Photos for May 22, 2009

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Carole Betz, Willard School Warren counselor, hugs 6th graders De'Shey Staggers, left, and Chaleesa Seawood during a Friday ceremony at the school. Fellow student Lloyd McCoy Jr.,  a 6th grader at the school, was killed in a recent shooting. May 22 was his birthday. Students planted a tree in his honor.

Carole Betz, Willard School Warren counselor, hugs 6th graders De'Shey ...

Carole Betz, Willard School Warren counselor, hugs 6th graders De'Shey Staggers, left, and Chaleesa Seawood during a Friday ceremony at the school. Fellow student Lloyd McCoy Jr., a 6th grader at the school, was killed ...


3-year-old Landon Joyce of Boardman bites into a cherry sno-cone at the Southern Park Mall Event of Bates Brothers Carnival, Friday May 22, 2009.

3-year-old Landon Joyce of Boardman bites into a cherry sno-cone ...

3-year-old Landon Joyce of Boardman bites into a cherry sno-cone at the Southern Park Mall Event of Bates Brothers Carnival, Friday May 22, 2009.


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Ursuline's Casey Lower (22) pitches to Champion at Friday's game in Lisbon, May 22, 2009.

Ursuline's Casey Lower (22) pitches to Champion at Friday's game ...

Ursuline's Casey Lower (22) pitches to Champion at Friday's game in Lisbon, May 22, 2009.


 In this photo taken on Wednesday, March 4, 2009, the Severstal International steel company lies idle Warren, Ohio. With the auto plants and steel mills, once the lifeblood of this northeast Ohio town, now ghosts of their former selves, Warren's population has dwindled to about 43,000  and those left are being tested like never before. Now folks talk of a hopelessness, a weariness of spirit that is pervading every aspect of life.

In this photo taken on Wednesday, March 4, 2009, the ...

In this photo taken on Wednesday, March 4, 2009, the Severstal International steel company lies idle Warren, Ohio. With the auto plants and steel mills, once the lifeblood of this northeast Ohio town, now ghosts ...


Ursuline Kasey Foley (18) slides into 3rd base to be safe when Champion Megan Frantz (30) can't get her out in the 2nd inning at Friday's game in Lisbon, May 22, 2009.

Ursuline Kasey Foley (18) slides into 3rd base to be ...

Ursuline Kasey Foley (18) slides into 3rd base to be safe when Champion Megan Frantz (30) can't get her out in the 2nd inning at Friday's game in Lisbon, May 22, 2009.


Dahlia Clemen of Liberty, left, looks on as auctioneer Marcel Ulrich of McDonald evaluates an antique ashtray  for her during an event Friday at Shepherd of the Valley in Howland. Next to Ulrich is a friend of Ulrich's Delores Kale of Warren.

Dahlia Clemen of Liberty, left, looks on as auctioneer Marcel ...

Dahlia Clemen of Liberty, left, looks on as auctioneer Marcel Ulrich of McDonald evaluates an antique ashtray for her during an event Friday at Shepherd of the Valley in Howland. Next to Ulrich is a ...


Ursuline's Anna Donko (20) and Miranda Carkido (15) at the Friday game in Lisbon against Champion, May 22, 2009.

Ursuline's Anna Donko (20) and Miranda Carkido (15) at the ...

Ursuline's Anna Donko (20) and Miranda Carkido (15) at the Friday game in Lisbon against Champion, May 22, 2009.


The family of Lloyd McCoy Jr., a 6th grade shooting victim, embrace during a ceremony at Willard School in Warren Friday where he was a student. From left to right, they are his father, Lloyd McCoy Sr., his mother, Pamela McCoy, uncle David Williams and sister Brittnay McCoy.

The family of Lloyd McCoy Jr., a 6th grade shooting ...

The family of Lloyd McCoy Jr., a 6th grade shooting victim, embrace during a ceremony at Willard School in Warren Friday where he was a student. From left to right, they are his father, Lloyd ...


Lt. Robin Lees salutes to his fallen comrades at the Annual Fallen Officers Memorial at Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church in Youngstown.

Lt. Robin Lees salutes to his fallen comrades at the ...

Lt. Robin Lees salutes to his fallen comrades at the Annual Fallen Officers Memorial at Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church in Youngstown.


680 West to 80.

680 West to 80.

680 West to 80.


Patricia Brozik, President of Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley, receives the Athena Award from Dr. Sheryl Figliano, from Centers for Hearing Care at Mr. Anthony's on Thursday evening.

Patricia Brozik, President of Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley, ...

Patricia Brozik, President of Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley, receives the Athena Award from Dr. Sheryl Figliano, from Centers for Hearing Care at Mr. Anthony's on Thursday evening.


Connie Schultz, nationally syndicated columnist The Plain Dealer and Creators Syndicate, speaks to the audience at Mr. Anthony's on Thursday evening.

Connie Schultz, nationally syndicated columnist The Plain Dealer and Creators ...

Connie Schultz, nationally syndicated columnist The Plain Dealer and Creators Syndicate, speaks to the audience at Mr. Anthony's on Thursday evening.


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Officers of the YPD honor guard under the direction of Robin Lees fire a 21 gun salute to fallen officers.

Officers of the YPD honor guard under the direction of ...

Officers of the YPD honor guard under the direction of Robin Lees fire a 21 gun salute to fallen officers.


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Motorist Kevin Shefflet of Mecca purchases gas at BP on Belmont ave in Liberty 5-18.

Motorist Kevin Shefflet of Mecca purchases gas at BP on ...

Motorist Kevin Shefflet of Mecca purchases gas at BP on Belmont ave in Liberty 5-18.


Marilyn DeSalle and her daughter Nicole  honor their husband and father Ralph DeSalle who was killed on 680 in 1984  at the Annual Fallen Officers Memorial at Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church in Youngstown.

Marilyn DeSalle and her daughter Nicole honor their husband and ...

Marilyn DeSalle and her daughter Nicole honor their husband and father Ralph DeSalle who was killed on 680 in 1984 at the Annual Fallen Officers Memorial at Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church in Youngstown.


Champion Ashley Rable 22 gets to third base before South range 32  can get her out in the second inning in Lisbon Thursday May 21, 2009.

Champion Ashley Rable 22 gets to third base before South ...

Champion Ashley Rable 22 gets to third base before South range 32 can get her out in the second inning in Lisbon Thursday May 21, 2009.