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Jeff Lange | The Vindicator  Jared Hideg (center) carries the YSU Rangers guidon as he leads the YSU Army ROTC unit across the balance beams during Sunday's 1st annual Steelathon held in Youngstown.

Jeff Lange | The Vindicator Jared Hideg (center) carries the …

Jeff Lange | The Vindicator Jared Hideg (center) carries the YSU Rangers guidon as he leads the YSU Army ROTC unit across the balance beams during Sunday's 1st annual Steelathon held in Youngstown.


Jeff Lange | The Vindicator  Matthew Melito third place runner out of Youngstown climbs the first hill with ease in the streets of Youngstown during the 1st annual Steelathon, Sunday.

Jeff Lange | The Vindicator Matthew Melito third place runner …

Jeff Lange | The Vindicator Matthew Melito third place runner out of Youngstown climbs the first hill with ease in the streets of Youngstown during the 1st annual Steelathon, Sunday.


Jeff Lange | The Vindicator  Vindicator sports writer Ryan Buck balances as he makes his way across the balance beam on the home stretch of the Steelathon 5K race held in the streets of downtown Youngstown, Sunday, September 21st.

Jeff Lange | The Vindicator Vindicator sports writer Ryan Buck …

Jeff Lange | The Vindicator Vindicator sports writer Ryan Buck balances as he makes his way across the balance beam on the home stretch of the Steelathon 5K race held in the streets of downtown …


Jeff Lange | The Vindicator  Josie Hale of Boardman winces as she hops through the semi tire challenge, Sunday morning in the streets of Youngstown during the 1st annual Steelathon 5K race.

Jeff Lange | The Vindicator Josie Hale of Boardman winces …

Jeff Lange | The Vindicator Josie Hale of Boardman winces as she hops through the semi tire challenge, Sunday morning in the streets of Youngstown during the 1st annual Steelathon 5K race.


Jeff Lange | The Vindicator  Members of the YSU Army ROTC unit begin their assault on the uphill portion of the Steelathon, Sunday morning in Youngstown.

Jeff Lange | The Vindicator Members of the YSU Army …

Jeff Lange | The Vindicator Members of the YSU Army ROTC unit begin their assault on the uphill portion of the Steelathon, Sunday morning in Youngstown.


Jeff Lange | The Vindicator  Adam Hoover (center), member of YSU's Army ROTC program calls cadences as he hustles along the course of the 1st annual Steelathon 5K race, Sunday, September 21st.

Jeff Lange | The Vindicator Adam Hoover (center), member of …

Jeff Lange | The Vindicator Adam Hoover (center), member of YSU's Army ROTC program calls cadences as he hustles along the course of the 1st annual Steelathon 5K race, Sunday, September 21st.


       ROBERT K. YOSAY  | THE VINDICATOR..Paul Poulos, BPD new districtwide security supervisor for Boardman High School .. -30-

ROBERT K. YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR..Paul Poulos, BPD new districtwide …

ROBERT K. YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR..Paul Poulos, BPD new districtwide security supervisor for Boardman High School .. -30-


       ROBERT K. YOSAY  | THE VINDICATOR..Paul Poulos, BPD new districtwide security supervisor for Boardman High School .. -30-

ROBERT K. YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR..Paul Poulos, BPD new districtwide …

ROBERT K. YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR..Paul Poulos, BPD new districtwide security supervisor for Boardman High School .. -30-


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       ROBERT K. YOSAY  | THE VINDICATOR..Paul Poulos, BPD new districtwide security supervisor for Boardman High School .. -30-

ROBERT K. YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR..Paul Poulos, BPD new districtwide …

ROBERT K. YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR..Paul Poulos, BPD new districtwide security supervisor for Boardman High School .. -30-


Katie Rickman | The Vindicator.Two Canfield Village Middle School teachers Steve DeMaiolo and Angela Alexandrides have begun using the green house at the school using mostly donated seeds Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2014. Miracle Grow sits on the ground of the green house.

Katie Rickman | The Vindicator.Two Canfield Village Middle School teachers …

Katie Rickman | The Vindicator.Two Canfield Village Middle School teachers Steve DeMaiolo and Angela Alexandrides have begun using the green house at the school using mostly donated seeds Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2014. Miracle Grow sits …


Katie Rickman | The Vindicator.Steve DeMaiolo, a 6th grade science teacher at Canfield Village Middle School waters plants in the green house Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2014. DeMaiolo and fellow teacher Angela Alexandrides have begun using the green house at the school using mostly donated seeds.

Katie Rickman | The Vindicator.Steve DeMaiolo, a 6th grade science …

Katie Rickman | The Vindicator.Steve DeMaiolo, a 6th grade science teacher at Canfield Village Middle School waters plants in the green house Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2014. DeMaiolo and fellow teacher Angela Alexandrides have begun using …


Katie Rickman | The Vindicator.Two Canfield Village Middle School teachers Steve DeMaiolo and Angela Alexandrides have begun using the green house at the school using mostly donated seeds Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2014. Seen here is a tomato plant.

Katie Rickman | The Vindicator.Two Canfield Village Middle School teachers …

Katie Rickman | The Vindicator.Two Canfield Village Middle School teachers Steve DeMaiolo and Angela Alexandrides have begun using the green house at the school using mostly donated seeds Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2014. Seen here is …


Katie Rickman | The Vindicator.Two Canfield Village Middle School teachers Steve DeMaiolo and Angela Alexandrides have begun using the green house at the school using mostly donated seeds Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2014. Angela Alexandrides shows the jalapeño peppers growing in the green house.

Katie Rickman | The Vindicator.Two Canfield Village Middle School teachers …

Katie Rickman | The Vindicator.Two Canfield Village Middle School teachers Steve DeMaiolo and Angela Alexandrides have begun using the green house at the school using mostly donated seeds Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2014. Angela Alexandrides shows …


Katie Rickman | The Vindicator.Two Canfield Village Middle School teachers Steve DeMaiolo and Angela Alexandrides have begun using the green house at the school using mostly donated seeds Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2014. Seen here is celery.

Katie Rickman | The Vindicator.Two Canfield Village Middle School teachers …

Katie Rickman | The Vindicator.Two Canfield Village Middle School teachers Steve DeMaiolo and Angela Alexandrides have begun using the green house at the school using mostly donated seeds Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2014. Seen here is …


Katie Rickman | The Vindicator.Two Canfield Village Middle School teachers Steve DeMaiolo and Angela Alexandrides have begun using the green house at the school using mostly donated seeds Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2014.

Katie Rickman | The Vindicator.Two Canfield Village Middle School teachers …

Katie Rickman | The Vindicator.Two Canfield Village Middle School teachers Steve DeMaiolo and Angela Alexandrides have begun using the green house at the school using mostly donated seeds Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2014.


Cyril Kovach of Youngstown wipes down his 1949 Mercury during the Cops Car Show in the Struthers Plaza in Struthers on Sunday afternoon.  Dustin Livesay  |  The Vindicator  09/21/14  Struthers Plaza.

Cyril Kovach of Youngstown wipes down his 1949 Mercury during …

Cyril Kovach of Youngstown wipes down his 1949 Mercury during the Cops Car Show in the Struthers Plaza in Struthers on Sunday afternoon. Dustin Livesay | The Vindicator 09/21/14 Struthers Plaza.


Lizz Collingwood of Struthers gives out registration forms to classic cars and trucks that took part the Cops Car Show in the Struthers Plaza in Struthers on Sunday afternoon.  Dustin Livesay  |  The Vindicator  09/21/14  Struthers Plaza.

Lizz Collingwood of Struthers gives out registration forms to classic …

Lizz Collingwood of Struthers gives out registration forms to classic cars and trucks that took part the Cops Car Show in the Struthers Plaza in Struthers on Sunday afternoon. Dustin Livesay | The Vindicator 09/21/14 …


Parker Birch (1) of Boardman rides in a stroller while being pushed by his mother Alyssa Birch of Boardman during the Super Walk for Multiple Sclerosis at the Wick Recreation Area of Mill Creek Park on Sunday morning.  Dustin Livesay  |  The Vindicator  09/21/14  Mill Creek Park.

Parker Birch (1) of Boardman rides in a stroller while …

Parker Birch (1) of Boardman rides in a stroller while being pushed by his mother Alyssa Birch of Boardman during the Super Walk for Multiple Sclerosis at the Wick Recreation Area of Mill Creek Park …


Rebekah Ostrode (left) of Poland pushes her son Dominic in a stroller while walking with Pam Woychik of Cortland (middle) and Sue Ostrode (right) of Cortland during the Super Walk for Multiple Sclerosis at the Wick Recreation Area of Mill Creek Park on Sunday morning.  Dustin Livesay  |  The Vindicator  09/21/14  Mill Creek Park.

Rebekah Ostrode (left) of Poland pushes her son Dominic in …

Rebekah Ostrode (left) of Poland pushes her son Dominic in a stroller while walking with Pam Woychik of Cortland (middle) and Sue Ostrode (right) of Cortland during the Super Walk for Multiple Sclerosis at the …


Michael Macias (left) of Lowellville talks about the work done to make a replica of the "General Lee" with Al Durbin (middle) of Lowellville and Jeff Dunn of Youngstown during the Cops Car Show in the Struthers Plaza in Struthers on Sunday afternoon.  Dustin Livesay  |  The Vindicator  09/21/14  Struthers Plaza.

Michael Macias (left) of Lowellville talks about the work done …

Michael Macias (left) of Lowellville talks about the work done to make a replica of the "General Lee" with Al Durbin (middle) of Lowellville and Jeff Dunn of Youngstown during the Cops Car Show in …


Carla Amann (left) of Austintown talks to her daughter Tianna Amann (13,middle) of Austintown and mother Ginny Betke (right)of New Wateford before they started walking the Super Walk for Multiple Sclerosis at the Wick Recreation Area of Mill Creek Park on Sunday morning.  Dustin Livesay  |  The Vindicator  09/21/14  Mill Creek Park.

Carla Amann (left) of Austintown talks to her daughter Tianna …

Carla Amann (left) of Austintown talks to her daughter Tianna Amann (13,middle) of Austintown and mother Ginny Betke (right)of New Wateford before they started walking the Super Walk for Multiple Sclerosis at the Wick Recreation …


Joe Quinn walks for his father as a member of Team Joe with his German Short Haired Pointer named "Lady" during the Super Walk for Multiple Sclerosis at the Wick Recreation Area of Mill Creek Park on Sunday morning.  Dustin Livesay  |  The Vindicator  09/21/14  Mill Creek Park.

Joe Quinn walks for his father as a member of …

Joe Quinn walks for his father as a member of Team Joe with his German Short Haired Pointer named "Lady" during the Super Walk for Multiple Sclerosis at the Wick Recreation Area of Mill Creek …


Nick Rodriguez of Struthers cooks hamburgers during the Cops Car Show in the Struthers Plaza in Struthers on Sunday afternoon.  Dustin Livesay  |  The Vindicator  09/21/14  Struthers Plaza.

Nick Rodriguez of Struthers cooks hamburgers during the Cops Car …

Nick Rodriguez of Struthers cooks hamburgers during the Cops Car Show in the Struthers Plaza in Struthers on Sunday afternoon. Dustin Livesay | The Vindicator 09/21/14 Struthers Plaza.


Teresa Morrisroe (left) of Boardman rings a bell to cheer on the walkers with Barbara Brown of Youngstown at the finish line of the Super Walk for Multiple Sclerosis at the Wick Recreation Area of Mill Creek Park on Sunday morning.  Dustin Livesay  |  The Vindicator  09/21/14  Mill Creek Park.

Teresa Morrisroe (left) of Boardman rings a bell to cheer …

Teresa Morrisroe (left) of Boardman rings a bell to cheer on the walkers with Barbara Brown of Youngstown at the finish line of the Super Walk for Multiple Sclerosis at the Wick Recreation Area of …


(L-R) Ken Mohr of Struthers, Jake Bowmaster of Lowellville, and Chuck Heckman of Boardman sit in front of their cars during the Cops Car Show in the Struthers Plaza in Struthers on Sunday afternoon.  Dustin Livesay  |  The Vindicator  09/21/14  Struthers Plaza.

(L-R) Ken Mohr of Struthers, Jake Bowmaster of Lowellville, and …

(L-R) Ken Mohr of Struthers, Jake Bowmaster of Lowellville, and Chuck Heckman of Boardman sit in front of their cars during the Cops Car Show in the Struthers Plaza in Struthers on Sunday afternoon. Dustin …


Katie Rickman | The Vindicator.A group of kids throw their hands in the air as they try to catch a ball that a robot from the  Austintown High School robotics team at Silly Science Sunday downtown Youngstown on Sunday, Sept. 21, 2014.

Katie Rickman | The Vindicator.A group of kids throw their …

Katie Rickman | The Vindicator.A group of kids throw their hands in the air as they try to catch a ball that a robot from the Austintown High School robotics team at Silly Science Sunday …


Katie Rickman | The Vindicator.Simran Sethi, 4, of Canfield pours paint into a spin box to create spin art during Silly Science Sunday downtown Youngstown on Sunday, Sept. 21, 2014.

Katie Rickman | The Vindicator.Simran Sethi, 4, of Canfield pours …

Katie Rickman | The Vindicator.Simran Sethi, 4, of Canfield pours paint into a spin box to create spin art during Silly Science Sunday downtown Youngstown on Sunday, Sept. 21, 2014.


Katie Rickman | The Vindicator.A group of kids throw their hands in the air as they try to catch a ball that a robot from the  Austintown High School robotics team at Silly Science Sunday downtown Youngstown on Sunday, Sept. 21, 2014.

Katie Rickman | The Vindicator.A group of kids throw their …

Katie Rickman | The Vindicator.A group of kids throw their hands in the air as they try to catch a ball that a robot from the Austintown High School robotics team at Silly Science Sunday …


Katie Rickman | The Vindicator.Lexa Hoffman, 5, of Salem runs through  a water and corn starch paste at Silly Science Sunday at Oh Wow downtown Youngstown Sunday, Sept. 21, 2014.

Katie Rickman | The Vindicator.Lexa Hoffman, 5, of Salem runs …

Katie Rickman | The Vindicator.Lexa Hoffman, 5, of Salem runs through a water and corn starch paste at Silly Science Sunday at Oh Wow downtown Youngstown Sunday, Sept. 21, 2014.


Katie Rickman | The Vindicator.Jakob Peters, 13, of Boardman looks at the new Diesel Cruze as Mayon Maxey of GM explains how the new car runs at Silly Science Sunday downtown Youngstown on Sunday, Sept. 21, 2014.

Katie Rickman | The Vindicator.Jakob Peters, 13, of Boardman looks …

Katie Rickman | The Vindicator.Jakob Peters, 13, of Boardman looks at the new Diesel Cruze as Mayon Maxey of GM explains how the new car runs at Silly Science Sunday downtown Youngstown on Sunday, Sept. …


Katie Rickman | The Vindicator.Camille Sharp, 8, of Youngstown looks at honey bees on display with Zaney Pearl Farm which is based out of Lisbon, Ohio.  Zaney Pearl Farm was one of many local businesses participating in Silly Science Sunday downtown Youngstown Sunday, Sept. 21, 2014.

Katie Rickman | The Vindicator.Camille Sharp, 8, of Youngstown looks …

Katie Rickman | The Vindicator.Camille Sharp, 8, of Youngstown looks at honey bees on display with Zaney Pearl Farm which is based out of Lisbon, Ohio. Zaney Pearl Farm was one of many local businesses …


Katie Rickman | The Vindicator.Anthony Merrit, on right, of Birds in Flight Animal Sanctuary in Warren holds a screech owl as children look on during Silly Science Sunday downtown Youngstown on Sunday, Sept. 21, 2014.

Katie Rickman | The Vindicator.Anthony Merrit, on right, of Birds …

Katie Rickman | The Vindicator.Anthony Merrit, on right, of Birds in Flight Animal Sanctuary in Warren holds a screech owl as children look on during Silly Science Sunday downtown Youngstown on Sunday, Sept. 21, 2014.


Katie Rickman | The Vindicator.Vaughn Hinrichs, 5, of Boardman pretends to race in a small race car at Silly Science Sunday at Oh Wow in Sunday, Sept. 21, 2014 in Youngstown, Ohio.

Katie Rickman | The Vindicator.Vaughn Hinrichs, 5, of Boardman pretends …

Katie Rickman | The Vindicator.Vaughn Hinrichs, 5, of Boardman pretends to race in a small race car at Silly Science Sunday at Oh Wow in Sunday, Sept. 21, 2014 in Youngstown, Ohio.


Katie Rickman | The Vindicator.A screech owl perched on the arm of Anthony Merritt of Birds in Flight Sanctuary during Silly Science Sunday downtown Youngstown on Sunday, Sept. 21, 2014.

Katie Rickman | The Vindicator.A screech owl perched on the …

Katie Rickman | The Vindicator.A screech owl perched on the arm of Anthony Merritt of Birds in Flight Sanctuary during Silly Science Sunday downtown Youngstown on Sunday, Sept. 21, 2014.


Katie Rickman | The Vindicator.Traci Manning of the Mahoning Valley Historical Society helps Nina Gordon, 8, or Poland and Ryan Grope, 5, also of Poland put rubber bands around a watermelon during Silly Science Sunday downtown Youngstown on Sunday, Sept. 21, 2014.

Katie Rickman | The Vindicator.Traci Manning of the Mahoning Valley …

Katie Rickman | The Vindicator.Traci Manning of the Mahoning Valley Historical Society helps Nina Gordon, 8, or Poland and Ryan Grope, 5, also of Poland put rubber bands around a watermelon during Silly Science Sunday …


Katie Rickman | The Vindicator.Vaughn Hinrichs, 5, of Boardman pretends to race in a small race car at Silly Science Sunday at Oh Wow in Sunday, Sept. 21, 2014 in Youngstown, Ohio.

Katie Rickman | The Vindicator.Vaughn Hinrichs, 5, of Boardman pretends …

Katie Rickman | The Vindicator.Vaughn Hinrichs, 5, of Boardman pretends to race in a small race car at Silly Science Sunday at Oh Wow in Sunday, Sept. 21, 2014 in Youngstown, Ohio.