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Cleveland Browns tight end Evan Moore (89) catches a 2-yard touchdown pass against Detroit Lions safety Louis Delmas (26) in the first quarter of an NFL preseason football game Friday, Aug. 19, 2011, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Cleveland Browns tight end Evan Moore (89) catches a 2-yard ...

Cleveland Browns tight end Evan Moore (89) catches a 2-yard touchdown pass against Detroit Lions safety Louis Delmas (26) in the first quarter of an NFL preseason football game Friday, Aug. 19, 2011, in Cleveland. ...


Detroit Tigers shortstop Jhonny Peralta, left, waits for the ball as Cleveland Indians' Shin-Soo Choo, of South Korean, steals second base in the sixth inning of a baseball game, Friday, Aug. 19, 2011, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

Detroit Tigers shortstop Jhonny Peralta, left, waits for the ball ...

Detroit Tigers shortstop Jhonny Peralta, left, waits for the ball as Cleveland Indians' Shin-Soo Choo, of South Korean, steals second base in the sixth inning of a baseball game, Friday, Aug. 19, 2011, in Detroit. ...


Boardman running back #21 Devin Campbell hurdles over a would be Howland tackler during a scrimmage Friday night.

Boardman running back #21 Devin Campbell hurdles over a would ...

Boardman running back #21 Devin Campbell hurdles over a would be Howland tackler during a scrimmage Friday night.


Cleveland Browns' Buster Skrine (22) is upended by Detroit Lions cornerback Paul Pratt on a first-quarter kick return in a preseason NFL football game Friday, Aug. 19, 2011, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta)

Cleveland Browns' Buster Skrine (22) is upended by Detroit Lions ...

Cleveland Browns' Buster Skrine (22) is upended by Detroit Lions cornerback Paul Pratt on a first-quarter kick return in a preseason NFL football game Friday, Aug. 19, 2011, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta)


Randolph Moore

Randolph Moore

Randolph Moore


Youngstown Connection members rehearse one of the group’s routines. In Hawaii, the group performed on the USS Arizona and USS Missouri, at a hospital for wounded veterans and at a center inside a shopping mall.

Youngstown Connection members rehearse one of the group’s routines. In ...

Youngstown Connection members rehearse one of the group’s routines. In Hawaii, the group performed on the USS Arizona and USS Missouri, at a hospital for wounded veterans and at a center inside a shopping mall.


Eddie C. Lavieria DeJesus

Eddie C. Lavieria DeJesus

Eddie C. Lavieria DeJesus


FILE - In this May 18, 2006 photo, Burger King CEO John W. Chidsey, background center, watches as"The King" mascot of Burger King Corp., arrives at the New York Stock Exchange in New York.  Burger King's spooky "The King" mascot is retiring so the struggling burger chain can refocus its marketing to reach new customers. The mascot has been around for years, but recently has become a more prevalent and somewhat creepy presence in ads.   The fast food chain, which has suffered declining sales, will roll out a new advertising campaign this weekend sans "The King" that will focus on its burgers.    (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

FILE - In this May 18, 2006 photo, Burger King ...

FILE - In this May 18, 2006 photo, Burger King CEO John W. Chidsey, background center, watches as"The King" mascot of Burger King Corp., arrives at the New York Stock Exchange in New York. Burger ...


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Kirsten Peetz, environmental-land manager for Mill Creek MetroParks, discusses why the park system put up six signs discouraging visitors from feeding the waterfowl at the Lily Pond in Youngstown.

Kirsten Peetz, environmental-land manager for Mill Creek MetroParks, discusses why ...

Kirsten Peetz, environmental-land manager for Mill Creek MetroParks, discusses why the park system put up six signs discouraging visitors from feeding the waterfowl at the Lily Pond in Youngstown.


From left, Senate President Tom Niehaus, Gov. John Kasich and House Speaker Bill Batchelder criticize public-employee unions and other Senate Bill 5 opponents after the latter declined an invitation to participate in last-minute negotiations to remove Issue 2 — the new collective-bargaining law — from the November ballot.

From left, Senate President Tom Niehaus, Gov. John Kasich and ...

From left, Senate President Tom Niehaus, Gov. John Kasich and House Speaker Bill Batchelder criticize public-employee unions and other Senate Bill 5 opponents after the latter declined an invitation to participate in last-minute negotiations to ...


Members of the Youngstown Connection song and dance troupe pose with Carol Baird, center, their director. The group traveled to Hawaii earlier this month and participated in events commemorating the 70th anniversary of the Pearl Harbor attack. Members who attended the Hawaii trip are, from left, front: Jason Whitehead and James Cancel; second row: Alexis Shellow, Toshi Hudson, Kaitlyn Cook and Arielle Green; back row: Jaylen Smith, Leon Smith and Joey Corradi.

Members of the Youngstown Connection song and dance troupe pose ...

Members of the Youngstown Connection song and dance troupe pose with Carol Baird, center, their director. The group traveled to Hawaii earlier this month and participated in events commemorating the 70th anniversary of the Pearl ...


Kaitlyn Cook, 18, and Jason Whitehead, 16, members of the Youngstown Connection song and dance troupe, rehearse at Mahoning United Methodist Church. The group traveled earlier this month to Hawaii to participate in the commemoration of the 70th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor.

Kaitlyn Cook, 18, and Jason Whitehead, 16, members of the ...

Kaitlyn Cook, 18, and Jason Whitehead, 16, members of the Youngstown Connection song and dance troupe, rehearse at Mahoning United Methodist Church. The group traveled earlier this month to Hawaii to participate in the commemoration ...


Mill Creek MetroParks staff recently erected several “Do Not Feed” signs at the Lily Pond. These signs let visitors know that regular feeding of ducks and geese causes pollution, poor nutrition and overcrowding, among other things. It’s also against park policy.

Mill Creek MetroParks staff recently erected several “Do Not Feed” ...

Mill Creek MetroParks staff recently erected several “Do Not Feed” signs at the Lily Pond. These signs let visitors know that regular feeding of ducks and geese causes pollution, poor nutrition and overcrowding, among other ...


Robert K. Yosay | The Vindicator: Delta Sigma Theta Sorority’s Youngstown Alumnae chapter will sponsor its annual Tribute to Black Excellence. The event will take place Sept. 23 at Stambaugh Auditorium in Youngstown. From left are members Susan Moorer, parliamentarian, Michele Dotson, Ways and Means Committee chairwoman, and Germaine Bennett.

Robert K. Yosay | The Vindicator: Delta Sigma Theta Sorority’s ...

Robert K. Yosay | The Vindicator: Delta Sigma Theta Sorority’s Youngstown Alumnae chapter will sponsor its annual Tribute to Black Excellence. The event will take place Sept. 23 at Stambaugh Auditorium in Youngstown. From left ...


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Robert K. Yosay | The Vindicator: Members of Angels for Easter Seals are preparing to launch their new cookbook, “Angels and Friends Favorite Recipes, Volume III,” at The Lake Club in Poland. From left are Jacie Ridel, left, Mary Celeste VanSickle, second from right, and Mary Rossi, right, chairwomen for the event, and Carol O’Neill, president. The newest cookbook has been dedicated to Rossi.

Robert K. Yosay | The Vindicator: Members of Angels for ...

Robert K. Yosay | The Vindicator: Members of Angels for Easter Seals are preparing to launch their new cookbook, “Angels and Friends Favorite Recipes, Volume III,” at The Lake Club in Poland. From left are ...


Jessica R. Brown and Thomas G. Panagopoulos

Jessica R. Brown and Thomas G. Panagopoulos

Jessica R. Brown and Thomas G. Panagopoulos


Justin P. Democko and Kristen M. Mikus

Justin P. Democko and Kristen M. Mikus

Justin P. Democko and Kristen M. Mikus


Mr. and Mrs. Paul Popovich

Mr. and Mrs. Paul Popovich

Mr. and Mrs. Paul Popovich


Front from left, Alyson Smith, this year’s Heart Child, and her sister, Emilee, stand in front of their parents, Kevin and Kathy Keaggy Smith. The Smiths will participate in the 2011 Heart Walk Sept. 17 at Youngstown State University. This year’s walk chairman is Wes Prout, center; and emcee is Thomas John Meister of Clear Channel Radio, Youngstown. At right is Theresa Weakley, news anchor for WKBN 27 First News, one of this year’s Walk media sponsors.

Front from left, Alyson Smith, this year’s Heart Child, and ...

Front from left, Alyson Smith, this year’s Heart Child, and her sister, Emilee, stand in front of their parents, Kevin and Kathy Keaggy Smith. The Smiths will participate in the 2011 Heart Walk Sept. 17 ...


Jeffrey Roberts and Cheryl Maker

Jeffrey Roberts and Cheryl Maker

Jeffrey Roberts and Cheryl Maker


Ryan T. Dammann and Callista M. Conzett

Ryan T. Dammann and Callista M. Conzett

Ryan T. Dammann and Callista M. Conzett


Stellanie Pappas and Brian Butcher

Stellanie Pappas and Brian Butcher

Stellanie Pappas and Brian Butcher


Mindy Neill and Gray Cecil

Mindy Neill and Gray Cecil

Mindy Neill and Gray Cecil


SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR: ABWA Network Council members represent three chapters in the area: Youngstown Charter Chapter, Tri-Gold Chapter and Mill Creek Chapter. From left are Sarah Janutolo, Mary Brown (rear), Judy Codespote, Mandy Alcorn of Alpha Omega Pi sorority at YSU, Donna Farmer, Darlene Demjen and Cathy Prokrivnak.

SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR: ABWA Network Council members represent three ...

SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR: ABWA Network Council members represent three chapters in the area: Youngstown Charter Chapter, Tri-Gold Chapter and Mill Creek Chapter. From left are Sarah Janutolo, Mary Brown (rear), Judy Codespote, Mandy Alcorn ...


William D. Lewis The Vindicator  Bob Albert, longtime member at YCC and unoffical golf historian at the club,  on the hole where he once scored a hole in one.

William D. Lewis The Vindicator Bob Albert, longtime member at ...

William D. Lewis The Vindicator Bob Albert, longtime member at YCC and unoffical golf historian at the club, on the hole where he once scored a hole in one.


William D. Lewis The Vindicator Bob Albert, left, longtime YCC member and golf enthuiast and club pro  Scott Sundstrom during a recentround att he course which is 100 years old.

William D. Lewis The Vindicator Bob Albert, left, longtime YCC ...

William D. Lewis The Vindicator Bob Albert, left, longtime YCC member and golf enthuiast and club pro Scott Sundstrom during a recentround att he course which is 100 years old.


William D. Lewis The Vindicator  Bob Albert, longtime member at YCC and unoffical golf historian at the club, stands on hte hole where he once scored a hole in one.

William D. Lewis The Vindicator Bob Albert, longtime member at ...

William D. Lewis The Vindicator Bob Albert, longtime member at YCC and unoffical golf historian at the club, stands on hte hole where he once scored a hole in one.


William D. Lewis The Vindicator 18th green and clubhouse at YCC

William D. Lewis The Vindicator 18th green and clubhouse at ...

William D. Lewis The Vindicator 18th green and clubhouse at YCC


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William D. Lewis The Vindicator Walter Travis designer of YCC

William D. Lewis The Vindicator Walter Travis designer of YCC

William D. Lewis The Vindicator Walter Travis designer of YCC


William D Lewis  Bob Albert on the tee at YCC.

William D Lewis Bob Albert on the tee at YCC.

William D Lewis Bob Albert on the tee at YCC.


William D. Lewis The Vindicator  Scott Sundstrum, YCC club pro putts.

William D. Lewis The Vindicator Scott Sundstrum, YCC club pro ...

William D. Lewis The Vindicator Scott Sundstrum, YCC club pro putts.


William D. Lewis The Vindicator YCC club pro Scott Sunstrum putts.

William D. Lewis The Vindicator YCC club pro Scott Sunstrum ...

William D. Lewis The Vindicator YCC club pro Scott Sunstrum putts.


William D. Lewis The Vindicator 18th green and clubhouse at YCC

William D. Lewis The Vindicator 18th green and clubhouse at ...

William D. Lewis The Vindicator 18th green and clubhouse at YCC