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Brent Drysdale, a YSU Student, plays the euphonium  during a holiday craft show and third annual Tuba Christmas, Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017, at Stambaugh Auditorium in Youngstown...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

Brent Drysdale, a YSU Student, plays the euphonium during a …

Brent Drysdale, a YSU Student, plays the euphonium during a holiday craft show and third annual Tuba Christmas, Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017, at Stambaugh Auditorium in Youngstown...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)


Musician's instruments were decked out for the holiday concert during a holiday craft show and third annual Tuba Christmas, Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017, at Stambaugh Auditorium in Youngstown...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

Musician's instruments were decked out for the holiday concert during …

Musician's instruments were decked out for the holiday concert during a holiday craft show and third annual Tuba Christmas, Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017, at Stambaugh Auditorium in Youngstown...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)


Wes O'Connor conducts the concert during a holiday craft show and third annual Tuba Christmas, Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017, at Stambaugh Auditorium in Youngstown...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

Wes O'Connor conducts the concert during a holiday craft show …

Wes O'Connor conducts the concert during a holiday craft show and third annual Tuba Christmas, Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017, at Stambaugh Auditorium in Youngstown...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)


Wes O'Connor conducts the concert during a holiday craft show and third annual Tuba Christmas, Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017, at Stambaugh Auditorium in Youngstown...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

Wes O'Connor conducts the concert during a holiday craft show …

Wes O'Connor conducts the concert during a holiday craft show and third annual Tuba Christmas, Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017, at Stambaugh Auditorium in Youngstown...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)


Tracy Lewis of Howland plays the baritone during a holiday craft show and third annual Tuba Christmas, Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017, at Stambaugh Auditorium in Youngstown...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

Tracy Lewis of Howland plays the baritone during a holiday …

Tracy Lewis of Howland plays the baritone during a holiday craft show and third annual Tuba Christmas, Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017, at Stambaugh Auditorium in Youngstown...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)


Mike Danko of Champion plays the baritone during a holiday craft show and third annual Tuba Christmas, Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017, at Stambaugh Auditorium in Youngstown...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

Mike Danko of Champion plays the baritone during a holiday …

Mike Danko of Champion plays the baritone during a holiday craft show and third annual Tuba Christmas, Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017, at Stambaugh Auditorium in Youngstown...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)


Charissa Broennle of Warren plays the baritone during a holiday craft show and third annual Tuba Christmas, Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017, at Stambaugh Auditorium in Youngstown...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

Charissa Broennle of Warren plays the baritone during a holiday …

Charissa Broennle of Warren plays the baritone during a holiday craft show and third annual Tuba Christmas, Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017, at Stambaugh Auditorium in Youngstown...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)


Janet Formichelli and husband Art Rothenberg of Canfield look at Christmas decorations during a holiday craft show and third annual Tuba Christmas, Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017, at Stambaugh Auditorium in Youngstown...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

Janet Formichelli and husband Art Rothenberg of Canfield look at …

Janet Formichelli and husband Art Rothenberg of Canfield look at Christmas decorations during a holiday craft show and third annual Tuba Christmas, Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017, at Stambaugh Auditorium in Youngstown...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)


Cameron Thompson(16) of Niles plays the baritone during a holiday craft show and third annual Tuba Christmas, Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017, at Stambaugh Auditorium in Youngstown...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

Cameron Thompson(16) of Niles plays the baritone during a holiday …

Cameron Thompson(16) of Niles plays the baritone during a holiday craft show and third annual Tuba Christmas, Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017, at Stambaugh Auditorium in Youngstown...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)


during a holiday craft show and third annual Tuba Christmas, Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017, at Stambaugh Auditorium in Youngstown...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

during a holiday craft show and third annual Tuba Christmas, …

during a holiday craft show and third annual Tuba Christmas, Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017, at Stambaugh Auditorium in Youngstown...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)


Karin McKinney(right) and her son, Rob McKinney of Warren look at custom coasters during a holiday craft show and third annual Tuba Christmas, Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017, at Stambaugh Auditorium in Youngstown...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

Karin McKinney(right) and her son, Rob McKinney of Warren look …

Karin McKinney(right) and her son, Rob McKinney of Warren look at custom coasters during a holiday craft show and third annual Tuba Christmas, Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017, at Stambaugh Auditorium in Youngstown...(Nikos Frazier | The …


Charissa Broennle of Warren plays the baritone during a holiday craft show and third annual Tuba Christmas, Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017, at Stambaugh Auditorium in Youngstown...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

Charissa Broennle of Warren plays the baritone during a holiday …

Charissa Broennle of Warren plays the baritone during a holiday craft show and third annual Tuba Christmas, Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017, at Stambaugh Auditorium in Youngstown...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)


Musicians during a holiday craft show and third annual Tuba Christmas, Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017, at Stambaugh Auditorium in Youngstown...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

Musicians during a holiday craft show and third annual Tuba …

Musicians during a holiday craft show and third annual Tuba Christmas, Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017, at Stambaugh Auditorium in Youngstown...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)


Thomas Russi(13) plays the baritone during a holiday craft show and third annual Tuba Christmas, Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017, at Stambaugh Auditorium in Youngstown...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

Thomas Russi(13) plays the baritone during a holiday craft show …

Thomas Russi(13) plays the baritone during a holiday craft show and third annual Tuba Christmas, Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017, at Stambaugh Auditorium in Youngstown...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)


Musicians during a holiday craft show and third annual Tuba Christmas, Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017, at Stambaugh Auditorium in Youngstown...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

Musicians during a holiday craft show and third annual Tuba …

Musicians during a holiday craft show and third annual Tuba Christmas, Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017, at Stambaugh Auditorium in Youngstown...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)


Musicians during a holiday craft show and third annual Tuba Christmas, Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017, at Stambaugh Auditorium in Youngstown...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

Musicians during a holiday craft show and third annual Tuba …

Musicians during a holiday craft show and third annual Tuba Christmas, Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017, at Stambaugh Auditorium in Youngstown...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)


Musicians during a holiday craft show and third annual Tuba Christmas, Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017, at Stambaugh Auditorium in Youngstown...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

Musicians during a holiday craft show and third annual Tuba …

Musicians during a holiday craft show and third annual Tuba Christmas, Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017, at Stambaugh Auditorium in Youngstown...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)


Musicians during a holiday craft show and third annual Tuba Christmas, Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017, at Stambaugh Auditorium in Youngstown...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

Musicians during a holiday craft show and third annual Tuba …

Musicians during a holiday craft show and third annual Tuba Christmas, Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017, at Stambaugh Auditorium in Youngstown...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)


Bryan Higgins, Rotarian, introduced speaker Jim Ferraro, Western Reserve Transit Authority director, at the Struthers Rotary Club’s October meeting. The WRTA initially was funded by an assessment to property taxes in Youngstown, but with the devaluation of city properties over the years, the funding was modified to a sales-tax basis. The WRTA now serves all of Mahoning County, and its primary service is the movement of workers to and from jobs. At right, from left, are Jennifer Johnson, Rotary president; Ferraro; and Higgins. Johnson holds a book that will be donated to the Struthers Elementary School library in Ferraro’s name in appreciation for his presentation.

Bryan Higgins, Rotarian, introduced speaker Jim Ferraro, Western Reserve Transit …

Bryan Higgins, Rotarian, introduced speaker Jim Ferraro, Western Reserve Transit Authority director, at the Struthers Rotary Club’s October meeting. The WRTA initially was funded by an assessment to property taxes in Youngstown, but with the …


The Trumbull County Republican Party recently gathered for its monthly breakfast meeting. Judge Craig Baldwin was the guest speaker and discussed the impact presidential appointments have with regard to the U.S. Supreme Court and the issue of legislating from the bench. Above, from left, are GOP county chairman Kevin Wyndham and Baldwin. The next meeting will be a Christmas brunch at 11:30 a.m. Dec. 16 that will take place at Dilucia’s Banquet Center on Elm Road, Warren. Cost is $20. For information, email trumbullgopchair@gmail.com.

The Trumbull County Republican Party recently gathered for its monthly …

The Trumbull County Republican Party recently gathered for its monthly breakfast meeting. Judge Craig Baldwin was the guest speaker and discussed the impact presidential appointments have with regard to the U.S. Supreme Court and the …


Local Rotary clubs recently presented a donation of $2,250 to Skip Barone, founder of Our Community Kitchen. Mary Ann Morell helped form the Feed the Hungry Challenge for Rotary District 6650. Struthers, Austintown and Boardman Rotary clubs joined together in the project. The kitchen serves breakfast and lunch to approximately 250 people daily and prepares take-home lunches. Attending the Struthers Rotary Club meeting for the presentation, from left, were Bruce Laraway, Austintown Rotary president; Mary Ann Morell, rotarian; Jennifer Johnson, Struthers Rotary president; and Skip Barone, founder of Our Community Kitchen. Mason Shattuck is the Boardman Rotary president.

Local Rotary clubs recently presented a donation of $2,250 to …

Local Rotary clubs recently presented a donation of $2,250 to Skip Barone, founder of Our Community Kitchen. Mary Ann Morell helped form the Feed the Hungry Challenge for Rotary District 6650. Struthers, Austintown and Boardman …


AMVETS Post 44 of Struthers celebrated the Marine Corps’ 242nd birthday by presenting and installing a flagpole and United States flag to Marine Julianne Buckshaw of Boardman for her yard. Participating members of the post, from left, are Tony Crespo, JP Brown III, Chuck Shaso, Shane Barnes, Ryan Brown, Angela Nerone and Jennifer Baun.

AMVETS Post 44 of Struthers celebrated the Marine Corps’ 242nd …

AMVETS Post 44 of Struthers celebrated the Marine Corps’ 242nd birthday by presenting and installing a flagpole and United States flag to Marine Julianne Buckshaw of Boardman for her yard. Participating members of the post, …


Columbiana Rotary hosted its annual Youth Service Awards banquet recently at Heck’s Restaurant in Columbiana. Awards were presented to, from left, Hannah Hephner, 4-H student of the year; Brileigh Kocahjer, outstanding Girl Scout; Tanner Daub, outstanding Boy Scout; Harmony Offenburg, Rotary Interact student of the year; and Caitlin Fitzgerald, Heroes & Halos student of the year.

Columbiana Rotary hosted its annual Youth Service Awards banquet recently …

Columbiana Rotary hosted its annual Youth Service Awards banquet recently at Heck’s Restaurant in Columbiana. Awards were presented to, from left, Hannah Hephner, 4-H student of the year; Brileigh Kocahjer, outstanding Girl Scout; Tanner Daub, …


In this undated file photo, the snowflakes seemed to keep time to the music as Kathleen Mecak directed the Rayen-Wilson high school choir in a carol during Friday’s Keep Christ in Christmas program on Federal Plaza.

In this undated file photo, the snowflakes seemed to keep …

In this undated file photo, the snowflakes seemed to keep time to the music as Kathleen Mecak directed the Rayen-Wilson high school choir in a carol during Friday’s Keep Christ in Christmas program on Federal …