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Traci Thompson, outgoing president of East Palestine Rotary Club, passes the gavel to John Davis, incoming president for 2012-13. Serving with Davis are Mary Ann Steiner, vice president; Roger  Linsley, treasurer; and Bonnie Davis, secretary.

Traci Thompson, outgoing president of East Palestine Rotary Club, passes …

Traci Thompson, outgoing president of East Palestine Rotary Club, passes the gavel to John Davis, incoming president for 2012-13. Serving with Davis are Mary Ann Steiner, vice president; Roger Linsley, treasurer; and Bonnie Davis, secretary.


Using a symbolic gesture to represent a partnership of three decades between Canfield Lions Club and Youngstown Radio Reading Center are, from left, Ted Filmer, Lions past district governor; Harry Pancher, Lion; Mike Bosela of the center; and Ed Ellis, Lion. The club recently bought a new cassette recorder for the center to replace old equipment. The center broadcasts articles specifically for the sight impaired; Linda Ellis is a reader. Other Lions involved in the presentation were Marilyn Schmidt and Joan Filisky.

Using a symbolic gesture to represent a partnership of three …

Using a symbolic gesture to represent a partnership of three decades between Canfield Lions Club and Youngstown Radio Reading Center are, from left, Ted Filmer, Lions past district governor; Harry Pancher, Lion; Mike Bosela of …


Sanya Richards-Ross waves the American flag after winning the women’s 400-meter during Day 9 of competition at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. Compatriot Deedee Trotter joined Richards-Ross on the podium as the bronze-medal winner.

Sanya Richards-Ross waves the American flag after winning the women’s …

Sanya Richards-Ross waves the American flag after winning the women’s 400-meter during Day 9 of competition at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. Compatriot Deedee Trotter joined Richards-Ross on the podium as the bronze-medal winner.


American Justin Gatlin, left, and Jamaica’s Usain Bolt celebrate their medal-winning performances in the 100-meter dash during Day 9 of competition at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. Bolt raced to a gold, joining Carl Lewis as only men to repeat as 100-meter champs. Gatlin earned bronze.

American Justin Gatlin, left, and Jamaica’s Usain Bolt celebrate their …

American Justin Gatlin, left, and Jamaica’s Usain Bolt celebrate their medal-winning performances in the 100-meter dash during Day 9 of competition at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. Bolt raced to a gold, joining Carl …


Serena Williams, left, and Venus Williams of the United States laugh together on the podium after receiving their gold medals in women's doubles at the All England Lawn Tennis Club in Wimbledon, London at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Sunday, Aug. 5, 2012. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Serena Williams, left, and Venus Williams of the United States …

Serena Williams, left, and Venus Williams of the United States laugh together on the podium after receiving their gold medals in women's doubles at the All England Lawn Tennis Club in Wimbledon, London at the …


Kyler Fedko, 12, of Gibsonia, Pa., a member of the Struthers-based Ohio Glaciers 12U team, was one of three finalists in the 11-12 age group to advance to the national  Hit, Pitch & Run competition July 9 in Kansas City. There, Kyler hit, pitched and ran his way to the national title and 
a seat at the 2012 MLB All-Star Game on July 10.

Kyler Fedko, 12, of Gibsonia, Pa., a member of the …

Kyler Fedko, 12, of Gibsonia, Pa., a member of the Struthers-based Ohio Glaciers 12U team, was one of three finalists in the 11-12 age group to advance to the national Hit, Pitch & Run competition …


Serena Sammarone, 12, of Canfield, was the local and regional (Cleveland) winner of the Hit, Pitch & Run competition in the 11-12 age group in softball, but was not among the three finalists to go to the national competition.

Serena Sammarone, 12, of Canfield, was the local and regional …

Serena Sammarone, 12, of Canfield, was the local and regional (Cleveland) winner of the Hit, Pitch & Run competition in the 11-12 age group in softball, but was not among the three finalists to go …


A '55 Ford Crown Victoria was on display at the antique car show in Boardman, Ohio on August 5, 2012.

A '55 Ford Crown Victoria was on display at the …

A '55 Ford Crown Victoria was on display at the antique car show in Boardman, Ohio on August 5, 2012.


James Naughton, 2, Abbigail Yavorski, 7, and Lilly Naughton, 6, receive their treats from ice-cream truck vendor Joe Harrison after a swim in their pool.

James Naughton, 2, Abbigail Yavorski, 7, and Lilly Naughton, 6, …

James Naughton, 2, Abbigail Yavorski, 7, and Lilly Naughton, 6, receive their treats from ice-cream truck vendor Joe Harrison after a swim in their pool.


At right, Joey Fuscle, 8, and Michael Kiraley, 9, choose a treat very carefully.

At right, Joey Fuscle, 8, and Michael Kiraley, 9, choose …

At right, Joey Fuscle, 8, and Michael Kiraley, 9, choose a treat very carefully.


Jeff Crawford lifts a section of the play set in attempt to keep it level the the other sections during construction of Alex's Playground at Akron Children's Hospital in Boardman, Ohio. The workers constructing the play set are all volunteers.

Jeff Crawford lifts a section of the play set in …

Jeff Crawford lifts a section of the play set in attempt to keep it level the the other sections during construction of Alex's Playground at Akron Children's Hospital in Boardman, Ohio. The workers constructing the …


A man reacts outside the Sikh Temple of Wisconsin to a shooting there that killed at least six.

A man reacts outside the Sikh Temple of Wisconsin to …

A man reacts outside the Sikh Temple of Wisconsin to a shooting there that killed at least six.