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“Increase the Peace” is the theme of community-outreach 
activities that start Tuesday and continue through August by NOW Youngstown. Clergy involved in the effort to calm city streets are, from left, Pastor Rafael Cruz of Unity Baptist Church in Boardman and Pastors Rolando Rojas of Spanish Evangelical Church and Al Yanno Jr. of Metro Assembly of God, both of Youngstown.

“Increase the Peace” is the theme of community-outreach activities that …

“Increase the Peace” is the theme of community-outreach activities that start Tuesday and continue through August by NOW Youngstown. Clergy involved in the effort to calm city streets are, from left, Pastor Rafael Cruz of …


Sister Jerome Corcoran addresses an audience at Millcreek Children’s Center in Youngstown to welcome Michele D. Grant as the center’s new executive director. Grant resigned as director a month later. Sister Jerome, 96, continued as director, but she was notified in late May that she was no longer head of the school she founded.

Sister Jerome Corcoran addresses an audience at Millcreek Children’s Center …

Sister Jerome Corcoran addresses an audience at Millcreek Children’s Center in Youngstown to welcome Michele D. Grant as the center’s new executive director. Grant resigned as director a month later. Sister Jerome, 96, continued as …


Students at the Rayen Early College Middle School paint messages on public property warning people not 
to dump gas, pesticides

Students at the Rayen Early College Middle School paint messages …

Students at the Rayen Early College Middle School paint messages on public property warning people not to dump gas, pesticides


Atty. Gary L. VanBrocklin, left, confers with his client, Milous Brown, in Mahoning County Common Pleas Court. A visiting judge

Atty. Gary L. VanBrocklin, left, confers with his client, Milous …

Atty. Gary L. VanBrocklin, left, confers with his client, Milous Brown, in Mahoning County Common Pleas Court. A visiting judge


Tyler, left, and Nate King recently competed at the U.S. Masters National swimming competition in North Carolina. Each brother, graduates of Warren Harding and Ohio State, placed first in two events. The pair now lives and works in Columbus.

Tyler, left, and Nate King recently competed at the U.S. …

Tyler, left, and Nate King recently competed at the U.S. Masters National swimming competition in North Carolina. Each brother, graduates of Warren Harding and Ohio State, placed first in two events. The pair now lives …


Chaney students in the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics program participate in a summer-enrichment program at the school. In an exercise Wednesday, students looked for shapes in photographs of clouds.

Chaney students in the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics program …

Chaney students in the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics program participate in a summer-enrichment program at the school. In an exercise Wednesday, students looked for shapes in photographs of clouds.


Cleveland Indians’ Shin-Soo Choo (17) safely dives back to the bag under the tag of Detroit Tigers first baseman Prince Fielder during the first inning of Wednesday’s baseball game in Detroit. The Indians won 9-6, improving to 5-0 at Detroit this season.

Cleveland Indians’ Shin-Soo Choo (17) safely dives back to the …

Cleveland Indians’ Shin-Soo Choo (17) safely dives back to the bag under the tag of Detroit Tigers first baseman Prince Fielder during the first inning of Wednesday’s baseball game in Detroit. The Indians won 9-6, …


Groom Ignocenzio Diaz bathes I’ll Have Another at Belmont Park on Wednesday. The winner of the Kentucky Derby and Preakness will attempt to win the Belmont Stakes and Triple Crown on Saturday from the 11th post position.

Groom Ignocenzio Diaz bathes I’ll Have Another at Belmont Park …

Groom Ignocenzio Diaz bathes I’ll Have Another at Belmont Park on Wednesday. The winner of the Kentucky Derby and Preakness will attempt to win the Belmont Stakes and Triple Crown on Saturday from the 11th …