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The cast of “Who Will Wipe MyTears Away,” the autobiographical story of Youngstown native Earlina Gilford-Weaver. The play will premiere Saturday at Ford Family Recital Hall in Youngstown.

The cast of “Who Will Wipe MyTears Away,” the autobiographical ...

The cast of “Who Will Wipe MyTears Away,” the autobiographical story of Youngstown native Earlina Gilford-Weaver. The play will premiere Saturday at Ford Family Recital Hall in Youngstown.


Alison Krauss

Alison Krauss

Alison Krauss


Dustin Speakman

Dustin Speakman

Dustin Speakman


Seattle Mariners second baseman Dustin Ackley avoids Cleveland Indians' Lou Marson (6) but can't relay to first to complete a double play on Indians' Ezequiel Carrera in the seventh inning of a baseball game Monday, Aug. 22, 2011, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)

Seattle Mariners second baseman Dustin Ackley avoids Cleveland Indians' Lou ...

Seattle Mariners second baseman Dustin Ackley avoids Cleveland Indians' Lou Marson (6) but can't relay to first to complete a double play on Indians' Ezequiel Carrera in the seventh inning of a baseball game Monday, ...


Julie Sabo of Mentor, left, sits quietly with Jim Davis of Columbiana and Christi Walton of Youngstown during a peaceful protest Monday at Youngstown State University.  These three seniors, and other students, had a sit-in at Tod Hall and then walked to Williamson Hall, where contract negotiations with faculty are ongoing. The students are worried about financial aid disbursements, as well as the start of classes.

Julie Sabo of Mentor, left, sits quietly with Jim Davis ...

Julie Sabo of Mentor, left, sits quietly with Jim Davis of Columbiana and Christi Walton of Youngstown during a peaceful protest Monday at Youngstown State University. These three seniors, and other students, had a sit-in ...


Youngstown State’s Andrew Radakovich (72) watches as teammate Jordan Thompson (32) dives past Butler’s Taylor Clarkson for yardage in the first quarter of a game at Stambaugh Stadium. Thompson impressed the Penguin coaches to earn the position of backup running back this season. Radakovich will start at left tackle for the third consecutive year.

Youngstown State’s Andrew Radakovich (72) watches as teammate Jordan Thompson ...

Youngstown State’s Andrew Radakovich (72) watches as teammate Jordan Thompson (32) dives past Butler’s Taylor Clarkson for yardage in the first quarter of a game at Stambaugh Stadium. Thompson impressed the Penguin coaches to earn ...


Martha Romine and Rita McNamara exchange cash for bus tickets with Malcom Horton on Monday during a Community Action Poverty Simulation at East High School. Participants, which included East High faculty, interacted with social-service agencies, grocers, police officers, pawnbrokers, bill collectors and prospective employers to get an idea of what low-income people go through.

Martha Romine and Rita McNamara exchange cash for bus tickets ...

Martha Romine and Rita McNamara exchange cash for bus tickets with Malcom Horton on Monday during a Community Action Poverty Simulation at East High School. Participants, which included East High faculty, interacted with social-service agencies, ...


Youngstown State University students carry signs to Williamson Hall, where contract negotiations with faculty resumed Monday afternoon.

Youngstown State University students carry signs to Williamson Hall, where ...

Youngstown State University students carry signs to Williamson Hall, where contract negotiations with faculty resumed Monday afternoon.


Julie Hazy, a reading specialist at East High School, applies for social services during a Community Action Poverty Simulation Monday at the school. Participants were assigned roles of low-income people such as an elderly person on a fixed income or a single mother supporting two children with a  minumum-wage job. They interacted with human service agencies, prospective employers, pawn brokers, utility companies and others, simulating what low-income individuals and families go through.

Julie Hazy, a reading specialist at East High School, applies ...

Julie Hazy, a reading specialist at East High School, applies for social services during a Community Action Poverty Simulation Monday at the school. Participants were assigned roles of low-income people such as an elderly person ...


Kay White consoles her “child,” simulated by a stuffed animal, as she is given bad news that the pawn shop isn’t interested in her furniture and will pay for only one of her two microwaves. White was portraying a single, 19-year-old mother Monday during the poverty simulation at East High School.

Kay White consoles her “child,” simulated by a stuffed animal, ...

Kay White consoles her “child,” simulated by a stuffed animal, as she is given bad news that the pawn shop isn’t interested in her furniture and will pay for only one of her two microwaves. ...


Youngstown Lions Club recently presented Jerry Bryan with the prestigious Melvin E. Jones award — one of the highest a Lion can receive — for outstanding service to the club.

Youngstown Lions Club recently presented Jerry Bryan with the prestigious ...

Youngstown Lions Club recently presented Jerry Bryan with the prestigious Melvin E. Jones award — one of the highest a Lion can receive — for outstanding service to the club.


David R. Shaw and 
Frances M. Barth

David R. Shaw and Frances M. Barth

David R. Shaw and Frances M. Barth


Eric Dow and Megan Jones

Eric Dow and Megan Jones

Eric Dow and Megan Jones