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White House Fruit Farm in Canfield recently announced the winners of its fourth annual Apple Dessert Recipe Contest. Prizes included apples for a year and White House gift certificates. All entry fees were matched by the farm market and donated to Second Harvest Food Bank along with 60 bushels of apples. Entries were judged on appearance, taste and creative use of apples. Standing in the front row, from left, are Barb Morell of Canfield, first place winner for her Golden Apple and Brambles Cake with Irish Whiskey Custard Sauce; Lisa Marx of Hubbard, third place for her Caramel Apple Cheesecake; and Rita Esbenshade of Salem, second place for her Apple Cake. In the back row, at far left, Debbie Pifer, owner of White House, stands with contest judges Regina Reynolds and Glenn Stevens of WFMJ; Mike Iberis, director of Second Harvest; and Carol Rimedio-Righetti, Mahoning County Commissioner. All recipes received will appear in the next printing of the White House Apple Dessert Cookbook.

White House Fruit Farm in Canfield recently announced the winners ...

White House Fruit Farm in Canfield recently announced the winners of its fourth annual Apple Dessert Recipe Contest. Prizes included apples for a year and White House gift certificates. All entry fees were matched by ...


Dina Harris and Ronnie Williams

Dina Harris and Ronnie Williams

Dina Harris and Ronnie Williams


The Rotary Club of Austintown inducted Kristofer Sperry into the club. Proposed by Jerry Haber and inducted by Chuck Baker, member, Sperry’s induction took place April 2 at the regular meeting. Sperry is owner of Myrddin Winery and offers local and regional award-winning handcrafted wines. The address is 3020 Scenic Ave., Berlin Center. Above, President Deanna Spirko and Baker welcome Sperry.

The Rotary Club of Austintown inducted Kristofer Sperry into the ...

The Rotary Club of Austintown inducted Kristofer Sperry into the club. Proposed by Jerry Haber and inducted by Chuck Baker, member, Sperry’s induction took place April 2 at the regular meeting. Sperry is owner of ...


John Carrier and Gina Sciortino

John Carrier and Gina Sciortino

John Carrier and Gina Sciortino


Warren G. Harding High School senior Samantha Arthur, left, controls a student- built robot, while the robotics team coach Keith Rising and senior team member Tyler Nimmagadda look on. The team will compete in a national robotics competition April 25-28 in St. Louis.

Warren G. Harding High School senior Samantha Arthur, left, controls ...

Warren G. Harding High School senior Samantha Arthur, left, controls a student- built robot, while the robotics team coach Keith Rising and senior team member Tyler Nimmagadda look on. The team will compete in a ...


Kenny Crawford, a senior at Warren G. Harding High School, is a member of the robotics team there. The team Delphi ELITE won the chairman’s award at its competition in Pittsburgh last month and will compete in St. Louis next week.

Kenny Crawford, a senior at Warren G. Harding High School, ...

Kenny Crawford, a senior at Warren G. Harding High School, is a member of the robotics team there. The team Delphi ELITE won the chairman’s award at its competition in Pittsburgh last month and will ...


Florida quarterback John Brantley (12) is sacked by Ohio State defensive tackle John Simon (54), a Cardinal
Mooney graduate, during the first half of the Gator Bowl in Jacksonville, Fla.

Florida quarterback John Brantley (12) is sacked by Ohio State ...

Florida quarterback John Brantley (12) is sacked by Ohio State defensive tackle John Simon (54), a Cardinal Mooney graduate, during the first half of the Gator Bowl in Jacksonville, Fla.


Employee Trino Ortega makes fresh guacamole. Customers can choose how much of which ingredients to make the guacamole suit their preferences in flavor and spiciness.

Employee Trino Ortega makes fresh guacamole. Customers can choose how ...

Employee Trino Ortega makes fresh guacamole. Customers can choose how much of which ingredients to make the guacamole suit their preferences in flavor and spiciness.


The Plaza Azteca restaurant in Niles features upscale Mexican cuisine such as this Salmon Pasilla dish, which includes a pan roasted Salmon filet, grilled vegetables, garlic mashed potatoes and a honey Pasilla sauce.

The Plaza Azteca restaurant in Niles features upscale Mexican cuisine ...

The Plaza Azteca restaurant in Niles features upscale Mexican cuisine such as this Salmon Pasilla dish, which includes a pan roasted Salmon filet, grilled vegetables, garlic mashed potatoes and a honey Pasilla sauce.


Howland third basemen Tim Schulman (3) goes to his knees to catch a throw as Austintown Fitch’s Alex Sierra slides into third base during Tuesday’s game.

Howland third basemen Tim Schulman (3) goes to his knees ...

Howland third basemen Tim Schulman (3) goes to his knees to catch a throw as Austintown Fitch’s Alex Sierra slides into third base during Tuesday’s game.


Right now, Alex Gacek could be finishing up his freshman year at Miami (Ohio). The Dracut, Mass., opted to come back for a second stint with the Youngstown Phantoms instead of becoming a RedHawk.

Right now, Alex Gacek could be finishing up his freshman ...

Right now, Alex Gacek could be finishing up his freshman year at Miami (Ohio). The Dracut, Mass., opted to come back for a second stint with the Youngstown Phantoms instead of becoming a RedHawk.


The flare from the gas burnoff from a Marcellus Shale well is seen over the Pittsburgh Mills mall in Tarentum, Pa. The flaring is a controlled burn to release pressure and test the volume of gas inside a well, according to drilling company Range Resources.

The flare from the gas burnoff from a Marcellus Shale ...

The flare from the gas burnoff from a Marcellus Shale well is seen over the Pittsburgh Mills mall in Tarentum, Pa. The flaring is a controlled burn to release pressure and test the volume of ...


The flare from the gas burnoff from a Marcellus Shale well is seen over the Pittsburgh Mills mall in Tarentum,
Pa. The flaring is a controlled burn to release pressure and test the volume of gas inside a well, according
to drilling company Range Resources.

The flare from the gas burnoff from a Marcellus Shale ...

The flare from the gas burnoff from a Marcellus Shale well is seen over the Pittsburgh Mills mall in Tarentum, Pa. The flaring is a controlled burn to release pressure and test the volume of ...


In this image made from video Monday and provided by WMAZ-13 TV, kindergartner Salecia Johnson, 6, is shown at her home near Milledgeville, Ga. Police handcuff ed the girl after she threw a tantrum.

In this image made from video Monday and provided by ...

In this image made from video Monday and provided by WMAZ-13 TV, kindergartner Salecia Johnson, 6, is shown at her home near Milledgeville, Ga. Police handcuff ed the girl after she threw a tantrum.


Warren G. Harding High School's robotics team — Delphi ELITE — won the chairman’s award at its competition in Pittsburgh last month and will compete in St. Louis next week.

Warren G. Harding High School's robotics team — Delphi ELITE ...

Warren G. Harding High School's robotics team — Delphi ELITE — won the chairman’s award at its competition in Pittsburgh last month and will compete in St. Louis next week.