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SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR Escape Dance Academy Competition Team of Austintown traveled to Unvasville, Conn., in June to compete for the Starpower World Finals. The studio won 10 national championships and two victory cups. Kelsey Hackstedde, 10, won the national soloist title of Junior Miss Starpower and placed first overall. Chelsea Williams, 8, was first runner-up for Petite Miss Starpower and placed third overall. A victory cup is won when a studio is selected as one of the top five numbers in their division, then they compete in the Battle of the Stars, where they are ranked. All eight of EDA’s eligible routines were selected to participate in Battle of the Stars, and all but one placed in the top three categories. The academy is accepting registrations for its fourth season.

SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR Escape Dance Academy Competition Team of …

SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR Escape Dance Academy Competition Team of Austintown traveled to Unvasville, Conn., in June to compete for the Starpower World Finals. The studio won 10 national championships and two victory cups. Kelsey …


SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR Whispering Pines residents of Columbiana enjoyed music and fun with Christopher Milo Aug. 2, hosted by Crossroads Hospice. In attendance, from left, were Rosemary Magee, Ferne Oliver, Bob Buerkle, Chaplain Dan Tayman and Ernie Bernard. Seated are Ruth Wagenhouser, Milo, Lois Lawrence and Pernie Wukotich.

SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR Whispering Pines residents of Columbiana enjoyed …

SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR Whispering Pines residents of Columbiana enjoyed music and fun with Christopher Milo Aug. 2, hosted by Crossroads Hospice. In attendance, from left, were Rosemary Magee, Ferne Oliver, Bob Buerkle, Chaplain Dan …


SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR Western Reserve Knitting Guild recently elected officers for a two-year term. From left are Melinda Bowen-Houck, president; Dr. Loren Lease, vice president; Berit Asdal Larik, secretary; and Jen Kendall, treasurer. Officers organize programs and plan knitting trips and teaching events with nationally known teachers. They also plan for donations to charities for Caps for Kids and Akron Children’s Hospital and will co-host A Knitter’s Fantasy.

SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR Western Reserve Knitting Guild recently elected …

SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR Western Reserve Knitting Guild recently elected officers for a two-year term. From left are Melinda Bowen-Houck, president; Dr. Loren Lease, vice president; Berit Asdal Larik, secretary; and Jen Kendall, treasurer. Officers …


Eleven-year-old Quinn Barton of Poland supports the proper care for marine life and animals that end up in shelters by adopting sea turtles, using her allowance and the money she earns by baby-sitting her brothers. Photo by: MADELYN P. HASTINGS | THE VINDICATOR

Eleven-year-old Quinn Barton of Poland supports the proper care for …

Eleven-year-old Quinn Barton of Poland supports the proper care for marine life and animals that end up in shelters by adopting sea turtles, using her allowance and the money she earns by baby-sitting her brothers. …


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Zoey Schineiter, 8, of Austintown ponders the designs on boomerangs she and other children decorated as part of AgVenture Camp.

Zoey Schineiter, 8, of Austintown ponders the designs on boomerangs …

Zoey Schineiter, 8, of Austintown ponders the designs on boomerangs she and other children decorated as part of AgVenture Camp.


Youngstown State offensive lineman Andrew Sinko lines up during practice Tuesday at Stambaugh Stadium. Sinko, a Strongsville native, appeared in all 11 games for the Penguins last season.

Youngstown State offensive lineman Andrew Sinko lines up during practice …

Youngstown State offensive lineman Andrew Sinko lines up during practice Tuesday at Stambaugh Stadium. Sinko, a Strongsville native, appeared in all 11 games for the Penguins last season.


A US Airways plane, foreground, and an American Airlines plane are seen parked at the terminal at Washington’s Ronald Reagan National Airport on Tuesday. The Justice Department and a number of U.S. state attorneys general Tuesday challenged a proposed $11 billion merger between US Airways Group Inc. and American Airlines’ parent company, AMR Corp.

A US Airways plane, foreground, and an American Airlines plane …

A US Airways plane, foreground, and an American Airlines plane are seen parked at the terminal at Washington’s Ronald Reagan National Airport on Tuesday. The Justice Department and a number of U.S. state attorneys general …


Canfield High School graduate Tyler Metille, now a hurdler and hepathlete at Mount Union, was a bit of a late bloomer as an athlete. Metille developed into a championship-caliber performer with the Purple Raiders. He has become an Ohio Athletic Conference champion and has set his sights on the U.S. Olympic Trials.

Canfield High School graduate Tyler Metille, now a hurdler and …

Canfield High School graduate Tyler Metille, now a hurdler and hepathlete at Mount Union, was a bit of a late bloomer as an athlete. Metille developed into a championship-caliber performer with the Purple Raiders. He …


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Pittsburgh Pirates’ Jordy Mercer, right, is congratulated by third base coach Nick Leyva after hitting a solo home run during the second inning of a game against the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday in St. Louis. The game was not completed in time for this edition.

Pittsburgh Pirates’ Jordy Mercer, right, is congratulated by third base …

Pittsburgh Pirates’ Jordy Mercer, right, is congratulated by third base coach Nick Leyva after hitting a solo home run during the second inning of a game against the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday in St. …


Beckett Liller, 2, and his sister, Harper Liller, 5, examine a computer during Tuesday’s dedication of the new $2 million Tri-Lakes Library, 13820 Mahoning Ave., North Jackson. They are the grandchildren of Anne Liller, the library system’s manager of urban branches and community outreach. The dedication ceremony was followed by the Outback Ray live animal show.

Beckett Liller, 2, and his sister, Harper Liller, 5, examine …

Beckett Liller, 2, and his sister, Harper Liller, 5, examine a computer during Tuesday’s dedication of the new $2 million Tri-Lakes Library, 13820 Mahoning Ave., North Jackson. They are the grandchildren of Anne Liller, the …