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SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR Erin Mellinger, owner of Fitness Together, was the featured speaker at a recent Canfield Rotary luncheon. She shared the importance of fitness and focused on 10 tips for a healthier lifestyle. The club meets weekly at noon Fridays at Fair Park. If interested in joining contact any Canfield Rotarian. For information on Fitness Together call 330-702-1311 or visit fitnesstogether.com.

SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR Erin Mellinger, owner of Fitness Together, …

SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR Erin Mellinger, owner of Fitness Together, was the featured speaker at a recent Canfield Rotary luncheon. She shared the importance of fitness and focused on 10 tips for a healthier lifestyle. …


SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR At a recent meeting of Austintown Rotary guest speakers, Jack Kidd and Larry Cadman, honored two Vietnam veterans. Sgt. James Prommersberger and Lt. Charles Brown, who died in Vietnam, were members of their graduating class in 1962 at Austintown. Kidd and Cadman also are Vietnam veterans. At the encouragement from their 50th class reunion, the two men raised funds for a memorial by making wooden ink pens from the wood on the gym floor of the old Fitch building. From left are Mark Cole, Austintown Rotary president; Cadman; and Kidd.

SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR At a recent meeting of Austintown …

SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR At a recent meeting of Austintown Rotary guest speakers, Jack Kidd and Larry Cadman, honored two Vietnam veterans. Sgt. James Prommersberger and Lt. Charles Brown, who died in Vietnam, were members …


SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR The Diabetes Partnership of the Mahoning Valley board members including Ed Hassay, third from left in the back row, and Marguerite Hassay, Jean Rider and Marsha Kamensky, holding the check, presented the donation to the Midlothian Free Health Clinic July 25. In the front row at left is Carol J. Beard, registered nurse and head nurse of the clinic, who accepted the check, and Dr. Thomas Albani, fifth from left in the back row. They are shown with a number of clinic volunteers. The donation was provided by the partnership and an anonymous friend of DPMV for the care of an increasing population of diabetic clinic patients. Visit DPMV at the Canfield Fair in the medical building or at www.diabetespartnershipmv.org.

SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR The Diabetes Partnership of the Mahoning …

SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR The Diabetes Partnership of the Mahoning Valley board members including Ed Hassay, third from left in the back row, and Marguerite Hassay, Jean Rider and Marsha Kamensky, holding the check, presented …


SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR The Youngstown Business and Professional Women’s Club recently inducted executive officers for 2013-2014 at the Upstairs Restaurant and Lounge in Austintown. Mary Patterson, past Ohio BPW state president, was the officiant. From left are Tracie Schmidt, president; Lisa Dickson, first vice president; Patterson; Jayne Boucherle, second vice president; Robin Fowler, treasurer; and Corey Jones, corresponding secretary. Missing is Gina Vicarel, recording secretary. The 93-year-old club meets monthly at various restaurants throughout Trumbull and Mahoning counties. For information contact Boucherle, membership chairwoman, at 330-519-5484.

SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR The Youngstown Business and Professional Women’s …

SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR The Youngstown Business and Professional Women’s Club recently inducted executive officers for 2013-2014 at the Upstairs Restaurant and Lounge in Austintown. Mary Patterson, past Ohio BPW state president, was the officiant. …


St. Louis Rams quarterback Austin Davis (9) gets rid of the ball as he is chased by Cleveland Browns linebacker Barkevious Mingo (51) in the third quarter of a preseason game on Thursday. Mingo was a force in his NFL debut as the Browns beat the Rams, 27-19.

St. Louis Rams quarterback Austin Davis (9) gets rid of …

St. Louis Rams quarterback Austin Davis (9) gets rid of the ball as he is chased by Cleveland Browns linebacker Barkevious Mingo (51) in the third quarter of a preseason game on Thursday. Mingo was …


Ohio State football coach Urban Meyer watches his team run drills during practice on Aug. 7 in Columbus. The Buckeyes have nine practices in the next six days.

Ohio State football coach Urban Meyer watches his team run …

Ohio State football coach Urban Meyer watches his team run drills during practice on Aug. 7 in Columbus. The Buckeyes have nine practices in the next six days.


Cleveland Indians left fielder Michael Brantley eyes a shallow pop fly before making the catch on a ball hit by the Minnesota Twins’ Clete Thomas in the sixth inning Monday night.

Cleveland Indians left fielder Michael Brantley eyes a shallow pop …

Cleveland Indians left fielder Michael Brantley eyes a shallow pop fly before making the catch on a ball hit by the Minnesota Twins’ Clete Thomas in the sixth inning Monday night.


A historic moment is captured by students and neighbors Sarah Barriner, 10, left, Hannah Antal, 10, and Hayley Antal, 8, as they each took a picture of the Idaho Road ribbon-cutting Monday with their cellphones.

A historic moment is captured by students and neighbors Sarah …

A historic moment is captured by students and neighbors Sarah Barriner, 10, left, Hannah Antal, 10, and Hayley Antal, 8, as they each took a picture of the Idaho Road ribbon-cutting Monday with their cellphones.


Karen Saunders, assistant supervisor of children’s work, teaches Megan Banks, 16, of Boardman how to use a knitting machine at the Boardman branch of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County. The demonstration was part of the library’s “Show What You Know” program.

Karen Saunders, assistant supervisor of children’s work, teaches Megan Banks, …

Karen Saunders, assistant supervisor of children’s work, teaches Megan Banks, 16, of Boardman how to use a knitting machine at the Boardman branch of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County. The demonstration was …


Youngstown Police Chief Rod Foley speaks with reporters Monday after announcing that 11 of 13 members of an East Side street gang around the Victory Estates housing projects were in custody.

Youngstown Police Chief Rod Foley speaks with reporters Monday after …

Youngstown Police Chief Rod Foley speaks with reporters Monday after announcing that 11 of 13 members of an East Side street gang around the Victory Estates housing projects were in custody.


New York-Penn League umpire John Mang, an Austintown native, works during a recent Mahoning Valley Scrappers game at Eastwood Field. Mang was selected to umpire in tonight’s NYPL All-Star Game.

New York-Penn League umpire John Mang, an Austintown native, works …

New York-Penn League umpire John Mang, an Austintown native, works during a recent Mahoning Valley Scrappers game at Eastwood Field. Mang was selected to umpire in tonight’s NYPL All-Star Game.