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       ROBERT K. YOSAY  | THE VINDICATOR..Strong winds and  a broken tree branch fell on a wire that snapped a telephone pole and then landed on the hood knocking out power to  an area around the Poland Middle School....

ROBERT K. YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR..Strong winds and a broken …

ROBERT K. YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR..Strong winds and a broken tree branch fell on a wire that snapped a telephone pole and then landed on the hood knocking out power to an area around the …


Jeff Lange | The Vindicator  Senator Sherrod Brown speaks to press about future intentions of upgrading the C-130 Hercules airplanes at the Youngstown Air Reserve Base in Vienna, Monday morning in the hangar. Upgrades must be made by the year 2020 in order for the planes to meet federal and international standards.

Jeff Lange | The Vindicator Senator Sherrod Brown speaks to …

Jeff Lange | The Vindicator Senator Sherrod Brown speaks to press about future intentions of upgrading the C-130 Hercules airplanes at the Youngstown Air Reserve Base in Vienna, Monday morning in the hangar. Upgrades must …


Jeff Lange | The Vindicator  Senator Sherrod Brown speaks to press about future intentions of upgrading the C-130 Hercules airplanes at the Youngstown Air Reserve Base in Vienna, Monday morning in the hangar. Upgrades must be made by the year 2020 in order for the planes to meet federal and international standards.

Jeff Lange | The Vindicator Senator Sherrod Brown speaks to …

Jeff Lange | The Vindicator Senator Sherrod Brown speaks to press about future intentions of upgrading the C-130 Hercules airplanes at the Youngstown Air Reserve Base in Vienna, Monday morning in the hangar. Upgrades must …


       ROBERT K. YOSAY  | THE VINDICATOR..Strong winds and  a broken tree branch fell on a wire that snapped a telephone pole and then landed on the hood knocking out power to  an area around the Poland Middle School....

ROBERT K. YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR..Strong winds and a broken …

ROBERT K. YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR..Strong winds and a broken tree branch fell on a wire that snapped a telephone pole and then landed on the hood knocking out power to an area around the …


       ROBERT K. YOSAY  | THE VINDICATOR..Strong winds and  a broken tree branch fell on a wire that snapped a telephone pole and then landed on the hood knocking out power to  an area around the Poland Middle School....

ROBERT K. YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR..Strong winds and a broken …

ROBERT K. YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR..Strong winds and a broken tree branch fell on a wire that snapped a telephone pole and then landed on the hood knocking out power to an area around the …


Jeff Lange | The Vindicator  From Dennis Dively Dillards visual merchandiser, Debbie Shattuck of DMW Insurance, Donna Hayat and Kathy Dwinnells of Hopes and Wishes stand in front of the Christmas display at Akron Childrens of Mahoning Valley.

Jeff Lange | The Vindicator From Dennis Dively Dillards visual …

Jeff Lange | The Vindicator From Dennis Dively Dillards visual merchandiser, Debbie Shattuck of DMW Insurance, Donna Hayat and Kathy Dwinnells of Hopes and Wishes stand in front of the Christmas display at Akron Childrens …


Jeff Lange | The Vindicator  Senator Sherrod Brown speaks to press about future intentions of upgrading the C-130 Hercules airplanes at the Youngstown Air Reserve Base in Vienna, Monday morning in the hangar. Upgrades must be made by the year 2020 in order for the planes to meet federal and international standards.

Jeff Lange | The Vindicator Senator Sherrod Brown speaks to …

Jeff Lange | The Vindicator Senator Sherrod Brown speaks to press about future intentions of upgrading the C-130 Hercules airplanes at the Youngstown Air Reserve Base in Vienna, Monday morning in the hangar. Upgrades must …


Jeff Lange | The Vindicator  Kylie Thomas (center) tells the judges (left) how group 12's restaurant will provide low prices to it's customers while still providing high quality meals as group members Madeline Barbato, Anthony D'Apruzzo and Anthony Bennett look on at the display from the right during Struthers Middle School's "Wildcat Cage" a spinoff of the TV show Shark Tank, Monday afternoon.

Jeff Lange | The Vindicator Kylie Thomas (center) tells the …

Jeff Lange | The Vindicator Kylie Thomas (center) tells the judges (left) how group 12's restaurant will provide low prices to it's customers while still providing high quality meals as group members Madeline Barbato, Anthony …


Jeff Lange | The Vindicator  Brett Novits tells the judges about the presence of Jazz music in his group's restaurant in New Orleans during Struthers Middle School's "Wildcat Cage" a spinoff of the TV show Shark Tank, Monday afternoon.

Jeff Lange | The Vindicator Brett Novits tells the judges …

Jeff Lange | The Vindicator Brett Novits tells the judges about the presence of Jazz music in his group's restaurant in New Orleans during Struthers Middle School's "Wildcat Cage" a spinoff of the TV show …


Jeff Lange | The Vindicator  Kylie Thomas explains to judges how her group's restaurant "Kam and Anthony's" plans on having their food shipped during Struthers Middle School's "Wildcat Cage" a spinoff of the TV show Shark Tank, Monday afternoon.

Jeff Lange | The Vindicator Kylie Thomas explains to judges …

Jeff Lange | The Vindicator Kylie Thomas explains to judges how her group's restaurant "Kam and Anthony's" plans on having their food shipped during Struthers Middle School's "Wildcat Cage" a spinoff of the TV show …


Jeff Lange | The Vindicator  Kinsey Warren, 8th grader at Struthers Middle School explains to the judges how her group's restaurant will be environmentally friendly during Struthers Middle School's "Wildcat Cage" a spinoff of the TV show Shark Tank, Monday afternoon.

Jeff Lange | The Vindicator Kinsey Warren, 8th grader at …

Jeff Lange | The Vindicator Kinsey Warren, 8th grader at Struthers Middle School explains to the judges how her group's restaurant will be environmentally friendly during Struthers Middle School's "Wildcat Cage" a spinoff of the …


Jeff Lange | The Vindicator  Senator Sherrod Brown speaks to press about future intentions of upgrading the air base's C-130 Hercules airplanes by the year 2020, Monday morning in Vienna.

Jeff Lange | The Vindicator Senator Sherrod Brown speaks to …

Jeff Lange | The Vindicator Senator Sherrod Brown speaks to press about future intentions of upgrading the air base's C-130 Hercules airplanes by the year 2020, Monday morning in Vienna.


Jeff Lange | The Vindicator  From Dennis Dively Dillards visual merchandiser, Debbie Shattuck of DMW Insurance, Donna Hayat and Kathy Dwinnells of Hopes and Wishes stand in front of the Christmas display at Akron Childrens of Mahoning Valley.

Jeff Lange | The Vindicator From Dennis Dively Dillards visual …

Jeff Lange | The Vindicator From Dennis Dively Dillards visual merchandiser, Debbie Shattuck of DMW Insurance, Donna Hayat and Kathy Dwinnells of Hopes and Wishes stand in front of the Christmas display at Akron Childrens …


Jeff Lange | The Vindicator  8th grader at Struthers Kylie Thomas shakes the hand of Principle Pete Pirone (left) after being awarded first place for her group's restaurant after Struthers Middle School's "Wildcat Cage" a spinoff of the TV show Shark Tank, Monday afternoon.

Jeff Lange | The Vindicator 8th grader at Struthers Kylie …

Jeff Lange | The Vindicator 8th grader at Struthers Kylie Thomas shakes the hand of Principle Pete Pirone (left) after being awarded first place for her group's restaurant after Struthers Middle School's "Wildcat Cage" a …


Jeff Lange | The Vindicator  JD Hall (in blue) presents his group's restaurant titled Cafe on the Bay to the judges as group members Anthony Lucent (left), Gianna Schiavi (right) and Trinity Farrar (far right) stand behind him during Struthers Middle School's "Wildcat Cage" a spinoff of the TV show Shark Tank, Monday afternoon.

Jeff Lange | The Vindicator JD Hall (in blue) presents …

Jeff Lange | The Vindicator JD Hall (in blue) presents his group's restaurant titled Cafe on the Bay to the judges as group members Anthony Lucent (left), Gianna Schiavi (right) and Trinity Farrar (far right) …


Ashley Jacobson and Joseph J. Bratek

Ashley Jacobson and Joseph J. Bratek

Ashley Jacobson and Joseph J. Bratek


Special to The Vindicator: Trumbull Senior Production Co. is sponsoring a Christmas lottery tree with more than $200 in tickets on it. Tickets, which are $1, will be sold Dec. 14-21 at Santisi’s IGA in Girard. The drawing will be at 3 p.m. Dec. 22. TSPC, a nonprofit organization, gives food, clothing and financial donations to the Salvation Army at Christmas and presents a $1,000 scholarship to a senior student going into the field of entertainment. From left in front are Becky Noftsinger and Vivian Box, board members; Carol Bovee, vice president; and Judy Mackey, secretary; and in back are Sandy Clark, board member; Jean Bolinger, treasurer; Jason Burgermyer, president; and Jean Trask and Joey Radza, board members.

Special to The Vindicator: Trumbull Senior Production Co. is sponsoring …

Special to The Vindicator: Trumbull Senior Production Co. is sponsoring a Christmas lottery tree with more than $200 in tickets on it. Tickets, which are $1, will be sold Dec. 14-21 at Santisi’s IGA in …


Special to The Vindicator: Members of Warren Republican Women’s Club are preparing for the annual Toys for Tots dinner and auction planned for 5:30 p.m. Dec. 4 at McMenamy’s Banquet Center in Niles. From left are Peggy Boyd; Sandy Mahaffey, reservation chairwoman; and Cary Ann Koren, president. Dinner will be at 6 p.m., and the cost is $18. WRWC has sponsored the event for five years and raised more than $10,000 in toys and cash. All donations stay in the Valley. U.S. Marines from Youngstown Air Reserve Station in Vienna will assist auctioneer Michael Fuchillo. Call Mahaffey at 330-518-6927 or Boyd at 330-856-5398.

Special to The Vindicator: Members of Warren Republican Women’s Club …

Special to The Vindicator: Members of Warren Republican Women’s Club are preparing for the annual Toys for Tots dinner and auction planned for 5:30 p.m. Dec. 4 at McMenamy’s Banquet Center in Niles. From left …


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Dr. Kyle Muir and Sarah Ducay

Dr. Kyle Muir and Sarah Ducay

Dr. Kyle Muir and Sarah Ducay


Maj. Tina Hannasch, Yellow Ribbon coordinator at Youngstown Air Reserve Station, spoke to students at the Veterans Day program at St. Joseph the Provider Catholic School in Youngstown. Veterans were recognized by the student body during a program of songs performed in their honor. Above, from left, are Azyah Rozenblad, Hannasch, Alaiya Jones and Chauncie Holloway. Special to The Vindicator

Maj. Tina Hannasch, Yellow Ribbon coordinator at Youngstown Air Reserve …

Maj. Tina Hannasch, Yellow Ribbon coordinator at Youngstown Air Reserve Station, spoke to students at the Veterans Day program at St. Joseph the Provider Catholic School in Youngstown. Veterans were recognized by the student body …


Special to The Vindicator: Surrounded by quilts are, from left, Fran Tock, Ruth White and Shirley Dull, who participate in Niles Senior Center Quilters. The quilts were featured in a show Nov. 10. Quilters and sewers meet from 1 to 3 p.m. Mondays at the center, 14 E. State St., Niles, and new members are welcome. For information, call 330-544-3676.

Special to The Vindicator: Surrounded by quilts are, from left, …

Special to The Vindicator: Surrounded by quilts are, from left, Fran Tock, Ruth White and Shirley Dull, who participate in Niles Senior Center Quilters. The quilts were featured in a show Nov. 10. Quilters and …


James L. Cardelein, left, was appointed district education officer for the 24th Masonic District during a recent meeting of Allen Masonic Lodge 276 in Columbiana. Installing officer was Kevin B. Todd, right, of Grand Lodge of Ohio. Cardelein is past master of Leetonia Lodge 401, Negley Lodge 565 and present master of Allen Lodge. He is a member of Scottish Rite of the Valley of Steubenville. Special to The Vindicator

James L. Cardelein, left, was appointed district education officer for …

James L. Cardelein, left, was appointed district education officer for the 24th Masonic District during a recent meeting of Allen Masonic Lodge 276 in Columbiana. Installing officer was Kevin B. Todd, right, of Grand Lodge …


Home Savings Charitable Foundation donated $1,800 to the Columbiana County Educational Service Center for sponsorship of the Columbiana County Youth Leadership Summit, which was Oct. 24 at Kent State University at Salem. Seven Mahoning Valley school districts participated, with 65 eighth- and ninth-graders involved. From left are Flo Brett, Effective Leadership Academy; Danielle Dillon, CCESC coordinator; Justin Bachman, keynote speaker; and Colleen Scott, foundation director. Special to The Vindicator

Home Savings Charitable Foundation donated $1,800 to the Columbiana County …

Home Savings Charitable Foundation donated $1,800 to the Columbiana County Educational Service Center for sponsorship of the Columbiana County Youth Leadership Summit, which was Oct. 24 at Kent State University at Salem. Seven Mahoning Valley …


Amanda Jones and Joseph Louk

Amanda Jones and Joseph Louk

Amanda Jones and Joseph Louk


Melissa Kalaman, third from right, chairwoman of the Mike Hull Memorial Poker Run, presents a $2,300 check to Aundrea Cika, center, director of the Mahoning Valley Office of the Autism Society of Ohio, and Jen Gonda, third from left, also of the autism society. Some 60 motorcyclists participated in the second annual poker run and pasta dinner in August to benefit autism. Kalaman is the sister of the namesake of the event, established in 2013 to honor Hull, grandfather to a granddaughter on the autism spectrum. Proceeds will be used to establish a holiday family and minigrant program for Valley families. Others are committee members. Special to The Vindicator

Melissa Kalaman, third from right, chairwoman of the Mike Hull …

Melissa Kalaman, third from right, chairwoman of the Mike Hull Memorial Poker Run, presents a $2,300 check to Aundrea Cika, center, director of the Mahoning Valley Office of the Autism Society of Ohio, and Jen …


Neal McDonald and Vanessa Schutz

Neal McDonald and Vanessa Schutz

Neal McDonald and Vanessa Schutz


Tortellini served in spicy Alfredo sauce at Donavito’s Italian Grille.

Tortellini served in spicy Alfredo sauce at Donavito’s Italian Grille.

Tortellini served in spicy Alfredo sauce at Donavito’s Italian Grille.


Youngstown State athletic director Ron Strollo listens to a question Tuesday during a news conference at Beeghly Center. YSU officially announced the firing of Penguins football coach Eric Wolford Tuesday after the news broke Monday night. Strollo took questions about the move and the start of the search for Wolford’s replacement.

Youngstown State athletic director Ron Strollo listens to a question …

Youngstown State athletic director Ron Strollo listens to a question Tuesday during a news conference at Beeghly Center. YSU officially announced the firing of Penguins football coach Eric Wolford Tuesday after the news broke Monday …


Walleye dinner with steamed broccoli at Donavito’s Italian Grille.

Walleye dinner with steamed broccoli at Donavito’s Italian Grille.

Walleye dinner with steamed broccoli at Donavito’s Italian Grille.