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SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR — The Ninth Annual St. Michael Parish Wine Taste Fundraiser will take place from 7 to 10 p.m. Feb. 6 at the Church’s Family Life Center, next to the church, at 350 N. Broad St. in Canfield. The event will feature wine and craft beer selections from eight purveyors and distributors from around Northeast Ohio, along with food service by Naffah Hospitality. Also featured will be a basket auction, a raffle and drawings for wine for a year. Tickets are $55 per person and can be bought from committee members or the parish office. Above are some of the members of the Wine Taste Committee standing in front of a statue of the church’s patron saint. From left are Bill Petro, Mike Fagan, Chuck Wirtz, Gerry Ricciutti, Audrey Geskey, Maxine Gordon and Jim Gordon.

SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR — The Ninth Annual St. Michael …

SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR — The Ninth Annual St. Michael Parish Wine Taste Fundraiser will take place from 7 to 10 p.m. Feb. 6 at the Church’s Family Life Center, next to the church, at …


SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR — The Western Reserve Amateur Radio Club recently installed officers and board members for 2015 at its annual banquet. From left to right are Kevin Stein, secretary; Joe Wojtowicz, vice president; Russ Williams, trustee; Roy Haren, president; Harry Harker, trustee; Jane Avnet, web mistress and club newsletter; Allan Avnet, past president; Maureen Stein, treasurer; and Steve Fabry, trustee. Another trustee is Chris Monske. All licensed amateur radio operators and those who want to learn more about the hobby are invited to the club’s next meeting Feb. 17 at Davidson’s Restaurant, 3636 Canfield Road, Canfield. Dinner will be at 6 p.m., and the meeting will begin at 7. A presentation on programming hand-held transceivers will be given. For information call Haren at 330-717-3695 or email harens@juno.com.

SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR — The Western Reserve Amateur Radio …

SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR — The Western Reserve Amateur Radio Club recently installed officers and board members for 2015 at its annual banquet. From left to right are Kevin Stein, secretary; Joe Wojtowicz, vice president; …


SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR — Holy Family Church Youth Ministry members and their families toured St. Columba Cathedral Jan. 18 with Sister Isabel Rudge, pastoral minister of the cathedral. After the tour, the Youth Ministry attended the 4 p.m. Mass and Liturgy of the Hours for Life. Standing with Sister Isabel, center, at the altar are, from left, Courtney Conklin, Mark Stein, Michael Puhalla and Ciara Kearns.

SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR — Holy Family Church Youth Ministry …

SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR — Holy Family Church Youth Ministry members and their families toured St. Columba Cathedral Jan. 18 with Sister Isabel Rudge, pastoral minister of the cathedral. After the tour, the Youth Ministry …


SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR — Warren Republican Women’s Club had its Jan. 8 meeting at the Chop House in Howland. Members took food donations for the Bolindale Food Bank. Guest speaker was Rick Muccio, a local political cartoonist. From left to right are Cary Ann Koren, WRWC president; Julie Marinkovich and Chuck Mackey of Bolindale Food Bank; Shelby McElravy, WRWC first vice president; and Muccio.

SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR — Warren Republican Women’s Club had …

SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR — Warren Republican Women’s Club had its Jan. 8 meeting at the Chop House in Howland. Members took food donations for the Bolindale Food Bank. Guest speaker was Rick Muccio, a …


SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR — Canfield AARP 3104 installed new officers for the year at its January meeting. Judge Robert Rusu of Mahoning County Probate Court performed the installation. Sitting, from left, are board members Floyd Welker, Bernie Gunter and Mary Ann Cmil. Standing are Janice Bethel, president; Shirley Griffin, vice president; Peg Kelly, assistant secretary; Janice Lesher, secretary; Dorothy Conkle, assistant treasurer; Lois Klein, treasurer; and Richard Hodor, board member. Other board members are Polly Bauman and Chuck Dysert.

SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR — Canfield AARP 3104 installed new …

SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR — Canfield AARP 3104 installed new officers for the year at its January meeting. Judge Robert Rusu of Mahoning County Probate Court performed the installation. Sitting, from left, are board members …


SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR — At the January meeting of the Austintown Junior Women’s League, John Saulitis, long-term care ombudsman director with the Area Agency on Aging, spoke to the group. He investigates complaints and helps families find resolutions for area elderly who need nursing home care and personal assistance. The AJWL presented the agency with Giant Eagle gift cards. From left to right are Saulitis, Paulette Dockry and Kathy Rusback.

SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR — At the January meeting of …

SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR — At the January meeting of the Austintown Junior Women’s League, John Saulitis, long-term care ombudsman director with the Area Agency on Aging, spoke to the group. He investigates complaints and …


William D. Lewis | The Vindicator — To say Jeannie Essad is intrigued with camels would be putting it mildly. The collection she started about 40 years ago has grown to an estimated 500 camels in all sizes, shapes and types.

William D. Lewis | The Vindicator — To say Jeannie …

William D. Lewis | The Vindicator — To say Jeannie Essad is intrigued with camels would be putting it mildly. The collection she started about 40 years ago has grown to an estimated 500 camels …


Don Hutchison, Cardinal Joint Fire District chief, stands in front of the emergency road connecting the Westbury Park and Stonebridge developments in Canfield. The middle point of the route is about where the person is standing in the distance. The extension will connect both sides of Timber Run Drive.

Don Hutchison, Cardinal Joint Fire District chief, stands in front …

Don Hutchison, Cardinal Joint Fire District chief, stands in front of the emergency road connecting the Westbury Park and Stonebridge developments in Canfield. The middle point of the route is about where the person is …


Youngstown State senior forward Heidi Schlegel shoots under pressure from Wright State forward Tayler Stanton (21) and guard Courtney Boyd (23) during their Horizon League game Thursday at YSU’s Beeghly Center. The Penguins edged the Raiders, 75-70, to take over the No. 2 spot in the conference standings and drop Wright State to No. 3. Schlegel posted 19 points and a team-high 13 rebounds.

Youngstown State senior forward Heidi Schlegel shoots under pressure from …

Youngstown State senior forward Heidi Schlegel shoots under pressure from Wright State forward Tayler Stanton (21) and guard Courtney Boyd (23) during their Horizon League game Thursday at YSU’s Beeghly Center. The Penguins edged the …


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