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The leaves of neighboring trees cast their shadows on this recently outdated sign boasting of Canfield’s status as a Tree City USA.

The leaves of neighboring trees cast their shadows on this …

The leaves of neighboring trees cast their shadows on this recently outdated sign boasting of Canfield’s status as a Tree City USA.


This wedding cake greets customers as they enter Black Dog: Wedding and Special Event Design in Poland.

This wedding cake greets customers as they enter Black Dog: …

This wedding cake greets customers as they enter Black Dog: Wedding and Special Event Design in Poland.


Mark Eddy, chairman of the Parks, Recreation and Cemetery Board for the city of Canfield, stands next to a birch tree on the city’s green. Canfield has been a certified Tree City USA for the past 30 years.

Mark Eddy, chairman of the Parks, Recreation and Cemetery Board …

Mark Eddy, chairman of the Parks, Recreation and Cemetery Board for the city of Canfield, stands next to a birch tree on the city’s green. Canfield has been a certified Tree City USA for the …


Linda Fowler of Poland shows off merchandise in her newly opened South Main Street wedding-planning business, Black Dog: Wedding and Special Event Design. The shop is designed to help brides bring to life the vision they have of their big day.

Linda Fowler of Poland shows off merchandise in her newly …

Linda Fowler of Poland shows off merchandise in her newly opened South Main Street wedding-planning business, Black Dog: Wedding and Special Event Design. The shop is designed to help brides bring to life the vision …


Nathaniel Donaker, 4, eats Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes cereal at his home in Palo Alto, Calif., on Thursday. Commercials promoting sugary breakfast cereals could be put on a strict diet under government guidelines.

Nathaniel Donaker, 4, eats Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes cereal at his …

Nathaniel Donaker, 4, eats Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes cereal at his home in Palo Alto, Calif., on Thursday. Commercials promoting sugary breakfast cereals could be put on a strict diet under government guidelines.


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Donna James, the oldest daughter of slain real-estate agent Vivian Martin, and Donna’s grandson, Tristan James,
release balloons in honor of her late mother. Family and friends gathered Thursday evening to celebrate what would have been Martin’s 68th birthday.

Donna James, the oldest daughter of slain real-estate agent Vivian …

Donna James, the oldest daughter of slain real-estate agent Vivian Martin, and Donna’s grandson, Tristan James, release balloons in honor of her late mother. Family and friends gathered Thursday evening to celebrate what would have …


Elder Rose Carter, center, leads family and friends of Vivian Martin in prayer at the Nelson Avenue house where Martin was murdered.

Elder Rose Carter, center, leads family and friends of Vivian …

Elder Rose Carter, center, leads family and friends of Vivian Martin in prayer at the Nelson Avenue house where Martin was murdered.


Special to The Vindicator.Austintown police said goodbye to Conan, a  71Ú2 year-old German shepherd, on Tuesday. Conan, who was brought to the department in 2007 and worked with officer Justin Coulter,  died of an aggressive tumor that spread  throughout his body. Coulter described  Conan as his best friend and said the dog was wonderful to work with..

Special to The Vindicator.Austintown police said goodbye to Conan, a …

Special to The Vindicator.Austintown police said goodbye to Conan, a 71Ú2 year-old German shepherd, on Tuesday. Conan, who was brought to the department in 2007 and worked with officer Justin Coulter, died of an aggressive …


The remains of Hill's Carpet Center in Concord Ala., are seen after what appeared to be a tornado ripped through parts of the town late Wednesday, April 27, 2011. The damage in the area is extensive with homes and businesses destroyed and people injured.  (AP Photo/Birmingham News, Jeff Roberts)

The remains of Hill's Carpet Center in Concord Ala., are …

The remains of Hill's Carpet Center in Concord Ala., are seen after what appeared to be a tornado ripped through parts of the town late Wednesday, April 27, 2011. The damage in the area is …


Willie Hyde holds his grand daughter 2-years-old Sierra Goldsmith near where their house stood in Concord Ala., after what appeared to be a tornado ripped through parts of the town late Wednesday, April 27, 2011. The damage in the area is extensive with homes and businesses destroyed and people injured.  (AP Photo/Birmingham News, Jeff Roberts)

Willie Hyde holds his grand daughter 2-years-old Sierra Goldsmith near …

Willie Hyde holds his grand daughter 2-years-old Sierra Goldsmith near where their house stood in Concord Ala., after what appeared to be a tornado ripped through parts of the town late Wednesday, April 27, 2011. …


Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher James McDonald delivers a pitch against the San Francisco Giants during the first inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, April 27, 2011, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Don Wright)

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher James McDonald delivers a pitch against …

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher James McDonald delivers a pitch against the San Francisco Giants during the first inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, April 27, 2011, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Don Wright)


Pittsburgh Penguins' Tyler Kennedy (48) can't get his stick on a rebound off Tampa Bay Lightning goalie Dwayne Roloson (35) under pressure from Lightning defenseman Mattias Ohlund (5) during the third period of Game 7 of a first-round NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoff series in Pittsburgh on Wednesday, April 27, 2011. The Lightning won 1-0 to win the series. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Pittsburgh Penguins' Tyler Kennedy (48) can't get his stick on …

Pittsburgh Penguins' Tyler Kennedy (48) can't get his stick on a rebound off Tampa Bay Lightning goalie Dwayne Roloson (35) under pressure from Lightning defenseman Mattias Ohlund (5) during the third period of Game 7 …


Chief Fatah negotiator for the reconciliation talks Azzam al-Ahmed, left, sits next to Hamas leaders Moussa Abu Marzoug, center, and Mahmoud Al Zahar, right, during a news conference in Cairo, Egypt, Wednesday, April 27, 2011. Palestinians have reached initial agreement on reuniting their rival governments in the West Bank and Gaza, officials from both sides said Wednesday, a step that would remove a main obstacle in the way of peace efforts with Israel. (AP Photo/Khalil Hamra)

Chief Fatah negotiator for the reconciliation talks Azzam al-Ahmed, left, …

Chief Fatah negotiator for the reconciliation talks Azzam al-Ahmed, left, sits next to Hamas leaders Moussa Abu Marzoug, center, and Mahmoud Al Zahar, right, during a news conference in Cairo, Egypt, Wednesday, April 27, 2011. …


Palestinians wave flags and chant slogans in support of a reconciliation between the rival Fatah and Hamas movements, in Gaza City, Wednesday, April 27, 2011. Palestinians have reached initial agreement on reuniting their rival governments in the West Bank and Gaza, officials from both sides said Wednesday, a step that would remove a main obstacle in the way of peace efforts with Israel. (AP Photo/Adel Hana)

Palestinians wave flags and chant slogans in support of a …

Palestinians wave flags and chant slogans in support of a reconciliation between the rival Fatah and Hamas movements, in Gaza City, Wednesday, April 27, 2011. Palestinians have reached initial agreement on reuniting their rival governments …


In this April 22, 2011 photo, University of Iowa sophomore Autumn Bradfish, 20, of Lake Zurich, Ill., poses for a picture at the Iowa Memorial Union in Iowa City, Iowa. Bradfish said she had heard little about the reports of her location being collected on her iPhone and she said she was not particularly concerned about the practice.  "If they use it just for ads, I don't see that as a problem. Facebook does that. If I'm going to have ads thrown at me, they might as well be relevant to my location." (AP Photo/Ryan J. Foley)

In this April 22, 2011 photo, University of Iowa sophomore …

In this April 22, 2011 photo, University of Iowa sophomore Autumn Bradfish, 20, of Lake Zurich, Ill., poses for a picture at the Iowa Memorial Union in Iowa City, Iowa. Bradfish said she had heard …


CARS 2..Lightning McQueen (voice by Owen Wilson)..©Disney/Pixar.  All Rights Reserved.

CARS 2..Lightning McQueen (voice by Owen Wilson)..©Disney/Pixar. All Rights Reserved.

CARS 2..Lightning McQueen (voice by Owen Wilson)..©Disney/Pixar. All Rights Reserved.