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Shirley Eckley, of Hubbard, thanked the William Holmes McGuffey Historical Society and the state legislature for work in getting a portion of Interstate 680 named after her great-great-great-grandfather, William Holmes McGuffey.

Shirley Eckley, of Hubbard, thanked the William Holmes McGuffey Historical ...

Shirley Eckley, of Hubbard, thanked the William Holmes McGuffey Historical Society and the state legislature for work in getting a portion of Interstate 680 named after her great-great-great-grandfather, William Holmes McGuffey.


A downtown Youngstown building still has scaffolding around it two years after it was erected. .

A downtown Youngstown building still has scaffolding around it two ...

A downtown Youngstown building still has scaffolding around it two years after it was erected. .


Richard Scarsella, president of the William Holmes McGuffey Historical Society, discussed the importance of honoring McGuffey, a Mahoning Valley native and pioneer in education, decades after his death. A stretch of Interstate 680 was recently named the William Holmes McGuffey Memorial Highway, thanks to the historical society and state legislators.

Richard Scarsella, president of the William Holmes McGuffey Historical Society, ...

Richard Scarsella, president of the William Holmes McGuffey Historical Society, discussed the importance of honoring McGuffey, a Mahoning Valley native and pioneer in education, decades after his death. A stretch of Interstate 680 was recently ...


Confederate soldiers march to battle during a past Civil War reenactment at Argus Park in Canfield. Greg Anstrom, of Argus Lodge, said this reenactment is one of the largest in this area and will bring between 350 and 400 people in to take part as soldiers for the North and South. The event runs Saturday and Sunday at Argus Park off Shields Road, and gates open at 10 a.m..

Confederate soldiers march to battle during a past Civil War ...

Confederate soldiers march to battle during a past Civil War reenactment at Argus Park in Canfield. Greg Anstrom, of Argus Lodge, said this reenactment is one of the largest in this area and will bring ...


Dave Sugar Excavating centerfi elder Alex Miklos keeps his eye on the ball during his at-bat in Tuesday’s game.

Dave Sugar Excavating centerfi elder Alex Miklos keeps his eye ...

Dave Sugar Excavating centerfi elder Alex Miklos keeps his eye on the ball during his at-bat in Tuesday’s game.


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A downtown Youngstown building still has scaffolding around it two years after it was erected. Sharon Letson, executive director of Youngstown CityScape, says the scaffolding adversely impacts the look of downtown..

A downtown Youngstown building still has scaffolding around it two ...

A downtown Youngstown building still has scaffolding around it two years after it was erected. Sharon Letson, executive director of Youngstown CityScape, says the scaffolding adversely impacts the look of downtown..


The owners of a downtown Youngstown building on the corner of Wick Avenue and Commerce Street say they plan to take care of the structureÕs exterior problems. That would lead to the removal of scaffolding thatÕs been around the building for more than two years..

The owners of a downtown Youngstown building on the corner ...

The owners of a downtown Youngstown building on the corner of Wick Avenue and Commerce Street say they plan to take care of the structureÕs exterior problems. That would lead to the removal of scaffolding ...


Tyler Bowditch, left, an infielder for J&A baseball of Lakewood, puts the tag on a Dave Sugar excavating baserunner during a game Tuesday in the second round ofthe Connie Mack Class B Baseball Tournament at Cene Park in Struthers. Up 3-0 early in the game, things turned sour for Dave Sugar when in the bottom of the sixth inning two fielding errors led to three runs for J&A. The final score: J&A 6, Dave Sugar 3.

Tyler Bowditch, left, an infielder for J&A baseball of Lakewood, ...

Tyler Bowditch, left, an infielder for J&A baseball of Lakewood, puts the tag on a Dave Sugar excavating baserunner during a game Tuesday in the second round ofthe Connie Mack Class B Baseball Tournament at ...


Youngstown Rotary Club met July 10 for a formal dinner and an installation ceremony at Youngstown Country Club. During the event the board of directors presented gifts of appreciation to Mary Womble, second from left, in recognition of her year of service as president and the many projects completed during the 2009-2010 term. Shown with the honoree are the newly inducted officers, from left, Carol Chamberlin, treasurer; Steve Kristen, president; Marc Mazzella, vice president; and Ron Farino, secretary. Not present was Suzanne Fleming, president-elect.

Youngstown Rotary Club met July 10 for a formal dinner ...

Youngstown Rotary Club met July 10 for a formal dinner and an installation ceremony at Youngstown Country Club. During the event the board of directors presented gifts of appreciation to Mary Womble, second from left, ...


Heartwarming gifts: Mended Hearts, Chapter 7, a support group for heart survivors and their families, sells nuts for the holidays each year to raise funds for scholarships for nursing/medical students at Youngstown State University and at St. Elizabeth Health Center/Mercy College. During a recent Humility of Mary Health Partners Development Foundation Awards Luncheon $1,000 scholarships were presented to two Mercy College students. Shown after the presentation are, from left, Joe Clark, chapter president; Patricia Feindt, scholarship chairwoman; and the scholarship recipients, Danielle Clonch and Amanda Niehorster. The chapter also makes contributions to the endowment fund of Camp Mountain Heart, a cardiac camp in Ripley, W.Va., for children who are heart patients.

Heartwarming gifts: Mended Hearts, Chapter 7, a support group for ...

Heartwarming gifts: Mended Hearts, Chapter 7, a support group for heart survivors and their families, sells nuts for the holidays each year to raise funds for scholarships for nursing/medical students at Youngstown State University and ...


Browsing for bargains: Customers at the annual Upton Garage Sale, in downtown Warren, browse through the goods. The Upton Association and the Trumbull County Historical Society are sponsoring the sale, which is open to the public. It will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Tools, toys, furniture, antiques and household items are always available at the sales. Donations will be accepted from 9 a.m. to noon today and from 2-5 p.m. Thursday. The Harriet Taylor Upton Association, 380 Mahoning Ave. NW, Warren, operates Upton House. For more information phone 330-395-1840 or visit www.uptonhouse.org on the Web.

Browsing for bargains: Customers at the annual Upton Garage Sale, ...

Browsing for bargains: Customers at the annual Upton Garage Sale, in downtown Warren, browse through the goods. The Upton Association and the Trumbull County Historical Society are sponsoring the sale, which is open to the ...