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From left to right, Teresa Lattanzi; Dr. Debra Lehrer, senior vice president of Planetree Leadership; and Susan Lucas, director of public relations/foundation at Alliance Community Hospital, hold signs representing the one in three women who die each year in the United States from heart disease. Alliance goes Red: An Evening for Women is a free event that will take place from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Feb. 20 at Alliance High School. The evening will equip women with the knowledge and tools they need to reduce their risk of heart disease. SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR

From left to right, Teresa Lattanzi; Dr. Debra Lehrer, senior …

From left to right, Teresa Lattanzi; Dr. Debra Lehrer, senior vice president of Planetree Leadership; and Susan Lucas, director of public relations/foundation at Alliance Community Hospital, hold signs representing the one in three women who …


J. Michael Calcagni and Brittany N. Bogadi

J. Michael Calcagni and Brittany N. Bogadi

J. Michael Calcagni and Brittany N. Bogadi


Sarah A. Miller and Courtlyn C. Reeves

Sarah A. Miller and Courtlyn C. Reeves

Sarah A. Miller and Courtlyn C. Reeves


Mr. and Mrs. James Watt

Mr. and Mrs. James Watt

Mr. and Mrs. James Watt


SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR Sir Elton John, standing between Sam and Caryn Covelli, left, joined Chris and Ed Muransky Feb. 1 before his concert at the Covelli Center in downtown Youngstown. Together the couples donated $5,000 to the Elton John Charitable Foundation, which has contributed about $3 million to 13 U.S. charities.

SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR Sir Elton John, standing between Sam …

SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR Sir Elton John, standing between Sam and Caryn Covelli, left, joined Chris and Ed Muransky Feb. 1 before his concert at the Covelli Center in downtown Youngstown. Together the couples donated …


SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR The Columbiana Area Chamber of Commerce is preparing for its 61st annual Awards Banquet on Feb. 23 at the Links at Firestone Farms. Sponsors for the event, from left to right, are Jerry Stoneburner of Buckeye Transfer Realty LLC, Derrick Hart of Staff Right, Randall Hart of New York Life, Tara Muntean of Holloway Insurance, Kathi Ferrett of All-Points Physical Medicine, Amanda Congemi of Home Savings and Loan, Jason Wilson of Wilson Furniture, Tina Coleman of Columbiana Medical Center and Chris Davis of Sitler the Printer. Other sponsors are Farmers Bank, Columbiana Ford, Columbiana Inn and The Links Banquet Center.

SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR The Columbiana Area Chamber of Commerce …

SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR The Columbiana Area Chamber of Commerce is preparing for its 61st annual Awards Banquet on Feb. 23 at the Links at Firestone Farms. Sponsors for the event, from left to right, …


ROBERT K. YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR Committee members are preparing for the 13th annual Mardi Gras Party on March 1. It will benefit Hospice of the Valley. Seated, from left, are Denise DeBartolo York, Janet Flynn and Joan Zarlenga, and standing are John York, Terry Kilbury, Dave Flynn, Liz McGarry and Lou Zarlenga.

ROBERT K. YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR Committee members are preparing …

ROBERT K. YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR Committee members are preparing for the 13th annual Mardi Gras Party on March 1. It will benefit Hospice of the Valley. Seated, from left, are Denise DeBartolo York, Janet …


Eric M. Clayton and Alexis M. Rafoth

Eric M. Clayton and Alexis M. Rafoth

Eric M. Clayton and Alexis M. Rafoth


Boxes of Cheerios are seen on a store shelf in Akron, N.Y. Large food companies are trying to head off state-by-state efforts to enact mandatory labeling of genetically modified ingredients by proposing new voluntary labels nationwide.

Boxes of Cheerios are seen on a store shelf in …

Boxes of Cheerios are seen on a store shelf in Akron, N.Y. Large food companies are trying to head off state-by-state efforts to enact mandatory labeling of genetically modified ingredients by proposing new voluntary labels …


The Cleveland Cavaliers fired general manager Chris Grant on Thursday. The Cavaliers are 16-33 this season and were 80-199 on Grant’s watch despite the 2011 selection of former Duke point guard Kyrie Irving, right, in 2011.

The Cleveland Cavaliers fired general manager Chris Grant on Thursday. …

The Cleveland Cavaliers fired general manager Chris Grant on Thursday. The Cavaliers are 16-33 this season and were 80-199 on Grant’s watch despite the 2011 selection of former Duke point guard Kyrie Irving, right, in …


William F. Brock Sr.

William F. Brock Sr.

William F. Brock Sr.


Fitch’s Aaliyah Sadler goes to the basket against Struthers defenders Ashley Kane (30) and Halle Smrek (32) during the second quarter of Thursday’s game at Fitch High School in Austintown. The Falcons downed the Wildcats, 52-45

Fitch’s Aaliyah Sadler goes to the basket against Struthers defenders …

Fitch’s Aaliyah Sadler goes to the basket against Struthers defenders Ashley Kane (30) and Halle Smrek (32) during the second quarter of Thursday’s game at Fitch High School in Austintown. The Falcons downed the Wildcats, …


Carla Roe of Youngstown, center, a registered dental hygienist, and students Samantha Garcia of Youngstown, left, and Taylor Hall of Columbus, of Choffin Career and Technical Center School of Dental Assisting, perform a dental checkup on a Trumbull County Head Start student during the Give Kids A Smile event Thursday at Choffin in Youngstown. Roe said she has taken part in volunteer events such as this for several years.

Carla Roe of Youngstown, center, a registered dental hygienist, and …

Carla Roe of Youngstown, center, a registered dental hygienist, and students Samantha Garcia of Youngstown, left, and Taylor Hall of Columbus, of Choffin Career and Technical Center School of Dental Assisting, perform a dental checkup …


Colleen Murphy, director of transportation for the Austintown School District, received an excellent evaluation for her transportation department from the Ohio Department of Education.

Colleen Murphy, director of transportation for the Austintown School District, …

Colleen Murphy, director of transportation for the Austintown School District, received an excellent evaluation for her transportation department from the Ohio Department of Education.


Jay Williams, executive director of the U.S. Office of Recovery for Auto Communities and Workers, was the keynote speaker at the Economic Forecast Breakfast in Boardman.

Jay Williams, executive director of the U.S. Office of Recovery …

Jay Williams, executive director of the U.S. Office of Recovery for Auto Communities and Workers, was the keynote speaker at the Economic Forecast Breakfast in Boardman.