim" also known as Jim Giles of Boardman has ...

"Slim Jim" also known as Jim Giles of Boardman has been an Aut Mori Grotto Clown for 40 years.


"Slim Jim" also known as Jim Giles of Boardman has been an Aut Mori Grotto Clown for 40 years.

"Slim Jim" also known as Jim Giles of Boardman has ...

"Slim Jim" also known as Jim Giles of Boardman has been an Aut Mori Grotto Clown for 40 years.


"Slim Jim" also known as Jim Giles of Boardman has been an Aut Mori Grotto Clown for 40 years.

"Slim Jim" also known as Jim Giles of Boardman has ...

"Slim Jim" also known as Jim Giles of Boardman has been an Aut Mori Grotto Clown for 40 years.


"Slim Jim" also known as Jim Giles of Boardman has been an Aut Mori Grotto Clown for 40 years.

"Slim Jim" also known as Jim Giles of Boardman has ...

"Slim Jim" also known as Jim Giles of Boardman has been an Aut Mori Grotto Clown for 40 years.


"Slim Jim" also known as Jim Giles of Boardman has been an Aut Mori Grotto Clown for 40 years.

"Slim Jim" also known as Jim Giles of Boardman has ...

"Slim Jim" also known as Jim Giles of Boardman has been an Aut Mori Grotto Clown for 40 years.


"Slim Jim" also known as Jim Giles of Boardman has been an Aut Mori Grotto Clown for 40 years.

"Slim Jim" also known as Jim Giles of Boardman has ...

"Slim Jim" also known as Jim Giles of Boardman has been an Aut Mori Grotto Clown for 40 years.


"Slim Jim" also known as Jim Giles of Boardman has been an Aut Mori Grotto Clown for 40 years.

"Slim Jim" also known as Jim Giles of Boardman has ...

"Slim Jim" also known as Jim Giles of Boardman has been an Aut Mori Grotto Clown for 40 years.


"Slim Jim" also known as Jim Giles of Boardman has been an Aut Mori Grotto Clown for 40 years.

"Slim Jim" also known as Jim Giles of Boardman has ...

"Slim Jim" also known as Jim Giles of Boardman has been an Aut Mori Grotto Clown for 40 years.


BRYAN is the grandson of Judith Ferrett of Hubbard. He’s wearing his Amish hat while planning flowers.

BRYAN is the grandson of Judith Ferrett of Hubbard. He’s ...

BRYAN is the grandson of Judith Ferrett of Hubbard. He’s wearing his Amish hat while planning flowers.


JOEY CARUSO, of Mineral Ridge, is the song of Anthony and Stephanie Caruso.

JOEY CARUSO, of Mineral Ridge, is the song of Anthony ...

JOEY CARUSO, of Mineral Ridge, is the song of Anthony and Stephanie Caruso.


KATHERINE KISH will put anything on her head, according to her parents, Paul and Marty Kish of New Middletown.

KATHERINE KISH will put anything on her head, according to ...

KATHERINE KISH will put anything on her head, according to her parents, Paul and Marty Kish of New Middletown.


BRANDON MOODY BYRD, 6 months, was caught on film by his grandmother, Gail Moody-Byrd, during his first visit to Disney World.

BRANDON MOODY BYRD, 6 months, was caught on film by ...

BRANDON MOODY BYRD, 6 months, was caught on film by his grandmother, Gail Moody-Byrd, during his first visit to Disney World.


One-year-old MARY GIOVANNA of Boardman loves putting on her pink hat and going for a ride in her pink car.

One-year-old MARY GIOVANNA of Boardman loves putting on her pink ...

One-year-old MARY GIOVANNA of Boardman loves putting on her pink hat and going for a ride in her pink car.


MARISSA ARNDT of Kingwood Texas

MARISSA ARNDT of Kingwood Texas

MARISSA ARNDT of Kingwood Texas


Do you remember the paper hats made from The Vindicator? Here is 3-year-old GIANNA PICCUTA of North Lima wearing one made by her 85-year-old great-grandma, Millie Boda.

Do you remember the paper hats made from The Vindicator? ...

Do you remember the paper hats made from The Vindicator? Here is 3-year-old GIANNA PICCUTA of North Lima wearing one made by her 85-year-old great-grandma, Millie Boda.


CLIFF COLWELL of Victoria House Assisted Living in Austintown.

CLIFF COLWELL of Victoria House Assisted Living in Austintown.

CLIFF COLWELL of Victoria House Assisted Living in Austintown.


ANDREW FREEMAN is the son of Stacy and Todd Freeman of Farmington Hills, Mich., and grandson of Jim and Sandy Dorman of Boardman.

ANDREW FREEMAN is the son of Stacy and Todd Freeman ...

ANDREW FREEMAN is the son of Stacy and Todd Freeman of Farmington Hills, Mich., and grandson of Jim and Sandy Dorman of Boardman.


RAIDEN ROSSI, who was born Jan. 20, is held by his father, Ronald, as his mom, Kristie took this picture. The family lives in Austintown.

RAIDEN ROSSI, who was born Jan. 20, is held by ...

RAIDEN ROSSI, who was born Jan. 20, is held by his father, Ronald, as his mom, Kristie took this picture. The family lives in Austintown.


Six-year-old CADEN CREIGHTON of Struthers poses for his mother, Tammy Creighton.

Six-year-old CADEN CREIGHTON of Struthers poses for his mother, Tammy ...

Six-year-old CADEN CREIGHTON of Struthers poses for his mother, Tammy Creighton.


ROSELLA MARIE JULIAN, 7 months old, is the daughter of Lance & Nicole Julian and the granddaughter of Anthony Julian.

ROSELLA MARIE JULIAN, 7 months old, is the daughter of ...

ROSELLA MARIE JULIAN, 7 months old, is the daughter of Lance & Nicole Julian and the granddaughter of Anthony Julian.


COLTEN THOMAS MCCUTCHEON of Campbell was only 2 days old in this picture as he was leaving Northside Medical Center.

COLTEN THOMAS MCCUTCHEON of Campbell was only 2 days old ...

COLTEN THOMAS MCCUTCHEON of Campbell was only 2 days old in this picture as he was leaving Northside Medical Center.


JAIDEN HUMBERT, who was 9 months old on April 29, shows off his Easter hat. He is the son of Elliot Humbert and Trisha Paige.

JAIDEN HUMBERT, who was 9 months old on April 29, ...

JAIDEN HUMBERT, who was 9 months old on April 29, shows off his Easter hat. He is the son of Elliot Humbert and Trisha Paige.


JOHN YAVORSKY of Victoria House Assisted Living in Austintown.

JOHN YAVORSKY of Victoria House Assisted Living in Austintown.

JOHN YAVORSKY of Victoria House Assisted Living in Austintown.


DONNA TALEOS of Mineral Ridge

DONNA TALEOS of Mineral Ridge

DONNA TALEOS of Mineral Ridge


JEFFREY VICAREL was 18 months old when his grandfather, Michael J. Lacivita of Youngstown, snapped this picture.

JEFFREY VICAREL was 18 months old when his grandfather, Michael ...

JEFFREY VICAREL was 18 months old when his grandfather, Michael J. Lacivita of Youngstown, snapped this picture.


MARCELLO JACKSON of Boardman.

MARCELLO JACKSON of Boardman.

MARCELLO JACKSON of Boardman.


KARISSA KADEL of Liberty Township attends Prospect Elementary in Girard City Schools.

KARISSA KADEL of Liberty Township attends Prospect Elementary in Girard ...

KARISSA KADEL of Liberty Township attends Prospect Elementary in Girard City Schools.


HALEY CARUSO, 13, of Mineral Ridge, is the daughter of Anthony and Stephanie Caruso.

HALEY CARUSO, 13, of Mineral Ridge, is the daughter of ...

HALEY CARUSO, 13, of Mineral Ridge, is the daughter of Anthony and Stephanie Caruso.


DYLAN KELTY was is 15 months old when this picture was taken while he was visiting his grandparents in Fort Myers, Fla. He is of Sarah and Buzz Kelty of Poland.

DYLAN KELTY was is 15 months old when this picture ...

DYLAN KELTY was is 15 months old when this picture was taken while he was visiting his grandparents in Fort Myers, Fla. He is of Sarah and Buzz Kelty of Poland.


This picture of TROY RICE of Niles was taken by his mom, Chris Markopoulos.

This picture of TROY RICE of Niles was taken by ...

This picture of TROY RICE of Niles was taken by his mom, Chris Markopoulos.


NICOLINA FREDRICK of Boardman.

NICOLINA FREDRICK of Boardman.

NICOLINA FREDRICK of Boardman.


ANGELINE ANNE SECRE of Youngstown is wearing a baseball hat that belonged to her father when he was her age (6 months). Her grandma, Debbie Secre-Burkey of Sruthers saved the hat for over 20 years!

ANGELINE ANNE SECRE of Youngstown is wearing a baseball hat ...

ANGELINE ANNE SECRE of Youngstown is wearing a baseball hat that belonged to her father when he was her age (6 months). Her grandma, Debbie Secre-Burkey of Sruthers saved the hat for over 20 years!


AVA VALENTINA ACEVEDO, 5 months, daughter of Toni and Rob Acevedo and granddaughter of Paula Shields, is a serious hat lover.

AVA VALENTINA ACEVEDO, 5 months, daughter of Toni and Rob ...

AVA VALENTINA ACEVEDO, 5 months, daughter of Toni and Rob Acevedo and granddaughter of Paula Shields, is a serious hat lover.


ERICK HOOVER and his niece, Madalyn Smith, are clowning around as vikings.

ERICK HOOVER and his niece, Madalyn Smith, are clowning around ...

ERICK HOOVER and his niece, Madalyn Smith, are clowning around as vikings.


This is COOPER CREIGHTON of Struthers.

This is COOPER CREIGHTON of Struthers.

This is COOPER CREIGHTON of Struthers.


ALEXA MARINO of Poland was 3 when this picture was taken in 1994.

ALEXA MARINO of Poland was 3 when this picture was ...

ALEXA MARINO of Poland was 3 when this picture was taken in 1994.


NICHOLAS LAPLANTE wears his favorite cap, graduating from preschool at
the Holy Family School in Poland.

NICHOLAS LAPLANTE wears his favorite cap, graduating from preschool at ...

NICHOLAS LAPLANTE wears his favorite cap, graduating from preschool at the Holy Family School in Poland.


KATIE LYNN DANCE, 1, is ready to go for a springtime ride in her little car. She is the daughter of Bob and Terri Dance of Green Township.

KATIE LYNN DANCE, 1, is ready to go for a ...

KATIE LYNN DANCE, 1, is ready to go for a springtime ride in her little car. She is the daughter of Bob and Terri Dance of Green Township.


JEAN POCHIRO of Victoria House Assisted Living in Austintown.

JEAN POCHIRO of Victoria House Assisted Living in Austintown.

JEAN POCHIRO of Victoria House Assisted Living in Austintown.


LILY AND CARLINA VARI-COPPOLA, age 4, of Lowellville are wearing their butterfly hats they got at the Buffalo Zoo.

LILY AND CARLINA VARI-COPPOLA, age 4, of Lowellville are wearing ...

LILY AND CARLINA VARI-COPPOLA, age 4, of Lowellville are wearing their butterfly hats they got at the Buffalo Zoo.


KYLIE MARIE CAIN of Canfield is 9 weeks old in this picture, which was taken by her grandma, Kathy Cain of Canfield.

KYLIE MARIE CAIN of Canfield is 9 weeks old in ...

KYLIE MARIE CAIN of Canfield is 9 weeks old in this picture, which was taken by her grandma, Kathy Cain of Canfield.


CARTER CREIGHTON of Struthers appears to be having a beach ball!

CARTER CREIGHTON of Struthers appears to be having a beach ...

CARTER CREIGHTON of Struthers appears to be having a beach ball!


THERESA LAPE of Victoria House Assisted Living in Austintown.

THERESA LAPE of Victoria House Assisted Living in Austintown.

THERESA LAPE of Victoria House Assisted Living in Austintown.


ISABELLA LAMONT, 4 months old, is the daughter of Keith and Ronda LaMont of Parma Heights, formerly of Lowellville. Her grandparents are Ron and Cindy Perry of Lowellville.

ISABELLA LAMONT, 4 months old, is the daughter of Keith ...

ISABELLA LAMONT, 4 months old, is the daughter of Keith and Ronda LaMont of Parma Heights, formerly of Lowellville. Her grandparents are Ron and Cindy Perry of Lowellville.


ANTONIO JACOBSON of Boardman.

ANTONIO JACOBSON of Boardman.

ANTONIO JACOBSON of Boardman.


CLANCY CHRYSTAL of Liberty is wearing the crown and BENJAMIN DEWBERRY of Youngstown is the shepherd.

CLANCY CHRYSTAL of Liberty is wearing the crown and BENJAMIN ...

CLANCY CHRYSTAL of Liberty is wearing the crown and BENJAMIN DEWBERRY of Youngstown is the shepherd.


LEANNA HARTSOUGH is a 10th-grader at Canfield High School. The photo was taken by her grandmother, Lana VanAuker of Canfield.

LEANNA HARTSOUGH is a 10th-grader at Canfield High School. The ...

LEANNA HARTSOUGH is a 10th-grader at Canfield High School. The photo was taken by her grandmother, Lana VanAuker of Canfield.


A very patriotic HARRY CREIGHTON of Struthers is ready for a 4th of July parade. The photo was submitted by Tammy Creighton.

A very patriotic HARRY CREIGHTON of Struthers is ready for ...

A very patriotic HARRY CREIGHTON of Struthers is ready for a 4th of July parade. The photo was submitted by Tammy Creighton.


CHEROKEE and WYATT INGRAM (8 and 16 months old), KYRSTIN BRADFORD, 16, and HOPE INGRAM, 9, all of Struthers, are the grandchildren of Ray and Sue Bradford, also of Struthers.

CHEROKEE and WYATT INGRAM (8 and 16 months old), KYRSTIN ...

CHEROKEE and WYATT INGRAM (8 and 16 months old), KYRSTIN BRADFORD, 16, and HOPE INGRAM, 9, all of Struthers, are the grandchildren of Ray and Sue Bradford, also of Struthers.


JUSTIN BISH, 22 months, of Hubbard; photo taken by Pam Filo of Hubard, his grandmother.

JUSTIN BISH, 22 months, of Hubbard; photo taken by Pam ...

JUSTIN BISH, 22 months, of Hubbard; photo taken by Pam Filo of Hubard, his grandmother.


JJ HAGERTY, 3, is wearing a balloon hat at the Boardman Rotary pancake breakfast.

JJ HAGERTY, 3, is wearing a balloon hat at the ...

JJ HAGERTY, 3, is wearing a balloon hat at the Boardman Rotary pancake breakfast.


EMMA GARON, 3, of Hubbard thought her Easter bonnet looked better on her daddy, Adam.

EMMA GARON, 3, of Hubbard thought her Easter bonnet looked ...

EMMA GARON, 3, of Hubbard thought her Easter bonnet looked better on her daddy, Adam.


JAXON CONNOR LIPINSKY, 2, of Poland.

JAXON CONNOR LIPINSKY, 2, of Poland.

JAXON CONNOR LIPINSKY, 2, of Poland.


1-year-old HANNAH LAPLANTE shows off her favorite spring hat.

1-year-old HANNAH LAPLANTE shows off her favorite spring hat.

1-year-old HANNAH LAPLANTE shows off her favorite spring hat.


JIM DORMAN of Boardman shares a kiss with his grandson, Peter Koulianos of Campbell, on their joint birthday. Nov. 11.

JIM DORMAN of Boardman shares a kiss with his grandson, ...

JIM DORMAN of Boardman shares a kiss with his grandson, Peter Koulianos of Campbell, on their joint birthday. Nov. 11.


DESIREE and DERREK BRADFORD of Struthers are the grandchildren of Ray and Sue Bradford.

DESIREE and DERREK BRADFORD of Struthers are the grandchildren of ...

DESIREE and DERREK BRADFORD of Struthers are the grandchildren of Ray and Sue Bradford.


R.J. TRIMBLE, 2, son of Lindsey Smith and Ronnie Trimble, is on his way to the Italian Fest.

R.J. TRIMBLE, 2, son of Lindsey Smith and Ronnie Trimble, ...

R.J. TRIMBLE, 2, son of Lindsey Smith and Ronnie Trimble, is on his way to the Italian Fest.


ISABELLA MARLO AND NICHOLAS DEPINTO of Streetsboro.

ISABELLA MARLO AND NICHOLAS DEPINTO of Streetsboro.

ISABELLA MARLO AND NICHOLAS DEPINTO of Streetsboro.


ALEX LAPLANTE wears his bunny hat while enjoying some late-season sledding
at the Poland Presbyterian Church.

ALEX LAPLANTE wears his bunny hat while enjoying some late-season ...

ALEX LAPLANTE wears his bunny hat while enjoying some late-season sledding at the Poland Presbyterian Church.


SANDY MANNERS of Victoria House Assisted Living in Austintown.

SANDY MANNERS of Victoria House Assisted Living in Austintown.

SANDY MANNERS of Victoria House Assisted Living in Austintown.


Fireman ANTHONY CARUSO of Mineral Ridge.

Fireman ANTHONY CARUSO of Mineral Ridge.

Fireman ANTHONY CARUSO of Mineral Ridge.


ELLA KINKADE of Victoria House Assisted Living in Austintown.

ELLA KINKADE of Victoria House Assisted Living in Austintown.

ELLA KINKADE of Victoria House Assisted Living in Austintown.