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MCDONALD, OHIO - DECEMBER 15, 2017: McDonald's Zach Rasile (25) drives to the hoop against Springfield's Evan Ohlin (1) during the 2nd qtr at McDonald High School.  MICHAEL G. TAYLOR | THE VINDICATOR

MCDONALD, OHIO - DECEMBER 15, 2017: McDonald's Zach Rasile (25) …

MCDONALD, OHIO - DECEMBER 15, 2017: McDonald's Zach Rasile (25) drives to the hoop against Springfield's Evan Ohlin (1) during the 2nd qtr at McDonald High School. MICHAEL G. TAYLOR | THE VINDICATOR


MCDONALD, OHIO - DECEMBER 15, 2017: McDonald's Ryan Scala (22), Springfield's Drew Clerk (2) and Springfield's John Ritter (13)  go for the rebound during the 4th qtr at McDonald High School.  MICHAEL G. TAYLOR | THE VINDICATOR

MCDONALD, OHIO - DECEMBER 15, 2017: McDonald's Ryan Scala (22), …

MCDONALD, OHIO - DECEMBER 15, 2017: McDonald's Ryan Scala (22), Springfield's Drew Clerk (2) and Springfield's John Ritter (13) go for the rebound during the 4th qtr at McDonald High School. MICHAEL G. TAYLOR | …


MCDONALD, OHIO - DECEMBER 15, 2017: McDonald's John Celli (10) and McDonald's Braedon Poole (30) pressure Springfield's Clay Medurl (5) during the 4th qtr at McDonald High School.  MICHAEL G. TAYLOR | THE VINDICATOR

MCDONALD, OHIO - DECEMBER 15, 2017: McDonald's John Celli (10) …

MCDONALD, OHIO - DECEMBER 15, 2017: McDonald's John Celli (10) and McDonald's Braedon Poole (30) pressure Springfield's Clay Medurl (5) during the 4th qtr at McDonald High School. MICHAEL G. TAYLOR | THE VINDICATOR


MCDONALD, OHIO - DECEMBER 15, 2017:  Springfield's Ben Chaszeylia (34) deturs McDonald's Zach Rasile (25) during the 1st qtr at McDonald High School.  MICHAEL G. TAYLOR | THE VINDICATOR

MCDONALD, OHIO - DECEMBER 15, 2017: Springfield's Ben Chaszeylia (34) …

MCDONALD, OHIO - DECEMBER 15, 2017: Springfield's Ben Chaszeylia (34) deturs McDonald's Zach Rasile (25) during the 1st qtr at McDonald High School. MICHAEL G. TAYLOR | THE VINDICATOR


MCDONALD, OHIO - DECEMBER 15, 2017: Springfield's Evan Ohlin (1) drives to the hoop against McDonald's Zach Rasile (25) during the 3rd qtr at McDonald High School.  MICHAEL G. TAYLOR | THE VINDICATOR

MCDONALD, OHIO - DECEMBER 15, 2017: Springfield's Evan Ohlin (1) …

MCDONALD, OHIO - DECEMBER 15, 2017: Springfield's Evan Ohlin (1) drives to the hoop against McDonald's Zach Rasile (25) during the 3rd qtr at McDonald High School. MICHAEL G. TAYLOR | THE VINDICATOR


MCDONALD, OHIO - DECEMBER 15, 2017: Springfield's Drew Clerk (2) shoots over McDonald's Riko Rodriguez (23) during the 3rd qtr at McDonald High School.  MICHAEL G. TAYLOR | THE VINDICATOR

MCDONALD, OHIO - DECEMBER 15, 2017: Springfield's Drew Clerk (2) …

MCDONALD, OHIO - DECEMBER 15, 2017: Springfield's Drew Clerk (2) shoots over McDonald's Riko Rodriguez (23) during the 3rd qtr at McDonald High School. MICHAEL G. TAYLOR | THE VINDICATOR


MCDONALD, OHIO - DECEMBER 15, 2017: McDonald's Braedon Poole (30) shoots and scores during the 1st qtr at McDonald High School.  MICHAEL G. TAYLOR | THE VINDICATOR

MCDONALD, OHIO - DECEMBER 15, 2017: McDonald's Braedon Poole (30) …

MCDONALD, OHIO - DECEMBER 15, 2017: McDonald's Braedon Poole (30) shoots and scores during the 1st qtr at McDonald High School. MICHAEL G. TAYLOR | THE VINDICATOR


MCDONALD, OHIO - DECEMBER 15, 2017: McDonald's Braedon Poole (30) shoots as Springfield's Brandon Walters (3) and Springfield's Shane Eynon (12)  defend during the 1st qtr at McDonald High School.  MICHAEL G. TAYLOR | THE VINDICATOR

MCDONALD, OHIO - DECEMBER 15, 2017: McDonald's Braedon Poole (30) …

MCDONALD, OHIO - DECEMBER 15, 2017: McDonald's Braedon Poole (30) shoots as Springfield's Brandon Walters (3) and Springfield's Shane Eynon (12) defend during the 1st qtr at McDonald High School. MICHAEL G. TAYLOR | THE …


MCDONALD, OHIO - DECEMBER 15, 2017: McDonald's Zach Rasile (25) drives to the hopp as Springfield's Brandon Walters (3) and Springfield's John Ritter (13)  defend during the 1st qtr at McDonald High School.  MICHAEL G. TAYLOR | THE VINDICATOR

MCDONALD, OHIO - DECEMBER 15, 2017: McDonald's Zach Rasile (25) …

MCDONALD, OHIO - DECEMBER 15, 2017: McDonald's Zach Rasile (25) drives to the hopp as Springfield's Brandon Walters (3) and Springfield's John Ritter (13) defend during the 1st qtr at McDonald High School. MICHAEL G. …


MCDONALD, OHIO - DECEMBER 15, 2017: McDonald's Zach Rasile (25) drives to the hopp as Springfield's Brandon Walters (3) and Springfield's John Ritter (13)  defend during the 1st qtr at McDonald High School.  MICHAEL G. TAYLOR | THE VINDICATOR

MCDONALD, OHIO - DECEMBER 15, 2017: McDonald's Zach Rasile (25) …

MCDONALD, OHIO - DECEMBER 15, 2017: McDonald's Zach Rasile (25) drives to the hopp as Springfield's Brandon Walters (3) and Springfield's John Ritter (13) defend during the 1st qtr at McDonald High School. MICHAEL G. …


MCDONALD, OHIO - DECEMBER 15, 2017: McDonald's Ryan Scala (22) and McDonald's Josh Celli (10) pressure Springfield's Evan Ohlin (1) during the 1st qtr at McDonald High School.  MICHAEL G. TAYLOR | THE VINDICATOR

MCDONALD, OHIO - DECEMBER 15, 2017: McDonald's Ryan Scala (22) …

MCDONALD, OHIO - DECEMBER 15, 2017: McDonald's Ryan Scala (22) and McDonald's Josh Celli (10) pressure Springfield's Evan Ohlin (1) during the 1st qtr at McDonald High School. MICHAEL G. TAYLOR | THE VINDICATOR


MCDONALD, OHIO - DECEMBER 15, 2017: McDonald's Braedon Poole (30) shoots as Springfield's Shane Eynon (12) defends during the 1st qtr at McDonald High School.  MICHAEL G. TAYLOR | THE VINDICATOR

MCDONALD, OHIO - DECEMBER 15, 2017: McDonald's Braedon Poole (30) …

MCDONALD, OHIO - DECEMBER 15, 2017: McDonald's Braedon Poole (30) shoots as Springfield's Shane Eynon (12) defends during the 1st qtr at McDonald High School. MICHAEL G. TAYLOR | THE VINDICATOR


MCDONALD, OHIO - DECEMBER 15, 2017: McDonald's Braedon Poole (30) skies above the rest to grab the rebound during the 1st qtr at McDonald High School.  MICHAEL G. TAYLOR | THE VINDICATOR

MCDONALD, OHIO - DECEMBER 15, 2017: McDonald's Braedon Poole (30) …

MCDONALD, OHIO - DECEMBER 15, 2017: McDonald's Braedon Poole (30) skies above the rest to grab the rebound during the 1st qtr at McDonald High School. MICHAEL G. TAYLOR | THE VINDICATOR


South Range guard Jaxon Anderson (23) reaches for the ball out of Ursuline point guard Braijon Nuby (3)'s hands in the third quarter of a high school basketball game, Friday, Dec. 15, 2017, in Youngstown. South Range won 61-38...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

South Range guard Jaxon Anderson (23) reaches for the ball …

South Range guard Jaxon Anderson (23) reaches for the ball out of Ursuline point guard Braijon Nuby (3)'s hands in the third quarter of a high school basketball game, Friday, Dec. 15, 2017, in Youngstown. …


Ursuline guard Vincent Armeni (22) goes up for three in the second quarter of a high school basketball game, Friday, Dec. 15, 2017, in Youngstown. South Range won 61-38...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

Ursuline guard Vincent Armeni (22) goes up for three in …

Ursuline guard Vincent Armeni (22) goes up for three in the second quarter of a high school basketball game, Friday, Dec. 15, 2017, in Youngstown. South Range won 61-38...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)


Ursuline forward Devan Keevey (0) goes up for two against South Range guard Mike Cunningham (15) in the first quarter of a high school basketball game, Friday, Dec. 15, 2017, in Youngstown. South Range won 61-38...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

Ursuline forward Devan Keevey (0) goes up for two against …

Ursuline forward Devan Keevey (0) goes up for two against South Range guard Mike Cunningham (15) in the first quarter of a high school basketball game, Friday, Dec. 15, 2017, in Youngstown. South Range won …


South Range center Brady White (33) attempts to block Ursuline forward Sean Phillips (14)s shot in the third quarter of a high school basketball game, Friday, Dec. 15, 2017, in Youngstown. South Range won 61-38...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

South Range center Brady White (33) attempts to block Ursuline …

South Range center Brady White (33) attempts to block Ursuline forward Sean Phillips (14)s shot in the third quarter of a high school basketball game, Friday, Dec. 15, 2017, in Youngstown. South Range won 61-38...(Nikos …


Ursuline point guard Braijon Nuby (3) sinks a three point in the second quarter of a high school basketball game, Friday, Dec. 15, 2017, in Youngstown. South Range won 61-38...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

Ursuline point guard Braijon Nuby (3) sinks a three point …

Ursuline point guard Braijon Nuby (3) sinks a three point in the second quarter of a high school basketball game, Friday, Dec. 15, 2017, in Youngstown. South Range won 61-38...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)


Ursuline forward Devan Keevey (0) goes up for a layup over South Range guard Nick Matos (22) in the first quarter of a high school basketball game, Friday, Dec. 15, 2017, in Youngstown. South Range won 61-38...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

Ursuline forward Devan Keevey (0) goes up for a layup …

Ursuline forward Devan Keevey (0) goes up for a layup over South Range guard Nick Matos (22) in the first quarter of a high school basketball game, Friday, Dec. 15, 2017, in Youngstown. South Range …


South Range head coach John Cullen talks to a player in the third quarter of a high school basketball game, Friday, Dec. 15, 2017, in Youngstown. South Range won 61-38...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

South Range head coach John Cullen talks to a player …

South Range head coach John Cullen talks to a player in the third quarter of a high school basketball game, Friday, Dec. 15, 2017, in Youngstown. South Range won 61-38...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)


Ursuline head coach Keith Gunther reacts to a play in the third quarter of a high school basketball game, Friday, Dec. 15, 2017, in Youngstown. South Range won 61-38...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

Ursuline head coach Keith Gunther reacts to a play in …

Ursuline head coach Keith Gunther reacts to a play in the third quarter of a high school basketball game, Friday, Dec. 15, 2017, in Youngstown. South Range won 61-38...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)


South Range guard Brennan Toy (4) dribbles as Ursuline point guard Braijon Nuby (3) attempts to block him out in the fourth quarter of a high school basketball game, Friday, Dec. 15, 2017, in Youngstown. South Range won 61-38...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

South Range guard Brennan Toy (4) dribbles as Ursuline point …

South Range guard Brennan Toy (4) dribbles as Ursuline point guard Braijon Nuby (3) attempts to block him out in the fourth quarter of a high school basketball game, Friday, Dec. 15, 2017, in Youngstown. …


South Range guard Jaxon Anderson (23) looses his footing while driving against Ursuline guard Vincent Armeni (22) in the third quarter of a high school basketball game, Friday, Dec. 15, 2017, in Youngstown. South Range won 61-38...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

South Range guard Jaxon Anderson (23) looses his footing while …

South Range guard Jaxon Anderson (23) looses his footing while driving against Ursuline guard Vincent Armeni (22) in the third quarter of a high school basketball game, Friday, Dec. 15, 2017, in Youngstown. South Range …


South Range forward Sam Brooks (24) goes up for two under the net in the third quarter of a high school basketball game, Friday, Dec. 15, 2017, in Youngstown. South Range won 61-38...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

South Range forward Sam Brooks (24) goes up for two …

South Range forward Sam Brooks (24) goes up for two under the net in the third quarter of a high school basketball game, Friday, Dec. 15, 2017, in Youngstown. South Range won 61-38...(Nikos Frazier | …


Ursuline point guard Braijon Nuby (3) and South Range forward Jake Gehring (44) go for the rebound in the second quarter of a high school basketball game, Friday, Dec. 15, 2017, in Youngstown. South Range won 61-38...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

Ursuline point guard Braijon Nuby (3) and South Range forward …

Ursuline point guard Braijon Nuby (3) and South Range forward Jake Gehring (44) go for the rebound in the second quarter of a high school basketball game, Friday, Dec. 15, 2017, in Youngstown. South Range …


Ursuline forward Devan Keevey (0) goes up for two as South Range center Brady White (33) attempts to block the shot in the second quarter of a high school basketball game, Friday, Dec. 15, 2017, in Youngstown. South Range won 61-38...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

Ursuline forward Devan Keevey (0) goes up for two as …

Ursuline forward Devan Keevey (0) goes up for two as South Range center Brady White (33) attempts to block the shot in the second quarter of a high school basketball game, Friday, Dec. 15, 2017, …


Ursuline point guard Braijon Nuby (3) drives towards the basket in the first quarter of a high school basketball game, Friday, Dec. 15, 2017, in Youngstown. South Range won 61-38...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

Ursuline point guard Braijon Nuby (3) drives towards the basket …

Ursuline point guard Braijon Nuby (3) drives towards the basket in the first quarter of a high school basketball game, Friday, Dec. 15, 2017, in Youngstown. South Range won 61-38...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)


Ursuline head coach Keith Gunther and South Range head coach John Cullen talks before the first quarter of a high school basketball game, Friday, Dec. 15, 2017, in Youngstown. South Range won 61-38...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

Ursuline head coach Keith Gunther and South Range head coach …

Ursuline head coach Keith Gunther and South Range head coach John Cullen talks before the first quarter of a high school basketball game, Friday, Dec. 15, 2017, in Youngstown. South Range won 61-38...(Nikos Frazier | …


South Range center Brady White (33) goes up for two as Ursuline guard Daysean Harris (1) attempts to block his shot in the fourth quarter of a high school basketball game, Friday, Dec. 15, 2017, in Youngstown. South Range won 61-38...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

South Range center Brady White (33) goes up for two …

South Range center Brady White (33) goes up for two as Ursuline guard Daysean Harris (1) attempts to block his shot in the fourth quarter of a high school basketball game, Friday, Dec. 15, 2017, …


Ursuline guard Daysean Harris (1) puts up two in the second quarter of a high school basketball game, Friday, Dec. 15, 2017, in Youngstown. South Range won 61-38...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

Ursuline guard Daysean Harris (1) puts up two in the …

Ursuline guard Daysean Harris (1) puts up two in the second quarter of a high school basketball game, Friday, Dec. 15, 2017, in Youngstown. South Range won 61-38...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)


South Range guard Ben Irons (3) goes up for a layup in the third quarter of a high school basketball game, Friday, Dec. 15, 2017, in Youngstown. South Range won 61-38...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

South Range guard Ben Irons (3) goes up for a …

South Range guard Ben Irons (3) goes up for a layup in the third quarter of a high school basketball game, Friday, Dec. 15, 2017, in Youngstown. South Range won 61-38...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)


South Range center Brady White (33) goes up for three in the third quarter of a high school basketball game, Friday, Dec. 15, 2017, in Youngstown. South Range won 61-38...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

South Range center Brady White (33) goes up for three …

South Range center Brady White (33) goes up for three in the third quarter of a high school basketball game, Friday, Dec. 15, 2017, in Youngstown. South Range won 61-38...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)


South Range guard Mike Cunningham (15) goes up for three in the fourth quarter of a high school basketball game, Friday, Dec. 15, 2017, in Youngstown. South Range won 61-38...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

South Range guard Mike Cunningham (15) goes up for three …

South Range guard Mike Cunningham (15) goes up for three in the fourth quarter of a high school basketball game, Friday, Dec. 15, 2017, in Youngstown. South Range won 61-38...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)


South Range guard Ben Irons (3) goes up for three as Ursuline guard Dylan Karlovic (23) attempts to block his shot in the fourth quarter of a high school basketball game, Friday, Dec. 15, 2017, in Youngstown. South Range won 61-38...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

South Range guard Ben Irons (3) goes up for three …

South Range guard Ben Irons (3) goes up for three as Ursuline guard Dylan Karlovic (23) attempts to block his shot in the fourth quarter of a high school basketball game, Friday, Dec. 15, 2017, …


Ursuline head coach Keith Gunther calls out a play in the second quarter of a high school basketball game, Friday, Dec. 15, 2017, in Youngstown. South Range won 61-38...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

Ursuline head coach Keith Gunther calls out a play in …

Ursuline head coach Keith Gunther calls out a play in the second quarter of a high school basketball game, Friday, Dec. 15, 2017, in Youngstown. South Range won 61-38...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)


Ursuline head coach Keith Gunther calls out a play in the second quarter of a high school basketball game, Friday, Dec. 15, 2017, in Youngstown. South Range won 61-38...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

Ursuline head coach Keith Gunther calls out a play in …

Ursuline head coach Keith Gunther calls out a play in the second quarter of a high school basketball game, Friday, Dec. 15, 2017, in Youngstown. South Range won 61-38...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)


South Range guard Mike Cunningham (15) goes up for a layup over Ursuline forward Luke Pipala (33) in the second quarter of a high school basketball game, Friday, Dec. 15, 2017, in Youngstown. South Range won 61-38...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

South Range guard Mike Cunningham (15) goes up for a …

South Range guard Mike Cunningham (15) goes up for a layup over Ursuline forward Luke Pipala (33) in the second quarter of a high school basketball game, Friday, Dec. 15, 2017, in Youngstown. South Range …


South Range guard Jaxon Anderson (23) collides with Ursuline forward Sean Phillips (14) and Ursuline forward Ethan Courtney (32) in the first quarter of a high school basketball game, Friday, Dec. 15, 2017, in Youngstown. South Range won 61-38...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

South Range guard Jaxon Anderson (23) collides with Ursuline forward …

South Range guard Jaxon Anderson (23) collides with Ursuline forward Sean Phillips (14) and Ursuline forward Ethan Courtney (32) in the first quarter of a high school basketball game, Friday, Dec. 15, 2017, in Youngstown. …


William D. Lewis The Vindicator Police escort/motorcade escorting body of slain Girard PD office Justin Leo makes its way up Churchill Rd. in girard Monday afternoon. The body was being transported to Blackstoine Funeral home after an autopsy in Cuyahoga county.

William D. Lewis The Vindicator Police escort/motorcade escorting body of …

William D. Lewis The Vindicator Police escort/motorcade escorting body of slain Girard PD office Justin Leo makes its way up Churchill Rd. in girard Monday afternoon. The body was being transported to Blackstoine Funeral home …


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Above, the sixth-grade choir at West Branch recently rang in the holiday season with a concert. The choir, which has 125 members, is under

Above, the sixth-grade choir at West Branch recently rang in …

Above, the sixth-grade choir at West Branch recently rang in the holiday season with a concert. The choir, which has 125 members, is under


Struthers Rotary Club continued its dictionary project by recently delivering dictionaries to third-grade students at St. Nicholas and Struthers elementary schools. Above, are Rotarian Tom Baringer and the third-grade class at St. Nicholas School. Below, front, are Baringer; Ashley Marcucci, Da’Row Bussey, Zion Casey, Struthers Elementary School students; back, Bethany Carlson, Joan Jones, Struthers Elementary School principals; and Pete Pirone, Struthers superintendent and Rotarian.

Struthers Rotary Club continued its dictionary project by recently delivering …

Struthers Rotary Club continued its dictionary project by recently delivering dictionaries to third-grade students at St. Nicholas and Struthers elementary schools. Above, are Rotarian Tom Baringer and the third-grade class at St. Nicholas School. Below, …