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Youngstown State's Melinda Trimmer (14) fights for a loose ball with Green Bay's Caitlyn Hibner (4) during the second half of Thursday nights matchup at the Beeghly Center.   Dustin Livesay  |  The Vindicator  1/26/17  YSU

Youngstown State's Melinda Trimmer (14) fights for a loose ball ...

Youngstown State's Melinda Trimmer (14) fights for a loose ball with Green Bay's Caitlyn Hibner (4) during the second half of Thursday nights matchup at the Beeghly Center. Dustin Livesay | The Vindicator 1/26/17 YSU


Youngstown State's Kelley Wright (35) goes up for a layup while being defended by Green Bay's Jen Wellnitz (1) and Lexi Weitzer (33)  during the first half of Thursday nights matchup at the Beeghly Center.   Dustin Livesay  |  The Vindicator  1/26/17  YSU

Youngstown State's Kelley Wright (35) goes up for a layup ...

Youngstown State's Kelley Wright (35) goes up for a layup while being defended by Green Bay's Jen Wellnitz (1) and Lexi Weitzer (33) during the first half of Thursday nights matchup at the Beeghly Center. ...


Youngstown State's Melinda Trimmer (14) goes in for a layup while being defended by Green Bay's Mackenzie Wolf (42)  during the second half of Thursday nights matchup at the Beeghly Center.   Dustin Livesay  |  The Vindicator  1/26/17  YSU

Youngstown State's Melinda Trimmer (14) goes in for a layup ...

Youngstown State's Melinda Trimmer (14) goes in for a layup while being defended by Green Bay's Mackenzie Wolf (42) during the second half of Thursday nights matchup at the Beeghly Center. Dustin Livesay | The ...


Youngstown State's Jenna Hirsch (32) goes in for an open layup  during the second half of Thursday nights matchup against Green Bay at the Beeghly Center.   Dustin Livesay  |  The Vindicator  1/26/17  YSU

Youngstown State's Jenna Hirsch (32) goes in for an open ...

Youngstown State's Jenna Hirsch (32) goes in for an open layup during the second half of Thursday nights matchup against Green Bay at the Beeghly Center. Dustin Livesay | The Vindicator 1/26/17 YSU


Youngstown State's Kelley Wright (35) goes up for a 3-pointer while being defended by Green Bay's Frankie Wurtz (3)  during the second half of Thursday nights matchup at the Beeghly Center.   Dustin Livesay  |  The Vindicator  1/26/17  YSU

Youngstown State's Kelley Wright (35) goes up for a 3-pointer ...

Youngstown State's Kelley Wright (35) goes up for a 3-pointer while being defended by Green Bay's Frankie Wurtz (3) during the second half of Thursday nights matchup at the Beeghly Center. Dustin Livesay | The ...


Youngstown State's Alison Smolinski (2) takes a wide open 3-pointer  during the second half of Thursday nights matchup against Green Bay at the Beeghly Center.   Dustin Livesay  |  The Vindicator  1/26/17  YSU

Youngstown State's Alison Smolinski (2) takes a wide open 3-pointer ...

Youngstown State's Alison Smolinski (2) takes a wide open 3-pointer during the second half of Thursday nights matchup against Green Bay at the Beeghly Center. Dustin Livesay | The Vindicator 1/26/17 YSU


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SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR
Western Reserve Rangers 4-H Club recently hosted its January meeting. Club advisers are Karen and Bob Day. Laura Jones and Robin Reph serve on the Mahoning County Project committee; Steve Reph is a member of county rabbit committee; and Jan and Kathleen Moser are advisers for the Junior Fair Board. Janet Majirsky and Kathleen Moser, a certified 4-H master clothing educator, will guide members with clothing and fashion projects. William, left, Emma, Olivia and Karl Reph were selected to serve on the 2017 Mahoning County Junior Fair Board. They recently traveled to Columbus to the Ohio Fair Managers and Junior Fair Conference. New members are welcome. The next meeting will be 7 p.m. Feb. 9 at Ellsworth Fire Hall. Potential members must be 8-years old and in third grade to join a 4-H Club. Information can be found on the Western Reserve Rangers 4-H Club Facebook page.

SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR Western Reserve Rangers 4-H Club recently ...

SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR Western Reserve Rangers 4-H Club recently hosted its January meeting. Club advisers are Karen and Bob Day. Laura Jones and Robin Reph serve on the Mahoning County Project committee; Steve Reph ...


Neighbors | Submitted.Boardman Food Service Director Natalie Winkle is pictured instructing Tot Chefs.

Neighbors | Submitted.Boardman Food Service Director Natalie Winkle is pictured ...

Neighbors | Submitted.Boardman Food Service Director Natalie Winkle is pictured instructing Tot Chefs.


Neighbors | Submitted.Austintown Food Service Director Tascin Brooks recently showed off healthy lunches on local TV.

Neighbors | Submitted.Austintown Food Service Director Tascin Brooks recently showed ...

Neighbors | Submitted.Austintown Food Service Director Tascin Brooks recently showed off healthy lunches on local TV.


Neighbors | Submitted.Board members are shown, from left, (front) Shanna Chasebi, Suzanne Barbati, Cheryl McArthur; (middle) Ron Faniro, Bruce Sherman, Steve Giangiordano, Joe Nohra, Chrissy Papa, Charles George, Rev. Lewis Macklin; (back) Nils Johnson, Fred Alexander, Carmela Minnie, Mark Peters, Ellie Platt, Heidi Daniel, Yvonne Lipinsky and Merry Wagner (past board chair).

Neighbors | Submitted.Board members are shown, from left, (front) Shanna ...

Neighbors | Submitted.Board members are shown, from left, (front) Shanna Chasebi, Suzanne Barbati, Cheryl McArthur; (middle) Ron Faniro, Bruce Sherman, Steve Giangiordano, Joe Nohra, Chrissy Papa, Charles George, Rev. Lewis Macklin; (back) Nils Johnson, Fred ...


Neighbors | Alexis Bartolomucci.Joe Bezilla, general manager of Olive Garden, packed up food the restaurant prepared for the Harvest Program.

Neighbors | Alexis Bartolomucci.Joe Bezilla, general manager of Olive Garden, ...

Neighbors | Alexis Bartolomucci.Joe Bezilla, general manager of Olive Garden, packed up food the restaurant prepared for the Harvest Program.


Neighbors | Alexis Bartolomucci.The Big Reach Center of Hope truck drives all around The Valley picking up donations for the Harvest Program. Pictured are, from left, Joe Bezilla, Steve Sanders, Missy Rondeau and Doug Gough.

Neighbors | Alexis Bartolomucci.The Big Reach Center of Hope truck ...

Neighbors | Alexis Bartolomucci.The Big Reach Center of Hope truck drives all around The Valley picking up donations for the Harvest Program. Pictured are, from left, Joe Bezilla, Steve Sanders, Missy Rondeau and Doug Gough.


Neighbors | Submitted.Barbara Banks, Dr. Abdu and Patricia Greene posed for a photo at JLY’s annual Pink Ribbon Tea.

Neighbors | Submitted.Barbara Banks, Dr. Abdu and Patricia Greene posed ...

Neighbors | Submitted.Barbara Banks, Dr. Abdu and Patricia Greene posed for a photo at JLY’s annual Pink Ribbon Tea.


Neighbors | Alexis Bartolomucci.Joe Bezilla, general manager of Olive Garden, poured sauce into a bag to prep for the Harvest Program.

Neighbors | Alexis Bartolomucci.Joe Bezilla, general manager of Olive Garden, ...

Neighbors | Alexis Bartolomucci.Joe Bezilla, general manager of Olive Garden, poured sauce into a bag to prep for the Harvest Program.


Neighbors | Submitted.The Mike Hull Memorial Family Mini Grant Committee presents its 2016 gifts to grant recipients during a pizza party at Strikers in Youngstown.  Committee members worked with the Autism Society to create the Family Mini Grant with proceeds from the Fourth Annual Mike Hull Memorial Poker Run for Autism last August.

Neighbors | Submitted.The Mike Hull Memorial Family Mini Grant Committee ...

Neighbors | Submitted.The Mike Hull Memorial Family Mini Grant Committee presents its 2016 gifts to grant recipients during a pizza party at Strikers in Youngstown. Committee members worked with the Autism Society to create the ...


Neighbors | Alexis Bartolomucci.Kindergarten students at Poland Union celebrated the last day of class before winter break by decorating a goodie bag to bring their Christmas treats home in on Dec. 22.

Neighbors | Alexis Bartolomucci.Kindergarten students at Poland Union celebrated the ...

Neighbors | Alexis Bartolomucci.Kindergarten students at Poland Union celebrated the last day of class before winter break by decorating a goodie bag to bring their Christmas treats home in on Dec. 22.


Neighbors | Alexis Bartolomucci.Liam celebrated his birthday on the last day of school before winter break at Poland Union on Dec. 22.

Neighbors | Alexis Bartolomucci.Liam celebrated his birthday on the last ...

Neighbors | Alexis Bartolomucci.Liam celebrated his birthday on the last day of school before winter break at Poland Union on Dec. 22.


Neighbors | Alexis Bartolomucci.Students in Sue Flasco's class played a game where they had to unwrap a present using oven mitts during the last day of class before break at Union Elementary.

Neighbors | Alexis Bartolomucci.Students in Sue Flasco's class played a ...

Neighbors | Alexis Bartolomucci.Students in Sue Flasco's class played a game where they had to unwrap a present using oven mitts during the last day of class before break at Union Elementary.


Neighbors | Alexis Bartolomucci.Students played a mini-bowling game during the last day of school before winter break on Dec. 22 at Poland Union Elementary.

Neighbors | Alexis Bartolomucci.Students played a mini-bowling game during the ...

Neighbors | Alexis Bartolomucci.Students played a mini-bowling game during the last day of school before winter break on Dec. 22 at Poland Union Elementary.


Neighbors | Alexis Bartolomucci.Students in Karen Vasco's class played a game similar to musical chairs during the last day of school before winter break on Dec. 22 at Poland Union.

Neighbors | Alexis Bartolomucci.Students in Karen Vasco's class played a ...

Neighbors | Alexis Bartolomucci.Students in Karen Vasco's class played a game similar to musical chairs during the last day of school before winter break on Dec. 22 at Poland Union.


Neighbors | Submitted.Pictured are, from left, Dr. Patricia Kelvin, mentor; Kayla Sawhill, Youngstown State University freshman; Sister Jerome Corcoran and Dr. Rashid Abdu. Clarence and Rose Marie Smith, supporters of Sister Jerome and her ministries, are pictured in the background.

Neighbors | Submitted.Pictured are, from left, Dr. Patricia Kelvin, mentor; ...

Neighbors | Submitted.Pictured are, from left, Dr. Patricia Kelvin, mentor; Kayla Sawhill, Youngstown State University freshman; Sister Jerome Corcoran and Dr. Rashid Abdu. Clarence and Rose Marie Smith, supporters of Sister Jerome and her ministries, ...


Neighbors | Abby Slanker.Kim Hoover, a 1999 Canfield High School graduate and owner of Kim’s Confections in Canfield, visited her former school and teacher, Sherry Creighton, to speak to Creighton’s business students about her experiences as small business owner on Dec. 12.

Neighbors | Abby Slanker.Kim Hoover, a 1999 Canfield High School ...

Neighbors | Abby Slanker.Kim Hoover, a 1999 Canfield High School graduate and owner of Kim’s Confections in Canfield, visited her former school and teacher, Sherry Creighton, to speak to Creighton’s business students about her experiences ...


Neighbors | Abby Slanker.The Canfield Chamber Ensemble performed holiday songs, under the direction of Canfield High School Choir Director Kelly Scurich, at the Choral Music Department’s annual Winter Concert on Dec. 8.

Neighbors | Abby Slanker.The Canfield Chamber Ensemble performed holiday songs, ...

Neighbors | Abby Slanker.The Canfield Chamber Ensemble performed holiday songs, under the direction of Canfield High School Choir Director Kelly Scurich, at the Choral Music Department’s annual Winter Concert on Dec. 8.


Neighbors | Abby Slanker.Kim Hoover, a 1999 Canfield High School graduate and owner of Kim’s Confections in Canfield, and her daughter Carlie visited Sherry Creighton’s business classes to talk to students about being a small business owner on Dec. 12. Hoover also brought several treats from her bakery for the students and teachers.

Neighbors | Abby Slanker.Kim Hoover, a 1999 Canfield High School ...

Neighbors | Abby Slanker.Kim Hoover, a 1999 Canfield High School graduate and owner of Kim’s Confections in Canfield, and her daughter Carlie visited Sherry Creighton’s business classes to talk to students about being a small ...


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. 8.

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. 8.


Neighbors | Abby Slanker.The Canfield High School One Octave Higher choir ended their performance of “Boogie Woogie Santa Claus” with a surprise appearance by Santa Claus at the Choral Music Department’s annual Winter Concert on Dec. 8.

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

Neighbors | Abby Slanker.The Canfield High School One Octave Higher choir ended their performance of “Boogie Woogie Santa Claus” with a surprise appearance by Santa Claus at the Choral Music Department’s annual Winter Concert on ...


Neighbors | Alexis Bartolomucci.One of the children played one of the carnival games that was set up at the Boardman library on Dec. 28.

Neighbors | Alexis Bartolomucci.One of the children played one of ...

Neighbors | Alexis Bartolomucci.One of the children played one of the carnival games that was set up at the Boardman library on Dec. 28.


Neighbors | Alexis Bartolomucci.One of the children played the ring toss game during the Candy Carnival event on Dec. 28 at the Boardman library.

Neighbors | Alexis Bartolomucci.One of the children played the ring ...

Neighbors | Alexis Bartolomucci.One of the children played the ring toss game during the Candy Carnival event on Dec. 28 at the Boardman library.


Neighbors | Alexis Bartolomucci.Children played one of the arcade games set up for the Candy Carnival program at the Boardman library on Dec. 28.

Neighbors | Alexis Bartolomucci.Children played one of the arcade games ...

Neighbors | Alexis Bartolomucci.Children played one of the arcade games set up for the Candy Carnival program at the Boardman library on Dec. 28.


Neighbors | Alexis Bartolomucci.Children who attended the Candy Carnival event at the Boardman library on Dec. 28 stood on the squares as they played a game of life-size Candy Land.

Neighbors | Alexis Bartolomucci.Children who attended the Candy Carnival event ...

Neighbors | Alexis Bartolomucci.Children who attended the Candy Carnival event at the Boardman library on Dec. 28 stood on the squares as they played a game of life-size Candy Land.


Neighbors | Alexis Bartolomucci.Evan threw a ball through the pig's mouth during the Candy Carnival event at Boardman library on Dec. 28.

Neighbors | Alexis Bartolomucci.Evan threw a ball through the pig's ...

Neighbors | Alexis Bartolomucci.Evan threw a ball through the pig's mouth during the Candy Carnival event at Boardman library on Dec. 28.