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Jay Williams, who resigned Monday as Youngstown mayor, shares a laugh with his wife, Sonja, and Brigitte Brantley of Boardman, who is holding her 17-month-old son, Gary III. Williams had an event at the Covelli Centre to thank the community for its support.

Jay Williams, who resigned Monday as Youngstown mayor, shares a …

Jay Williams, who resigned Monday as Youngstown mayor, shares a laugh with his wife, Sonja, and Brigitte Brantley of Boardman, who is holding her 17-month-old son, Gary III. Williams had an event at the Covelli …


Jamaine Cook (35), stretches during the first practice of Youngstown State’s spring football practice at
Stambaugh Stadium. Cook, sophomore Nick Liste and offensive lineman Dan Radakovich, were named to the Missouri Valley Football Conference preseason all-conference team Monday.

Jamaine Cook (35), stretches during the first practice of Youngstown …

Jamaine Cook (35), stretches during the first practice of Youngstown State’s spring football practice at Stambaugh Stadium. Cook, sophomore Nick Liste and offensive lineman Dan Radakovich, were named to the Missouri Valley Football Conference preseason …


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Cleveland Indians' Asdurbal Cabrera, right, celebrates his two-run home run with Jason Kipnis during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park in Boston, Monday, Aug. 1, 2011. Umpires reviewed the drive to right field on video replay to to confirm it was a home run. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Cleveland Indians' Asdurbal Cabrera, right, celebrates his two-run home run …

Cleveland Indians' Asdurbal Cabrera, right, celebrates his two-run home run with Jason Kipnis during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park in Boston, Monday, Aug. 1, 2011. …


Cleveland Browns running back Peyton Hillis, right, is stopped by cornerback Raymond Ventrone during practice at the NFL football team's training camp Monday, Aug. 1, 2011, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Cleveland Browns running back Peyton Hillis, right, is stopped by …

Cleveland Browns running back Peyton Hillis, right, is stopped by cornerback Raymond Ventrone during practice at the NFL football team's training camp Monday, Aug. 1, 2011, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)


DeMaine Kitchen

DeMaine Kitchen

DeMaine Kitchen


Boy Scout Troop No. 115 member Zane Welch stands next to a blue bird box he built as part of his Eagle Scout project. Welch created the Environmental Learning Center, which includes a mulch trail and several nesting boxes for owls, birds and bats in the Austintown Local School Wetlands next to the district’s middle school.

Boy Scout Troop No. 115 member Zane Welch stands next …

Boy Scout Troop No. 115 member Zane Welch stands next to a blue bird box he built as part of his Eagle Scout project. Welch created the Environmental Learning Center, which includes a mulch trail …


Jay Williams said goodbye to the community during his last day as mayor. Williams officially resigned Monday to take a position in the President Barack Obama administration. He starts his new job in Washington, D.C., next Monday.

Jay Williams said goodbye to the community during his last …

Jay Williams said goodbye to the community during his last day as mayor. Williams officially resigned Monday to take a position in the President Barack Obama administration. He starts his new job in Washington, D.C., …


Youngstown State sophomore Nick Liste practices kicking during an April practice. Liste, Jamaine Cook and offensive lineman Dan Radakovich, were named to the Missouri Valley Football Conference preseason all-conference team Monday.

Youngstown State sophomore Nick Liste practices kicking during an April …

Youngstown State sophomore Nick Liste practices kicking during an April practice. Liste, Jamaine Cook and offensive lineman Dan Radakovich, were named to the Missouri Valley Football Conference preseason all-conference team Monday.


Jason Crisp of Niles stands near the edge of the former 5th Street bridge over the CSX train tracks on the south side of Niles. The  bridge, which carried cars over the tracks, was removed Saturday  after it was damaged by a train that derailed.

Jason Crisp of Niles stands near the edge of the …

Jason Crisp of Niles stands near the edge of the former 5th Street bridge over the CSX train tracks on the south side of Niles. The bridge, which carried cars over the tracks, was removed …


Sarah Turner

Sarah Turner

Sarah Turner


Jasmin Jenkins

Jasmin Jenkins

Jasmin Jenkins


Ayasha Cummings

Ayasha Cummings

Ayasha Cummings


Nesting boxes for birds, bats and owls surround a pond in the Austintown Local Schools Wetlands. The boxes are part of the Environmental Learning Center created by Zane Welch, as part of his Eagle Scout project.

Nesting boxes for birds, bats and owls surround a pond …

Nesting boxes for birds, bats and owls surround a pond in the Austintown Local Schools Wetlands. The boxes are part of the Environmental Learning Center created by Zane Welch, as part of his Eagle Scout …


Members of the Western Mahoning County Kiwanis Club honored recently for membership and service were, from left, Bob Little (40-plus years), the Rev. Richard Fruit (50 years); Bob Thomas (40-plus years); and Wally Sinn (35 years). Also receiving honors for 35 years were Joseph Lane and Daniel Moss, not pictured.

Members of the Western Mahoning County Kiwanis Club honored recently …

Members of the Western Mahoning County Kiwanis Club honored recently for membership and service were, from left, Bob Little (40-plus years), the Rev. Richard Fruit (50 years); Bob Thomas (40-plus years); and Wally Sinn (35 …


Rotarians step up to lead: At the Rotary Club of Youngstown’s Club Assembly on July 6, officers for the 2011-12 year were installed. From left to right are Suzanne Fleming, president; Scott Schulick, vice president; Carol Chamberlain, treasurer; and Ronald Faniro, president elect. Marc Mazzella, secretary, was not present when the photo was taken. Rotary Club of Youngstown meets every Wednesday at noon at the Youngstown Club. For information about becoming a member or attending a meeting as a guest call the Rotary office at 330-743-8630 on Tuesdays from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. and Wednesdays from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Rotarians step up to lead: At the Rotary Club of …

Rotarians step up to lead: At the Rotary Club of Youngstown’s Club Assembly on July 6, officers for the 2011-12 year were installed. From left to right are Suzanne Fleming, president; Scott Schulick, vice president; …