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Jeff Lange | The Vindicator MON, FEB 29, 2016 - Devils' Braedon Poole (35) drives past Lowellville's Tyler Barone (5) late in the second half of their district semifinal at Struthers Fieldhouse on Monday.

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Jeff Lange | The Vindicator MON, FEB 29, 2016 - Devils' Braedon Poole (35) drives past Lowellville's Tyler Barone (5) late in the second half of their district semifinal at Struthers Fieldhouse on Monday.


Jeff Lange | The Vindicator MON, FEB 29, 2016 - McDonald seniors Matt Howard (center), Jake Reckard (left) and Zack Fedysky celebrate after the Devils defeated Lowellville 56-53 in the district semifinal at Struthers High School on Monday.

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Jeff Lange | The Vindicator MON, FEB 29, 2016 - McDonald seniors Matt Howard (center), Jake Reckard (left) and Zack Fedysky celebrate after the Devils defeated Lowellville 56-53 in the district semifinal at Struthers High …


Jeff Lange | The Vindicator MON, FEB 29, 2016 - Lowellville's Cole Beatty hangs on the rim as he slams the ball for two in the first half of the Rockets' loss to McDonald in the district semifinal game in Struthers on Monday.

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Jeff Lange | The Vindicator MON, FEB 29, 2016 - Lowellville's Cole Beatty hangs on the rim as he slams the ball for two in the first half of the Rockets' loss to McDonald in …


Jeff Lange | The Vindicator MON, FEB 29, 2016 - Head coach of the McDonald Blue Devils, Jeff Rasile, wraps his arms around senior Jake Reckard in celebration of their victory over Lowellville on Monday.

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Jeff Lange | The Vindicator MON, FEB 29, 2016 - Head coach of the McDonald Blue Devils, Jeff Rasile, wraps his arms around senior Jake Reckard in celebration of their victory over Lowellville on Monday.


Jeff Lange | The Vindicator MON, FEB 29, 2016 - Lowellville senior Cole Beatty celebrates after a three-point shot late in the Rockets' district semifinal game against McDonald at Struthers Fieldhouse on Monday. Despite their efforts, the Rockets fell to McDonald 56-53.

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Jeff Lange | The Vindicator MON, FEB 29, 2016 - Lowellville senior Cole Beatty celebrates after a three-point shot late in the Rockets' district semifinal game against McDonald at Struthers Fieldhouse on Monday. Despite their …


Jeff Lange | The Vindicator MON, FEB 29, 2016 - Lowellville's Cole Beatty (center) attempts to get through two McDonald players, Jake Reckard (left) and Matt Howard (right) during their district semifinal game in Struthers on Monday.

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Jeff Lange | The Vindicator MON, FEB 29, 2016 - Lowellville's Cole Beatty (center) attempts to get through two McDonald players, Jake Reckard (left) and Matt Howard (right) during their district semifinal game in Struthers …


Jeff Lange | The Vindicator MON, FEB 29, 2016 - McDonald's Lucas Garland looks to the basket as he attempts a three-point shot in the first half of the Devils' matchup against Lowellville in the district semifinal at Struthers High School on Monday.

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Jeff Lange | The Vindicator MON, FEB 29, 2016 - McDonald's Lucas Garland looks to the basket as he attempts a three-point shot in the first half of the Devils' matchup against Lowellville in the …


Jeff Lange | The Vindicator MON, FEB 29, 2016 - McDonald head coach Jeff Rasile calls out a play from the sideline of Monday's district semifinal game against Lowellville in Struthers.

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Jeff Lange | The Vindicator MON, FEB 29, 2016 - McDonald head coach Jeff Rasile calls out a play from the sideline of Monday's district semifinal game against Lowellville in Struthers.


Jeff Lange | The Vindicator MON, FEB 29, 2016 - McDonald's Jake Reckard (left) dives to steal the ball away from Lowellville's Tyler Barone (5) early in their district semifinal in Struthers Monday.

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Jeff Lange | The Vindicator MON, FEB 29, 2016 - McDonald's Jake Reckard (left) dives to steal the ball away from Lowellville's Tyler Barone (5) early in their district semifinal in Struthers Monday.


SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR | Missy Macklin is the first winner of the Shopping Local Pays incentive hosted by the Columbiana Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber executive director April Brinker, right, awarded Macklin a $25 gift certificate to Bunker Hill Antiques, 24 S. Main St. The monthly program invites locals to save their receipts from stores in the 44408 zip code area, excluding groceries or gas, then turn the receipts in to the Chamber when a $100 total has been reached for a chance to win a $25 gift certificate. Receipts may be collected throughout the month and then turned in to the Chamber on the seventh of the following month. For information on the program, visit www.columbianachamber.com or call 330-482-3822.

SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR | Missy Macklin is the first …

SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR | Missy Macklin is the first winner of the Shopping Local Pays incentive hosted by the Columbiana Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber executive director April Brinker, right, awarded Macklin a $25 …


SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR | The fourth annual Presents for Paws event was held on Dec. 5, 2015, and raised over $3,800 with a bake sale and basket auction featuring over 135 baskets. Several local animal rescues were present at the event, including Close to Home Animal Rescue, Friends of Fido, Paw Platoon Animal Rescue, Cats are People Too, Angels for Animals and Animal Pawtectors. All proceeds benefitted local rescue organizations. Event committee members included, front, from left, Melanie Mascioli, chairman; April Morris Prest, owner of Sit Means Sit; Melissa Simko; and event sponsor Ken Kemmer; and in back, Kathy Bukovinsky and Kate Haplea. Marlene Gerhardstein and Karla Farina Dooley also are committee members. The event featured free photos with Santa for pets of all sizes. Plans are being made for the 2016 event, set for Dec. 3 at Sit Means Sit, 1330 Seaborn St., Suite 6, Mineral Ridge. For information, find Presents for Paws on Facebook.

SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR | The fourth annual Presents for …

SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR | The fourth annual Presents for Paws event was held on Dec. 5, 2015, and raised over $3,800 with a bake sale and basket auction featuring over 135 baskets. Several local …