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The area’s first Spanish Heritage Festival in more than 20 years took place Saturday on West Federal Street, downtown Youngstown. Above left, Anita Lyn enjoys music at the event. The event highlighted Hispanic culture with ethnic foods, music and various special attractions. West Federal Street  between North Phelps and Market streets was closed to traffic.

The area’s first Spanish Heritage Festival in more than 20 ...

The area’s first Spanish Heritage Festival in more than 20 years took place Saturday on West Federal Street, downtown Youngstown. Above left, Anita Lyn enjoys music at the event. The event highlighted Hispanic culture with ...


Boardman High School freshman John Vazquez II raps at the annual “Jammin’ for Jesus” festival at the Fairview Arts and Outreach Center in Youngstown.

Boardman High School freshman John Vazquez II raps at the ...

Boardman High School freshman John Vazquez II raps at the annual “Jammin’ for Jesus” festival at the Fairview Arts and Outreach Center in Youngstown.


Rose Marie Enderton, 80, and Paul Achey, 86, met at the Austintown Senior Center in March and have been together ever since.

Rose Marie Enderton, 80, and Paul Achey, 86, met at ...

Rose Marie Enderton, 80, and Paul Achey, 86, met at the Austintown Senior Center in March and have been together ever since.


FILE - In this March 21, 2011 file photo, Oklahoma football coach Bob Stoops oversees the first day of spring NCAA college football practice in Norman, Okla. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)

FILE - In this March 21, 2011 file photo, Oklahoma ...

FILE - In this March 21, 2011 file photo, Oklahoma football coach Bob Stoops oversees the first day of spring NCAA college football practice in Norman, Okla. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)


Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown celebrates after making a touchdown catch against the Philadelphia Eagles during the first quarter of a NFL preseason football game last Thursday in Pittsburgh.

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown celebrates after making a ...

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown celebrates after making a touchdown catch against the Philadelphia Eagles during the first quarter of a NFL preseason football game last Thursday in Pittsburgh.


From left, Ty’sean Floyd, 7, Linda, Mary and Malcolm Floyd, J’Alfred, 9, and Aija Clarett, 8, sit around a tribute to the late Quinton Floyd, who was shot and killed Dec. 24, 2006. Floyd’s relatives were among about 75 people who attended a picnic in Youngstown’s Wick Park put on by the group ENOUGH, headed by Nancy Stanford, whose son was shot and killed in 2009.

From left, Ty’sean Floyd, 7, Linda, Mary and Malcolm Floyd, ...

From left, Ty’sean Floyd, 7, Linda, Mary and Malcolm Floyd, J’Alfred, 9, and Aija Clarett, 8, sit around a tribute to the late Quinton Floyd, who was shot and killed Dec. 24, 2006. Floyd’s relatives ...


Detroit Tigers’ Delmon Young, right, is congratulated by Ramon Santiago after hitting a three-run home run against the Cleveland Indians in the third inning of a baseball game Sunday in Detroit. The Tigers won 8-7.

Detroit Tigers’ Delmon Young, right, is congratulated by Ramon Santiago ...

Detroit Tigers’ Delmon Young, right, is congratulated by Ramon Santiago after hitting a three-run home run against the Cleveland Indians in the third inning of a baseball game Sunday in Detroit. The Tigers won 8-7.


From left, Chris Vancobb, 8, Keondre Lewis, 8, and J’Alfred Clarett, 9, toss a football around at the ENOUGH picnic, an event that brought together families of victims of violent crime.

From left, Chris Vancobb, 8, Keondre Lewis, 8, and J’Alfred ...

From left, Chris Vancobb, 8, Keondre Lewis, 8, and J’Alfred Clarett, 9, toss a football around at the ENOUGH picnic, an event that brought together families of victims of violent crime.


Youngstown State wide receiver Pat White (84) pulls down a pass during Saturday’s scrimmage at YSU’s Stambaugh Stadium. White, a senior, had the best scrimmage of his career, with a drop-free, five-catch, 92-yard
performance.

Youngstown State wide receiver Pat White (84) pulls down a ...

Youngstown State wide receiver Pat White (84) pulls down a pass during Saturday’s scrimmage at YSU’s Stambaugh Stadium. White, a senior, had the best scrimmage of his career, with a drop-free, five-catch, 92-yard performance.


Kyle Busch celebrates his victory in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series auto race at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, Mich., on Sunday.

Kyle Busch celebrates his victory in the NASCAR Sprint Cup ...

Kyle Busch celebrates his victory in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series auto race at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, Mich., on Sunday.


New Life Church, 2250 E. Western Reserve Road, sponsored its second annual Goodness Invasion on Saturday, a free-food distribution, at the Covelli Centre, 229 E. Front St. The event last year drew about 2,000 people, organizers said. Pallets of food were ready for distribution. Dorothy Walker of Campbell, meanwhile, was ready to go through the line for food.

New Life Church, 2250 E. Western Reserve Road, sponsored its ...

New Life Church, 2250 E. Western Reserve Road, sponsored its second annual Goodness Invasion on Saturday, a free-food distribution, at the Covelli Centre, 229 E. Front St. The event last year drew about 2,000 people, ...


Cleveland Browns tight end Evan Moore celebrates after scoring a two-yard touchdown pass against Detroit Lions safety Louis Delmas (26) in the first quarter during an NFL preseason football game Friday in Cleveland.

Cleveland Browns tight end Evan Moore celebrates after scoring a ...

Cleveland Browns tight end Evan Moore celebrates after scoring a two-yard touchdown pass against Detroit Lions safety Louis Delmas (26) in the first quarter during an NFL preseason football game Friday in Cleveland.


JESSICA M. KANALAS | THE VINDICATOR..Anita Lin of Youngstown dances with her partner during the first Spanish Heritage Festival in Downtown, Youngstown... -30-

JESSICA M. KANALAS | THE VINDICATOR..Anita Lin of Youngstown dances ...

JESSICA M. KANALAS | THE VINDICATOR..Anita Lin of Youngstown dances with her partner during the first Spanish Heritage Festival in Downtown, Youngstown... -30-


JESSICA M. KANALAS | THE VINDICATOR..Three-year-old Dannilyn DeJesus of Struthers hoola-hoops during the first Spanish Heritage Festival in Downtown, Youngstown... -30-

JESSICA M. KANALAS | THE VINDICATOR..Three-year-old Dannilyn DeJesus of Struthers ...

JESSICA M. KANALAS | THE VINDICATOR..Three-year-old Dannilyn DeJesus of Struthers hoola-hoops during the first Spanish Heritage Festival in Downtown, Youngstown... -30-


New Life Church, 2250 E. Western Reserve Road, sponsored its second annual Goodness Invasion on Saturday, a free-food distribution, at the Covelli Centre, 229 E. Front St. The event last year drew about 2,000 people, organizers said.  Joanne Taylor of New Middletown helped to pack cereal for distribution.

New Life Church, 2250 E. Western Reserve Road, sponsored its ...

New Life Church, 2250 E. Western Reserve Road, sponsored its second annual Goodness Invasion on Saturday, a free-food distribution, at the Covelli Centre, 229 E. Front St. The event last year drew about 2,000 people, ...


This fall will be the 100th anniversary of the first golf swing at Youngstown Country Club. Its fairways and trees wrap around more than 100 acres with a vista crowned by a magnificent clubhouse.

This fall will be the 100th anniversary of the first ...

This fall will be the 100th anniversary of the first golf swing at Youngstown Country Club. Its fairways and trees wrap around more than 100 acres with a vista crowned by a magnificent clubhouse.


Bob Albert is a 46-year Youngstown Country Club member and its resident historian. He points to
the impact YCC has had on the Mahoning Valley in many ways, including hosting many charitable functions on the course and in the hall.

Bob Albert is a 46-year Youngstown Country Club member and ...

Bob Albert is a 46-year Youngstown Country Club member and its resident historian. He points to the impact YCC has had on the Mahoning Valley in many ways, including hosting many charitable functions on the ...


New Life Church, 2250 E. Western Reserve Road, sponsored its second annual  Goodness Invasion on Saturday, a free-food distribution, at the Covelli Centre, 229 E. Front St. The event last year drew about 2,000 people, organizers said. Pallets of food, top, were ready for distribution.

New Life Church, 2250 E. Western Reserve Road, sponsored its ...

New Life Church, 2250 E. Western Reserve Road, sponsored its second annual Goodness Invasion on Saturday, a free-food distribution, at the Covelli Centre, 229 E. Front St. The event last year drew about 2,000 people, ...


Cheryl Thompson, a special-education teacher at Taft Elementary, busily rakes the remains of weeds on and near school property.  About 35 volunteers took part in Saturday’s Taft/Wilson Clean-up project, intended to beautify the neighborhoods surrounding Taft Elementary and Wilson Middle schools before students return to the classroom Aug. 29.

Cheryl Thompson, a special-education teacher at Taft Elementary, busily rakes ...

Cheryl Thompson, a special-education teacher at Taft Elementary, busily rakes the remains of weeds on and near school property. About 35 volunteers took part in Saturday’s Taft/Wilson Clean-up project, intended to beautify the neighborhoods surrounding ...


Chaney High School in Youngstown opens as a Science, Technology, Engineering and Math and visual- and performing-arts school for sixth- through 12th-graders this year. Workers last week laid a dance floor in what used to be the school’s weight room.

Chaney High School in Youngstown opens as a Science, Technology, ...

Chaney High School in Youngstown opens as a Science, Technology, Engineering and Math and visual- and performing-arts school for sixth- through 12th-graders this year. Workers last week laid a dance floor in what used to ...


Cynthia Anderson was sworn in last July as YSU’s first woman president, first Valley native and first YSU alumna to be president.

Cynthia Anderson was sworn in last July as YSU’s first ...

Cynthia Anderson was sworn in last July as YSU’s first woman president, first Valley native and first YSU alumna to be president.