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SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR: Students at St. Patrick School in Hubbard, a Lumen Christi school, recently had a holiday dress-down to benefit needy families. Students and staff members paid $1 or more to be able to dress casually for the day. The funds raised were donated to families in need this holiday season. Students have the dress-down days once each month to help charities and families in need. Among those participating at this event above were, from left, Cooper Muccio, Daniella Hosack, Katie Cigolle, Jordan Serano and Giavanna Hosack.

SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR: Students at St. Patrick School in …

SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR: Students at St. Patrick School in Hubbard, a Lumen Christi school, recently had a holiday dress-down to benefit needy families. Students and staff members paid $1 or more to be able …


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SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR: Students in the second and third grades at St. Patrick School in Hubbard, a Lumen Christi school, presented a Nativity play as part of a Christmas program for their families and friends. The children practiced for several weeks to memorize their lines and work on their acting skills to represent the true meaning of Christmas to those in attendance. Above, participating in the event were, from left, Zoe Yesh, Lauren O’Toole, Elaina Matricardi, Nora DePizzo and Dylan Scarmack.

SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR: Students in the second and third …

SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR: Students in the second and third grades at St. Patrick School in Hubbard, a Lumen Christi school, presented a Nativity play as part of a Christmas program for their families and …


Special to The Vindicator: The Girard Multi-Generational Center sponsored a raffle recently for a 47-inch LG LED television. Winners of the TV above were June Phillips and her husband, George. Proceeds from the event benefited the center. For information about the programs and services offered at the center, call 330-545-6596 or visit www.multigen.org.

Special to The Vindicator: The Girard Multi-Generational Center sponsored a …

Special to The Vindicator: The Girard Multi-Generational Center sponsored a raffle recently for a 47-inch LG LED television. Winners of the TV above were June Phillips and her husband, George. Proceeds from the event benefited …


SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR: Paxton Gabbert, 3,  Santa’s little helper, spread Christmas cheer recently to the residents of Whispering Pines Village in Columbiana. Above is resident Martha Bell, enjoying his company and pleased by his gift of a candy cane. Whispering Pines is an assisted-living and independent-living facility at 937 E. Park Ave.

SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR: Paxton Gabbert, 3, Santa’s little helper, …

SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR: Paxton Gabbert, 3, Santa’s little helper, spread Christmas cheer recently to the residents of Whispering Pines Village in Columbiana. Above is resident Martha Bell, enjoying his company and pleased by his …


Special to the Vindicator: The Youngstown Area Weavers Guild had its holiday luncheon recently at the Mahoning County Career and Technical Center in Canfield. Members donated toys and money to be given to needy children. Above, in the front row, from left, are Mary Ferguson, Felicia MacMillan, Florence Highfield and Fay Pionpkiwski. In the back are Johnda Holston; Mary Shrodek; Sally Macklin; Liz Andraso; Marilyn Dunn, president; Sandy Wildman; Mary Ann Gasper; and Howard Huffman as Santa.

Special to the Vindicator: The Youngstown Area Weavers Guild had …

Special to the Vindicator: The Youngstown Area Weavers Guild had its holiday luncheon recently at the Mahoning County Career and Technical Center in Canfield. Members donated toys and money to be given to needy children. …


Leotha Arnold, 87, and her husband, Lonnie, 98, of Youngstown are celebrating their 68th wedding anniversary today. The Arnolds are believed to be among the oldest black couples in Mahoning County.

Leotha Arnold, 87, and her husband, Lonnie, 98, of Youngstown …

Leotha Arnold, 87, and her husband, Lonnie, 98, of Youngstown are celebrating their 68th wedding anniversary today. The Arnolds are believed to be among the oldest black couples in Mahoning County.


Ashleigh Ryan of Struthers goes for a layup against Girard defender Bree Bishop during the first quarter
their game Monday at the Struthers Fieldhouse. Ryan posted 14 points or the Wildcats, who downed the Indians,
65-50.

Ashleigh Ryan of Struthers goes for a layup against Girard …

Ashleigh Ryan of Struthers goes for a layup against Girard defender Bree Bishop during the first quarter their game Monday at the Struthers Fieldhouse. Ryan posted 14 points or the Wildcats, who downed the Indians, …


Flanked by his daughters, Cara and Casey, and wife, Virginia, John A. McNally takes the oath of office as Youngstown’s 50th mayor Monday at DeYor Performing Arts Center downtown.

Flanked by his daughters, Cara and Casey, and wife, Virginia, …

Flanked by his daughters, Cara and Casey, and wife, Virginia, John A. McNally takes the oath of office as Youngstown’s 50th mayor Monday at DeYor Performing Arts Center downtown.


Browns executives on Monday cited an overall lack of progress as their reason for firing Rob Chudzinski after only one year as head coach. Chudzinski, a lifelong Browns fan, was caught off guard by his ouster.

Browns executives on Monday cited an overall lack of progress …

Browns executives on Monday cited an overall lack of progress as their reason for firing Rob Chudzinski after only one year as head coach. Chudzinski, a lifelong Browns fan, was caught off guard by his …


Shawn Tedesco, Teddy Foltz’s biological father, center, attends the arraignment of Zaryl Bush.

Shawn Tedesco, Teddy Foltz’s biological father, center, attends the arraignment …

Shawn Tedesco, Teddy Foltz’s biological father, center, attends the arraignment of Zaryl Bush.