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Mahoning Valley Scrappers second baseman Tyler Friis (34) throws to first in the second inning against the Mahoning Valley Scrappers/West Virginia Black Bears, Wednesday, July 5, 2017, at Eastwood Field in Niles. ..(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)..

Mahoning Valley Scrappers second baseman Tyler Friis (34) throws to …

Mahoning Valley Scrappers second baseman Tyler Friis (34) throws to first in the second inning against the Mahoning Valley Scrappers/West Virginia Black Bears, Wednesday, July 5, 2017, at Eastwood Field in Niles. ..(Nikos Frazier | …


West Virginia Black Bears short stop Brett Pope (3) slides into second as Mahoning Valley Scrappers second baseman Dillon Persinger (50) jumps up but misses the ball in the third inning against the Mahoning Valley Scrappers/West Virginia Black Bears, Wednesday, July 5, 2017, at Eastwood Field in Niles. ..(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)..

West Virginia Black Bears short stop Brett Pope (3) slides …

West Virginia Black Bears short stop Brett Pope (3) slides into second as Mahoning Valley Scrappers second baseman Dillon Persinger (50) jumps up but misses the ball in the third inning against the Mahoning Valley …


West Virginia Black Bears center fielder Sandy Santos (27) swings in the second inning against the Mahoning Valley Scrappers/West Virginia Black Bears, Wednesday, July 5, 2017, at Eastwood Field in Niles. ..(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)..

West Virginia Black Bears center fielder Sandy Santos (27) swings …

West Virginia Black Bears center fielder Sandy Santos (27) swings in the second inning against the Mahoning Valley Scrappers/West Virginia Black Bears, Wednesday, July 5, 2017, at Eastwood Field in Niles. ..(Nikos Frazier | The …


West Virginia Black Bears short stop Brett Pope (3) slides into second as Mahoning Valley Scrappers second baseman Dillon Persinger (50) jumps up but misses the ball in the third inning against the Mahoning Valley Scrappers/West Virginia Black Bears, Wednesday, July 5, 2017, at Eastwood Field in Niles. ..(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)..

West Virginia Black Bears short stop Brett Pope (3) slides …

West Virginia Black Bears short stop Brett Pope (3) slides into second as Mahoning Valley Scrappers second baseman Dillon Persinger (50) jumps up but misses the ball in the third inning against the Mahoning Valley …


Mahoning Valley Scrappers second baseman Tyler Friis (34) swings in the third inning against the Mahoning Valley Scrappers/West Virginia Black Bears, Wednesday, July 5, 2017, at Eastwood Field in Niles. ..(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)..

Mahoning Valley Scrappers second baseman Tyler Friis (34) swings in …

Mahoning Valley Scrappers second baseman Tyler Friis (34) swings in the third inning against the Mahoning Valley Scrappers/West Virginia Black Bears, Wednesday, July 5, 2017, at Eastwood Field in Niles. ..(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)..


Mahoning Valley Scrappers pitcher Zach Plesac (22) reaches down for the ball before throwing to first to out West Virginia Black Bears third baseman Dylan Busby (18) in the fourth inning against the Mahoning Valley Scrappers/West Virginia Black Bears, Wednesday, July 5, 2017, at Eastwood Field in Niles. ..(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)..

Mahoning Valley Scrappers pitcher Zach Plesac (22) reaches down for …

Mahoning Valley Scrappers pitcher Zach Plesac (22) reaches down for the ball before throwing to first to out West Virginia Black Bears third baseman Dylan Busby (18) in the fourth inning against the Mahoning Valley …


Mahoning Valley Scrappers first baseman Ulysses Cantu (8) waits for the ball from Mahoning Valley Scrappers pitcher Zach Plesac (22) to out West Virginia Black Bears third baseman Dylan Busby (18) in the fourth inning against the Mahoning Valley Scrappers/West Virginia Black Bears, Wednesday, July 5, 2017, at Eastwood Field in Niles. ..(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)..

Mahoning Valley Scrappers first baseman Ulysses Cantu (8) waits for …

Mahoning Valley Scrappers first baseman Ulysses Cantu (8) waits for the ball from Mahoning Valley Scrappers pitcher Zach Plesac (22) to out West Virginia Black Bears third baseman Dylan Busby (18) in the fourth inning …


Mahoning Valley Scrappers left fielder Hosea Nelson (2) looks at the ball fly by in the third inning against the Mahoning Valley Scrappers/West Virginia Black Bears, Wednesday, July 5, 2017, at Eastwood Field in Niles. ..(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)..

Mahoning Valley Scrappers left fielder Hosea Nelson (2) looks at …

Mahoning Valley Scrappers left fielder Hosea Nelson (2) looks at the ball fly by in the third inning against the Mahoning Valley Scrappers/West Virginia Black Bears, Wednesday, July 5, 2017, at Eastwood Field in Niles. …


West Virginia Black Bears short stop Brett Pope (3) slides into second as Mahoning Valley Scrappers second baseman Dillon Persinger (50) jumps up but misses the ball in the third inning against the Mahoning Valley Scrappers/West Virginia Black Bears, Wednesday, July 5, 2017, at Eastwood Field in Niles. ..(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)..

West Virginia Black Bears short stop Brett Pope (3) slides …

West Virginia Black Bears short stop Brett Pope (3) slides into second as Mahoning Valley Scrappers second baseman Dillon Persinger (50) jumps up but misses the ball in the third inning against the Mahoning Valley …


West Virginia Black Bears pitcher Gavin Wallace (36) throws in the third inning against the Mahoning Valley Scrappers/West Virginia Black Bears, Wednesday, July 5, 2017, at Eastwood Field in Niles. ..(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)..

West Virginia Black Bears pitcher Gavin Wallace (36) throws in …

West Virginia Black Bears pitcher Gavin Wallace (36) throws in the third inning against the Mahoning Valley Scrappers/West Virginia Black Bears, Wednesday, July 5, 2017, at Eastwood Field in Niles. ..(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)..


Mahoning Valley Scrappers catcher Gianpaul Gonzalez (4) steps back onto first base as West Virginia Black Bears outfielder Lucas Tancas (59) leans down for the ball in the third inning against the Mahoning Valley Scrappers/West Virginia Black Bears, Wednesday, July 5, 2017, at Eastwood Field in Niles. ..(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)..

Mahoning Valley Scrappers catcher Gianpaul Gonzalez (4) steps back onto …

Mahoning Valley Scrappers catcher Gianpaul Gonzalez (4) steps back onto first base as West Virginia Black Bears outfielder Lucas Tancas (59) leans down for the ball in the third inning against the Mahoning Valley Scrappers/West …


Mahoning Valley Scrappers pitcher Zach Plesac (22) throws in the third inning against the Mahoning Valley Scrappers/West Virginia Black Bears, Wednesday, July 5, 2017, at Eastwood Field in Niles. ..(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)..

Mahoning Valley Scrappers pitcher Zach Plesac (22) throws in the …

Mahoning Valley Scrappers pitcher Zach Plesac (22) throws in the third inning against the Mahoning Valley Scrappers/West Virginia Black Bears, Wednesday, July 5, 2017, at Eastwood Field in Niles. ..(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)..


Mahoning Valley Scrappers pitcher Zach Plesac (22) throws in the third inning against the Mahoning Valley Scrappers/West Virginia Black Bears, Wednesday, July 5, 2017, at Eastwood Field in Niles. ..(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)..

Mahoning Valley Scrappers pitcher Zach Plesac (22) throws in the …

Mahoning Valley Scrappers pitcher Zach Plesac (22) throws in the third inning against the Mahoning Valley Scrappers/West Virginia Black Bears, Wednesday, July 5, 2017, at Eastwood Field in Niles. ..(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)..


Mahoning Valley Scrappers first baseman Ulysses Cantu (8) leans down for the ball as West Virginia Black Bears short stop Brett Pope (3) slides back into first in the third inning against the Mahoning Valley Scrappers/West Virginia Black Bears, Wednesday, July 5, 2017, at Eastwood Field in Niles. ..(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)..

Mahoning Valley Scrappers first baseman Ulysses Cantu (8) leans down …

Mahoning Valley Scrappers first baseman Ulysses Cantu (8) leans down for the ball as West Virginia Black Bears short stop Brett Pope (3) slides back into first in the third inning against the Mahoning Valley …


West Virginia Black Bears center fielder Sandy Santos (27) waits for the catch in the second inning against the Mahoning Valley Scrappers/West Virginia Black Bears, Wednesday, July 5, 2017, at Eastwood Field in Niles. ..(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)..

West Virginia Black Bears center fielder Sandy Santos (27) waits …

West Virginia Black Bears center fielder Sandy Santos (27) waits for the catch in the second inning against the Mahoning Valley Scrappers/West Virginia Black Bears, Wednesday, July 5, 2017, at Eastwood Field in Niles. ..(Nikos …


West Virginia Black Bears left fielder Jared Oliva (43) waits for the catch in the fourth inning against the Mahoning Valley Scrappers/West Virginia Black Bears, Wednesday, July 5, 2017, at Eastwood Field in Niles. ..(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)..

West Virginia Black Bears left fielder Jared Oliva (43) waits …

West Virginia Black Bears left fielder Jared Oliva (43) waits for the catch in the fourth inning against the Mahoning Valley Scrappers/West Virginia Black Bears, Wednesday, July 5, 2017, at Eastwood Field in Niles. ..(Nikos …


Mahoning Valley Scrappers first baseman Ulysses Cantu (8) gets the catch as West Virginia Black Bears short stop Brett Pope (3) slides back into first in the fifth inning against the Mahoning Valley Scrappers/West Virginia Black Bears, Wednesday, July 5, 2017, at Eastwood Field in Niles. ..(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)..

Mahoning Valley Scrappers first baseman Ulysses Cantu (8) gets the …

Mahoning Valley Scrappers first baseman Ulysses Cantu (8) gets the catch as West Virginia Black Bears short stop Brett Pope (3) slides back into first in the fifth inning against the Mahoning Valley Scrappers/West Virginia …


West Virginia Black Bears outfielder Lucas Tancas (59) with the catch in the fourth inning against the Mahoning Valley Scrappers/West Virginia Black Bears, Wednesday, July 5, 2017, at Eastwood Field in Niles. ..(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)..

West Virginia Black Bears outfielder Lucas Tancas (59) with the …

West Virginia Black Bears outfielder Lucas Tancas (59) with the catch in the fourth inning against the Mahoning Valley Scrappers/West Virginia Black Bears, Wednesday, July 5, 2017, at Eastwood Field in Niles. ..(Nikos Frazier | …


Mahoning Valley Scrappers first baseman Ulysses Cantu (8) jumps up for the ball to out West Virginia Black Bears third baseman Dylan Busby (18) in the fourth inning against the Mahoning Valley Scrappers/West Virginia Black Bears, Wednesday, July 5, 2017, at Eastwood Field in Niles. ..(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)..

Mahoning Valley Scrappers first baseman Ulysses Cantu (8) jumps up …

Mahoning Valley Scrappers first baseman Ulysses Cantu (8) jumps up for the ball to out West Virginia Black Bears third baseman Dylan Busby (18) in the fourth inning against the Mahoning Valley Scrappers/West Virginia Black …


Mahoning Valley Scrappers first baseman Ulysses Cantu (8) gets the catch as West Virginia Black Bears short stop Brett Pope (3) slides back into first in the fifth inning against the Mahoning Valley Scrappers/West Virginia Black Bears, Wednesday, July 5, 2017, at Eastwood Field in Niles. ..(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)..

Mahoning Valley Scrappers first baseman Ulysses Cantu (8) gets the …

Mahoning Valley Scrappers first baseman Ulysses Cantu (8) gets the catch as West Virginia Black Bears short stop Brett Pope (3) slides back into first in the fifth inning against the Mahoning Valley Scrappers/West Virginia …


Winners of Breathe for Mandy Scramble: Kevin Preece, Chris Griggs, Matt Griggs, Jim Colello

Winners of Breathe for Mandy Scramble: Kevin Preece, Chris Griggs, …

Winners of Breathe for Mandy Scramble: Kevin Preece, Chris Griggs, Matt Griggs, Jim Colello


Winners of Youngstown Air Reserve Families Scramble: Vern Worona, Jeff Worona, Myron Worona, Bud Perkins

Winners of Youngstown Air Reserve Families Scramble: Vern Worona, Jeff …

Winners of Youngstown Air Reserve Families Scramble: Vern Worona, Jeff Worona, Myron Worona, Bud Perkins


Winners of Applewood Swim Club Scramble: Nate Mullen, Chris Varga, Luke Stanovack and Jim Armeni

Winners of Applewood Swim Club Scramble: Nate Mullen, Chris Varga, …

Winners of Applewood Swim Club Scramble: Nate Mullen, Chris Varga, Luke Stanovack and Jim Armeni


Winners of Needy Children's Christmas Fund Scramble: Larry Miller, Tony Chiarello, Jeff Jackson, Lee Radler

Winners of Needy Children's Christmas Fund Scramble: Larry Miller, Tony …

Winners of Needy Children's Christmas Fund Scramble: Larry Miller, Tony Chiarello, Jeff Jackson, Lee Radler


Winners of Keystone Blind Association Scramble: Kevin Willis, Brian Horne, Shawn Shoemaker, Zack Mansky. Missing from photo: Gregg Strollo

Winners of Keystone Blind Association Scramble: Kevin Willis, Brian Horne, …

Winners of Keystone Blind Association Scramble: Kevin Willis, Brian Horne, Shawn Shoemaker, Zack Mansky. Missing from photo: Gregg Strollo


Winners of YSU Honors College Scramble:  Andy Hrusovsky, Fred Gintert, Tom Shuster, Nick Francos featured with YSU President Jim Tressel.

Winners of YSU Honors College Scramble: Andy Hrusovsky, Fred Gintert, …

Winners of YSU Honors College Scramble: Andy Hrusovsky, Fred Gintert, Tom Shuster, Nick Francos featured with YSU President Jim Tressel.


Recent graduates of Kent State Trumbull’s veterinary technology program hosted a fundraiser recently at Buffalo Wild Wings in Niles to benefit the Animal Welfare League of Trumbull County. The group raised $300 for the league. Melissa Best, program coordinator and instructor, hopes to continue raising money for the shelter and strengthening Kent State’s partnership with the AWL. From left, Tiffany Minor, adoption counselor; Bethany Cluckey, team leader; Emily Greve, adoption counselor; Dr. Kelly Johnston, KSU veterinary technology instructor; Gary Pilcher, AWL executive director; Melissa Best, KSU veterinary technology program coordinator; Karen France, education coordinator; and Tabatha Zigler, animal caretaker.

Recent graduates of Kent State Trumbull’s veterinary technology program hosted …

Recent graduates of Kent State Trumbull’s veterinary technology program hosted a fundraiser recently at Buffalo Wild Wings in Niles to benefit the Animal Welfare League of Trumbull County. The group raised $300 for the league. …


Rotary Club of Austintown recently held a meeting with guest speaker Millie Baldwin, president of Delta Telecom in Poland. Baldwin emphasized the changes and challenges of the communications industry, promising personalized service from herself and her staff that a local company can provide as well as tech support and cost savings. Baldwin also spoke of some of recent innovations in the commercial field that will have an impact on home service. From left are Ed Kalaher, Rotary president presenting a book to Baldwin that will be placed in the Austintown Elementary School Library.

Rotary Club of Austintown recently held a meeting with guest …

Rotary Club of Austintown recently held a meeting with guest speaker Millie Baldwin, president of Delta Telecom in Poland. Baldwin emphasized the changes and challenges of the communications industry, promising personalized service from herself and …


Members of New Hope Church in Niles hosted a retirement party for their pastor, the Rev. Curtis Miller. The Rev. Mr. Miller has been a minister for more than 20 years. With Rev. Miller in the photo above are members of the Niles McKinley Lodge 794. First row, from left, Art Moore. Marc Stevens, Tom Redmond, Rev. Miller, John Crowley and Andy Ellis. Second row from left, Tom Anderson, John Schuster, past Grand Master of all Masons in Ohio Steve Krekus, Ken Cameron and Dean Wissinger. Third row from left, Terry Swaugger, Rodger Mays, Harry Weiss, Joe Scarnecchia, Shawn Hevener and Bill Nicholas.

Members of New Hope Church in Niles hosted a retirement …

Members of New Hope Church in Niles hosted a retirement party for their pastor, the Rev. Curtis Miller. The Rev. Mr. Miller has been a minister for more than 20 years. With Rev. Miller in …