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SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR
Home Savings Charitable Foundation recently donated $10,000 to the YWCA of Youngstown to sponsor Women Artists: A Celebration! The art show helps the YWCA raise money for the Barbara Wick Transitional Housing Program. From left, Pamela Berry, director of Home Savings Charitable Foundation, presented the check to Leah Brooks, executive director of YWCA of Youngstown, and Varada Bhide, communications coordinator for the YWCA.

SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR Home Savings Charitable Foundation recently donated …

SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR Home Savings Charitable Foundation recently donated $10,000 to the YWCA of Youngstown to sponsor Women Artists: A Celebration! The art show helps the YWCA raise money for the Barbara Wick Transitional …


Taylor Ervin-Williams, center, listens as MaryJo Hoso, a victim-witness advocate in Trumbull County, reads a statement to Judge Ronald Rice. Standing next to Ervin-Williams is Deputy Dominic Massary. Judge Rice sentenced Ervin-Williams to 41 years in prison on kidnapping and robbery charges Wednesday.

Taylor Ervin-Williams, center, listens as MaryJo Hoso, a victim-witness advocate …

Taylor Ervin-Williams, center, listens as MaryJo Hoso, a victim-witness advocate in Trumbull County, reads a statement to Judge Ronald Rice. Standing next to Ervin-Williams is Deputy Dominic Massary. Judge Rice sentenced Ervin-Williams to 41 years …


Rich Infante of Niles, at top, uses a cutting torch to dismantle part of the Wean United Building in downtown Youngstown. Crews have been working on demolishing the building since October. Above are the remains of the facility, where more than 1,300 people once came to work.

Rich Infante of Niles, at top, uses a cutting torch …

Rich Infante of Niles, at top, uses a cutting torch to dismantle part of the Wean United Building in downtown Youngstown. Crews have been working on demolishing the building since October. Above are the remains …


Jahmaray Williams puts some emphasis on a song about gingerbread men as E.J. Blott students entertained at Levy Gardens on Wednesday.

Jahmaray Williams puts some emphasis on a song about gingerbread …

Jahmaray Williams puts some emphasis on a song about gingerbread men as E.J. Blott students entertained at Levy Gardens on Wednesday.


Mount Union’s Nate Jacubec, a Struthers graduate, drives through Marietta defenders Brennan McKean (22) and Andy Stegman (33) during a game Wednesday at Mount Union in Alliance. The Purple Raiders edged the Pioneers, 73-72.

Mount Union’s Nate Jacubec, a Struthers graduate, drives through Marietta …

Mount Union’s Nate Jacubec, a Struthers graduate, drives through Marietta defenders Brennan McKean (22) and Andy Stegman (33) during a game Wednesday at Mount Union in Alliance. The Purple Raiders edged the Pioneers, 73-72.


Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Andrej Sustr is the first Youngstown Phantom to play in the NHL. The
23-year-old from the Czech Republic signed with the 2004 Stanley Cup champs last March as an undrafted
free agent.

Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Andrej Sustr is the first Youngstown …

Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Andrej Sustr is the first Youngstown Phantom to play in the NHL. The 23-year-old from the Czech Republic signed with the 2004 Stanley Cup champs last March as an undrafted free …


Ashley Basista of Struthers grinds a bevel into a 2-inch pipe. She is involved in an apprentice program to train
Mahoning Valley residents for skilled-labor jobs in the oil and gas industry.

Ashley Basista of Struthers grinds a bevel into a 2-inch …

Ashley Basista of Struthers grinds a bevel into a 2-inch pipe. She is involved in an apprentice program to train Mahoning Valley residents for skilled-labor jobs in the oil and gas industry.