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       ROBERT K. YOSAY  | THE VINDICATOR..Barbara Svetlak in Coitsville on 224 . The 25-year-old family-style restaurant closes Dec. 31. Sean does feature on the business and why itÕs closing..Barb started in the Kitchen  but now leaves the chore to other people and just greets customers.. ...-30-

ROBERT K. YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR..Barbara Svetlak in Coitsville on ...

ROBERT K. YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR..Barbara Svetlak in Coitsville on 224 . The 25-year-old family-style restaurant closes Dec. 31. Sean does feature on the business and why itÕs closing..Barb started in the Kitchen but now ...


       ROBERT K. YOSAY  | THE VINDICATOR..Edvin J Lind and his wife Ann of Poland - put christmas wreath on his family plot in Tod Homestead Cemetery ...-30-

ROBERT K. YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR..Edvin J Lind and his ...

ROBERT K. YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR..Edvin J Lind and his wife Ann of Poland - put christmas wreath on his family plot in Tod Homestead Cemetery ...-30-


       ROBERT K. YOSAY  | THE VINDICATOR..learning how to place his new hearing aid is Louis Burley of Youngstown as Dr  lauren L Thomas explains the technique..at the centers for hearing in boardman .-30-

ROBERT K. YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR..learning how to place his ...

ROBERT K. YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR..learning how to place his new hearing aid is Louis Burley of Youngstown as Dr lauren L Thomas explains the technique..at the centers for hearing in boardman .-30-


       ROBERT K. YOSAY  | THE VINDICATOR..Unloading bikes the local chapter of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.  donated 12 bicycles to Martin Luther King Elementary School.   Tom Franklin in the truck and Anthony Ramos... ...-30-

ROBERT K. YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR..Unloading bikes the local chapter ...

ROBERT K. YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR..Unloading bikes the local chapter of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. donated 12 bicycles to Martin Luther King Elementary School. Tom Franklin in the truck and Anthony Ramos... ...-30-


Katie Rickman | The Vindicator.Kerrigan McDermott, 17 of McDonald holds daughter Isabella Grace 1 and smiles on Thursday, Dec. 18, 2014.  Despite McDermott being a teenage mom she has worked really hard to provide for her daughter while excelling academically.  Recently she started a giving tree donation program to benefit the non profit organization in Warren that has helped her tremendously since she found out she was pregnant at 32 weeks.

Katie Rickman | The Vindicator.Kerrigan McDermott, 17 of McDonald holds ...

Katie Rickman | The Vindicator.Kerrigan McDermott, 17 of McDonald holds daughter Isabella Grace 1 and smiles on Thursday, Dec. 18, 2014. Despite McDermott being a teenage mom she has worked really hard to provide for ...


L-R .Abdullah Mahdi, Khaled Imeishat, Mehmet Kusuni, Omar Matarneh and Muhammed Ebukuwaik.All friends of Abdullah Mahdi in a photo taken before Abdullah's murder. Mehmet Kusuni was very close to Abdullah, he discusses the great loss of such a close friend on Dec. 18, 2014 at his Boardman store.

L-R .Abdullah Mahdi, Khaled Imeishat, Mehmet Kusuni, Omar Matarneh and ...

L-R .Abdullah Mahdi, Khaled Imeishat, Mehmet Kusuni, Omar Matarneh and Muhammed Ebukuwaik.All friends of Abdullah Mahdi in a photo taken before Abdullah's murder. Mehmet Kusuni was very close to Abdullah, he discusses the great loss ...


       ROBERT K. YOSAY  | THE VINDICATOR..Edvin J Lind and his wife Ann of Poland - put christmas wreath on his family plot in Tod Homestead Cemetery ...-30-

ROBERT K. YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR..Edvin J Lind and his ...

ROBERT K. YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR..Edvin J Lind and his wife Ann of Poland - put christmas wreath on his family plot in Tod Homestead Cemetery ...-30-


       ROBERT K. YOSAY  | THE VINDICATOR..an audiologist  works on a perfect fit for a hearing aid. the hearing aids are almost invisible .. as their size  is very small.....at the centers for hearing in boardman .-30-

ROBERT K. YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR..an audiologist works on a ...

ROBERT K. YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR..an audiologist works on a perfect fit for a hearing aid. the hearing aids are almost invisible .. as their size is very small.....at the centers for hearing in boardman ...


       ROBERT K. YOSAY  | THE VINDICATOR..the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.  donated 12 bicycles to Martin Luther King Elementary School. Jerald Fordham Basileus talks about importance of education ..-30-

ROBERT K. YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR..the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, ...

ROBERT K. YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR..the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. donated 12 bicycles to Martin Luther King Elementary School. Jerald Fordham Basileus talks about importance of education ..-30-


Katie Rickman | The Vindicator.Isabella Grace McDermott, 1, grabs an ornament on the Giving Tree that her mother Kerrigan started to donate to a non profit in Warren.

Katie Rickman | The Vindicator.Isabella Grace McDermott, 1, grabs an ...

Katie Rickman | The Vindicator.Isabella Grace McDermott, 1, grabs an ornament on the Giving Tree that her mother Kerrigan started to donate to a non profit in Warren.


       ROBERT K. YOSAY  | THE VINDICATOR..Barbara Svetlak in Coitsville on 224 . The 25-year-old family-style restaurant closes Dec. 31. Sean does feature on the business and why itÕs closing.....-30-

ROBERT K. YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR..Barbara Svetlak in Coitsville on ...

ROBERT K. YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR..Barbara Svetlak in Coitsville on 224 . The 25-year-old family-style restaurant closes Dec. 31. Sean does feature on the business and why itÕs closing.....-30-


       ROBERT K. YOSAY  | THE VINDICATOR..Beverly English of Cortland can hear again... as Dr Amanda Kenney.. adjusts her hearing aid ..at the centers for hearing in boardman .-30-

ROBERT K. YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR..Beverly English of Cortland can ...

ROBERT K. YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR..Beverly English of Cortland can hear again... as Dr Amanda Kenney.. adjusts her hearing aid ..at the centers for hearing in boardman .-30-


Katie Rickman | The Vindicator.The McDermott family L-R Bailey, 14, Leonard, Deanna, Kerrigan, 17, and her daughter Isabella, 1, all pose for a photo on Dec. 18, 2014.

Katie Rickman | The Vindicator.The McDermott family L-R Bailey, 14, ...

Katie Rickman | The Vindicator.The McDermott family L-R Bailey, 14, Leonard, Deanna, Kerrigan, 17, and her daughter Isabella, 1, all pose for a photo on Dec. 18, 2014.


       ROBERT K. YOSAY  | THE VINDICATOR..the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.  donated 12 bicycles to Martin Luther King Elementary School.  Jeremy Garay 5th grader is all smiles.....-30-

ROBERT K. YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR..the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, ...

ROBERT K. YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR..the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. donated 12 bicycles to Martin Luther King Elementary School. Jeremy Garay 5th grader is all smiles.....-30-


Katie Rickman | The Vindicator.Kerrigan McDermott 17 of McDonald (on right) poses for a photo with Julie Silker of Warren who helped her through her pregnancy- Silker works for the non profit that McDermott worked with after finding out she was pregnant. They pose for a photo next to the giving tree Thursday, Dec. 18, 2014.  Despite McDermott being a teenage mom she has worked really hard to provide for her daughter while excelling academically.  Recently she started a giving tree donation program to benefit the non profit organization in Warren that has helped her tremendously since she found out she was pregnant at 32 weeks.

Katie Rickman | The Vindicator.Kerrigan McDermott 17 of McDonald (on ...

Katie Rickman | The Vindicator.Kerrigan McDermott 17 of McDonald (on right) poses for a photo with Julie Silker of Warren who helped her through her pregnancy- Silker works for the non profit that McDermott worked ...


       ROBERT K. YOSAY  | THE VINDICATOR..learning how to place his new hearing aid is Louis Burley of Youngstown as Dr  lauren L Thomas explains the technique..at the centers for hearing in boardman .-30-

ROBERT K. YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR..learning how to place his ...

ROBERT K. YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR..learning how to place his new hearing aid is Louis Burley of Youngstown as Dr lauren L Thomas explains the technique..at the centers for hearing in boardman .-30-


       ROBERT K. YOSAY  | THE VINDICATOR..learning how to place his new hearing aid is Louis Burley of Youngstown as Dr  lauren L Thomas explains the technique..at the centers for hearing in boardman .-30-

ROBERT K. YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR..learning how to place his ...

ROBERT K. YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR..learning how to place his new hearing aid is Louis Burley of Youngstown as Dr lauren L Thomas explains the technique..at the centers for hearing in boardman .-30-


       ROBERT K. YOSAY  | THE VINDICATOR..an audiologist  works on a perfect fit for a hearing aid. the hearing aids are almost invisible .. as their size  is very small.....at the centers for hearing in boardman .-30-

ROBERT K. YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR..an audiologist works on a ...

ROBERT K. YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR..an audiologist works on a perfect fit for a hearing aid. the hearing aids are almost invisible .. as their size is very small.....at the centers for hearing in boardman ...


       ROBERT K. YOSAY  | THE VINDICATOR..Barbara Svetlak in Coitsville on 224 . The 25-year-old family-style restaurant closes Dec. 31. Sean does feature on the business and why itÕs closing.....-30-

ROBERT K. YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR..Barbara Svetlak in Coitsville on ...

ROBERT K. YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR..Barbara Svetlak in Coitsville on 224 . The 25-year-old family-style restaurant closes Dec. 31. Sean does feature on the business and why itÕs closing.....-30-


Katie Rickman | The Vindicator.Kerrigan McDermott, 17 of McDonald holds her 1-year-old daughter Isaballa Grace McDermott and discusses what its like to be a teen mom and also her Giving tree donation she started on Dec. 18, 2014.

Katie Rickman | The Vindicator.Kerrigan McDermott, 17 of McDonald holds ...

Katie Rickman | The Vindicator.Kerrigan McDermott, 17 of McDonald holds her 1-year-old daughter Isaballa Grace McDermott and discusses what its like to be a teen mom and also her Giving tree donation she started on ...


       ROBERT K. YOSAY  | THE VINDICATOR..Barbara Svetlak in Coitsville on 224 . The 25-year-old family-style restaurant closes Dec. 31. Sean does feature on the business and why itÕs closing.....-30-

ROBERT K. YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR..Barbara Svetlak in Coitsville on ...

ROBERT K. YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR..Barbara Svetlak in Coitsville on 224 . The 25-year-old family-style restaurant closes Dec. 31. Sean does feature on the business and why itÕs closing.....-30-


Katie Rickman | The Vindicator.Mehmet Kusini, owner of Toba (a clothing store) in Southern Park Mall, discusses the murder of his best friend Abdullah Mahdi earlier in the year on Dec. 18, 2014.

Katie Rickman | The Vindicator.Mehmet Kusini, owner of Toba (a ...

Katie Rickman | The Vindicator.Mehmet Kusini, owner of Toba (a clothing store) in Southern Park Mall, discusses the murder of his best friend Abdullah Mahdi earlier in the year on Dec. 18, 2014.


Katie Rickman | The Vindicator.Mehmet Kusuni watches a video of his friend Abdullah Mahdi in his Boardman store on Dec. 18, 2014. Abdullah was murdered inside his Youngstown store earlier this year, Mehmet discusses the loss of such a close friend.

Katie Rickman | The Vindicator.Mehmet Kusuni watches a video of ...

Katie Rickman | The Vindicator.Mehmet Kusuni watches a video of his friend Abdullah Mahdi in his Boardman store on Dec. 18, 2014. Abdullah was murdered inside his Youngstown store earlier this year, Mehmet discusses the ...


       ROBERT K. YOSAY  | THE VINDICATOR..Coney is a longtime advocate for demolishing vacant and dangerous houses in her neighborhood. SheÕs met with a great deal of success over the years and is targeting another house on the corner of Wirt and Delaware. ....-30-

ROBERT K. YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR..Coney is a longtime advocate ...

ROBERT K. YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR..Coney is a longtime advocate for demolishing vacant and dangerous houses in her neighborhood. SheÕs met with a great deal of success over the years and is targeting another house ...


       ROBERT K. YOSAY  | THE VINDICATOR..Barbara Svetlak in Coitsville on 224 . The 25-year-old family-style restaurant closes Dec. 31. Sean does feature on the business and why itÕs closing.....-30-

ROBERT K. YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR..Barbara Svetlak in Coitsville on ...

ROBERT K. YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR..Barbara Svetlak in Coitsville on 224 . The 25-year-old family-style restaurant closes Dec. 31. Sean does feature on the business and why itÕs closing.....-30-


       ROBERT K. YOSAY  | THE VINDICATOR..Coney is a longtime advocate for demolishing vacant and dangerous houses in her neighborhood. SheÕs met with a great deal of success over the years and is targeting another house on the corner of Wirt and Delaware. ....-30-

ROBERT K. YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR..Coney is a longtime advocate ...

ROBERT K. YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR..Coney is a longtime advocate for demolishing vacant and dangerous houses in her neighborhood. SheÕs met with a great deal of success over the years and is targeting another house ...


       ROBERT K. YOSAY  | THE VINDICATOR..Ellie Maurice 6th grade and Sebastian Erickson 4th grade... show off their community cards..Girard Christmas love notes  at the Girard Intermediate School on Prospect Street.  ..

ROBERT K. YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR..Ellie Maurice 6th grade and ...

ROBERT K. YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR..Ellie Maurice 6th grade and Sebastian Erickson 4th grade... show off their community cards..Girard Christmas love notes at the Girard Intermediate School on Prospect Street. ..


       ROBERT K. YOSAY  | THE VINDICATOR..Rev Rod Meyer  - children - Fernando 13 ( glasses blue) Neveah 11 (red w black jacket - Johnny  8 (blonde w plaid shirt) Marshayla 7 ( red Sweater) Jake 4 (green Sweater)  Deon 3 (red Plaid) Jonathan 2 (dads lap ...-30-

ROBERT K. YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR..Rev Rod Meyer - children ...

ROBERT K. YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR..Rev Rod Meyer - children - Fernando 13 ( glasses blue) Neveah 11 (red w black jacket - Johnny 8 (blonde w plaid shirt) Marshayla 7 ( red Sweater) Jake ...


       ROBERT K. YOSAY  | THE VINDICATOR..Ellie Maurice 6th grade and Sebastian Erickson 4th grade...and Mary Bonamase 4th grade hide their cards in books..Girard Christmas love notes  at the Girard Intermediate School on Prospect Street.  ..

ROBERT K. YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR..Ellie Maurice 6th grade and ...

ROBERT K. YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR..Ellie Maurice 6th grade and Sebastian Erickson 4th grade...and Mary Bonamase 4th grade hide their cards in books..Girard Christmas love notes at the Girard Intermediate School on Prospect Street. ..


       ROBERT K. YOSAY  | THE VINDICATOR....gingerbread day at Struthers Elementary! The 4th grade class and their invited guest will be constructing gingerbread houses in the cafeteria...-30-

ROBERT K. YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR....gingerbread day at Struthers Elementary! ...

ROBERT K. YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR....gingerbread day at Struthers Elementary! The 4th grade class and their invited guest will be constructing gingerbread houses in the cafeteria...-30-


       ROBERT K. YOSAY  | THE VINDICATOR..Jennifer DeSalvo helps decorate a tree for her daughter Jersey Ludovici  enjoy the moment..gingerbread day at Struthers Elementary! The 4th grade class and their invited guest will be constructing gingerbread houses in the cafeteria...-30-

ROBERT K. YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR..Jennifer DeSalvo helps decorate a ...

ROBERT K. YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR..Jennifer DeSalvo helps decorate a tree for her daughter Jersey Ludovici enjoy the moment..gingerbread day at Struthers Elementary! The 4th grade class and their invited guest will be constructing gingerbread ...


       ROBERT K. YOSAY  | THE VINDICATOR..Mia Meszaros 5th grade and mary bonamase 4th grade color their cards..Girard Christmas love notes  at the Girard Intermediate School on Prospect Street.  ..

ROBERT K. YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR..Mia Meszaros 5th grade and ...

ROBERT K. YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR..Mia Meszaros 5th grade and mary bonamase 4th grade color their cards..Girard Christmas love notes at the Girard Intermediate School on Prospect Street. ..


       ROBERT K. YOSAY  | THE VINDICATOR...gingerbread day at Struthers Elementary! The 4th grade class and their invited guest will be constructing gingerbread houses in the cafeteria...-30-

ROBERT K. YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR...gingerbread day at Struthers Elementary! ...

ROBERT K. YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR...gingerbread day at Struthers Elementary! The 4th grade class and their invited guest will be constructing gingerbread houses in the cafeteria...-30-


Katie Rickman | The Vindicator.Rusy Kosiorek of Cleveland is orginally from the Youngstown area, when visiting home he often visits Havana House in Boardman where he can smoke cigars, drink coffee and read while relaxing on December 17, 2014.

Katie Rickman | The Vindicator.Rusy Kosiorek of Cleveland is orginally ...

Katie Rickman | The Vindicator.Rusy Kosiorek of Cleveland is orginally from the Youngstown area, when visiting home he often visits Havana House in Boardman where he can smoke cigars, drink coffee and read while relaxing ...


Katie Rickman | The Vindicator.Gino Bellato owner of Havana House in Boardman poses for a photo as he smokes a cigar in his shop on Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2014.

Katie Rickman | The Vindicator.Gino Bellato owner of Havana House ...

Katie Rickman | The Vindicator.Gino Bellato owner of Havana House in Boardman poses for a photo as he smokes a cigar in his shop on Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2014.


       ROBERT K. YOSAY  | THE VINDICATOR..Mia Meszaros 5th grade and mary bonamase 4th grade color their cards..Girard Christmas love notes  at the Girard Intermediate School on Prospect Street.  ..

ROBERT K. YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR..Mia Meszaros 5th grade and ...

ROBERT K. YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR..Mia Meszaros 5th grade and mary bonamase 4th grade color their cards..Girard Christmas love notes at the Girard Intermediate School on Prospect Street. ..


       ROBERT K. YOSAY  | THE VINDICATOR.. Demitra Tate and her son Ziere Casey put on the roof of the gingerbread house..gingerbread day at Struthers Elementary! The 4th grade class and their invited guest will be constructing gingerbread houses in the cafeteria...-30-

ROBERT K. YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR.. Demitra Tate and her ...

ROBERT K. YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR.. Demitra Tate and her son Ziere Casey put on the roof of the gingerbread house..gingerbread day at Struthers Elementary! The 4th grade class and their invited guest will be ...


Greg Cvetkovich sits in his office in Austintown recalling his 40 years working at D&E Counseling.  Dustin Livesay  |  The Vindicator  12/17/14  Austintown.

Greg Cvetkovich sits in his office in Austintown recalling his ...

Greg Cvetkovich sits in his office in Austintown recalling his 40 years working at D&E Counseling. Dustin Livesay | The Vindicator 12/17/14 Austintown.


       ROBERT K. YOSAY  | THE VINDICATOR..Jennifer DeSalvo helps decorate a tree for her daughter Jersey Ludovici  enjoy the moment..gingerbread day at Struthers Elementary! The 4th grade class and their invited guest will be constructing gingerbread houses in the cafeteria...-30-

ROBERT K. YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR..Jennifer DeSalvo helps decorate a ...

ROBERT K. YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR..Jennifer DeSalvo helps decorate a tree for her daughter Jersey Ludovici enjoy the moment..gingerbread day at Struthers Elementary! The 4th grade class and their invited guest will be constructing gingerbread ...


       ROBERT K. YOSAY  | THE VINDICATOR...Jean Rhoads with  Mary Bonamase M Ellie Maurice - Sebastian Erickson and Mia Meszaros .Girard Christmas love notes  at the Girard Intermediate School on Prospect Street.  ..

ROBERT K. YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR...Jean Rhoads with Mary Bonamase ...

ROBERT K. YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR...Jean Rhoads with Mary Bonamase M Ellie Maurice - Sebastian Erickson and Mia Meszaros .Girard Christmas love notes at the Girard Intermediate School on Prospect Street. ..


       ROBERT K. YOSAY  | THE VINDICATOR....Girard Christmas love notes  at the Girard Intermediate School on Prospect Street.  ..

ROBERT K. YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR....Girard Christmas love notes at ...

ROBERT K. YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR....Girard Christmas love notes at the Girard Intermediate School on Prospect Street. ..


Greg Cvetkovich sits in his office in Austintown recalling his 40 years working at D&E Counseling.  Dustin Livesay  |  The Vindicator  12/17/14  Austintown.

Greg Cvetkovich sits in his office in Austintown recalling his ...

Greg Cvetkovich sits in his office in Austintown recalling his 40 years working at D&E Counseling. Dustin Livesay | The Vindicator 12/17/14 Austintown.


Katie Rickman | The Vindicator.A man holds out cigars at the Havana House in Boardman on Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2014 where patrons can smoke specialty cigars, drink coffee and visit with friends.

Katie Rickman | The Vindicator.A man holds out cigars at ...

Katie Rickman | The Vindicator.A man holds out cigars at the Havana House in Boardman on Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2014 where patrons can smoke specialty cigars, drink coffee and visit with friends.


       ROBERT K. YOSAY  | THE VINDICATOR.. Demitra Tate and her son Ziere Casey put on the roof of the gingerbread house..gingerbread day at Struthers Elementary! The 4th grade class and their invited guest will be constructing gingerbread houses in the cafeteria...-30-

ROBERT K. YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR.. Demitra Tate and her ...

ROBERT K. YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR.. Demitra Tate and her son Ziere Casey put on the roof of the gingerbread house..gingerbread day at Struthers Elementary! The 4th grade class and their invited guest will be ...


       ROBERT K. YOSAY  | THE VINDICATOR....Girard Christmas love notes  at the Girard Intermediate School on Prospect Street.  ..

ROBERT K. YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR....Girard Christmas love notes at ...

ROBERT K. YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR....Girard Christmas love notes at the Girard Intermediate School on Prospect Street. ..


       ROBERT K. YOSAY  | THE VINDICATOR..Mia Meszaros  hides a card.....Girard Christmas love notes  at the Girard Intermediate School on Prospect Street.  ..

ROBERT K. YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR..Mia Meszaros hides a card.....Girard ...

ROBERT K. YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR..Mia Meszaros hides a card.....Girard Christmas love notes at the Girard Intermediate School on Prospect Street. ..


Katie Rickman | The Vindicator.Gino Bellato owner of Havana House in Boardman poses for a photo with a cigar in hand on Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2014.

Katie Rickman | The Vindicator.Gino Bellato owner of Havana House ...

Katie Rickman | The Vindicator.Gino Bellato owner of Havana House in Boardman poses for a photo with a cigar in hand on Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2014.


Katie Rickman | The Vindicator.La Barba cigars that are made by Gino Bellato's son on display at Havana House in Boardman on Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2014.

Katie Rickman | The Vindicator.La Barba cigars that are made ...

Katie Rickman | The Vindicator.La Barba cigars that are made by Gino Bellato's son on display at Havana House in Boardman on Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2014.


       ROBERT K. YOSAY  | THE VINDICATOR..putting on some twizzlers on the outside with aunt Kristine Botak  and Alec Dankovich.. ....gingerbread day at Struthers Elementary! The 4th grade class and their invited guest will be constructing gingerbread houses in the cafeteria...-30-

ROBERT K. YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR..putting on some twizzlers on ...

ROBERT K. YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR..putting on some twizzlers on the outside with aunt Kristine Botak and Alec Dankovich.. ....gingerbread day at Struthers Elementary! The 4th grade class and their invited guest will be constructing ...


       ROBERT K. YOSAY  | THE VINDICATOR..Windows are essential as Bill McCullough and his son Austin finish his house..gingerbread day at Struthers Elementary! The 4th grade class and their invited guest will be constructing gingerbread houses in the cafeteria...-30-

ROBERT K. YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR..Windows are essential as Bill ...

ROBERT K. YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR..Windows are essential as Bill McCullough and his son Austin finish his house..gingerbread day at Struthers Elementary! The 4th grade class and their invited guest will be constructing gingerbread houses ...


       ROBERT K. YOSAY  | THE VINDICATOR....Girard Christmas love notes  at the Girard Intermediate School on Prospect Street.  ..

ROBERT K. YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR....Girard Christmas love notes at ...

ROBERT K. YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR....Girard Christmas love notes at the Girard Intermediate School on Prospect Street. ..


Jeff Lange | The Vindicator  Michele Brooks, Pennsylvania state senator, speaks about the Autosoft company in West Middlesex, PA, Wednesday afternoon at the newly renovated technology center.

Jeff Lange | The Vindicator Michele Brooks, Pennsylvania state senator, ...

Jeff Lange | The Vindicator Michele Brooks, Pennsylvania state senator, speaks about the Autosoft company in West Middlesex, PA, Wednesday afternoon at the newly renovated technology center.


Sixth grader Makaila Tovtin attempts to bear crawl during Wllness Day at the W.S. Guy Middle School in Liberty on Wednesday morning.  Dustin Livesay  |  The Vindicator  12/17/14  Liberty.

Sixth grader Makaila Tovtin attempts to bear crawl during Wllness ...

Sixth grader Makaila Tovtin attempts to bear crawl during Wllness Day at the W.S. Guy Middle School in Liberty on Wednesday morning. Dustin Livesay | The Vindicator 12/17/14 Liberty.


Maggie Malone hops like a frog during Wllness Day at the W.S. Guy Middle School in Liberty on Wednesday morning.  Dustin Livesay  |  The Vindicator  12/17/14  Liberty.

Maggie Malone hops like a frog during Wllness Day at ...

Maggie Malone hops like a frog during Wllness Day at the W.S. Guy Middle School in Liberty on Wednesday morning. Dustin Livesay | The Vindicator 12/17/14 Liberty.


Jeff Lange | The Vindicator  President and CEO of Autosoft Bryce Veon answers questions for reporters after a brief speech at their newly renovated technology center in West Middlesex, PA, Wednesday afternoon.

Jeff Lange | The Vindicator President and CEO of Autosoft ...

Jeff Lange | The Vindicator President and CEO of Autosoft Bryce Veon answers questions for reporters after a brief speech at their newly renovated technology center in West Middlesex, PA, Wednesday afternoon.


Jeff Lange | The Vindicator  Lynn Colver of K-Mart distribution center and member of the UAW 1112 places grape jelly into someone's box during Wednesday morning's Care and Share food distribution at at the UW Local 1112 Union Hall.

Jeff Lange | The Vindicator Lynn Colver of K-Mart distribution ...

Jeff Lange | The Vindicator Lynn Colver of K-Mart distribution center and member of the UAW 1112 places grape jelly into someone's box during Wednesday morning's Care and Share food distribution at at the UW ...


Jeff Lange | The Vindicator  Republic Services recycle truck features an arm which lifts the recycle bins and dumps them into the truck while the driver stays warm inside.

Jeff Lange | The Vindicator Republic Services recycle truck features ...

Jeff Lange | The Vindicator Republic Services recycle truck features an arm which lifts the recycle bins and dumps them into the truck while the driver stays warm inside.


Lalya Esmail runs through an obstacle course during Wllness Day at the W.S. Guy Middle School in Liberty on Wednesday morning.  Dustin Livesay  |  The Vindicator  12/17/14  Liberty.

Lalya Esmail runs through an obstacle course during Wllness Day ...

Lalya Esmail runs through an obstacle course during Wllness Day at the W.S. Guy Middle School in Liberty on Wednesday morning. Dustin Livesay | The Vindicator 12/17/14 Liberty.


Joe Moss (right) of the Blessbody Fitness of Youngstown teaches sixth grader , Rylee Welch, how to do a bear crawl during Wllness Day at the W.S. Guy Middle School in Liberty on Wednesday morning.  Dustin Livesay  |  The Vindicator  12/17/14  Liberty.

Joe Moss (right) of the Blessbody Fitness of Youngstown teaches ...

Joe Moss (right) of the Blessbody Fitness of Youngstown teaches sixth grader , Rylee Welch, how to do a bear crawl during Wllness Day at the W.S. Guy Middle School in Liberty on Wednesday morning. ...


Greg Cvetkovich sits in his office in Austintown recalling his 40 years working at D&E Counseling.  Dustin Livesay  |  The Vindicator  12/17/14  Austintown.

Greg Cvetkovich sits in his office in Austintown recalling his ...

Greg Cvetkovich sits in his office in Austintown recalling his 40 years working at D&E Counseling. Dustin Livesay | The Vindicator 12/17/14 Austintown.


Jeff Lange | The Vindicator  Mike Kelly U.S. Representative for Pennsylvania speaks highly of Bryce Veon and his company during a press conference at the newly renovated Autosoft technology center in West Middlesex, PA, Wednesday afternoon.

Jeff Lange | The Vindicator Mike Kelly U.S. Representative for ...

Jeff Lange | The Vindicator Mike Kelly U.S. Representative for Pennsylvania speaks highly of Bryce Veon and his company during a press conference at the newly renovated Autosoft technology center in West Middlesex, PA, Wednesday ...


Brody Harden crawls through an obstacle course during Wllness Day at the W.S. Guy Middle School in Liberty on Wednesday morning.  Dustin Livesay  |  The Vindicator  12/17/14  Liberty.

Brody Harden crawls through an obstacle course during Wllness Day ...

Brody Harden crawls through an obstacle course during Wllness Day at the W.S. Guy Middle School in Liberty on Wednesday morning. Dustin Livesay | The Vindicator 12/17/14 Liberty.


Jeff Lange | The Vindicator  Director Bob McCracken talks to press about the Autosoft company during a media conference held at their tech center in West Middlesex, PA, Wednesday afternoon.

Jeff Lange | The Vindicator Director Bob McCracken talks to ...

Jeff Lange | The Vindicator Director Bob McCracken talks to press about the Autosoft company during a media conference held at their tech center in West Middlesex, PA, Wednesday afternoon.


Julia Torres jump onto a mat after running with a football during Wllness Day at the W.S. Guy Middle School in Liberty on Wednesday morning.  Dustin Livesay  |  The Vindicator  12/17/14  Liberty.

Julia Torres jump onto a mat after running with a ...

Julia Torres jump onto a mat after running with a football during Wllness Day at the W.S. Guy Middle School in Liberty on Wednesday morning. Dustin Livesay | The Vindicator 12/17/14 Liberty.


Sixth grader Jaime Melton bear crawls during Wllness Day at the W.S. Guy Middle School in Liberty on Wednesday morning.  Dustin Livesay  |  The Vindicator  12/17/14  Liberty.

Sixth grader Jaime Melton bear crawls during Wllness Day at ...

Sixth grader Jaime Melton bear crawls during Wllness Day at the W.S. Guy Middle School in Liberty on Wednesday morning. Dustin Livesay | The Vindicator 12/17/14 Liberty.


Fifth grader Joseph McClendon jumps rope during Wllness Day at the W.S. Guy Middle School in Liberty on Wednesday morning.  Dustin Livesay  |  The Vindicator  12/17/14  Liberty.

Fifth grader Joseph McClendon jumps rope during Wllness Day at ...

Fifth grader Joseph McClendon jumps rope during Wllness Day at the W.S. Guy Middle School in Liberty on Wednesday morning. Dustin Livesay | The Vindicator 12/17/14 Liberty.


Greg Cvetkovich sits in his office in Austintown recalling his 40 years working at D&E Counseling.  Dustin Livesay  |  The Vindicator  12/17/14  Austintown.

Greg Cvetkovich sits in his office in Austintown recalling his ...

Greg Cvetkovich sits in his office in Austintown recalling his 40 years working at D&E Counseling. Dustin Livesay | The Vindicator 12/17/14 Austintown.


Jeff Lange | The Vindicator  Maryola Stemple of Warren (center) smiles as she and Brenda Zannetakk of Lordstown place non-perishable food items into the box of Sgt. Thomas Clunen of Youngstown, Wednesday morning at at the UW Local 1112 Union Hall

Jeff Lange | The Vindicator Maryola Stemple of Warren (center) ...

Jeff Lange | The Vindicator Maryola Stemple of Warren (center) smiles as she and Brenda Zannetakk of Lordstown place non-perishable food items into the box of Sgt. Thomas Clunen of Youngstown, Wednesday morning at at ...


Jeff Lange | The Vindicator  Republic Services employee Anthony Jones of Struthers looks into his mirror at the arm lifting the bin into the recycling truck during his route in Howland, Wednesday morning.

Jeff Lange | The Vindicator Republic Services employee Anthony Jones ...

Jeff Lange | The Vindicator Republic Services employee Anthony Jones of Struthers looks into his mirror at the arm lifting the bin into the recycling truck during his route in Howland, Wednesday morning.


Jeff Lange | The Vindicator  Linda St. John of Warren smiles as she places a can of chicken broth into the box of SGT. Joseph Monkam of Austintown (left). Maryola Stemple of Warren looks on from behind.

Jeff Lange | The Vindicator Linda St. John of Warren ...

Jeff Lange | The Vindicator Linda St. John of Warren smiles as she places a can of chicken broth into the box of SGT. Joseph Monkam of Austintown (left). Maryola Stemple of Warren looks on ...


Fifth grader Breanna McCain jumps rope during Wllness Day at the W.S. Guy Middle School in Liberty on Wednesday morning.  Dustin Livesay  |  The Vindicator  12/17/14  Liberty.

Fifth grader Breanna McCain jumps rope during Wllness Day at ...

Fifth grader Breanna McCain jumps rope during Wllness Day at the W.S. Guy Middle School in Liberty on Wednesday morning. Dustin Livesay | The Vindicator 12/17/14 Liberty.


Jeff Lange | The Vindicator  President and CEO of Autosoft speaks about his company during a media conference at their newly renovated technology center in West Middlesex, PA, Wednesday afternoon.

Jeff Lange | The Vindicator President and CEO of Autosoft ...

Jeff Lange | The Vindicator President and CEO of Autosoft speaks about his company during a media conference at their newly renovated technology center in West Middlesex, PA, Wednesday afternoon.


Jeff Lange | The Vindicator  Republic Services recycle truck features an arm which lifts the recycle bins and dumps them into the truck while the driver stays warm inside.

Jeff Lange | The Vindicator Republic Services recycle truck features ...

Jeff Lange | The Vindicator Republic Services recycle truck features an arm which lifts the recycle bins and dumps them into the truck while the driver stays warm inside.