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SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR Ursuline Preschool and Kindergarten in Canfield has begun a Caring is Sharing candy campaign. Two moms, Nicole Billack of Canfield and Kris Oddis of Boardman, came up with a way to give much of the extra candy in their homes to children in need. Sojourner House and the Juvenile Justice Center agreed to accept the surplus. In the foreground Riley Billack, in kindergarten, left, and Ben Oddis, in transitional kindergarten, admire some of the candy that was collected with Sister Mary Dunn, left, and the school principal, Sister Charlotte Italiano.

SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR Ursuline Preschool and Kindergarten in Canfield …

SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR Ursuline Preschool and Kindergarten in Canfield has begun a Caring is Sharing candy campaign. Two moms, Nicole Billack of Canfield and Kris Oddis of Boardman, came up with a way to …


SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR Physicians and staff with Ankle & Foot Care Centers are teaming up with the Salvation Army to collect and distribute shoes to needy families this holiday season. From left are Geri DeCenso, Lisa Troutman and Amy Assion. The podiatry practice is asking shoppers to drop off shoes at collection stations at any of its 18 locations in the Mahoning Valley by Jan. 3. Shoes should be new or nearly new. Acceptable donations range from children’s sizes to adult, both men’s and women’s, and all types of shoes from athletic to dress to casual. Children’s boots are especially needed in winter. For specific locations and other information visit www.ankleandfootcare.com.

SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR Physicians and staff with Ankle & …

SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR Physicians and staff with Ankle & Foot Care Centers are teaming up with the Salvation Army to collect and distribute shoes to needy families this holiday season. From left are Geri …


SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR Calvary United Methodist Church, 12062 South Ave., North Lima, will host its annual Christmas cookie sale from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Dec. 14. A large variety of homemade cookies will be packaged and sold by the box and tray. Those involved with the project are, front row, from left, Cindy Wessel, the Rev. Renee Miggett, Pat Zimmerman and Hazel Dudash; and in the back row, Debbie Repasky, Marion Coombs, Charlotte Evankovich, Debbie Martin, Carmen Williams and Betty Oliver. For information call the church at 330-549-2588.

SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR Calvary United Methodist Church, 12062 South …

SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR Calvary United Methodist Church, 12062 South Ave., North Lima, will host its annual Christmas cookie sale from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Dec. 14. A large variety of homemade cookies will be …


Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Cecil Shorts (84) catches a 20-yard touchdown pass against Cleveland Browns cornerback Joe Haden (23) in the fourth quarter of a game Sunday in Cleveland. The score gave the Jaguars a 32-28 win over the Browns.

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Cecil Shorts (84) catches a 20-yard …

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Cecil Shorts (84) catches a 20-yard touchdown pass against Cleveland Browns cornerback Joe Haden (23) in the fourth quarter of a game Sunday in Cleveland. The score gave the Jaguars a …


Elton John performs for a sold-out crowd at the Covelli Centre on May 1, 2010.

Elton John performs for a sold-out crowd at the Covelli …

Elton John performs for a sold-out crowd at the Covelli Centre on May 1, 2010.


Melanie Rauschenbach, owner of Kid’s Stuff in Struthers, talks with the son of a customer, Cody Straley, 14. The children’s resale shop recently moved from State Street to Lowellville Road.

Melanie Rauschenbach, owner of Kid’s Stuff in Struthers, talks with …

Melanie Rauschenbach, owner of Kid’s Stuff in Struthers, talks with the son of a customer, Cody Straley, 14. The children’s resale shop recently moved from State Street to Lowellville Road.


Trumbull County commissioners Dan Polivka, left, and Frank Fuda, right, along with commissioners’ clerk Paulette Godfrey are among 30 county employees taking part in the 16-week Lose and Win program in which they will exercise and receive counseling on nutrition.

Trumbull County commissioners Dan Polivka, left, and Frank Fuda, right, …

Trumbull County commissioners Dan Polivka, left, and Frank Fuda, right, along with commissioners’ clerk Paulette Godfrey are among 30 county employees taking part in the 16-week Lose and Win program in which they will exercise …


Cardinal Mooney High graduate Frank Colaprete, center, is the head coach for the College of Wooster. This season, the Fighting Scots went 7-3.

Cardinal Mooney High graduate Frank Colaprete, center, is the head …

Cardinal Mooney High graduate Frank Colaprete, center, is the head coach for the College of Wooster. This season, the Fighting Scots went 7-3.


Twenty-five people gather in front of the Mahoning County Courthouse to observe World AIDS Day. Sunday’s vigil and walk through downtown aimed to raise awareness of HIV, dispel the stigma attached to it and honor those who died of AIDS. Tammy Bellish of Struthers, top, spoke at the vigil.

Twenty-five people gather in front of the Mahoning County Courthouse …

Twenty-five people gather in front of the Mahoning County Courthouse to observe World AIDS Day. Sunday’s vigil and walk through downtown aimed to raise awareness of HIV, dispel the stigma attached to it and honor …


Cardinal Mooney’s Mark Handel (22) eludes a tackle by Steubenville’s Bryan Pierro (7) during the second quarter of their Division IV semifinal game at Fawcett Stadium in Canton.

Cardinal Mooney’s Mark Handel (22) eludes a tackle by Steubenville’s …

Cardinal Mooney’s Mark Handel (22) eludes a tackle by Steubenville’s Bryan Pierro (7) during the second quarter of their Division IV semifinal game at Fawcett Stadium in Canton.


Ed Wentling of Farrell, Pa., demonstrates one of his cigar-box guitars at the Holiday Craft & Gift Show at Eastwood Expo Center in Niles. He has built more than 200 of the instruments that are patterned after guitars from the American southern bayou. His company is called Bayou Blues Guitars. He was at the show, which ran Friday through Sunday.

Ed Wentling of Farrell, Pa., demonstrates one of his cigar-box …

Ed Wentling of Farrell, Pa., demonstrates one of his cigar-box guitars at the Holiday Craft & Gift Show at Eastwood Expo Center in Niles. He has built more than 200 of the instruments that are …