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SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR Cheri Metzinger of America Makes was inducted as the newest member of the Youngstown Lions Club at an Aug. 11 meeting at the YMCA. Lions present for the meeting included Michael Metzinger, left, Cheri Metzinger, Bill Cooper and Kyle Miasek, club president.

SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR Cheri Metzinger of America Makes was ...

SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR Cheri Metzinger of America Makes was inducted as the newest member of the Youngstown Lions Club at an Aug. 11 meeting at the YMCA. Lions present for the meeting included Michael ...


Joseph Koch Jr. and Taylor Vukovich

Joseph Koch Jr. and Taylor Vukovich

Joseph Koch Jr. and Taylor Vukovich


BRITTANY KANOTZ AND DAVID SZOMORU

BRITTANY KANOTZ AND DAVID SZOMORU

BRITTANY KANOTZ AND DAVID SZOMORU


MR. AND MRS. ED DEMECHKO

MR. AND MRS. ED DEMECHKO

MR. AND MRS. ED DEMECHKO


STEWART P. FRANKLIN AND QUEEN Y. MCCASKEY

STEWART P. FRANKLIN AND QUEEN Y. MCCASKEY

STEWART P. FRANKLIN AND QUEEN Y. MCCASKEY


SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR Since its launch in January, The Piggyback Foundation of Youngstown has adopted three families with significant medical bills, assisting eight school-age children. One family has a parent with serious heart complications, and another has a 6-year-old battling cancer. The Foundation delivered pens, pencils, crayons, notebooks and a $100 gift card for personalized purchases like shoes, book bags and new clothes to each of the families. The completed bags to be delivered to the children, above, were filled with the variety of supplies, shown below. Funds for the donation were collected during the foundation’s chocolate festival in May and a rummage sale in June. The Foundation also will be sponsored by a Mercy Health Physicians golf outing planned on Friday. A beer and hard cider tasting fundraiser is planned for Oct. 16 at Magic Tree in Boardman, featuring auctions, raffles and football. For information on the Foundation or to buy tickets for the tasting fundraiser, go to www.piggybackyoungstown.com.

SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR Since its launch in January, The ...

SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR Since its launch in January, The Piggyback Foundation of Youngstown has adopted three families with significant medical bills, assisting eight school-age children. One family has a parent with serious heart complications, ...


ROBERT K. YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR Final plans are being made for the 2016 American Heart Association Tri-County Heart Walk on Sept. 17 at Youngstown State University’s WATTS center. Volunteers and participants preparing for the walk, from left, are Thomas John, a WHOT broadcaster and 30-year volunteer for the walk; Kevin Helmick, president and chief executive officer of Farmers National Bank Corp. and event chairman; Helmick’s son, Preston, the 2016 Heart Child; Helmick’s son Spencer; Amie Helmick, his wife; and Lauren Wood and Rich Morgan of WKBN-TV 27, a media sponsor for the event.

ROBERT K. YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR Final plans are being ...

ROBERT K. YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR Final plans are being made for the 2016 American Heart Association Tri-County Heart Walk on Sept. 17 at Youngstown State University’s WATTS center. Volunteers and participants preparing for the ...


SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR GFWC Ohio Warren Junior Women’s League hosted its seventh annual Taste of Trumbull recently at Ciminero’s Banquet Centre in Niles. Local restaurants offered signature dishes and desserts for guests to sample, and entertainment was provided by Stan Miller, jazz saxophonist and vocalist. The host was Lindsay McCoy, WFMJ-TV anchor. Barry Dyngles won the People’s Choice for best taste, and Just Pizzelles won for best presentation. Proceeds benefitted Life Enrichment Activities Programs. Mary Lou Jarrett, left, WJWL president and Julie Vugrinovich, event chairman, right, presented a check for $7,000 to Renee Maiorca, L.E.A.P. representative.

SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR GFWC Ohio Warren Junior Women’s League ...

SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR GFWC Ohio Warren Junior Women’s League hosted its seventh annual Taste of Trumbull recently at Ciminero’s Banquet Centre in Niles. Local restaurants offered signature dishes and desserts for guests to sample, ...


MR. AND MRS. DAVID HANISKO

MR. AND MRS. DAVID HANISKO

MR. AND MRS. DAVID HANISKO


SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR Austintown Rotary hosted Dante Colaluca, top picture, left, a senior at Boardman High School, at its August meeting. Colaluca discussed his experience with Buckeye Boys State in Columbus as a delegate for the State House of Representatives Education Committee and thanked the club for its financial support. With him is his father, Vince Colaluca, who is a past president of the club. The Rotary also hosted Rachel Flickinger, bottom picture, right, from the Regional Chamber of Commerce. Flickinger discussed programs implemented by the Chamber to benefit members, including discounts and networking opportunities. President Ed Kalaher, left, is shown with Flickinger following her presentation.

SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR Austintown Rotary hosted Dante Colaluca, top ...

SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR Austintown Rotary hosted Dante Colaluca, top picture, left, a senior at Boardman High School, at its August meeting. Colaluca discussed his experience with Buckeye Boys State in Columbus as a delegate ...


RYAN A. CLAWSON AND CASSANDRA M. MIDLICK

RYAN A. CLAWSON AND CASSANDRA M. MIDLICK

RYAN A. CLAWSON AND CASSANDRA M. MIDLICK


MR. AND MRS. THOMAS MORELLA

MR. AND MRS. THOMAS MORELLA

MR. AND MRS. THOMAS MORELLA


BOARDMAN, OHIO - AUGUST 13, 2016: Cheri Pascarella of Boardman holds her granddaughter Addison Griggy 4, as the two dance to the music before the start of the Buddy Walk, Saturday morning at the Shops at Boardman Park. DAVID DERMER | THE VINDICATOR

BOARDMAN, OHIO - AUGUST 13, 2016: Cheri Pascarella of Boardman ...

BOARDMAN, OHIO - AUGUST 13, 2016: Cheri Pascarella of Boardman holds her granddaughter Addison Griggy 4, as the two dance to the music before the start of the Buddy Walk, Saturday morning at the Shops ...


BOARDMAN, OHIO - AUGUST 13, 2016: Ray Griggy of Boardman smiles while playing a game with his daughter as the two participate in the Buddy Walk, Saturday morning at the Shops at Boardman Park. DAVID DERMER | THE VINDICATOR

BOARDMAN, OHIO - AUGUST 13, 2016: Ray Griggy of Boardman ...

BOARDMAN, OHIO - AUGUST 13, 2016: Ray Griggy of Boardman smiles while playing a game with his daughter as the two participate in the Buddy Walk, Saturday morning at the Shops at Boardman Park. DAVID ...


YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - AUGUST 13, 2016: (LtoR) Lori Kibby of Columbiana, Scott Rodgers of Youngstown and Tom Davis of Austintown prepare hot dogs on the grill Saturday morning at the Covelli Center during the NOW Youngstown book bag giveaway. DAVID DERMER | THE VINDICATOR

YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - AUGUST 13, 2016: (LtoR) Lori Kibby of ...

YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - AUGUST 13, 2016: (LtoR) Lori Kibby of Columbiana, Scott Rodgers of Youngstown and Tom Davis of Austintown prepare hot dogs on the grill Saturday morning at the Covelli Center during the NOW ...


BOARDMAN, OHIO - AUGUST 13, 2016: (LtoR) Walker Hurdley 6, Quintino Desantis 7, Carmella Hurdley 3, and Giada Desantis 7, all from Poland walk while carrying the banner for their group Quintino's Quest during the Buddy Walk, Saturday morning at the Shops at Boardman Park. DAVID DERMER | THE VINDICATOR

BOARDMAN, OHIO - AUGUST 13, 2016: (LtoR) Walker Hurdley 6, ...

BOARDMAN, OHIO - AUGUST 13, 2016: (LtoR) Walker Hurdley 6, Quintino Desantis 7, Carmella Hurdley 3, and Giada Desantis 7, all from Poland walk while carrying the banner for their group Quintino's Quest during the ...


BOARDMAN, OHIO - AUGUST 13, 2016: Groups and individuals participants of the Buddy Walk walk around the Shops at Boardman Park Saturday morning. DAVID DERMER | THE VINDICATOR

BOARDMAN, OHIO - AUGUST 13, 2016: Groups and individuals participants ...

BOARDMAN, OHIO - AUGUST 13, 2016: Groups and individuals participants of the Buddy Walk walk around the Shops at Boardman Park Saturday morning. DAVID DERMER | THE VINDICATOR


BOARDMAN, OHIO - AUGUST 13, 2016: Cheri Pascarella of Boardman holds her granddaughter Addison Griggy 4, of Poland as the two dance to the music before the start of the Buddy Walk, Saturday morning at the Shops at Boardman Park. DAVID DERMER | THE VINDICATOR

BOARDMAN, OHIO - AUGUST 13, 2016: Cheri Pascarella of Boardman ...

BOARDMAN, OHIO - AUGUST 13, 2016: Cheri Pascarella of Boardman holds her granddaughter Addison Griggy 4, of Poland as the two dance to the music before the start of the Buddy Walk, Saturday morning at ...


BOARDMAN, OHIO - AUGUST 13, 2016: Becky Switalski the National Director of the Buddy Walk speaks at the podium before the start of the Buddy Walk, Saturday morning at the Shops at Boardman Park. DAVID DERMER | THE VINDICATOR

BOARDMAN, OHIO - AUGUST 13, 2016: Becky Switalski the National ...

BOARDMAN, OHIO - AUGUST 13, 2016: Becky Switalski the National Director of the Buddy Walk speaks at the podium before the start of the Buddy Walk, Saturday morning at the Shops at Boardman Park. DAVID ...


BOARDMAN, OHIO - AUGUST 13, 2016: Aubrey Taylor 7, of Struthers waives at the camera above while riding on the shoulders of a family member during Buddy Walk, Saturday morning at the Shops at Boardman Park. DAVID DERMER | THE VINDICATOR

BOARDMAN, OHIO - AUGUST 13, 2016: Aubrey Taylor 7, of ...

BOARDMAN, OHIO - AUGUST 13, 2016: Aubrey Taylor 7, of Struthers waives at the camera above while riding on the shoulders of a family member during Buddy Walk, Saturday morning at the Shops at Boardman ...


BOARDMAN, OHIO - AUGUST 13, 2016: Ray Griggy of Boardman smiles while playing a game with his daughter as the two participate in the Buddy Walk, Saturday morning at the Shops at Boardman Park. DAVID DERMER | THE VINDICATOR

BOARDMAN, OHIO - AUGUST 13, 2016: Ray Griggy of Boardman ...

BOARDMAN, OHIO - AUGUST 13, 2016: Ray Griggy of Boardman smiles while playing a game with his daughter as the two participate in the Buddy Walk, Saturday morning at the Shops at Boardman Park. DAVID ...


YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - AUGUST 13, 2016: People line up outside of the Covelli Center waiting to pick out a new book bag during the NOW Youngstown book bag giveaway. DAVID DERMER | THE VINDICATOR

YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - AUGUST 13, 2016: People line up outside ...

YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - AUGUST 13, 2016: People line up outside of the Covelli Center waiting to pick out a new book bag during the NOW Youngstown book bag giveaway. DAVID DERMER | THE VINDICATOR


Jeff Lange | The Vindicator FRI, AUG 19, 2016 - Glenn Milton watches his approach to the North No. 18 green during the first round of the 2016 Farmers Bank Greatest Golfer of the Valley competition held at Mill Creek Golf Course on Friday, Aug. 19, 2016.

Jeff Lange | The Vindicator FRI, AUG 19, 2016 - ...

Jeff Lange | The Vindicator FRI, AUG 19, 2016 - Glenn Milton watches his approach to the North No. 18 green during the first round of the 2016 Farmers Bank Greatest Golfer of the Valley ...


Jeff Lange | The Vindicator FRI, AUG 19, 2016 - Mary Kane watches her approach to South No. 18 during the first round of the 2016 Farmers Bank Greatest Golfer of the Valley competition held at Mill Creek Golf Course on Friday, Aug. 19, 2016.

Jeff Lange | The Vindicator FRI, AUG 19, 2016 - ...

Jeff Lange | The Vindicator FRI, AUG 19, 2016 - Mary Kane watches her approach to South No. 18 during the first round of the 2016 Farmers Bank Greatest Golfer of the Valley competition held ...


Jeff Lange | The Vindicator FRI, AUG 19, 2016 - YSU's Mia Barchetti plays out of the woods on South No. 2 during the first round of the 2016 Farmers Bank Greatest Golfer of the Valley competition held at Mill Creek Golf Course on Friday, Aug. 19, 2016.

Jeff Lange | The Vindicator FRI, AUG 19, 2016 - ...

Jeff Lange | The Vindicator FRI, AUG 19, 2016 - YSU's Mia Barchetti plays out of the woods on South No. 2 during the first round of the 2016 Farmers Bank Greatest Golfer of the ...


Jeff Lange | The Vindicator FRI, AUG 19, 2016 - Brandon Pluchinsky watches his putt to North No. 1 during the first round of the 2016 Farmers Bank Greatest Golfer of the Valley competition held at Mill Creek Golf Course on Friday, Aug. 19, 2016.

Jeff Lange | The Vindicator FRI, AUG 19, 2016 - ...

Jeff Lange | The Vindicator FRI, AUG 19, 2016 - Brandon Pluchinsky watches his putt to North No. 1 during the first round of the 2016 Farmers Bank Greatest Golfer of the Valley competition held ...


Jeff Lange | The Vindicator FRI, AUG 19, 2016 - YSU's Mia Barchetti drives her ball down the South No. 3 fairway during the first round of the 2016 Farmers Bank Greatest Golfer of the Valley competition held at Mill Creek Golf Course on Friday, Aug. 19, 2016.

Jeff Lange | The Vindicator FRI, AUG 19, 2016 - ...

Jeff Lange | The Vindicator FRI, AUG 19, 2016 - YSU's Mia Barchetti drives her ball down the South No. 3 fairway during the first round of the 2016 Farmers Bank Greatest Golfer of the ...


Jeff Lange | The Vindicator FRI, AUG 19, 2016 - Paul Cene watches his chip onto the North No. 9 green during the first round of the 2016 Farmers Bank Greatest Golfer of the Valley competition held at Mill Creek Golf Course on Friday, Aug. 19, 2016.

Jeff Lange | The Vindicator FRI, AUG 19, 2016 - ...

Jeff Lange | The Vindicator FRI, AUG 19, 2016 - Paul Cene watches his chip onto the North No. 9 green during the first round of the 2016 Farmers Bank Greatest Golfer of the Valley ...


Jeff Lange | The Vindicator FRI, AUG 19, 2016 - Glenn Milton (right) is congratulated by Scott Porter after finishing No. 18 on the North Course at Mill Creek Golf Course during the first round of the 2016 Farmers Bank Greatest Golfer of the Valley competition on Friday, Aug. 19, 2016.

Jeff Lange | The Vindicator FRI, AUG 19, 2016 - ...

Jeff Lange | The Vindicator FRI, AUG 19, 2016 - Glenn Milton (right) is congratulated by Scott Porter after finishing No. 18 on the North Course at Mill Creek Golf Course during the first round ...


Jeff Lange | The Vindicator FRI, AUG 19, 2016 - John Hazey putts on the No. 9 green on the North Course of Mill Creek Golf Course during the first round of the 2016 Farmers Bank Greatest Golfer of the Valley competition on Friday, Aug. 19, 2016.

Jeff Lange | The Vindicator FRI, AUG 19, 2016 - ...

Jeff Lange | The Vindicator FRI, AUG 19, 2016 - John Hazey putts on the No. 9 green on the North Course of Mill Creek Golf Course during the first round of the 2016 Farmers ...


Jeff Lange | The Vindicator FRI, AUG 19, 2016 - Scott Porter plays out of a bunker on the North No. 18 fairway during the first round of the 2016 Farmers Bank Greatest Golfer of the Valley competition held at Mill Creek Golf Course on Friday, Aug. 19, 2016.

Jeff Lange | The Vindicator FRI, AUG 19, 2016 - ...

Jeff Lange | The Vindicator FRI, AUG 19, 2016 - Scott Porter plays out of a bunker on the North No. 18 fairway during the first round of the 2016 Farmers Bank Greatest Golfer of ...


Jeff Lange | The Vindicator FRI, AUG 19, 2016 - Katie McDevitt chips onto the South No. 9 green during the first round of the 2016 Farmers Bank Greatest Golfer of the Valley competition held at Mill Creek Golf Course on Friday, Aug. 19, 2016.

Jeff Lange | The Vindicator FRI, AUG 19, 2016 - ...

Jeff Lange | The Vindicator FRI, AUG 19, 2016 - Katie McDevitt chips onto the South No. 9 green during the first round of the 2016 Farmers Bank Greatest Golfer of the Valley competition held ...


Patricia Denson

Patricia Denson

Patricia Denson


Matthew Sharp

Matthew Sharp

Matthew Sharp


Martin Stewart

Martin Stewart

Martin Stewart


SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR On Aug. 2, the Struthers Rotary hosted Struthers school board member Bob Noble to discuss Fostering Dreams, an organization he founded with his wife, Mary Alice. The Nobles have hosted 69 foster children in Mahoning County. Their non-profit organization provides special events for children sponsored by foster parents, including a tea party for foster girls where they are provided gowns, shoes, hairdressing, a photo shoot and limousine transportation to a banquet. The participating girls keep the donated items after the event ends. Other Fostering Dreams activities include Youngstown State University football games and tailgate parties, and hero parties where the children meet police officers, firefighters and social workers. The organization recently purchased the former Our Lady of Hungary Church property, and will use the building for computer education, life skills, fine arts and other training. Struthers Rotary president JoAnne Cabuno Sweeney, left, welcomed Noble to the meeting with his host, Rotarian Linda Krestel.

SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR On Aug. 2, the Struthers Rotary ...

SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR On Aug. 2, the Struthers Rotary hosted Struthers school board member Bob Noble to discuss Fostering Dreams, an organization he founded with his wife, Mary Alice. The Nobles have hosted 69 ...