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SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR Preparing for the 20th anniversary garage sale, from left, are Lauren Potts, Angels for Animals outreach director; Kevin Novotak, Angels cat manager; Diane Less, Angels co-founder; and Lisa Kishok, Angels office manager. The event will take place April 25 through 27 at Canfield Fairgrounds, 7265 Columbiana Canfield Road, and the hours are 10 a.m. to noon Friday, entry $5; noon to 6 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, entry $1; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, entry free, everything 50 percent off; and 3:15 to 5 p.m. Sunday $5 to $10 clearance sale. Items will include furniture, books, toys, small appliances, antiques, clothing, glassware, jewelry and more. There will be food and basket and 50-50 raffles. Donations will be accepted from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Wednesday. Donors should go to the main gate of the fairgrounds off state Route 46 and follow the signs. Console TVs, sofa beds, encyclopedias, tires, Christmas trees, mattresses or box springs will not be accepted. For donation pickup call 330-549-1111, ext. 330. No dogs, wagons or strollers will be permitted inside the buildings. All sales are final and all items are sold as is. There will be no refunds or exchanges and no warranties expressed or implied. Volunteers are needed. Register on the website www.angelsforanimals.org under forms/fliers or call the shelter at 330-549-1111, ext. 106.

SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR Preparing for the 20th anniversary garage ...

SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR Preparing for the 20th anniversary garage sale, from left, are Lauren Potts, Angels for Animals outreach director; Kevin Novotak, Angels cat manager; Diane Less, Angels co-founder; and Lisa Kishok, Angels office ...


SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR The Austintown Optimist Club is sponsoring a wine taste fundraiser from 7 to 10 p.m. April 25 at the Saxon Club, 710 S. Meridian Road. Club members Dick and Nancy Stoy, above, are helping to prepare for the event. Tickets are $35 per person in advance or at the door. Food, a 50-50 raffle and basket auction also will take place. All proceeds will benefit the youth of Austintown for school activities including sports and scholarships.

SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR The Austintown Optimist Club is sponsoring ...

SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR The Austintown Optimist Club is sponsoring a wine taste fundraiser from 7 to 10 p.m. April 25 at the Saxon Club, 710 S. Meridian Road. Club members Dick and Nancy Stoy, ...


Blackened grouper served with mashed potatoes and asparagus.

Blackened grouper served with mashed potatoes and asparagus.

Blackened grouper served with mashed potatoes and asparagus.


Josh Abell of Youngstown Christian High School and Jo’Nathan Russ, a student at Summit Academy High School, use a drill in the precision machining program at Choffin Career and Technical Center in Youngstown. The course teaches students how to read blueprints and to safely operate and program a variety of advanced machines to manufacture parts with precision.

Josh Abell of Youngstown Christian High School and Jo’Nathan Russ, ...

Josh Abell of Youngstown Christian High School and Jo’Nathan Russ, a student at Summit Academy High School, use a drill in the precision machining program at Choffin Career and Technical Center in Youngstown. The course ...


Heather Long of Warren stands on High Street Northeast near the Warren Greenway bike trail Tuesday. Her 14-year-old son was assaulted and robbed of his possessions and his clothes on the bike trail Monday. Police are investigating.

Heather Long of Warren stands on High Street Northeast near ...

Heather Long of Warren stands on High Street Northeast near the Warren Greenway bike trail Tuesday. Her 14-year-old son was assaulted and robbed of his possessions and his clothes on the bike trail Monday. Police ...


Willie Gene Wilks Jr. looks at his family as deputies prepare to lead him out of the courtroom after a jury convicted him Tuesday of aggravated murder with a death-penalty specification.

Willie Gene Wilks Jr. looks at his family as deputies ...

Willie Gene Wilks Jr. looks at his family as deputies prepare to lead him out of the courtroom after a jury convicted him Tuesday of aggravated murder with a death-penalty specification.


Kendrick Perry caught the attention of professional scouts after a stellar four-year career at Youngstown State, scoring an invitation to the Portsmouth Invitational Tournament, an NBA pre-draft camp for 64 of the top seniors in the country.

Kendrick Perry caught the attention of professional scouts after a ...

Kendrick Perry caught the attention of professional scouts after a stellar four-year career at Youngstown State, scoring an invitation to the Portsmouth Invitational Tournament, an NBA pre-draft camp for 64 of the top seniors in ...


After three seasons at first base where she helped the Bulldogs to a Division II state title (2011), Poland’s Taylor Miokovic is pitching this season. She is off to a 6-1 start and has a scholarship to Eastern Illinois.

After three seasons at first base where she helped the ...

After three seasons at first base where she helped the Bulldogs to a Division II state title (2011), Poland’s Taylor Miokovic is pitching this season. She is off to a 6-1 start and has a ...


Southwoods Imaging on Market Street in Boardman recently had a soft opening. The new X-ray center will have a grand opening in May.

Southwoods Imaging on Market Street in Boardman recently had a ...

Southwoods Imaging on Market Street in Boardman recently had a soft opening. The new X-ray center will have a grand opening in May.


YSU long snapper Nathan Gibbs helped the Penguins form the best special teams unit of Eric Wolford’s four-year tenure.

YSU long snapper Nathan Gibbs helped the Penguins form the ...

YSU long snapper Nathan Gibbs helped the Penguins form the best special teams unit of Eric Wolford’s four-year tenure.


The Chrism Mass, a ritual of Holy Week in the Roman Catholic Church, also is an occasion for priests of the six-county diocese to renew their pledge of service.

The Chrism Mass, a ritual of Holy Week in the ...

The Chrism Mass, a ritual of Holy Week in the Roman Catholic Church, also is an occasion for priests of the six-county diocese to renew their pledge of service.


Bishop George V. Murry of the Catholic Diocese of Youngstown follows priests into St. Columba Cathedral in Youngstown, where the Chrism Mass took place Tuesday morning. Knights of Columbus members form an entrance for the bishop. At the special Mass, the bishop blessed oils and consecrated chrism, a sacred oil.

Bishop George V. Murry of the Catholic Diocese of Youngstown ...

Bishop George V. Murry of the Catholic Diocese of Youngstown follows priests into St. Columba Cathedral in Youngstown, where the Chrism Mass took place Tuesday morning. Knights of Columbus members form an entrance for the ...