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FILE - In this March 2, 2011 file photo, Apple Inc. Chairman and CEO Steve Jobs waves to his audience at an Apple event at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts Theater in San Francisco. Apple Inc. on Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2011 said Jobs is resigning as CEO, effective immediately. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)

FILE - In this March 2, 2011 file photo, Apple …

FILE - In this March 2, 2011 file photo, Apple Inc. Chairman and CEO Steve Jobs waves to his audience at an Apple event at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts Theater in San …


Sherry Linkon, Youngstown State University faculty spokesperson, discusses the union’s reaction to the university’s contract offer.  The faculty union is expected to vote this afternoon; rejection of the offer could signal a strike beginning on Friday.

Sherry Linkon, Youngstown State University faculty spokesperson, discusses the union’s …

Sherry Linkon, Youngstown State University faculty spokesperson, discusses the union’s reaction to the university’s contract offer. The faculty union is expected to vote this afternoon; rejection of the offer could signal a strike beginning on …


Haynie family members, from left, Walt, Grace and Betty and Jardine Building employees Bob Kolat and Eugene Macek stand in front of a damaged bridge that needs to be repaired. The bridge is the only access the Haynie family has to Niles-Vienna Road from their homes.

Haynie family members, from left, Walt, Grace and Betty and …

Haynie family members, from left, Walt, Grace and Betty and Jardine Building employees Bob Kolat and Eugene Macek stand in front of a damaged bridge that needs to be repaired. The bridge is the only …


Gage Hunter, 6, of Poland, checks out a baby chick at Old McDonald’s Barn at the 2010 Canfield Fair.

Gage Hunter, 6, of Poland, checks out a baby chick …

Gage Hunter, 6, of Poland, checks out a baby chick at Old McDonald’s Barn at the 2010 Canfield Fair.


Sheyra Vazquez, an actress with Method 8 Corp. film company, rehearses before shooting at Pioneer Pavilion in Mill Creek MetroParks. Vazquez is playing Precious Peace, the main character in the film.

Sheyra Vazquez, an actress with Method 8 Corp. film company, …

Sheyra Vazquez, an actress with Method 8 Corp. film company, rehearses before shooting at Pioneer Pavilion in Mill Creek MetroParks. Vazquez is playing Precious Peace, the main character in the film.


This private bridge at the end of the Haynie family’s driveway shows damage after heavy rains caused it to become loose from its foundation. Work to replace the bridge is set to start Monday.

This private bridge at the end of the Haynie family’s …

This private bridge at the end of the Haynie family’s driveway shows damage after heavy rains caused it to become loose from its foundation. Work to replace the bridge is set to start Monday.


Filmmaker Brian West of the Method 8 Corp. sets up his equipment before shooting at Pioneer Pavilion in Mill Creek MetroParks. His movie “Miracle: The Land of Escobar Part One”  is based on a story he authored.

Filmmaker Brian West of the Method 8 Corp. sets up …

Filmmaker Brian West of the Method 8 Corp. sets up his equipment before shooting at Pioneer Pavilion in Mill Creek MetroParks. His movie “Miracle: The Land of Escobar Part One” is based on a story …


William d LEwis  The Vindicator Bob Leonard winner of senior golf tourney tees off.

William d LEwis The Vindicator Bob Leonard winner of senior …

William d LEwis The Vindicator Bob Leonard winner of senior golf tourney tees off.


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In this undated photo released  by The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium shows Willie, a 20-year-old Sumatran orangutan. Willie has died at the zoo after battling a respiratory disease for years. (AP Photo/The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, Grahm S. Jones)

In this undated photo released by The Columbus Zoo and …

In this undated photo released by The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium shows Willie, a 20-year-old Sumatran orangutan. Willie has died at the zoo after battling a respiratory disease for years. (AP Photo/The Columbus Zoo and …


Mahoning Valley Scrappers second baseman Todd Hankins makes an off -balance throw to first base in the third inning of Wednesday’s game against the Auburn Doubledays at Eastwood Field. Hankins could not throw out Auburn’s Bryce Ortega, who was credited with an infield single.

Mahoning Valley Scrappers second baseman Todd Hankins makes an off …

Mahoning Valley Scrappers second baseman Todd Hankins makes an off -balance throw to first base in the third inning of Wednesday’s game against the Auburn Doubledays at Eastwood Field. Hankins could not throw out Auburn’s …


Mike Shaffer

Mike Shaffer

Mike Shaffer


Rick Rios

Rick Rios

Rick Rios


Charles Sammarone, left, made two of the biggest decisions since becoming Youngstown mayor on Aug. 1. He selected Atty. Anthony Farris, center, a 15-year city employee, as law director, and Rod Foley, a 20-year police veteran, as chief of that department.

Charles Sammarone, left, made two of the biggest decisions since …

Charles Sammarone, left, made two of the biggest decisions since becoming Youngstown mayor on Aug. 1. He selected Atty. Anthony Farris, center, a 15-year city employee, as law director, and Rod Foley, a 20-year police …


Capt. Rod Foley, left, will be Youngstown’s next police chief, while Atty. Anthony Farris will be promoted from deputy law director to law director. Both appointments, made by Mayor Charles Sammarone, are effective Sept. 1.

Capt. Rod Foley, left, will be Youngstown’s next police chief, …

Capt. Rod Foley, left, will be Youngstown’s next police chief, while Atty. Anthony Farris will be promoted from deputy law director to law director. Both appointments, made by Mayor Charles Sammarone, are effective Sept. 1.


Gina Tenney

Gina Tenney

Gina Tenney


Members of Youngstown Scleroderma Support Group’s 8th annual Stepping Out to Cure Scleroderma committee and friends gather after the recent walk. The event drew 375 participants and raised $40,000 to help provide educational seminars and local support groups for patients and caregivers, and to contribute to research grants and clinical trials to help find a cure for the life-threatening autoimmune disease. Next year’s event is set for June 2. For more information about scleroderma, visit www.scleroderma.org.

Members of Youngstown Scleroderma Support Group’s 8th annual Stepping Out …

Members of Youngstown Scleroderma Support Group’s 8th annual Stepping Out to Cure Scleroderma committee and friends gather after the recent walk. The event drew 375 participants and raised $40,000 to help provide educational seminars and …


Magna Cum Laude graduate and Honors Program Graduate Kimberly Ann Moore poses with her degree from the College of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics at the 2011 YSU Summer commencement....Photo By:  Lindsay Y McCall | The Vindicator

Magna Cum Laude graduate and Honors Program Graduate Kimberly Ann …

Magna Cum Laude graduate and Honors Program Graduate Kimberly Ann Moore poses with her degree from the College of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics at the 2011 YSU Summer commencement....Photo By: Lindsay Y McCall | …


A recent YSU graduate moves her tassle to signify her graduation while smiling at her parents in the crowd...Photo By:  Lindsay Y McCall | The Vindicator

A recent YSU graduate moves her tassle to signify her …

A recent YSU graduate moves her tassle to signify her graduation while smiling at her parents in the crowd...Photo By: Lindsay Y McCall | The Vindicator


Amy Cannon at the 2011 YSU Summer commencement....Photo By:  Lindsay Y McCall | The Vindicator

Amy Cannon at the 2011 YSU Summer commencement....Photo By: Lindsay …

Amy Cannon at the 2011 YSU Summer commencement....Photo By: Lindsay Y McCall | The Vindicator


The University Ceremonial Mace leads the professors and students as they enter the Beeghly Center at the 2011YSU Summer commencement....Photo By:  Lindsay Y McCall | The Vindicator

The University Ceremonial Mace leads the professors and students as …

The University Ceremonial Mace leads the professors and students as they enter the Beeghly Center at the 2011YSU Summer commencement....Photo By: Lindsay Y McCall | The Vindicator


Brittney Zemko poses with her degree from the 2011 YSU summer commencement..Photo by: Lindsay Y McCall | The Vindicator

Brittney Zemko poses with her degree from the 2011 YSU …

Brittney Zemko poses with her degree from the 2011 YSU summer commencement..Photo by: Lindsay Y McCall | The Vindicator


Callie Hartman earns her Master of Science in Criminal Justice at the  2011 YSU summer commencement...Photo By:  Lindsay Y McCall | The Vindicator

Callie Hartman earns her Master of Science in Criminal Justice …

Callie Hartman earns her Master of Science in Criminal Justice at the 2011 YSU summer commencement...Photo By: Lindsay Y McCall | The Vindicator


Atty. Paul G. Perantinides delivers the commencement speech to the recent  2011 YSU Summer commencement graduates...Photo By:  Lindsay Y McCall | The Vindicator

Atty. Paul G. Perantinides delivers the commencement speech to the …

Atty. Paul G. Perantinides delivers the commencement speech to the recent 2011 YSU Summer commencement graduates...Photo By: Lindsay Y McCall | The Vindicator


Jason R. Mays earns his Masters of Educational Administration degree at the 2011 YSU summer commencement...Photo By:  Lindsay Y McCall | The Vindicator

Jason R. Mays earns his Masters of Educational Administration degree …

Jason R. Mays earns his Masters of Educational Administration degree at the 2011 YSU summer commencement...Photo By: Lindsay Y McCall | The Vindicator


Proud to be a Penguin showcased on a recent graduates cap at the 2011 YSU summer commencement...Photo By:  Lindsay Y McCall | The Vindicator

Proud to be a Penguin showcased on a recent graduates …

Proud to be a Penguin showcased on a recent graduates cap at the 2011 YSU summer commencement...Photo By: Lindsay Y McCall | The Vindicator


Nick Cironi of Warren, OH celebrated his recent graduation from YSU with his family.  Nick is a.Criminal Justice major who received his Bachelor of Science at the 2011 Summer commencement...Photo By:  Lindsay Y McCall | The Vindicator

Nick Cironi of Warren, OH celebrated his recent graduation from …

Nick Cironi of Warren, OH celebrated his recent graduation from YSU with his family. Nick is a.Criminal Justice major who received his Bachelor of Science at the 2011 Summer commencement...Photo By: Lindsay Y McCall | …


Amanda Benchwick earned he rBahelor of Arts from the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences at the 2011 YSU Summer commencement....Photo By:  Lindsay Y McCall | The Vindicator

Amanda Benchwick earned he rBahelor of Arts from the College …

Amanda Benchwick earned he rBahelor of Arts from the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences at the 2011 YSU Summer commencement....Photo By: Lindsay Y McCall | The Vindicator


Student commencement speaker Kolton Ross Codner receives his Master of Business Administration at the 2011 YSU summer commencement...Photo By:  Lindsay Y McCall | The Vindicator

Student commencement speaker Kolton Ross Codner receives his Master of …

Student commencement speaker Kolton Ross Codner receives his Master of Business Administration at the 2011 YSU summer commencement...Photo By: Lindsay Y McCall | The Vindicator


Professor Frank Boos, Ph D. and graduates of Exercise Science from the 2011 YSU Summer commencement....Photo By:  Lindsay Y McCall | The Vindicator

Professor Frank Boos, Ph D. and graduates of Exercise Science …

Professor Frank Boos, Ph D. and graduates of Exercise Science from the 2011 YSU Summer commencement....Photo By: Lindsay Y McCall | The Vindicator


Atty. Paul G. Perantinides delivers the commencement speech to the recent  2011 YSU Summer commencement graduates...Photo By:  Lindsay Y McCall | The Vindicator

Atty. Paul G. Perantinides delivers the commencement speech to the …

Atty. Paul G. Perantinides delivers the commencement speech to the recent 2011 YSU Summer commencement graduates...Photo By: Lindsay Y McCall | The Vindicator


Kayla Renee Witmer posing with her friends after graduating from the Bitonte College of Health and Human Services at YSU..Photo By:  Lindsay Y McCall | The Vindicator

Kayla Renee Witmer posing with her friends after graduating from …

Kayla Renee Witmer posing with her friends after graduating from the Bitonte College of Health and Human Services at YSU..Photo By: Lindsay Y McCall | The Vindicator


Magna Cum Laude graduate and Honors Program Graduate Kimberly Ann Moore sits patiently as she waits to receive her degree from the College of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics at the 2011 YSU Summer commencement....Photo By:  Lindsay Y McCall | The Vindicator

Magna Cum Laude graduate and Honors Program Graduate Kimberly Ann …

Magna Cum Laude graduate and Honors Program Graduate Kimberly Ann Moore sits patiently as she waits to receive her degree from the College of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics at the 2011 YSU Summer commencement....Photo …


Graduates from the 2011 YSU ceremony held at the Beeghly Center showcase their unique hats...Photo By:  Lindsay Y McCall | The Vindicator

Graduates from the 2011 YSU ceremony held at the Beeghly …

Graduates from the 2011 YSU ceremony held at the Beeghly Center showcase their unique hats...Photo By: Lindsay Y McCall | The Vindicator


Graduate from the 2011 YSU Summer commencement places his cap above his heart as he begins singing the National Anthem....Photo By:  Lindsay Y McCall | The Vindicator

Graduate from the 2011 YSU Summer commencement places his cap …

Graduate from the 2011 YSU Summer commencement places his cap above his heart as he begins singing the National Anthem....Photo By: Lindsay Y McCall | The Vindicator


Hillary Howard smiles after receiving her degree at the 2011 summer commencement...Photo By:  Lindsay Y McCall | The Vindicator

Hillary Howard smiles after receiving her degree at the 2011 …

Hillary Howard smiles after receiving her degree at the 2011 summer commencement...Photo By: Lindsay Y McCall | The Vindicator


Nicole Sabo laughs at a joke YSU President Cynthia E. Anderson told to the graduates at the the 2011 Summer commencement.  Nicole graduated with a major in Food and Nutrition from the College of Health and Human Services....Photo By:  Lindsay Y McCall | The Vindicator

Nicole Sabo laughs at a joke YSU President Cynthia E. …

Nicole Sabo laughs at a joke YSU President Cynthia E. Anderson told to the graduates at the the 2011 Summer commencement. Nicole graduated with a major in Food and Nutrition from the College of Health …


Cindy Farell at the 2011 YSU Summer commencement....Photo By:  Lindsay Y McCall | The Vindicator

Cindy Farell at the 2011 YSU Summer commencement....Photo By: Lindsay …

Cindy Farell at the 2011 YSU Summer commencement....Photo By: Lindsay Y McCall | The Vindicator


Jason R. Mays waves at his family as he approaches the stage to receive his Masters of Educational Administration degree at the 2011 YSU summer commencement...Photo By:  Lindsay Y McCall | The Vindicator

Jason R. Mays waves at his family as he approaches …

Jason R. Mays waves at his family as he approaches the stage to receive his Masters of Educational Administration degree at the 2011 YSU summer commencement...Photo By: Lindsay Y McCall | The Vindicator


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