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Mr. and Mrs. Joe Maderitz

Mr. and Mrs. Joe Maderitz

Mr. and Mrs. Joe Maderitz


In no danger of getting their feet wet as they stand in the basin of the old K. Calvin Sommer Fountain in Fellows Riverside Gardens, where a new fountain will be built are, from left, Sharon Letson, garden party chairwoman; Pati Opalka, co-chairwoman, and Keith Kaiser, horticulture director at Mill Creek MetroParks.

In no danger of getting their feet wet as they …

In no danger of getting their feet wet as they stand in the basin of the old K. Calvin Sommer Fountain in Fellows Riverside Gardens, where a new fountain will be built are, from left, …


Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Nuth

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Nuth

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Nuth


Vincent Speziale and Mandie LaNeve

Vincent Speziale and Mandie LaNeve

Vincent Speziale and Mandie LaNeve


Diana M. Pritchard and Adam T. Wawrosch

Diana M. Pritchard and Adam T. Wawrosch

Diana M. Pritchard and Adam T. Wawrosch


Margaret Lamping and Louis Garland

Margaret Lamping and Louis Garland

Margaret Lamping and Louis Garland


Kyle Powell and Kenzie Schumer

Kyle Powell and Kenzie Schumer

Kyle Powell and Kenzie Schumer


Loberto

Loberto

Loberto


Anthony J. Canale and Kimberly A. Wilczynski

Anthony J. Canale and Kimberly A. Wilczynski

Anthony J. Canale and Kimberly A. Wilczynski


Joel E. Fricker and Samantha R. Smith

Joel E. Fricker and Samantha R. Smith

Joel E. Fricker and Samantha R. Smith


Mr. and Mrs. Stephen R. Prusak

Mr. and Mrs. Stephen R. Prusak

Mr. and Mrs. Stephen R. Prusak


Geoffrey Hauschild|The Vindicator.5.2.2009.Adam Kekich sits in his limited sprint car.

Geoffrey Hauschild|The Vindicator.5.2.2009.Adam Kekich sits in his limited sprint car.

Geoffrey Hauschild|The Vindicator.5.2.2009.Adam Kekich sits in his limited sprint car.


Geoffrey Hauschild|The Vindicator.Kasey Kahne at Sharon Motor Speedway on Wednesday evening.

Geoffrey Hauschild|The Vindicator.Kasey Kahne at Sharon Motor Speedway on Wednesday …

Geoffrey Hauschild|The Vindicator.Kasey Kahne at Sharon Motor Speedway on Wednesday evening.


Seventh- and eighth-grade students from Youngstown city schools’ summer gifted program help plant a garden to attract hummingbirds and butterflies at the Purple Cat on U.S. Route 422 in Coitsville. They worked Wednesday morning, and the garden was done before noon.

Seventh- and eighth-grade students from Youngstown city schools’ summer gifted …

Seventh- and eighth-grade students from Youngstown city schools’ summer gifted program help plant a garden to attract hummingbirds and butterflies at the Purple Cat on U.S. Route 422 in Coitsville. They worked Wednesday morning, and …


Sculptor Tony Armeni adjusts a sundial prototype in his studio on Mahoning Avenue. Armeni is one of more than 40 artists taking part in the Summer Festival of the Arts at Youngstown State University this weekend. The Youngstown Jazz Festival and the Tour of the Valley also are downtown this weekend.which has been dubbed the “Biggest Weekend of the Summer.”

Sculptor Tony Armeni adjusts a sundial prototype in his studio …

Sculptor Tony Armeni adjusts a sundial prototype in his studio on Mahoning Avenue. Armeni is one of more than 40 artists taking part in the Summer Festival of the Arts at Youngstown State University this …


This battery-charging station will be installed in 700 Delphi locations in California. It’s made by Delphi and Clipper Creek Inc. in Champion.

This battery-charging station will be installed in 700 Delphi locations …

This battery-charging station will be installed in 700 Delphi locations in California. It’s made by Delphi and Clipper Creek Inc. in Champion.


Steven Dettelbach, U.S. attorney for Ohio’s Northern District, discusses a major crime initiative for the Mahoning Valley to arrest criminals, particularly those who use handguns. To his left is Youngstown Mayor Jay Williams. The Gun Reduction and Interdiction Project will operate this summer throughout the region  with the cooperation of federal officials and a dozen Mahoning Valley police and justice agencies.

Steven Dettelbach, U.S. attorney for Ohio’s Northern District, discusses a …

Steven Dettelbach, U.S. attorney for Ohio’s Northern District, discusses a major crime initiative for the Mahoning Valley to arrest criminals, particularly those who use handguns. To his left is Youngstown Mayor Jay Williams. The Gun …


Flo Rance and her husband, Michael, take a break in the inn’s dining area. Michael Freeman, a professor at Harvard University’s medical school, bought the inn, and Mrs. Rance, Freeman’s aunt, and his cousin, Chris McQuown, are overseeing the daily operations.

Flo Rance and her husband, Michael, take a break in …

Flo Rance and her husband, Michael, take a break in the inn’s dining area. Michael Freeman, a professor at Harvard University’s medical school, bought the inn, and Mrs. Rance, Freeman’s aunt, and his cousin, Chris …


Chris Burns stands behind a reconstruction of the wiring for the battery of a Ford Focus Hybrid at the Delphi Technical Center in Champion. Burns, director of advanced engineering for the company’s electrical/electronic architecture, said Delphi has emerged as an international leader in electric vehicle innovation and is a critical component of the reorganized Delphi.

Chris Burns stands behind a reconstruction of the wiring for …

Chris Burns stands behind a reconstruction of the wiring for the battery of a Ford Focus Hybrid at the Delphi Technical Center in Champion. Burns, director of advanced engineering for the company’s electrical/electronic architecture, said …


Geoffrey Hauschild|The Vindicator.Tony Stewart at Sharon Motor Speedway on Wednesday evening.

Geoffrey Hauschild|The Vindicator.Tony Stewart at Sharon Motor Speedway on Wednesday …

Geoffrey Hauschild|The Vindicator.Tony Stewart at Sharon Motor Speedway on Wednesday evening.


Geoffrey Hauschild|The Vindicator  .Vermont Lake Monster, Blake Kelso, arrives safely at second base after Mahoning Valley Scrapper, Kevin Fontanez, tries to gain control of a ball thrown his way during the fifth inning at Eastwood Field on Thursday evening.

Geoffrey Hauschild|The Vindicator .Vermont Lake Monster, Blake Kelso, arrives safely …

Geoffrey Hauschild|The Vindicator .Vermont Lake Monster, Blake Kelso, arrives safely at second base after Mahoning Valley Scrapper, Kevin Fontanez, tries to gain control of a ball thrown his way during the fifth inning at Eastwood …


George Tsudis, owner of Belmont Confections in Liberty, shows off his new creation, a gluten-free energy bar with 40 antioxidants that he says provides a 100 percent dose of daily fruits, vegetables and vitamins. The bar went on sale Tuesday at GNC stores.

George Tsudis, owner of Belmont Confections in Liberty, shows off …

George Tsudis, owner of Belmont Confections in Liberty, shows off his new creation, a gluten-free energy bar with 40 antioxidants that he says provides a 100 percent dose of daily fruits, vegetables and vitamins. The …


 At right, Brooke Dougherty of Edinburg, Pa., puts up rabbit ears with the rest of the audience to hide Peter during Thursday’s performance by the Youngstown Playhouse Youth Theater.

At right, Brooke Dougherty of Edinburg, Pa., puts up rabbit …

At right, Brooke Dougherty of Edinburg, Pa., puts up rabbit ears with the rest of the audience to hide Peter during Thursday’s performance by the Youngstown Playhouse Youth Theater.


Mrs. McGregor, played by Molly Galano of Boardman, confronts Peter Rabbit, portrayed by Donny Wolford of Greenford, during a production of “Miss Beatrix Potter Presents Peter Rabbit” at the Poland branch of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County.

Mrs. McGregor, played by Molly Galano of Boardman, confronts Peter …

Mrs. McGregor, played by Molly Galano of Boardman, confronts Peter Rabbit, portrayed by Donny Wolford of Greenford, during a production of “Miss Beatrix Potter Presents Peter Rabbit” at the Poland branch of the Public Library …


Karen Brendlinger, an employee at Belmont Confections, checks 4LifeBars as they come down a conveyor belt.

Karen Brendlinger, an employee at Belmont Confections, checks 4LifeBars as …

Karen Brendlinger, an employee at Belmont Confections, checks 4LifeBars as they come down a conveyor belt.


Randy Sumner, Dephi’s director of global hybrid- vehicle development for the electrical/electronic architecture division, shows the orange wire signifying the high voltage required for engine-power supply in hybrid vehicles.

Randy Sumner, Dephi’s director of global hybrid- vehicle development for …

Randy Sumner, Dephi’s director of global hybrid- vehicle development for the electrical/electronic architecture division, shows the orange wire signifying the high voltage required for engine-power supply in hybrid vehicles.


The historic Inn at the Green on South Main Street in Poland has a new owner with local ties. Ginny and Steve Meloy had owned and operated the establishment for a quarter-century.

The historic Inn at the Green on South Main Street …

The historic Inn at the Green on South Main Street in Poland has a new owner with local ties. Ginny and Steve Meloy had owned and operated the establishment for a quarter-century.