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Anthony D'Alesio talks with coach Stephen Pitts during a regular season practice, Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2017, at Canfield High school in Canfield...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

Anthony D'Alesio talks with coach Stephen Pitts during a regular …

Anthony D'Alesio talks with coach Stephen Pitts during a regular season practice, Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2017, at Canfield High school in Canfield...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)


Tyler Stein works out with David Reinhart during a regular season practice, Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2017, at Canfield High school in Canfield...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

Tyler Stein works out with David Reinhart during a regular …

Tyler Stein works out with David Reinhart during a regular season practice, Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2017, at Canfield High school in Canfield...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)


Tyler Stein works out with David Reinhart during a regular season practice, Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2017, at Canfield High school in Canfield...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

Tyler Stein works out with David Reinhart during a regular …

Tyler Stein works out with David Reinhart during a regular season practice, Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2017, at Canfield High school in Canfield...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)


Tyler Stein works out with David Reinhart during a regular season practice, Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2017, at Canfield High school in Canfield...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

Tyler Stein works out with David Reinhart during a regular …

Tyler Stein works out with David Reinhart during a regular season practice, Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2017, at Canfield High school in Canfield...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)


Tyler Stein works out with David Reinhart during a regular season practice, Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2017, at Canfield High school in Canfield...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

Tyler Stein works out with David Reinhart during a regular …

Tyler Stein works out with David Reinhart during a regular season practice, Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2017, at Canfield High school in Canfield...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)


Anthony D'Alesio poses for a portrait during a regular season practice, Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2017, at Canfield High school in Canfield...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

Anthony D'Alesio poses for a portrait during a regular season …

Anthony D'Alesio poses for a portrait during a regular season practice, Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2017, at Canfield High school in Canfield...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)


Anthony D'Alesio talks with coach Stephen Pitts during a regular season practice, Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2017, at Canfield High school in Canfield...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

Anthony D'Alesio talks with coach Stephen Pitts during a regular …

Anthony D'Alesio talks with coach Stephen Pitts during a regular season practice, Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2017, at Canfield High school in Canfield...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)


Tyler Stein works out with David Reinhart during a regular season practice, Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2017, at Canfield High school in Canfield...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

Tyler Stein works out with David Reinhart during a regular …

Tyler Stein works out with David Reinhart during a regular season practice, Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2017, at Canfield High school in Canfield...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)


Tyler Stein works out with David Reinhart during a regular season practice, Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2017, at Canfield High school in Canfield...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

Tyler Stein works out with David Reinhart during a regular …

Tyler Stein works out with David Reinhart during a regular season practice, Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2017, at Canfield High school in Canfield...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)


Tyler Stein works out with David Reinhart during a regular season practice, Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2017, at Canfield High school in Canfield...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

Tyler Stein works out with David Reinhart during a regular …

Tyler Stein works out with David Reinhart during a regular season practice, Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2017, at Canfield High school in Canfield...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)


Anthony D'Alesio poses for a portrait during a regular season practice, Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2017, at Canfield High school in Canfield...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

Anthony D'Alesio poses for a portrait during a regular season …

Anthony D'Alesio poses for a portrait during a regular season practice, Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2017, at Canfield High school in Canfield...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)


Tyler Stein works out with David Reinhart during a regular season practice, Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2017, at Canfield High school in Canfield...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

Tyler Stein works out with David Reinhart during a regular …

Tyler Stein works out with David Reinhart during a regular season practice, Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2017, at Canfield High school in Canfield...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)


Anthony D'Alesio and Tyler Stein(left) pose for a portrait during a regular season practice, Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2017, at Canfield High school in Canfield...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

Anthony D'Alesio and Tyler Stein(left) pose for a portrait during …

Anthony D'Alesio and Tyler Stein(left) pose for a portrait during a regular season practice, Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2017, at Canfield High school in Canfield...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)


Tyler Stein poses for a portrait during a regular season practice, Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2017, at Canfield High school in Canfield...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

Tyler Stein poses for a portrait during a regular season …

Tyler Stein poses for a portrait during a regular season practice, Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2017, at Canfield High school in Canfield...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)


Tyler Stein works out with David Reinhart during a regular season practice, Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2017, at Canfield High school in Canfield...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

Tyler Stein works out with David Reinhart during a regular …

Tyler Stein works out with David Reinhart during a regular season practice, Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2017, at Canfield High school in Canfield...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)


Tyler Stein works out with David Reinhart during a regular season practice, Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2017, at Canfield High school in Canfield...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

Tyler Stein works out with David Reinhart during a regular …

Tyler Stein works out with David Reinhart during a regular season practice, Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2017, at Canfield High school in Canfield...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)


Coach Stephen Pitts walks through the players during a regular season practice, Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2017, at Canfield High school in Canfield...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

Coach Stephen Pitts walks through the players during a regular …

Coach Stephen Pitts walks through the players during a regular season practice, Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2017, at Canfield High school in Canfield...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)


Tyler Stein works out with David Reinhart during a regular season practice, Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2017, at Canfield High school in Canfield...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

Tyler Stein works out with David Reinhart during a regular …

Tyler Stein works out with David Reinhart during a regular season practice, Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2017, at Canfield High school in Canfield...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)


Tyler Stein works out with David Reinhart during a regular season practice, Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2017, at Canfield High school in Canfield...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

Tyler Stein works out with David Reinhart during a regular …

Tyler Stein works out with David Reinhart during a regular season practice, Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2017, at Canfield High school in Canfield...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)


Tyler Stein poses for a portrait during a regular season practice, Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2017, at Canfield High school in Canfield...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

Tyler Stein poses for a portrait during a regular season …

Tyler Stein poses for a portrait during a regular season practice, Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2017, at Canfield High school in Canfield...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)


Tyler Stein works out with David Reinhart during a regular season practice, Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2017, at Canfield High school in Canfield...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

Tyler Stein works out with David Reinhart during a regular …

Tyler Stein works out with David Reinhart during a regular season practice, Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2017, at Canfield High school in Canfield...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)


Tyler Stein runs sprints during a regular season practice, Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2017, at Canfield High school in Canfield...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

Tyler Stein runs sprints during a regular season practice, Wednesday, …

Tyler Stein runs sprints during a regular season practice, Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2017, at Canfield High school in Canfield...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)


Anthony D'Alesio talks with coach Stephen Pitts during a regular season practice, Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2017, at Canfield High school in Canfield...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

Anthony D'Alesio talks with coach Stephen Pitts during a regular …

Anthony D'Alesio talks with coach Stephen Pitts during a regular season practice, Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2017, at Canfield High school in Canfield...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)


Tyler Stein poses for a portrait during a regular season practice, Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2017, at Canfield High school in Canfield...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

Tyler Stein poses for a portrait during a regular season …

Tyler Stein poses for a portrait during a regular season practice, Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2017, at Canfield High school in Canfield...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)


Tyler Stein works out with David Reinhart during a regular season practice, Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2017, at Canfield High school in Canfield...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

Tyler Stein works out with David Reinhart during a regular …

Tyler Stein works out with David Reinhart during a regular season practice, Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2017, at Canfield High school in Canfield...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)


Scott R. Galvin | The Vindicator.Youngstown Phantoms center Mike Regush (21) skates the puck along the boards during the second period against the Cedar Rapids RoughRIders on Thursday, December 14, 2017 at the Covelli Centre.

Scott R. Galvin | The Vindicator.Youngstown Phantoms center Mike Regush …

Scott R. Galvin | The Vindicator.Youngstown Phantoms center Mike Regush (21) skates the puck along the boards during the second period against the Cedar Rapids RoughRIders on Thursday, December 14, 2017 at the Covelli Centre.


Scott R. Galvin | The Vindicator.Youngstown Phantoms right wing Max Ellis (6) skates the puck around Cedar Rapids RoughRiders defenseman Sam Malinksi (20) during the first period on Thursday, December 14, 2017 at the Covelli Centre.

Scott R. Galvin | The Vindicator.Youngstown Phantoms right wing Max …

Scott R. Galvin | The Vindicator.Youngstown Phantoms right wing Max Ellis (6) skates the puck around Cedar Rapids RoughRiders defenseman Sam Malinksi (20) during the first period on Thursday, December 14, 2017 at the Covelli …


Scott R. Galvin | The Vindicator.The Youngstown Phantoms celebrate and congratulate teammate Eric Esposito on his overtime shootout winning goal against the Cedar Rapids RoughRiders on Thursday, Dec. 14, 2017 at the Covelli Centre.

Scott R. Galvin | The Vindicator.The Youngstown Phantoms celebrate and …

Scott R. Galvin | The Vindicator.The Youngstown Phantoms celebrate and congratulate teammate Eric Esposito on his overtime shootout winning goal against the Cedar Rapids RoughRiders on Thursday, Dec. 14, 2017 at the Covelli Centre.


Scott R. Galvin | The Vindicator.Youngstown Phantoms center Mike Regush (21) taps the glass as fans congratulate the team on their shootout victory against the Cedar Rapid RoughRiders on Thursday, Dec. 14, 2017 at the the Covelli Centre.

Scott R. Galvin | The Vindicator.Youngstown Phantoms center Mike Regush …

Scott R. Galvin | The Vindicator.Youngstown Phantoms center Mike Regush (21) taps the glass as fans congratulate the team on their shootout victory against the Cedar Rapid RoughRiders on Thursday, Dec. 14, 2017 at the …


Scott R. Galvin | The Vindicator.Youngstown Phantoms fans throw pucks on the ice for the chuck-a-puck contest in the second intermission during the School Day Game against the Cedar Rapid RoughRiders on Thursday, Dec. 14, 2017 at the Covelli Centre.

Scott R. Galvin | The Vindicator.Youngstown Phantoms fans throw pucks …

Scott R. Galvin | The Vindicator.Youngstown Phantoms fans throw pucks on the ice for the chuck-a-puck contest in the second intermission during the School Day Game against the Cedar Rapid RoughRiders on Thursday, Dec. 14, …


Scott R. Galvin | The Vindicator.Youngstown Phantoms defenseman Andrew Petrillo (5) taps the glass as fans congratulate the team on their shootout victory against the Cedar Rapid RoughRiders on Thursday, Dec. 14, 2017 at the Covelli Centre.

Scott R. Galvin | The Vindicator.Youngstown Phantoms defenseman Andrew Petrillo …

Scott R. Galvin | The Vindicator.Youngstown Phantoms defenseman Andrew Petrillo (5) taps the glass as fans congratulate the team on their shootout victory against the Cedar Rapid RoughRiders on Thursday, Dec. 14, 2017 at the …


Scott R. Galvin | The Vindicator.Youngstown Phantoms forward Joey Abate (17) shoots the puck on net during the third period against the Cedar Rapids RoughRiders on Thursday, December 14, 2017 at the Covelli Centre.

Scott R. Galvin | The Vindicator.Youngstown Phantoms forward Joey Abate …

Scott R. Galvin | The Vindicator.Youngstown Phantoms forward Joey Abate (17) shoots the puck on net during the third period against the Cedar Rapids RoughRiders on Thursday, December 14, 2017 at the Covelli Centre.


Scott R. Galvin | The Vindicator.Youngstown Phantoms fans throw pucks on the ice for the chuck-a-puck contest in the second intermission during the School Day Game against the Cedar Rapid RoughRiders on Thursday, Dec. 14, 2017 at the Covelli Centre.

Scott R. Galvin | The Vindicator.Youngstown Phantoms fans throw pucks …

Scott R. Galvin | The Vindicator.Youngstown Phantoms fans throw pucks on the ice for the chuck-a-puck contest in the second intermission during the School Day Game against the Cedar Rapid RoughRiders on Thursday, Dec. 14, …


Scott R. Galvin | The Vindicator.Youngstown Phantoms goalie Wouter Peeters (36) makes a save during an overtime shootout from a shot by Cedar Rapids RoughRiders forward Marc McLaughlin on Thursday, December 14, 2017 at the Covelli Centre.

Scott R. Galvin | The Vindicator.Youngstown Phantoms goalie Wouter Peeters …

Scott R. Galvin | The Vindicator.Youngstown Phantoms goalie Wouter Peeters (36) makes a save during an overtime shootout from a shot by Cedar Rapids RoughRiders forward Marc McLaughlin on Thursday, December 14, 2017 at the …


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Neighbors | Abby Slanker.A Mahoning County Career and Technical Center Public Safety Program senior student listened to the instructor as he explained how to use the Jaws of Life on Nov. 16.

Neighbors | Abby Slanker.A Mahoning County Career and Technical Center …

Neighbors | Abby Slanker.A Mahoning County Career and Technical Center Public Safety Program senior student listened to the instructor as he explained how to use the Jaws of Life on Nov. 16.


Neighbors | Abby Slanker.Under their class instructors, senior students in the Public Safety Program at the Mahoning County Career and Technical Center learned how to use the Jaws of Life to remove victims from a vehicle accident on Nov. 16.

Neighbors | Abby Slanker.Under their class instructors, senior students in …

Neighbors | Abby Slanker.Under their class instructors, senior students in the Public Safety Program at the Mahoning County Career and Technical Center learned how to use the Jaws of Life to remove victims from a …


Neighbors | Abby Slanker.Under the direction of Canfield High School choir director Kelly Scurich, the concert choir performed holiday songs for family and friends at the Choral Music Department’s annual winter concert on Dec. 7.

Neighbors | Abby Slanker.Under the direction of Canfield High School …

Neighbors | Abby Slanker.Under the direction of Canfield High School choir director Kelly Scurich, the concert choir performed holiday songs for family and friends at the Choral Music Department’s annual winter concert on Dec. 7.


Neighbors | Abby Slanker.A Mahoning County Career and Technical Center Public Safety Program instructor showed seniors in the program the correct way to use the Jaws of Life.

Neighbors | Abby Slanker.A Mahoning County Career and Technical Center …

Neighbors | Abby Slanker.A Mahoning County Career and Technical Center Public Safety Program instructor showed seniors in the program the correct way to use the Jaws of Life.


Neighbors | Zack Shively.Mayor Timothy Sicafuse started a countdown around 7 p.m. for the Poland swim team to light the tree. The mayor also thanked the Poland Junior Women's Club for organizing the event.

Neighbors | Zack Shively.Mayor Timothy Sicafuse started a countdown around …

Neighbors | Zack Shively.Mayor Timothy Sicafuse started a countdown around 7 p.m. for the Poland swim team to light the tree. The mayor also thanked the Poland Junior Women's Club for organizing the event.


Neighbors | Zack Shively.Ron Saffell taught French to the Dobbins Elementary students in Mrs. Kountz's third grade class on Nov. 20. Saffell, a retired teacher, formerly taught English at Howland.

Neighbors | Zack Shively.Ron Saffell taught French to the Dobbins …

Neighbors | Zack Shively.Ron Saffell taught French to the Dobbins Elementary students in Mrs. Kountz's third grade class on Nov. 20. Saffell, a retired teacher, formerly taught English at Howland.


Neighbors | Zack Shively.Children could mail letters to Santa during the Lighting of the Village. Santa arrived via fire truck to the event, and children lined up to meet him. Pictured, Alex Miller sat on Santa's lap.

Neighbors | Zack Shively.Children could mail letters to Santa during …

Neighbors | Zack Shively.Children could mail letters to Santa during the Lighting of the Village. Santa arrived via fire truck to the event, and children lined up to meet him. Pictured, Alex Miller sat on …


Neighbors | Zack Shively.The Poland library had crafts for children to complete during the Lighting of the Village event on Dec. 2. On one side of the room, they made Christmas ornaments. On the other side of the room, they made gingerbread men in mugs of hot cocoa.

Neighbors | Zack Shively.The Poland library had crafts for children …

Neighbors | Zack Shively.The Poland library had crafts for children to complete during the Lighting of the Village event on Dec. 2. On one side of the room, they made Christmas ornaments. On the other …


Neighbors | Zack Shively.The Poland Junior Women's Club and Poland Village Council organized the Lighting of the Village event on Dec. 2. They had the Holy Family Youth Choir, pictured, and the Poland Seminary High School Jazz Ensemble perform at the event.

Neighbors | Zack Shively.The Poland Junior Women's Club and Poland …

Neighbors | Zack Shively.The Poland Junior Women's Club and Poland Village Council organized the Lighting of the Village event on Dec. 2. They had the Holy Family Youth Choir, pictured, and the Poland Seminary High …


Neighbors | Zack Shively.Near the start of the French lesson, Ron Saffell asked the students what they knew in French. He asked them about common words, such as "oui" and "bonjour."

Neighbors | Zack Shively.Near the start of the French lesson, …

Neighbors | Zack Shively.Near the start of the French lesson, Ron Saffell asked the students what they knew in French. He asked them about common words, such as "oui" and "bonjour."


Neighbors | Abby Slanker.The Canfield High School One Octave Higher choir performed “The Kalanta of the New Year!” at the Choral Music Department’s annual winter concert on Dec. 7.

Neighbors | Abby Slanker.The Canfield High School One Octave Higher …

Neighbors | Abby Slanker.The Canfield High School One Octave Higher choir performed “The Kalanta of the New Year!” at the Choral Music Department’s annual winter concert on Dec. 7.


Neighbors | Zack Shively.Ron Saffell brought his grandaughter, Monica Moore, up to the front of the class to help him teach the names of animals in French.

Neighbors | Zack Shively.Ron Saffell brought his grandaughter, Monica Moore, …

Neighbors | Zack Shively.Ron Saffell brought his grandaughter, Monica Moore, up to the front of the class to help him teach the names of animals in French.


Neighbors | Zack Shively.The Lighting of the Village event began at Poland Town Hall at 4:30 p.m. The event started with horse drawn carriage rides sponsored by the Poland Rotary and The Inn at Poland Way.

Neighbors | Zack Shively.The Lighting of the Village event began …

Neighbors | Zack Shively.The Lighting of the Village event began at Poland Town Hall at 4:30 p.m. The event started with horse drawn carriage rides sponsored by the Poland Rotary and The Inn at Poland …


Neighbors | Zack Shively.Ron Saffell's grandchildren go to the Poland schools. He teaches French in their classes a couple times a year. He also teaches classes at St. Rose Catholic Church in Girard.

Neighbors | Zack Shively.Ron Saffell's grandchildren go to the Poland …

Neighbors | Zack Shively.Ron Saffell's grandchildren go to the Poland schools. He teaches French in their classes a couple times a year. He also teaches classes at St. Rose Catholic Church in Girard.


Neighbors | Zack Shively.The students in Mrs. Kountz's class learned greetings and goodbyes, animal names and how to count to ten in French. Saffell gave the students worksheets and websites to visit if they want to reinforce their skills in the language.

Neighbors | Zack Shively.The students in Mrs. Kountz's class learned …

Neighbors | Zack Shively.The students in Mrs. Kountz's class learned greetings and goodbyes, animal names and how to count to ten in French. Saffell gave the students worksheets and websites to visit if they want …


Neighbors | Abby Slanker.The Canfield High School chamber ensemble performed holiday songs, under the direction of choir director Kelly Scurich, at the Choral Music Department’s annual winter concert on Dec. 7.

Neighbors | Abby Slanker.The Canfield High School chamber ensemble performed …

Neighbors | Abby Slanker.The Canfield High School chamber ensemble performed holiday songs, under the direction of choir director Kelly Scurich, at the Choral Music Department’s annual winter concert on Dec. 7.


Neighbors | Zack Shively.Students danced in the Center Intermediate School gymnasium for the school's fall festival on Oct. 26. The PTA organized the event for the students to give them a safe opportunity to experience Halloween.

Neighbors | Zack Shively.Students danced in the Center Intermediate School …

Neighbors | Zack Shively.Students danced in the Center Intermediate School gymnasium for the school's fall festival on Oct. 26. The PTA organized the event for the students to give them a safe opportunity to experience …


Neighbors | Zack Shively.The PTA led a door decorating contest among the teachers in the school. Their theme for the contest was that the "future is key." Pictured, Mrs. Jacobs stood with a student by her decorated door.

Neighbors | Zack Shively.The PTA led a door decorating contest …

Neighbors | Zack Shively.The PTA led a door decorating contest among the teachers in the school. Their theme for the contest was that the "future is key." Pictured, Mrs. Jacobs stood with a student by …


Neighbors | Zack Shively.Stadium Drive Elementary had a Red Ribbon Week from Oct. 30 until Nov. 3. They had different dress days with Wednesday, Nov. 1 being a day where the students dressed in pajamas.

Neighbors | Zack Shively.Stadium Drive Elementary had a Red Ribbon …

Neighbors | Zack Shively.Stadium Drive Elementary had a Red Ribbon Week from Oct. 30 until Nov. 3. They had different dress days with Wednesday, Nov. 1 being a day where the students dressed in pajamas.


Neighbors | Submitted.The Stadium Drive Elementary School students surpassed the goal set by the school PTA. To celebrate, the school had an assembly in which they slimed Prinicpal Michael Zoccali.

Neighbors | Submitted.The Stadium Drive Elementary School students surpassed the …

Neighbors | Submitted.The Stadium Drive Elementary School students surpassed the goal set by the school PTA. To celebrate, the school had an assembly in which they slimed Prinicpal Michael Zoccali.


Neighbors | Submitted.Stadium Drive Elementary finished their Red Ribbon Week with a readathon assembly, celebrating their school's hard work during the PTA's readathon. Principal Michael Zoccali spoke at the assembly on Nov. 3.

Neighbors | Submitted.Stadium Drive Elementary finished their Red Ribbon Week …

Neighbors | Submitted.Stadium Drive Elementary finished their Red Ribbon Week with a readathon assembly, celebrating their school's hard work during the PTA's readathon. Principal Michael Zoccali spoke at the assembly on Nov. 3.


Neighbors | Zack Shively.Boardman Center Intermediate School participated in the National Hour of Code Week starting on Dec. 4 and ending on Dec. 8. Pictured, from left, are Becky Sabino and Lisa Smith of ACCESS. The two talked to the BCIS students about their experience in the computer science world and coding.

Neighbors | Zack Shively.Boardman Center Intermediate School participated in the …

Neighbors | Zack Shively.Boardman Center Intermediate School participated in the National Hour of Code Week starting on Dec. 4 and ending on Dec. 8. Pictured, from left, are Becky Sabino and Lisa Smith of ACCESS. …


Neighbors | Zack Shively.Speakers Becky Sabino (left) and Lisa Smith (right) answered a few questions at the end of their presentation to the sixth-grade students at Boardman Center Intermediate School.

Neighbors | Zack Shively.Speakers Becky Sabino (left) and Lisa Smith …

Neighbors | Zack Shively.Speakers Becky Sabino (left) and Lisa Smith (right) answered a few questions at the end of their presentation to the sixth-grade students at Boardman Center Intermediate School.


Neighbors | Zack Shively.A game program taught the students the fundamentals of coding while entertaining them. They will build on these fundamental skills in seventh- and eighth-grade and will have the option to take computer science classes in high school.

Neighbors | Zack Shively.A game program taught the students the …

Neighbors | Zack Shively.A game program taught the students the fundamentals of coding while entertaining them. They will build on these fundamental skills in seventh- and eighth-grade and will have the option to take computer …


Neighbors | Zack Shively.Students did the "Macarena" during their fall festival at Center Intermediate. They had a dance party and pizza party, as well as costume contest and selfie station.

Neighbors | Zack Shively.Students did the "Macarena" during their fall …

Neighbors | Zack Shively.Students did the "Macarena" during their fall festival at Center Intermediate. They had a dance party and pizza party, as well as costume contest and selfie station.


Neighbors | Zack Shively.Technology teacher Carrie Hurd brought in high school students to talk about their experiences in computer science courses at Boardman High School. They also discussed their future plans and what role knowing code will play in those plans. Pictured, Trevor Boggess (left) and Jarod Wilson (right) talk to the students in Hurd's class.

Neighbors | Zack Shively.Technology teacher Carrie Hurd brought in high …

Neighbors | Zack Shively.Technology teacher Carrie Hurd brought in high school students to talk about their experiences in computer science courses at Boardman High School. They also discussed their future plans and what role knowing …


Neighbors | Zack Shively.Carrie Hurd had the fifth- and sixth-grade students go to a website for National Hour of Code Week so they could get the basics of coding. The program demonstrated how basic coding works, without having the students get in depth into any actual code.

Neighbors | Zack Shively.Carrie Hurd had the fifth- and sixth-grade …

Neighbors | Zack Shively.Carrie Hurd had the fifth- and sixth-grade students go to a website for National Hour of Code Week so they could get the basics of coding. The program demonstrated how basic coding …


Neighbors | Zack Shively.Students in Mrs. Soles class relaxed in pajamas during Stadium Drive Elementary School's Red Ribbon Week. The school spent the week talking about living a smart, drug-free life.

Neighbors | Zack Shively.Students in Mrs. Soles class relaxed in …

Neighbors | Zack Shively.Students in Mrs. Soles class relaxed in pajamas during Stadium Drive Elementary School's Red Ribbon Week. The school spent the week talking about living a smart, drug-free life.


Neighbors | Zack Shively.The Boardman library had a session of their Reader's Choice Book Club on Nov. 13 to discuss “Hidden Figures: The American Dream and the Untold Story of the Black Women Who Helped Win the Space Race“ by Margot Lee Shetterly. The book club meets the second Monday of every month.

Neighbors | Zack Shively.The Boardman library had a session of …

Neighbors | Zack Shively.The Boardman library had a session of their Reader's Choice Book Club on Nov. 13 to discuss “Hidden Figures: The American Dream and the Untold Story of the Black Women Who Helped …


Neighbors | Zack Shively.Members of the Center Intermediate School PTA handed out slices of pizza to students during their fall festival. The event had 400 students registered and 45 PTA volunteers.

Neighbors | Zack Shively.Members of the Center Intermediate School PTA …

Neighbors | Zack Shively.Members of the Center Intermediate School PTA handed out slices of pizza to students during their fall festival. The event had 400 students registered and 45 PTA volunteers.


Neighbors | Zack Shively.Marissa Dubina, owner of Realm of the Reptile, came to Austintown Elementary School to show students a number of reptiles, including the olive python pictured. She also educated the students on the animals during the event.

Neighbors | Zack Shively.Marissa Dubina, owner of Realm of the …

Neighbors | Zack Shively.Marissa Dubina, owner of Realm of the Reptile, came to Austintown Elementary School to show students a number of reptiles, including the olive python pictured. She also educated the students on the …


Neighbors | Zack Shively.Marilyn Williams used the acorns to help the children work on their math skills. She had the children count the number of acorns aloud. They played a game where the children subtracted one acorn from their pile throughout a story.

Neighbors | Zack Shively.Marilyn Williams used the acorns to help …

Neighbors | Zack Shively.Marilyn Williams used the acorns to help the children work on their math skills. She had the children count the number of acorns aloud. They played a game where the children subtracted …


Neighbors | Zack Shively.The children at the Ford Nature Center's "In a Nutshell" program did a craft where they pasted a paper cut-out of a squirrel onto a page. They glued leaves to on the page to give the squirrel a colorful tail. Finally, they pasted an acorn into the squirrel's hands.

Neighbors | Zack Shively.The children at the Ford Nature Center's …

Neighbors | Zack Shively.The children at the Ford Nature Center's "In a Nutshell" program did a craft where they pasted a paper cut-out of a squirrel onto a page. They glued leaves to on the …


Neighbors | Submitted .Laura Kollat received the Ohio School Counselor Advocate of the Year award.

Neighbors | Submitted .Laura Kollat received the Ohio School Counselor …

Neighbors | Submitted .Laura Kollat received the Ohio School Counselor Advocate of the Year award.


Neighbors | Zack Shively.Marilyn Williams took the children outside of the Ford Nature Center to collect leaves and acorns. The group walked along a back trail leading to a large oak tree.

Neighbors | Zack Shively.Marilyn Williams took the children outside of …

Neighbors | Zack Shively.Marilyn Williams took the children outside of the Ford Nature Center to collect leaves and acorns. The group walked along a back trail leading to a large oak tree.


Neighbors | Zack Shively.The Ford Nature Center's "In a Nutshell" program taught the children about what animals eats acorns and how the acorns grow into large oak trees.

Neighbors | Zack Shively.The Ford Nature Center's "In a Nutshell" …

Neighbors | Zack Shively.The Ford Nature Center's "In a Nutshell" program taught the children about what animals eats acorns and how the acorns grow into large oak trees.


Neighbors | Zack Shively.Austintown superintendent Vincent Colaluca and assistant superintendent Jeremy Batchleor sat at Perkins for the Coffee & Conversation with Austintown Superintendent. Colaluca does these events once every two months. It gives a chance for the school and community to have an open dialogue. Each talk has a different topic, such as academics. Each talk will be streaming on Facebook Live and broadcast on ACTV.

Neighbors | Zack Shively.Austintown superintendent Vincent Colaluca and assistant superintendent …

Neighbors | Zack Shively.Austintown superintendent Vincent Colaluca and assistant superintendent Jeremy Batchleor sat at Perkins for the Coffee & Conversation with Austintown Superintendent. Colaluca does these events once every two months. It gives a chance …


Neighbors | Submitted ..Jean Senchak from Austintown Intermediate School was honored for her service as a School Counselor by the Ohio School Counselor Association.

Neighbors | Submitted ..Jean Senchak from Austintown Intermediate School was …

Neighbors | Submitted ..Jean Senchak from Austintown Intermediate School was honored for her service as a School Counselor by the Ohio School Counselor Association.


Neighbors | Submitted .Heidi Martin and Jarod Thomas accepted the Ohio School Counselor Accountability Report for Austintown Middle School.

Neighbors | Submitted .Heidi Martin and Jarod Thomas accepted the …

Neighbors | Submitted .Heidi Martin and Jarod Thomas accepted the Ohio School Counselor Accountability Report for Austintown Middle School.


Neighbors | Zack Shively.The Ford Nature Center hosted a Tales for Tots program for young children on Nov. 17. The program focused on acorns. Pictured, Marilyn Williams read a story to the children about acorns.

Neighbors | Zack Shively.The Ford Nature Center hosted a Tales …

Neighbors | Zack Shively.The Ford Nature Center hosted a Tales for Tots program for young children on Nov. 17. The program focused on acorns. Pictured, Marilyn Williams read a story to the children about acorns.


Neighbors | Zack Shively.Families and children brought snacks and drinks to library for the movie night. The library allows people to eat in the meeting room during these events as long as the trash gets cleaned up.

Neighbors | Zack Shively.Families and children brought snacks and drinks …

Neighbors | Zack Shively.Families and children brought snacks and drinks to library for the movie night. The library allows people to eat in the meeting room during these events as long as the trash gets …


Neighbors | Zack Shively.Austintown symphonic band and choir played “Armed Forces - The Pride of America“ together. The song combined the anthems of the armed forces. The veterans at the assembly stood when the song of their military branch played.

Neighbors | Zack Shively.Austintown symphonic band and choir played “Armed …

Neighbors | Zack Shively.Austintown symphonic band and choir played “Armed Forces - The Pride of America“ together. The song combined the anthems of the armed forces. The veterans at the assembly stood when the song …


Neighbors | Zack Shively.During the large assembly, Marrisa Dubina took a small number of volunteers up to pet the animals she brought in. During the small assembly, she allowed each student to pet the animals. Pictured, Dubina placed the bearded dragon on a student's head.

Neighbors | Zack Shively.During the large assembly, Marrisa Dubina took …

Neighbors | Zack Shively.During the large assembly, Marrisa Dubina took a small number of volunteers up to pet the animals she brought in. During the small assembly, she allowed each student to pet the animals. …


Neighbors | Zack Shively.Dubina and the PTA had the students form a line to pet Dubina's tortoise, bearded dragon and olive python at the end of the larger assembly.

Neighbors | Zack Shively.Dubina and the PTA had the students …

Neighbors | Zack Shively.Dubina and the PTA had the students form a line to pet Dubina's tortoise, bearded dragon and olive python at the end of the larger assembly.


Neighbors | Zack Shively.Families came to the library to watch the film "Born in China." The movie followed the lives of three groups of animals, pandas, snow leopards and golden monkeys.

Neighbors | Zack Shively.Families came to the library to watch …

Neighbors | Zack Shively.Families came to the library to watch the film "Born in China." The movie followed the lives of three groups of animals, pandas, snow leopards and golden monkeys.


Neighbors | Zack Shively.The Austintown Elementary School invited Marissa Dubina to the school to reward classes for donating during their Falcon Outreach program. The top three classes that donated the most from each grade level got to go to Dubina's large assembly, and the classroom that donated the most overall got their own special assembly.

Neighbors | Zack Shively.The Austintown Elementary School invited Marissa Dubina …

Neighbors | Zack Shively.The Austintown Elementary School invited Marissa Dubina to the school to reward classes for donating during their Falcon Outreach program. The top three classes that donated the most from each grade level …


Neighbors | Zack Shively.Colonel Brian Kennedy spoke at Austintown Fitch High School's Veterans Day assembly. The school held the assembly to honor the veterans in their community.

Neighbors | Zack Shively.Colonel Brian Kennedy spoke at Austintown Fitch …

Neighbors | Zack Shively.Colonel Brian Kennedy spoke at Austintown Fitch High School's Veterans Day assembly. The school held the assembly to honor the veterans in their community.


Neighbors | Zack Shively.The PTA likes to bring in speakers that will entertain the students while still having an educational program. Pictured, Marissa Dubina placed a Texas Rat Snake on a student's shoulders.

Neighbors | Zack Shively.The PTA likes to bring in speakers …

Neighbors | Zack Shively.The PTA likes to bring in speakers that will entertain the students while still having an educational program. Pictured, Marissa Dubina placed a Texas Rat Snake on a student's shoulders.


Neighbors | Zack Shively.The Austintown library had a movie night on Nov. 7 in their large meeting room. The library screened the nature documentary "Born in China."

Neighbors | Zack Shively.The Austintown library had a movie night …

Neighbors | Zack Shively.The Austintown library had a movie night on Nov. 7 in their large meeting room. The library screened the nature documentary "Born in China."


Neighbors | Zack Shively.Austintown Fitch High School held their annual Veterans Day Assembly on Nov. 10. The school's symphony and choir performed “Thank You Soldiers,“ “God Bless the U.S.A.“ and “Armed Forces - The Pride of America“ at the event.

Neighbors | Zack Shively.Austintown Fitch High School held their annual …

Neighbors | Zack Shively.Austintown Fitch High School held their annual Veterans Day Assembly on Nov. 10. The school's symphony and choir performed “Thank You Soldiers,“ “God Bless the U.S.A.“ and “Armed Forces - The Pride …


The Youngstown Lions Club hosted its 97th annual Christmas party for visually impaired and special needs kids Dec. 5 at the Saxon Club. More than 100 children received a turkey dinner and gifts from Santa. A DJ provided dance music, and Lions Club members served guests and distributed presents. The club raises money for the event through its annual Turtle Derby in June. Students participated from Chaney and East high schools, Volney Rogers, McGuffey and Williamson elementary schools, Leonard Kirtz School and South Side Academy.

The Youngstown Lions Club hosted its 97th annual Christmas party …

The Youngstown Lions Club hosted its 97th annual Christmas party for visually impaired and special needs kids Dec. 5 at the Saxon Club. More than 100 children received a turkey dinner and gifts from Santa. …


 Above, from left, Girard Junior Women Colette Chuey, Connie Schultz and Margaret Pitts volunteered at a recent performance by the Girard Community Swing Band. The club is raising money to donate to community projects such as the food distribution center at Emmanuel Center. Below are Dorothy Robinson, left, and Sylvia Holmes, league members who served as hostesses at a bake sale during the concert.

Above, from left, Girard Junior Women Colette Chuey, Connie Schultz …

Above, from left, Girard Junior Women Colette Chuey, Connie Schultz and Margaret Pitts volunteered at a recent performance by the Girard Community Swing Band. The club is raising money to donate to community projects such …