Photos for July 26, 2010

Galleries | Videos | Audio | Documents


SCRAPPERS - (17) Kevin Fontanez runs down Gift Ngoepe during their game Monday night at Eastwood field. - Special to The Vindicator/Nick Mays

SCRAPPERS - (17) Kevin Fontanez runs down Gift Ngoepe during …

SCRAPPERS - (17) Kevin Fontanez runs down Gift Ngoepe during their game Monday night at Eastwood field. - Special to The Vindicator/Nick Mays


Brandon Ferguson

Brandon Ferguson

Brandon Ferguson


Mahoning County commissioners are expected to reallocate $177,000 Wednesday to remove and store this statue from the top of the county courthouse on Market Street..

Mahoning County commissioners are expected to reallocate $177,000 Wednesday to …

Mahoning County commissioners are expected to reallocate $177,000 Wednesday to remove and store this statue from the top of the county courthouse on Market Street..


The YWCA showcased the $10 million renovation of its nearly century-old building at 25 W. Rayen Ave., Youngstown, with the first 10 of 30 apartments having been completed there in mid-July. At right, Eileen Kinnard showed off her new third-floor apartment to reporters Monday. The project also includes renovations to the first floor, which will likely feature an Internet cafŽ, and installation of a new roof.

The YWCA showcased the $10 million renovation of its nearly …

The YWCA showcased the $10 million renovation of its nearly century-old building at 25 W. Rayen Ave., Youngstown, with the first 10 of 30 apartments having been completed there in mid-July. At right, Eileen Kinnard …


The YWCA showcased the  $10 million renovation of its nearly century-old building at 25 W. Rayen Ave., Youngstown, with the first 10 of 30 apartments having been completed there in mid-July. The project also includes renovations to the first floor, which will likely feature an Internet cafŽ, and installation of a new roof.

The YWCA showcased the $10 million renovation of its nearly …

The YWCA showcased the $10 million renovation of its nearly century-old building at 25 W. Rayen Ave., Youngstown, with the first 10 of 30 apartments having been completed there in mid-July. The project also includes …


Passengers wait to check in at the Youngstown Warren Regional Airport. A market survey points out that the top six flight destinations for Mahoning Valley residents are in tourist areas Ñ Orlando, Las Vegas, Tampa, Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers, and Nashville..

Passengers wait to check in at the Youngstown Warren Regional …

Passengers wait to check in at the Youngstown Warren Regional Airport. A market survey points out that the top six flight destinations for Mahoning Valley residents are in tourist areas Ñ Orlando, Las Vegas, Tampa, …


[no caption]


[no caption]


[no caption]


Robert M. Barnes

Robert M. Barnes

Robert M. Barnes


Sophia Danchise, 2, of Youngstown takes a break from sand sculpting to play in a bucket during Sunfest in Mill Creek Park on Sunday.

Sophia Danchise, 2, of Youngstown takes a break from sand …

Sophia Danchise, 2, of Youngstown takes a break from sand sculpting to play in a bucket during Sunfest in Mill Creek Park on Sunday.


The club had dubbed its Sunday event “Cars in the Park,” and this is the 32nd year it has sponsored the showing of antique vehicles. Posing with a 1979 Vindicator story about the club are, in front, Pete Draia of Youngstown, and in back, Joe Phillips of Boardman, left, and Dave Bayowski of Mineral Ridge.

The club had dubbed its Sunday event “Cars in the …

The club had dubbed its Sunday event “Cars in the Park,” and this is the 32nd year it has sponsored the showing of antique vehicles. Posing with a 1979 Vindicator story about the club are, …


Scrappers infielder Aaron Fields fi res to first base as Spikes baserunner Gift Ngoepe tries to break up the play in Sunday’s game at Eastwood Field in Niles.

Scrappers infielder Aaron Fields fi res to first base as …

Scrappers infielder Aaron Fields fi res to first base as Spikes baserunner Gift Ngoepe tries to break up the play in Sunday’s game at Eastwood Field in Niles.


The 12th Annual Procession for the Our Lady of Mount Carmel Italian Festival proceeds down Via Mount Carmel Avenue.

The 12th Annual Procession for the Our Lady of Mount …

The 12th Annual Procession for the Our Lady of Mount Carmel Italian Festival proceeds down Via Mount Carmel Avenue.


[no caption]


The event also boasts an All-County Pinewood Derby Race for children. Brothers Collin, 7, left, and Zack Schick, 9, show off their winning cars from an earlier race. They are the sons of Jon and Bobbie Schick of Canfield. The competition is open to boys and girls age 5 to 17.

The event also boasts an All-County Pinewood Derby Race for …

The event also boasts an All-County Pinewood Derby Race for children. Brothers Collin, 7, left, and Zack Schick, 9, show off their winning cars from an earlier race. They are the sons of Jon and …


Joe Bush gets out of his 1931 Model A Ford truck, which carries the placard for the Mahoning Valley Olde Car Club car show Sunday in Boardman Park. Bush is a club member.

Joe Bush gets out of his 1931 Model A Ford …

Joe Bush gets out of his 1931 Model A Ford truck, which carries the placard for the Mahoning Valley Olde Car Club car show Sunday in Boardman Park. Bush is a club member.


Local nurses, known as the Dream Team, visited a village with other guests while on a medical mission to Ghana led by Dr. Michael Obeng, head of plastic and reconstructive surgery at St. Elizabeth Health Center in Boardman. From left, Angela Lee of Mineral Ridge, Roberta Hamilton of Hubbard, Glenda Bell-Golec of Poland, Tatiana Blanchard, a medical student from Florida, Kathleen Fimognari of Poland, Juanita Combs of Boardman and Joyce Obeng, Dr. Obeng’s sister, of Ghana.

Local nurses, known as the Dream Team, visited a village …

Local nurses, known as the Dream Team, visited a village with other guests while on a medical mission to Ghana led by Dr. Michael Obeng, head of plastic and reconstructive surgery at St. Elizabeth Health …


Susanne Koenig holds her daughter, Marina, 3, as she waves at her other daughter, Mackenzie, 5, who is walking with the princess pageant behind the Little King and Little Queen.

Susanne Koenig holds her daughter, Marina, 3, as she waves …

Susanne Koenig holds her daughter, Marina, 3, as she waves at her other daughter, Mackenzie, 5, who is walking with the princess pageant behind the Little King and Little Queen.


Scrappers baserunner Kevin Fontanez beats the tag of Spikes infielder Matt Curry during Sunday’s game in Niles.

Scrappers baserunner Kevin Fontanez beats the tag of Spikes infielder …

Scrappers baserunner Kevin Fontanez beats the tag of Spikes infielder Matt Curry during Sunday’s game in Niles.