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HONOR GUARD: Austintown firefighters John Fritz, left, and Tom Neff stand at attention as part of a special honor guard during a Sept. 11 memorial service in the township. There was a moment of silence as volunteers tolled a bell to symbolize the multiple crashes during the terrorist attacks.

HONOR GUARD: Austintown firefighters John Fritz, left, and Tom Neff …

HONOR GUARD: Austintown firefighters John Fritz, left, and Tom Neff stand at attention as part of a special honor guard during a Sept. 11 memorial service in the township. There was a moment of silence …


YSU's Kevin Smith (1) is caught by Austin Peay's Nick Clark (48) while driving down field during the fourth quarter on Saturday afternoon at Stambaugh Stadium.

YSU's Kevin Smith (1) is caught by Austin Peay's Nick …

YSU's Kevin Smith (1) is caught by Austin Peay's Nick Clark (48) while driving down field during the fourth quarter on Saturday afternoon at Stambaugh Stadium.


GUEST SPEAKER:  John Infante, who worked at the Pentagon until 1995, was nearby during the attacks of Sept. 11. He spoke to those in attendance at a memorial service Friday and expressed his sadness for the event and his pride in first responders and those who sacrificed themselves in order to save others.

GUEST SPEAKER: John Infante, who worked at the Pentagon until …

GUEST SPEAKER: John Infante, who worked at the Pentagon until 1995, was nearby during the attacks of Sept. 11. He spoke to those in attendance at a memorial service Friday and expressed his sadness for …


TWIN TOWERS: Two marble pillars stand as a memorial of the Twin Towers in New York City, which were destroyed when terrorists hijacked airplanes and crashed them into the structures. A piece of steel from one of the towers sits at the base.

TWIN TOWERS: Two marble pillars stand as a memorial of …

TWIN TOWERS: Two marble pillars stand as a memorial of the Twin Towers in New York City, which were destroyed when terrorists hijacked airplanes and crashed them into the structures. A piece of steel from …


FRESH COAT: Tom Dobson, inside, and Brian George take time from their jobs as employees of National City Bank in Youngstown to paint a door at the Beatitude House. The men were part of a volunteer group performing community-service projects as part of United Way’s 12th annual Day of Caring.

FRESH COAT: Tom Dobson, inside, and Brian George take time …

FRESH COAT: Tom Dobson, inside, and Brian George take time from their jobs as employees of National City Bank in Youngstown to paint a door at the Beatitude House. The men were part of a …


MOMENT OF SILENCE: Austintown police Officer Jeffrey Toth holds a poster with the portraits and names of all officers who lost their lives during the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. At his side, Drew Swecker, a junior at Austintown Fitch High School, waits to play taps after a moment of silence during a memorial service Friday morning.

MOMENT OF SILENCE: Austintown police Officer Jeffrey Toth holds a …

MOMENT OF SILENCE: Austintown police Officer Jeffrey Toth holds a poster with the portraits and names of all officers who lost their lives during the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. At his side, Drew …


Concrete from the Pentagon are memorialized at the Austintown 911 Memorial Park.

Concrete from the Pentagon are memorialized at the Austintown 911 …

Concrete from the Pentagon are memorialized at the Austintown 911 Memorial Park.


HOUSING FACE-LIFT: Clifford Scott, executive director of the Youngstown Metropolitan Housing Authority, shows off exterior awning improvements funded by federal stimulus money at the Amedia Plaza senior high rise in downtown Youngstown, where the authority’s headquarters are located.

HOUSING FACE-LIFT: Clifford Scott, executive director of the Youngstown Metropolitan …

HOUSING FACE-LIFT: Clifford Scott, executive director of the Youngstown Metropolitan Housing Authority, shows off exterior awning improvements funded by federal stimulus money at the Amedia Plaza senior high rise in downtown Youngstown, where the authority’s …


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PRAYER TIME: Jeff Magada, director of Flying High Inc., Youngstown, pauses for prayer at the Pray 3 Days event at the Covelli Centre in downtown Youngstown. Flying High provides economic opportunities to residents and mobilizes young people to be part of neighborhood revitalization efforts. The prayer vigil, which began Thursday, ends Sunday morning.

PRAYER TIME: Jeff Magada, director of Flying High Inc., Youngstown, …

PRAYER TIME: Jeff Magada, director of Flying High Inc., Youngstown, pauses for prayer at the Pray 3 Days event at the Covelli Centre in downtown Youngstown. Flying High provides economic opportunities to residents and mobilizes …


YSU's Andre Elliot (2) sacks Austin Peay's Trent Caffee (7) during the fourth quarter on Saturday afternoon at Stambaugh Stadium.

YSU's Andre Elliot (2) sacks Austin Peay's Trent Caffee (7) …

YSU's Andre Elliot (2) sacks Austin Peay's Trent Caffee (7) during the fourth quarter on Saturday afternoon at Stambaugh Stadium.


STAYING OPEN: This storefront post office at 2030 Mahoning Avenue on Youngstown’s West Side has been removed from the U.S. Postal Service’s potential closing list, but the city’s East and South side post offices remain on that list. Residents in the community launched a campaign to
keep the West Side branch open.

STAYING OPEN: This storefront post office at 2030 Mahoning Avenue …

STAYING OPEN: This storefront post office at 2030 Mahoning Avenue on Youngstown’s West Side has been removed from the U.S. Postal Service’s potential closing list, but the city’s East and South side post offices remain …


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The Vindicator/Geoffrey Hauschild
YSU's Kevin Smith (1) is caught by Austin Peay's Nick Clark (48) while driving down field during the fourth quarter on Saturday afternoon at Stambaugh Stadium.
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The Vindicator/Geoffrey Hauschild YSU's Kevin Smith (1) is caught by …

The Vindicator/Geoffrey Hauschild YSU's Kevin Smith (1) is caught by Austin Peay's Nick Clark (48) while driving down field during the fourth quarter on Saturday afternoon at Stambaugh Stadium. 9.12.2009


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The Vindicator/Geoffrey Hauschild
YSU's Andre Elliot (2) sacks Austin Peay's Trent Caffee (7) during the fourth quarter on Saturday afternoon at Stambaugh Stadium.
9.12.2009

The Vindicator/Geoffrey Hauschild YSU's Andre Elliot (2) sacks Austin Peay's …

The Vindicator/Geoffrey Hauschild YSU's Andre Elliot (2) sacks Austin Peay's Trent Caffee (7) during the fourth quarter on Saturday afternoon at Stambaugh Stadium. 9.12.2009


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