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Canfield's Michelle Gettemy (2) and Niles' Halie Calhoun (22) at Canfield High School during Wednesday's girl's soccer game.

Canfield's Michelle Gettemy (2) and Niles' Halie Calhoun (22) at ...

Canfield's Michelle Gettemy (2) and Niles' Halie Calhoun (22) at Canfield High School during Wednesday's girl's soccer game.


POND MIXUP: Youngstown’s engineering department approved construction of a detention pond a short distance from the sidewalk along Fifth Avenue where a drugstore is being built. The department, however, didn’t require the developer to first get the location approved by the city’s design review committee.

POND MIXUP: Youngstown’s engineering department approved construction of a detention ...

POND MIXUP: Youngstown’s engineering department approved construction of a detention pond a short distance from the sidewalk along Fifth Avenue where a drugstore is being built. The department, however, didn’t require the developer to first ...


Hubbard care center: People gather to take a look at the new Forum Health immediate-care center on North Main Street in Hubbard. The facility opened Wednesday, and staff there will treat minor illnesses and injuries such as small fractures and cuts.

Hubbard care center: People gather to take a look at ...

Hubbard care center: People gather to take a look at the new Forum Health immediate-care center on North Main Street in Hubbard. The facility opened Wednesday, and staff there will treat minor illnesses and injuries ...


Principal Diane Hunsbarger helps cut a ceremonial ribbon alongside students, faculty, school board administrators, consultants and others outside the new Volney Rogers Middle School during its Open House and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Wednesday evening.

Principal Diane Hunsbarger helps cut a ceremonial ribbon alongside students, ...

Principal Diane Hunsbarger helps cut a ceremonial ribbon alongside students, faculty, school board administrators, consultants and others outside the new Volney Rogers Middle School during its Open House and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Wednesday evening.


A LOOK INSIDE: Michael Seelman, chief operating officer of Forum Health Services, shows off one of the five examination rooms in the Hubbard immediate-care center on North Main Street, which opened to the public Wednesday.

A LOOK INSIDE: Michael Seelman, chief operating officer of Forum ...

A LOOK INSIDE: Michael Seelman, chief operating officer of Forum Health Services, shows off one of the five examination rooms in the Hubbard immediate-care center on North Main Street, which opened to the public Wednesday.


END IN SIGHT: Scaffolding in place for more than a year at the National City Bank building in downtown Youngstown will soon be removed as building owner Park South Development Co. LLC plans a $1 million improvement to its exterior.

END IN SIGHT: Scaffolding in place for more than a ...

END IN SIGHT: Scaffolding in place for more than a year at the National City Bank building in downtown Youngstown will soon be removed as building owner Park South Development Co. LLC plans a $1 ...


Clifford Scott

Clifford Scott

Clifford Scott


SALES TAX REFORMER: Bill Johnson of Poland, executive director of the Ohio Sales Tax Reform Incentive, speaks to supporters in Coitsville Township about a sales-tax-holiday bill that was introduced in the Ohio Statehouse.

SALES TAX REFORMER: Bill Johnson of Poland, executive director of ...

SALES TAX REFORMER: Bill Johnson of Poland, executive director of the Ohio Sales Tax Reform Incentive, speaks to supporters in Coitsville Township about a sales-tax-holiday bill that was introduced in the Ohio Statehouse.


Eighth grader Taylor Spencer, 14, opens her new locker at Volney Rogers Middle School alongside her siblings Michael Spencer, 10, and Allyson Barnes, 6, during the school's Open House on Wednesday evening.

Eighth grader Taylor Spencer, 14, opens her new locker at ...

Eighth grader Taylor Spencer, 14, opens her new locker at Volney Rogers Middle School alongside her siblings Michael Spencer, 10, and Allyson Barnes, 6, during the school's Open House on Wednesday evening.


The Vindicator/Robert K. Yosay ---Kevin Conway and Ted Nickoloff Local 207 Ironworkers guide THE BEAM as University officials and others will sign the final steel beam going into the $34,3 million building. The beam, carrying U.S. and YSU flags, will then be hoisted into place. 110,000-square-foot facility to ready for occupancy in fall 2010. YSU is raising $16 million in private donations to help pay for the construction. 0232009

The Vindicator/Robert K. Yosay ---Kevin Conway and Ted Nickoloff Local ...

The Vindicator/Robert K. Yosay ---Kevin Conway and Ted Nickoloff Local 207 Ironworkers guide THE BEAM as University officials and others will sign the final steel beam going into the $34,3 million building. The beam, carrying ...


The Vindicator/Robert K. Yosay --Dean Betty Jo Licata, Ph.Dand University officials and others will sign the final steel beam going into the $34,3 million building. The beam, carrying U.S. and YSU flags, will then be hoisted into place. 110,000-square-foot facility to ready for occupancy in fall 2010. YSU is raising $16 million in private donations to help pay for the construction. 0232009

The Vindicator/Robert K. Yosay --Dean Betty Jo Licata, Ph.Dand University ...

The Vindicator/Robert K. Yosay --Dean Betty Jo Licata, Ph.Dand University officials and others will sign the final steel beam going into the $34,3 million building. The beam, carrying U.S. and YSU flags, will then be ...


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The Vindicator/Robert K. Yosay ---Kevin Conway and Ted Nickoloff Local 207 Ironworkers guide THE BEAM as University officials and others will sign the final steel beam going into the $34,3 million building. The beam, carrying U.S. and YSU flags, will then be hoisted into place. 110,000-square-foot facility to ready for occupancy in fall 2010. YSU is raising $16 million in private donations to help pay for the construction. 0232009

The Vindicator/Robert K. Yosay ---Kevin Conway and Ted Nickoloff Local ...

The Vindicator/Robert K. Yosay ---Kevin Conway and Ted Nickoloff Local 207 Ironworkers guide THE BEAM as University officials and others will sign the final steel beam going into the $34,3 million building. The beam, carrying ...


Special to The Vindicator PICTURE THAT! — Youngsters are caught on film as they visit the pumpkin patch display that will be featured at the Austintown Community Church Fall Festival, on Oct. 10.

Special to The Vindicator PICTURE THAT! — Youngsters are caught ...

Special to The Vindicator PICTURE THAT! — Youngsters are caught on film as they visit the pumpkin patch display that will be featured at the Austintown Community Church Fall Festival, on Oct. 10.


Rachel Zimmerman and Dan Leis

Rachel Zimmerman and Dan Leis

Rachel Zimmerman and Dan Leis


The Vindicator/Robert K. Yosay ---Kevin Conway and Ted Nickoloff Local 207 Ironworkers Salute as THE BEAM is layed ontop of the building as University officials and others will sign the final steel beam going into the $34,3 million building. The beam, carrying U.S. and YSU flags, will then be hoisted into place. 110,000-square-foot facility to ready for occupancy in fall 2010. YSU is raising $16 million in private donations to help pay for the construction. 0232009

The Vindicator/Robert K. Yosay ---Kevin Conway and Ted Nickoloff Local ...

The Vindicator/Robert K. Yosay ---Kevin Conway and Ted Nickoloff Local 207 Ironworkers Salute as THE BEAM is layed ontop of the building as University officials and others will sign the final steel beam going into ...


The Vindicator/Robert K. Yosay -----as THE BEAM is lifted .. Dr David Sweet- Dean Betty Jo Licata - Warren P Williamson III and Mayor Jay Williams - as University officials and others will sign the final steel beam going into the $34,3 million building. The beam, carrying U.S. and YSU flags, will then be hoisted into place. 110,000-square-foot facility to ready for occupancy in fall 2010. YSU is raising $16 million in private donations to help pay for the construction. 0232009

The Vindicator/Robert K. Yosay -----as THE BEAM is lifted .. ...

The Vindicator/Robert K. Yosay -----as THE BEAM is lifted .. Dr David Sweet- Dean Betty Jo Licata - Warren P Williamson III and Mayor Jay Williams - as University officials and others will sign the ...


The Vindicator/Robert K. Yosay ----- MAKING A MARK IN HISTORY - like the proverbial John Hancock... Dr David Sweet signs THE BEAM as University officials and others will sign the final steel beam going into the $34,3 million building. The beam, carrying U.S. and YSU flags, will then be hoisted into place. 110,000-square-foot facility to ready for occupancy in fall 2010. YSU is raising $16 million in private donations to help pay for the construction. 0232009

The Vindicator/Robert K. Yosay ----- MAKING A MARK IN HISTORY ...

The Vindicator/Robert K. Yosay ----- MAKING A MARK IN HISTORY - like the proverbial John Hancock... Dr David Sweet signs THE BEAM as University officials and others will sign the final steel beam going into ...


The Vindicator/Robert K. Yosay ---Kevin Conway and Ted Nickoloff Local 207 Ironworkers guide THE BEAM as University officials and others will sign the final steel beam going into the $34,3 million building. The beam, carrying U.S. and YSU flags, will then be hoisted into place. 110,000-square-foot facility to ready for occupancy in fall 2010. YSU is raising $16 million in private donations to help pay for the construction. 0232009

The Vindicator/Robert K. Yosay ---Kevin Conway and Ted Nickoloff Local ...

The Vindicator/Robert K. Yosay ---Kevin Conway and Ted Nickoloff Local 207 Ironworkers guide THE BEAM as University officials and others will sign the final steel beam going into the $34,3 million building. The beam, carrying ...


Robert F. Rosen and Melissa L. Peters

Robert F. Rosen and Melissa L. Peters

Robert F. Rosen and Melissa L. Peters


The Vindicator/Robert K. Yosay ---Kevin Conway and Ted Nickoloff Local 207 Ironworkers guide THE BEAM as University officials and others will sign the final steel beam going into the $34,3 million building. The beam, carrying U.S. and YSU flags, will then be hoisted into place. 110,000-square-foot facility to ready for occupancy in fall 2010. YSU is raising $16 million in private donations to help pay for the construction. 0232009

The Vindicator/Robert K. Yosay ---Kevin Conway and Ted Nickoloff Local ...

The Vindicator/Robert K. Yosay ---Kevin Conway and Ted Nickoloff Local 207 Ironworkers guide THE BEAM as University officials and others will sign the final steel beam going into the $34,3 million building. The beam, carrying ...


The Vindicator/Robert K. Yosay ---Kevin Conway and Ted Nickoloff Local 207 Ironworkers guide THE BEAM as University officials and others will sign the final steel beam going into the $34,3 million building. The beam, carrying U.S. and YSU flags, will then be hoisted into place. 110,000-square-foot facility to ready for occupancy in fall 2010. YSU is raising $16 million in private donations to help pay for the construction. 0232009

The Vindicator/Robert K. Yosay ---Kevin Conway and Ted Nickoloff Local ...

The Vindicator/Robert K. Yosay ---Kevin Conway and Ted Nickoloff Local 207 Ironworkers guide THE BEAM as University officials and others will sign the final steel beam going into the $34,3 million building. The beam, carrying ...


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The Vindicator/Robert K. Yosay ----- MAKING HER MARK IN HISTORY - like the proverbial John Hancock... Helen Stambaugh with Paul McFadden.... signs THE BEAM as University officials and others will sign the final steel beam going into the $34,3 million building. The beam, carrying U.S. and YSU flags, will then be hoisted into place. 110,000-square-foot facility to ready for occupancy in fall 2010. YSU is raising $16 million in private donations to help pay for the construction. 0232009

The Vindicator/Robert K. Yosay ----- MAKING HER MARK IN HISTORY ...

The Vindicator/Robert K. Yosay ----- MAKING HER MARK IN HISTORY - like the proverbial John Hancock... Helen Stambaugh with Paul McFadden.... signs THE BEAM as University officials and others will sign the final steel beam ...


Kristin Ponsani and Chris Tatarka

Kristin Ponsani and Chris Tatarka

Kristin Ponsani and Chris Tatarka


The Vindicator/Robert K. Yosay ----- MAKING HER MARK IN HISTORY - like the proverbial John Hancock... Not to be outdone Mayor Jay Williams - signs THE BEAM as University officials and others will sign the final steel beam going into the $34,3 million building. The beam, carrying U.S. and YSU flags, will then be hoisted into place. 110,000-square-foot facility to ready for occupancy in fall 2010. YSU is raising $16 million in private donations to help pay for the construction. 0232009

The Vindicator/Robert K. Yosay ----- MAKING HER MARK IN HISTORY ...

The Vindicator/Robert K. Yosay ----- MAKING HER MARK IN HISTORY - like the proverbial John Hancock... Not to be outdone Mayor Jay Williams - signs THE BEAM as University officials and others will sign the ...


The Vindicator/Robert K. Yosay ----- Warren P Williamson III and Chairman Scott Schulick YSU trustees as University officials and others will sign the final steel beam going into the $34,3 million building. The beam, carrying U.S. and YSU flags, will then be hoisted into place. 110,000-square-foot facility to ready for occupancy in fall 2010. YSU is raising $16 million in private donations to help pay for the construction. 0232009

The Vindicator/Robert K. Yosay ----- Warren P Williamson III and ...

The Vindicator/Robert K. Yosay ----- Warren P Williamson III and Chairman Scott Schulick YSU trustees as University officials and others will sign the final steel beam going into the $34,3 million building. The beam, carrying ...


The Vindicator/Robert K. Yosay ----- MAKING HER MARK IN HISTORY - like the proverbial John Hancock... Lara Melnik of Lowellville signs THE BEAM as University officials and others will sign the final steel beam going into the $34,3 million building. The beam, carrying U.S. and YSU flags, will then be hoisted into place. 110,000-square-foot facility to ready for occupancy in fall 2010. YSU is raising $16 million in private donations to help pay for the construction. 0232009

The Vindicator/Robert K. Yosay ----- MAKING HER MARK IN HISTORY ...

The Vindicator/Robert K. Yosay ----- MAKING HER MARK IN HISTORY - like the proverbial John Hancock... Lara Melnik of Lowellville signs THE BEAM as University officials and others will sign the final steel beam going ...


The Vindicator/Robert K. Yosay ----- MAKING HER MARK IN HISTORY - like the proverbial John Hancock... many signatures graced the top of THE BEAM as University officials and others will sign the final steel beam going into the $34,3 million building. The beam, carrying U.S. and YSU flags, will then be hoisted into place. 110,000-square-foot facility to ready for occupancy in fall 2010. YSU is raising $16 million in private donations to help pay for the construction. 0232009

The Vindicator/Robert K. Yosay ----- MAKING HER MARK IN HISTORY ...

The Vindicator/Robert K. Yosay ----- MAKING HER MARK IN HISTORY - like the proverbial John Hancock... many signatures graced the top of THE BEAM as University officials and others will sign the final steel beam ...


The Vindicator/Robert K. Yosay ----- MAKING HER MARK IN HISTORY - like the proverbial John Hancock... under the watchful eyes of Tony Lariccia his wife Mary - signs THE BEAM as University officials and others will sign the final steel beam going into the $34,3 million building. The beam, carrying U.S. and YSU flags, will then be hoisted into place. 110,000-square-foot facility to ready for occupancy in fall 2010. YSU is raising $16 million in private donations to help pay for the construction. 0232009

The Vindicator/Robert K. Yosay ----- MAKING HER MARK IN HISTORY ...

The Vindicator/Robert K. Yosay ----- MAKING HER MARK IN HISTORY - like the proverbial John Hancock... under the watchful eyes of Tony Lariccia his wife Mary - signs THE BEAM as University officials and others ...


The Vindicator/Robert K. Yosay ----- MAKING HER MARK IN HISTORY - men at work as they all sign the top of THE BEAM as University officials and others will sign the final steel beam going into the $34,3 million building. The beam, carrying U.S. and YSU flags, will then be hoisted into place. 110,000-square-foot facility to ready for occupancy in fall 2010. YSU is raising $16 million in private donations to help pay for the construction. 0232009

The Vindicator/Robert K. Yosay ----- MAKING HER MARK IN HISTORY ...

The Vindicator/Robert K. Yosay ----- MAKING HER MARK IN HISTORY - men at work as they all sign the top of THE BEAM as University officials and others will sign the final steel beam going ...


Andrew Gemmell and Jennifer Williams

Andrew Gemmell and Jennifer Williams

Andrew Gemmell and Jennifer Williams


The Vindicator/Robert K. Yosay ---Kevin Conway and Ted Nickoloff Local 207 Ironworkers guide THE BEAM as University officials and others will sign the final steel beam going into the $34,3 million building. The beam, carrying U.S. and YSU flags, will then be hoisted into place. 110,000-square-foot facility to ready for occupancy in fall 2010. YSU is raising $16 million in private donations to help pay for the construction. 0232009

The Vindicator/Robert K. Yosay ---Kevin Conway and Ted Nickoloff Local ...

The Vindicator/Robert K. Yosay ---Kevin Conway and Ted Nickoloff Local 207 Ironworkers guide THE BEAM as University officials and others will sign the final steel beam going into the $34,3 million building. The beam, carrying ...


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The Vindicator/Robert K. Yosay ----- MAKING HER MARK IN HISTORY - like the proverbial John Hancock... Lara Melnik of Lowellville signs THE BEAM as University officials and others will sign the final steel beam going into the $34,3 million building. The beam, carrying U.S. and YSU flags, will then be hoisted into place. 110,000-square-foot facility to ready for occupancy in fall 2010. YSU is raising $16 million in private donations to help pay for the construction. 0232009

The Vindicator/Robert K. Yosay ----- MAKING HER MARK IN HISTORY ...

The Vindicator/Robert K. Yosay ----- MAKING HER MARK IN HISTORY - like the proverbial John Hancock... Lara Melnik of Lowellville signs THE BEAM as University officials and others will sign the final steel beam going ...


The Vindicator/Robert K. Yosay ---Kevin Conway and Ted Nickoloff Local 207 Ironworkers guide THE BEAM as University officials and others will sign the final steel beam going into the $34,3 million building. The beam, carrying U.S. and YSU flags, will then be hoisted into place. 110,000-square-foot facility to ready for occupancy in fall 2010. YSU is raising $16 million in private donations to help pay for the construction. 0232009

The Vindicator/Robert K. Yosay ---Kevin Conway and Ted Nickoloff Local ...

The Vindicator/Robert K. Yosay ---Kevin Conway and Ted Nickoloff Local 207 Ironworkers guide THE BEAM as University officials and others will sign the final steel beam going into the $34,3 million building. The beam, carrying ...


Youngstown Phantom defenseman David Donnellan at Ice Zone in Boardman, Thursday September 17, 2009.

Youngstown Phantom defenseman David Donnellan at Ice Zone in Boardman, ...

Youngstown Phantom defenseman David Donnellan at Ice Zone in Boardman, Thursday September 17, 2009.


Union officials at Forum Health are relieved by the announcement by the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp. that it will pay the pensions of some of the hospital system’s 7,000 retirees and future retirees.

Union officials at Forum Health are relieved by the announcement ...

Union officials at Forum Health are relieved by the announcement by the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp. that it will pay the pensions of some of the hospital system’s 7,000 retirees and future retirees.


NO CROP CIRCLES HERE: This aerial photograph gives a bird’s-eye view of the 12-acre maze Mike and Cindy Bacon have had built in Fairfield Township, near Columbiana. The project was designed and built by Shawn Stolworthy of MazePlay in Firth, Idaho, who came here to cut the corn that makes the maze. The corn is 6 to 8 feet tall and actually includes several mazes of differing navigation difficulty.

NO CROP CIRCLES HERE: This aerial photograph gives a bird’s-eye ...

NO CROP CIRCLES HERE: This aerial photograph gives a bird’s-eye view of the 12-acre maze Mike and Cindy Bacon have had built in Fairfield Township, near Columbiana. The project was designed and built by Shawn ...


Youngstown Phantom defenseman David Donnellan at Ice Zone in Boardman, Thursday September 17, 2009.

Youngstown Phantom defenseman David Donnellan at Ice Zone in Boardman, ...

Youngstown Phantom defenseman David Donnellan at Ice Zone in Boardman, Thursday September 17, 2009.


HIS HONOR: Retired Judge Charles J. Bannon, left, watches as his wife Joan and their son Breen, unveil a portrait of him in Judge James C. Evans’ court room on Tuesday in the Mahoning County Courthouse.

HIS HONOR: Retired Judge Charles J. Bannon, left, watches as ...

HIS HONOR: Retired Judge Charles J. Bannon, left, watches as his wife Joan and their son Breen, unveil a portrait of him in Judge James C. Evans’ court room on Tuesday in the Mahoning County ...


back in front: Boardman senior Sam Deskin cruises at the front of the pack en route to his second straight individual title at Tuesday’s Suburban League championships at the Canfield Fairgrounds.

back in front: Boardman senior Sam Deskin cruises at the ...

back in front: Boardman senior Sam Deskin cruises at the front of the pack en route to his second straight individual title at Tuesday’s Suburban League championships at the Canfield Fairgrounds.


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AMAZING fmaily: The Bacon family of New Springfield, from left, Mike; Cassie, 9; Cindy; and Carlee, 6, have commissioned construction of a maze in a large cornfield in Fairfield Township, Columbiana County. The maze is open Friday evenings and weekends and other times by appointment.

AMAZING fmaily: The Bacon family of New Springfield, from left, ...

AMAZING fmaily: The Bacon family of New Springfield, from left, Mike; Cassie, 9; Cindy; and Carlee, 6, have commissioned construction of a maze in a large cornfield in Fairfield Township, Columbiana County. The maze is ...


EMERGING FROM THE PACK: Brookfield junior Angie Kirila maneuvers through the pack during Tuesday’s Suburban League championships at the Canfield Fairgrounds. She finished first.

EMERGING FROM THE PACK: Brookfield junior Angie Kirila maneuvers through ...

EMERGING FROM THE PACK: Brookfield junior Angie Kirila maneuvers through the pack during Tuesday’s Suburban League championships at the Canfield Fairgrounds. She finished first.


DAY IN COURT: Eugene Cumberbatch, left, listens to testimony and takes notes in Trumbull County Common Pleas Court with his attorney, Joseph Fritz. Cumberbatch, 27, is on trial for the April shooting deaths of Lloyd McCoy Jr., 11, and Marvin Chaney, 26, of Warren.

DAY IN COURT: Eugene Cumberbatch, left, listens to testimony and ...

DAY IN COURT: Eugene Cumberbatch, left, listens to testimony and takes notes in Trumbull County Common Pleas Court with his attorney, Joseph Fritz. Cumberbatch, 27, is on trial for the April shooting deaths of Lloyd ...