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Katie Rickman | The Vindicator.Youngstown's Bobby Hain (20) pushes past Wright State's Kendall Griffin (15) before going up for a shot and scoring during the first period on Jan. 8, 2015.

Katie Rickman | The Vindicator.Youngstown's Bobby Hain (20) pushes past …

Katie Rickman | The Vindicator.Youngstown's Bobby Hain (20) pushes past Wright State's Kendall Griffin (15) before going up for a shot and scoring during the first period on Jan. 8, 2015.


Katie Rickman | The Vindicator.Youngstown's Marcus Keene (10) moves up court and is blocked by Wright State's Chrishawn Hopkins (20) during the first period on Jan. 8, 2015.

Katie Rickman | The Vindicator.Youngstown's Marcus Keene (10) moves up …

Katie Rickman | The Vindicator.Youngstown's Marcus Keene (10) moves up court and is blocked by Wright State's Chrishawn Hopkins (20) during the first period on Jan. 8, 2015.


Katie Rickman | The Vindicator.Youngstown's Osandai Vaughn (23) catches a rebound during the first period at Youngstown State's game against Wright State on Jan. 8, 2015.

Katie Rickman | The Vindicator.Youngstown's Osandai Vaughn (23) catches a …

Katie Rickman | The Vindicator.Youngstown's Osandai Vaughn (23) catches a rebound during the first period at Youngstown State's game against Wright State on Jan. 8, 2015.


Katie Rickman | The Vindicator.Youngstown's Shawn Amiker (4) goes up for a shot during the first period against Wright State Thursday, January 8, 2015.

Katie Rickman | The Vindicator.Youngstown's Shawn Amiker (4) goes up …

Katie Rickman | The Vindicator.Youngstown's Shawn Amiker (4) goes up for a shot during the first period against Wright State Thursday, January 8, 2015.


Katie Rickman | The Vindicator.Youngstown's DJ Cole (11) moves up court and is blocked by Wright State's Joe Thomasson (32) during the first period at YSU on Jan. 8, 2015.

Katie Rickman | The Vindicator.Youngstown's DJ Cole (11) moves up …

Katie Rickman | The Vindicator.Youngstown's DJ Cole (11) moves up court and is blocked by Wright State's Joe Thomasson (32) during the first period at YSU on Jan. 8, 2015.


SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR— The winner of the Trumbull Senior Production Co. Christmas Lottery Tree was Shirley Grantz. The tree was on display at Santisi’s IGA in Girard. At left, board member Joey Radza and Carol Bovee, vice president of TSPC, pulled the winning ticket. The company raised $1,314. TSPC gives food, clothing, toys and a check to the Salvation Army at Christmas and sponsors a $1,000 scholarship to a Trumbull County student who plans to enter the entertainment field.

SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR— The winner of the Trumbull Senior …

SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR— The winner of the Trumbull Senior Production Co. Christmas Lottery Tree was Shirley Grantz. The tree was on display at Santisi’s IGA in Girard. At left, board member Joey Radza and …


Brandon Wirtz , left, an Austintown firefighter and paramedic, and Ryan Caron , a Lane LifeTrans paramedic, check their gear before starting their shift at Austintown Fire Station No. 1 on Wednesday. A collaboration between Lane and the township fire department is now a year old and has cut down response times in Austintown.

Brandon Wirtz , left, an Austintown firefighter and paramedic, and …

Brandon Wirtz , left, an Austintown firefighter and paramedic, and Ryan Caron , a Lane LifeTrans paramedic, check their gear before starting their shift at Austintown Fire Station No. 1 on Wednesday. A collaboration between …


West Branch guard Melinda Trimmer drives toward the basket against St. Vincent-St. Mary defender Shannon Jack in the first half of the 2014 Division II regional final at Barberton High School. Playing college basketball has always been a dream for Trimmer, who will continue her career at Youngstown State University.

West Branch guard Melinda Trimmer drives toward the basket against …

West Branch guard Melinda Trimmer drives toward the basket against St. Vincent-St. Mary defender Shannon Jack in the first half of the 2014 Division II regional final at Barberton High School. Playing college basketball has …


Lakeview’s Annie Pavlansky (10) gets past Harding’s Alasjia Dykes during the first half of their game Wednesday at Lakeview High School in Cortland. Pavlansky made 8 of 8 free throws and had 16 points total for the Bulldogs, who downed the Raiders, 58-48.

Lakeview’s Annie Pavlansky (10) gets past Harding’s Alasjia Dykes during …

Lakeview’s Annie Pavlansky (10) gets past Harding’s Alasjia Dykes during the first half of their game Wednesday at Lakeview High School in Cortland. Pavlansky made 8 of 8 free throws and had 16 points total …


A row of newly wetted bleeding heart flowers.

A row of newly wetted bleeding heart flowers.

A row of newly wetted bleeding heart flowers.