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STRUTHERS, OHIO - DECEMBER 30, 2016: Carson Ryan #2 of Struthers goes to the basket after getting around Braeden O'Shaungnessy #3 of Poland during the second half of their game Friday night at Struthers High School. DAVID DERMER | THE VINDICATOR

STRUTHERS, OHIO - DECEMBER 30, 2016: Carson Ryan #2 of …

STRUTHERS, OHIO - DECEMBER 30, 2016: Carson Ryan #2 of Struthers goes to the basket after getting around Braeden O'Shaungnessy #3 of Poland during the second half of their game Friday night at Struthers High …


Braedon Poole (30) puts up a layup while being defended by Donald Daniel (24) of Niles during the third quarter of Friday nights matchup against Niles High School at McDonald High School.  Dustin Livesay  |  The Vindicator  12/30/16  McDonald.

Braedon Poole (30) puts up a layup while being defended …

Braedon Poole (30) puts up a layup while being defended by Donald Daniel (24) of Niles during the third quarter of Friday nights matchup against Niles High School at McDonald High School. Dustin Livesay | …


Zach Rasile (1) of McDonald puts up a jump shot while being defended by Cyler Kane Johnson (4) during the third quarter of Friday nights matchup at McDonald High School.  Dustin Livesay  |  The Vindicator  12/30/16  McDonald.

Zach Rasile (1) of McDonald puts up a jump shot …

Zach Rasile (1) of McDonald puts up a jump shot while being defended by Cyler Kane Johnson (4) during the third quarter of Friday nights matchup at McDonald High School. Dustin Livesay | The Vindicator …


Corbin Foy (22) of Niles puts up a jump shot over Joe Ragozzin (21) during the second quarter of Friday nights matchup at McDonald High School.  Dustin Livesay  |  The Vindicator  12/30/16  McDonald.

Corbin Foy (22) of Niles puts up a jump shot …

Corbin Foy (22) of Niles puts up a jump shot over Joe Ragozzin (21) during the second quarter of Friday nights matchup at McDonald High School. Dustin Livesay | The Vindicator 12/30/16 McDonald.


STRUTHERS, OHIO - DECEMBER 30, 2016: Braeden O'Shaungnessy #3 of Poland grabs a rebound away from AJ Musolino #10 of Struthers during the second half of their game Friday night at Struthers High School. DAVID DERMER | THE VINDICATOR

STRUTHERS, OHIO - DECEMBER 30, 2016: Braeden O'Shaungnessy #3 of …

STRUTHERS, OHIO - DECEMBER 30, 2016: Braeden O'Shaungnessy #3 of Poland grabs a rebound away from AJ Musolino #10 of Struthers during the second half of their game Friday night at Struthers High School. DAVID …


Jasson Faison (3) of Niles puts up a jump shot while being defended by Dylan Portuless (13) during the second quarter of Friday nights matchup at McDonald High School.  Dustin Livesay  |  The Vindicator  12/30/16  McDonald.

Jasson Faison (3) of Niles puts up a jump shot …

Jasson Faison (3) of Niles puts up a jump shot while being defended by Dylan Portuless (13) during the second quarter of Friday nights matchup at McDonald High School. Dustin Livesay | The Vindicator 12/30/16 …


STRUTHERS, OHIO - DECEMBER 30, 2016: Kyle Patterson #30 of Poland goes tot he basket while being pressured by Ethan Vo #11 and Andrew Carbon #5 of Struthers during the first half of their game Friday night at Struthers High School. DAVID DERMER | THE VINDICATOR

STRUTHERS, OHIO - DECEMBER 30, 2016: Kyle Patterson #30 of …

STRUTHERS, OHIO - DECEMBER 30, 2016: Kyle Patterson #30 of Poland goes tot he basket while being pressured by Ethan Vo #11 and Andrew Carbon #5 of Struthers during the first half of their game …


STRUTHERS, OHIO - DECEMBER 30, 2016: Andrew Carbon #5 of Struthers splits the defense of Braeden O'Shaungnessy #3 and Daniel Kramer #10 of Poland during the second half of their game Friday night at Struthers High School. DAVID DERMER | THE VINDICATOR

STRUTHERS, OHIO - DECEMBER 30, 2016: Andrew Carbon #5 of …

STRUTHERS, OHIO - DECEMBER 30, 2016: Andrew Carbon #5 of Struthers splits the defense of Braeden O'Shaungnessy #3 and Daniel Kramer #10 of Poland during the second half of their game Friday night at Struthers …


Braedon Poole (30) puts up an uncontested layup during the third quarter of Friday nights matchup against Niles High School at McDonald High School.  Dustin Livesay  |  The Vindicator  12/30/16  McDonald.

Braedon Poole (30) puts up an uncontested layup during the …

Braedon Poole (30) puts up an uncontested layup during the third quarter of Friday nights matchup against Niles High School at McDonald High School. Dustin Livesay | The Vindicator 12/30/16 McDonald.


Tyreece Williams (35) of Niles goes up for a shot while being defended by McDonald's Evan Magill (10) during the second quarter of Friday nights matchup at McDonald High School.  Dustin Livesay  |  The Vindicator  12/30/16  McDonald.

Tyreece Williams (35) of Niles goes up for a shot …

Tyreece Williams (35) of Niles goes up for a shot while being defended by McDonald's Evan Magill (10) during the second quarter of Friday nights matchup at McDonald High School. Dustin Livesay | The Vindicator …


Evan Magill (10) of McDonald puts up a layup while being defended by Jasson Faison (3) during the third quarter of Friday nights matchup at McDonald High School.  Dustin Livesay  |  The Vindicator  12/30/16  McDonald.

Evan Magill (10) of McDonald puts up a layup while …

Evan Magill (10) of McDonald puts up a layup while being defended by Jasson Faison (3) during the third quarter of Friday nights matchup at McDonald High School. Dustin Livesay | The Vindicator 12/30/16 McDonald.


Evan Magill (10) of McDonal blocks a shot taken by Daljon Motley (2) of Niles during the second quarter of Friday nights matchup at McDonald High School.  Dustin Livesay  |  The Vindicator  12/30/16  McDonald.

Evan Magill (10) of McDonal blocks a shot taken by …

Evan Magill (10) of McDonal blocks a shot taken by Daljon Motley (2) of Niles during the second quarter of Friday nights matchup at McDonald High School. Dustin Livesay | The Vindicator 12/30/16 McDonald.


STRUTHERS, OHIO - DECEMBER 30, 2016: Trent Lutz #4 of Poland trips over Carson Ryan #2 of Struthers while securing the basketball during the first half of their game Friday night at Struthers High School. DAVID DERMER | THE VINDICATOR

STRUTHERS, OHIO - DECEMBER 30, 2016: Trent Lutz #4 of …

STRUTHERS, OHIO - DECEMBER 30, 2016: Trent Lutz #4 of Poland trips over Carson Ryan #2 of Struthers while securing the basketball during the first half of their game Friday night at Struthers High School. …


STRUTHERS, OHIO - DECEMBER 30, 2016: Mike Diaz #2 of Poland dribbles away from Jaret Jacubec #24 of Struthers after a turnover during the first half of their game Friday night at Struthers High School. DAVID DERMER | THE VINDICATOR

STRUTHERS, OHIO - DECEMBER 30, 2016: Mike Diaz #2 of …

STRUTHERS, OHIO - DECEMBER 30, 2016: Mike Diaz #2 of Poland dribbles away from Jaret Jacubec #24 of Struthers after a turnover during the first half of their game Friday night at Struthers High School. …


McDonald's Joe Ragozzin (21) goes up for a shot while being defended by Cyler Kane Johnson (4) of Niles during the second quarter of Friday nights matchup at McDonald High School.  Dustin Livesay  |  The Vindicator  12/30/16  McDonald.

McDonald's Joe Ragozzin (21) goes up for a shot while …

McDonald's Joe Ragozzin (21) goes up for a shot while being defended by Cyler Kane Johnson (4) of Niles during the second quarter of Friday nights matchup at McDonald High School. Dustin Livesay | The …


Jasson Faison (3) of Niles puts up a jump shot while being defended by Dylan Portuless (13) during the second quarter of Friday nights matchup at McDonald High School.  Dustin Livesay  |  The Vindicator  12/30/16  McDonald.

Jasson Faison (3) of Niles puts up a jump shot …

Jasson Faison (3) of Niles puts up a jump shot while being defended by Dylan Portuless (13) during the second quarter of Friday nights matchup at McDonald High School. Dustin Livesay | The Vindicator 12/30/16 …


Caleb Emerson (11) of McDonald leaps to save the ball from going out of bounds during the second quarter of Friday nights matchup against Niles at McDonald High School.  Dustin Livesay  |  The Vindicator  12/30/16  McDonald.

Caleb Emerson (11) of McDonald leaps to save the ball …

Caleb Emerson (11) of McDonald leaps to save the ball from going out of bounds during the second quarter of Friday nights matchup against Niles at McDonald High School. Dustin Livesay | The Vindicator 12/30/16 …


STRUTHERS, OHIO - DECEMBER 30, 2016: Ryan Leonard #20 of Struthers loses possession of the ball while being pressured by Trent Lutz #4 of Poland during the first half of their game Friday night at Struthers High School. DAVID DERMER | THE VINDICATOR

STRUTHERS, OHIO - DECEMBER 30, 2016: Ryan Leonard #20 of …

STRUTHERS, OHIO - DECEMBER 30, 2016: Ryan Leonard #20 of Struthers loses possession of the ball while being pressured by Trent Lutz #4 of Poland during the first half of their game Friday night at …


STRUTHERS, OHIO - DECEMBER 30, 2016: Mike Diaz #2 of Poland dribbles up court while being cut off by Kevin Traylor #3 of Struthers during the first half of their game Friday night at Struthers High School. DAVID DERMER | THE VINDICATOR

STRUTHERS, OHIO - DECEMBER 30, 2016: Mike Diaz #2 of …

STRUTHERS, OHIO - DECEMBER 30, 2016: Mike Diaz #2 of Poland dribbles up court while being cut off by Kevin Traylor #3 of Struthers during the first half of their game Friday night at Struthers …


Luis G. Delgado-Rivas and NaJiyah D. Burgess

Luis G. Delgado-Rivas and NaJiyah D. Burgess

Luis G. Delgado-Rivas and NaJiyah D. Burgess


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Members of Youngstown Chapter of The Links Inc., in front from left, are Juanita Williams; Sarah Brown-Clark, central area parliamentarian; Ursula Perdue, financial secretary; Margaret Person, treasurer; Monica Hoskins-Vann, vice president; Margaret Staples, president; Ruthie King, parliamentarian; Dr. Sabine Barlatt, corresponding secretary; Janice L. Beachum, recording secretary; Dr. Virginia Banks-Bright, chairman HIV-AIDS National Executive Council; and Juanita Davis. In back are Atty. Dayna Terrell, Shelley English, Wanda Smith, Brenda Moore, Anne R. Cobbin, Atty. Sandra Thompkins, Dr. Krishmu Shipmon, Lenora Hill, Anne Gillian, Mary E. Patterson, Julie Greene, Dr. Ruth Quarles, Theresa Yarboro and Allyson Wynn. Other members are Atty. Carla Baldwin, Brenda Martin and Dr. Joan Boyd.

SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR Members of Youngstown Chapter of The …

SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR Members of Youngstown Chapter of The Links Inc., in front from left, are Juanita Williams; Sarah Brown-Clark, central area parliamentarian; Ursula Perdue, financial secretary; Margaret Person, treasurer; Monica Hoskins-Vann, vice president; …


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Elaine Maro, right, executive director of Access Health Mahoning Valley, was the speaker at the last meeting of Rotary Club of Austintown in 2016. She works in Warren and has an office in the Oakhill Renaissance building in Youngstown. The organization assists residents in getting care from physicians, dentists and vision care providers. Call her in Warren at 330-373-0703 or in Youngstown at 330-746-5424. Ed Kalaher, Austintown Rotary president, presented Maro with a book to commemorate the event and it will be donated to Austintown Elementary School library.

SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR Elaine Maro, right, executive director of …

SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR Elaine Maro, right, executive director of Access Health Mahoning Valley, was the speaker at the last meeting of Rotary Club of Austintown in 2016. She works in Warren and has an …


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The Rayen School Class of 1956 met for its 60th reunion at Rachel’s Restaurant in Austintown. Members attending, in front from left, are Lorena Averhart Buggs, John Fusco, Anita Tahos Stothard, Dorothy Ferraro Procick, Gretchen Bennett Blair, Gerry Mihalic Mansour, Tom Kuchinka, Carl Nunziato and Lois Kotick Testa. In the second row are Frank Righetti, Patricia Altier Honen, Dolly Patta Horvath, Catherine Skoda Susany, Alyce Cheloff Gross, Nancy Elder Hinely, Clara Scarpine Nunziato, Helen Michaelin Hassam, Carol George and Delores Lettera. And in back are Andrew Lubanovic, Richard Korhan, Fred Zagotti, Rodger Moses, Frank Micchia, Paul Rimedio and Frank Bagnoli.

SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR The Rayen School Class of 1956 …

SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR The Rayen School Class of 1956 met for its 60th reunion at Rachel’s Restaurant in Austintown. Members attending, in front from left, are Lorena Averhart Buggs, John Fusco, Anita Tahos Stothard, …


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Youngstown Alumnae Panhellenic Association members attending the holiday luncheon, from left, are Jayne Boucherle, Sharman Simon, Lucy Setz, Marion Calpin and Paulette Malie, and in back, Kim Davis, Suzanne Brown, Dorothy Melody, Lynn Sorber, Carol Havrilla, Sally Ocker, Jackie Stambaugh, Kimberly Russell and Amy Banks. Below, YAPA “Smart Cookie” bakers help prepare care packages for Youngstown State University students during finals week. From left are Mary Ellen Willmitch and Jennifer Rinehart, both of Alpha Sigma Tau Sorority.

SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR Youngstown Alumnae Panhellenic Association members attending …

SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR Youngstown Alumnae Panhellenic Association members attending the holiday luncheon, from left, are Jayne Boucherle, Sharman Simon, Lucy Setz, Marion Calpin and Paulette Malie, and in back, Kim Davis, Suzanne Brown, Dorothy …


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Kiwanis Club of Youngstown named Jerry Osborne, Kiwanian of the Year, during the club’s Dec. 16 meeting. He is a retired banking executive and has been a member of Youngstown Kiwanis since 2002. He has served as club president and district lieutenant governor. He is presently the club treasurer. Carla Hunter, left, club president, and Anthony D’Apolito, right, past president, presented Osborne with a plaque for his years of service. For information on the club, call Chris McCarty at 330-729-1017 or 310-948-8858.

SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR Kiwanis Club of Youngstown named Jerry …

SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR Kiwanis Club of Youngstown named Jerry Osborne, Kiwanian of the Year, during the club’s Dec. 16 meeting. He is a retired banking executive and has been a member of Youngstown Kiwanis …


Marc Toeteberg-Harms and Natasha Glodek

Marc Toeteberg-Harms and Natasha Glodek

Marc Toeteberg-Harms and Natasha Glodek


Justin W. May and Jenna A. Depizzo

Justin W. May and Jenna A. Depizzo

Justin W. May and Jenna A. Depizzo


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Frances Ritz, who will be 100 years old Jan. 10, is seated with her grandsons, Bjorn, left, and Eric.

SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR Frances Ritz, who will be 100 …

SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR Frances Ritz, who will be 100 years old Jan. 10, is seated with her grandsons, Bjorn, left, and Eric.


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Jad Saleh, second from right, and Cecilia Shaer, right, senior varsity soccer players at Canfield High School, present an oversize check to Marlene Mikan, left, a volunteer at Yellow Brick Place, and Donna Detwiler, one of the founders of Yellow Brick Place. For their senior National Honor Society project, students sponsored Pink-Out soccer games in October to raise funds for Yellow Brick Place and Joanie Abdu Comprehensive Breast Care Center. YBP supports and educates cancer patients and those closest to them by providing individual and group services in Mahoning, Trumbull and Columbiana counties. Money was divided between the two organizations with YBP receiving $1,600. Below, members of the Ladies Auxiliary of Austintown Eagles sponsored a craft show, basket raffle and bake sale with funds earmarked for Yellow Brick Place. Lynette Marshall and Marylou Dawson were co-chairwomen. The auxiliary donated more than $1,160 to YBP.

SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR Jad Saleh, second from right, and …

SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR Jad Saleh, second from right, and Cecilia Shaer, right, senior varsity soccer players at Canfield High School, present an oversize check to Marlene Mikan, left, a volunteer at Yellow Brick Place, …


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Angela Pickett, second from left, president of Youngstown Section of National Council of Negro Women, congratulates winners of the “Hat Parade” featured at the “Hats Off to Seniors” event that the section hosted at McGuffey Centre. From left are Sally Hawkins, third-place winner; Ida Mae Morris, first place; and Juanita Rodgers, second.

SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR Angela Pickett, second from left, president …

SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR Angela Pickett, second from left, president of Youngstown Section of National Council of Negro Women, congratulates winners of the “Hat Parade” featured at the “Hats Off to Seniors” event that the …


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Committee members of Epsilon Mu Omega chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha are preparing for the annual Snowflake Ball on Jan. 28 at the Embassy in Boardman. From left are Lundeana Thomas; Dominique Graves-Robinson; Deanna Brown, president; LaQuesha Lewis; Carol Prestley, and Kareem Ash-Holloway, co-chairman. Other committee members are Madonna Chism-Pinkard, Lindsay Benton, Jasmine Young and Sandy Smith-Graves, co-chairman.

SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR Committee members of Epsilon Mu Omega …

SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR Committee members of Epsilon Mu Omega chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha are preparing for the annual Snowflake Ball on Jan. 28 at the Embassy in Boardman. From left are Lundeana Thomas; …


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Since 1955, Struthers Rotary has hosted a Christmas party for special-needs children in the county. This year, the club hosted more than 200 children and teachers from Struthers, Campbell, Lowellville, Austintown and Youngstown. Members of Struthers Parkside Church provided lunch and the Grotto clowns provided entertainment. Struthers Interact Club also assists with the party. Student volunteers, in front from left, are Tessa Stocker and Jenna Kish. In back are Megan Stewart, Jessica Tirone, Karli Shives, Peyton McLaughlin, Torre Smrek, Amanda Zupko and Maci Musolino.

SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR Since 1955, Struthers Rotary has hosted …

SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR Since 1955, Struthers Rotary has hosted a Christmas party for special-needs children in the county. This year, the club hosted more than 200 children and teachers from Struthers, Campbell, Lowellville, Austintown …


Neighbors | Abby Slanker.Canfield High School senior wrestler Georgio Poullas and Canfield High School wrestling coach Dean Conley were all smiles at Poullas’ letter of intent signing ceremony during which he formally committed to Cleveland State University and signed his NCAA national letter of intent Dec. 2.

Neighbors | Abby Slanker.Canfield High School senior wrestler Georgio Poullas …

Neighbors | Abby Slanker.Canfield High School senior wrestler Georgio Poullas and Canfield High School wrestling coach Dean Conley were all smiles at Poullas’ letter of intent signing ceremony during which he formally committed to Cleveland …


Neighbors | Abby Slanker.Canfield High School senior wrestler Georgio Poullas was surrounded by his family and wrestling coach Dean Conley at his letter of intent signing ceremony as he formally committed to Cleveland State University and signed his NCAA national letter of intent Dec. 2.

Neighbors | Abby Slanker.Canfield High School senior wrestler Georgio Poullas …

Neighbors | Abby Slanker.Canfield High School senior wrestler Georgio Poullas was surrounded by his family and wrestling coach Dean Conley at his letter of intent signing ceremony as he formally committed to Cleveland State University …


Neighbors | Abby Slanker.Canfield High School senior wrestler Georgio Poullas celebrated with his family at his letter of intent signing ceremony as he signed his NCAA national letter of intent as he formally committed to Cleveland State University Dec. 2. Pictured are, left to right, Barb Applegate, Tammy Poullas, Niko Poullas, Georgio Poullas, George Poullas and Athena Poullas.

Neighbors | Abby Slanker.Canfield High School senior wrestler Georgio Poullas …

Neighbors | Abby Slanker.Canfield High School senior wrestler Georgio Poullas celebrated with his family at his letter of intent signing ceremony as he signed his NCAA national letter of intent as he formally committed to …