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Laula Wildes(5) enjoys a Kona Ice during the 19th annual Struthers Day at Mauthe Park, Thursday, June 29, 2017 in Struthers...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

Laula Wildes(5) enjoys a Kona Ice during the 19th annual ...

Laula Wildes(5) enjoys a Kona Ice during the 19th annual Struthers Day at Mauthe Park, Thursday, June 29, 2017 in Struthers...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)


Nadeah Norton(9) has her face painted by Ellen Ethridge(13) during the 19th annual Struthers Day at Mauthe Park, Thursday, June 29, 2017 in Struthers...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

Nadeah Norton(9) has her face painted by Ellen Ethridge(13) during ...

Nadeah Norton(9) has her face painted by Ellen Ethridge(13) during the 19th annual Struthers Day at Mauthe Park, Thursday, June 29, 2017 in Struthers...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)


Zoe Oswald of Kona Ice hands out ice cups during the 19th annual Struthers Day at Mauthe Park, Thursday, June 29, 2017 in Struthers...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

Zoe Oswald of Kona Ice hands out ice cups during ...

Zoe Oswald of Kona Ice hands out ice cups during the 19th annual Struthers Day at Mauthe Park, Thursday, June 29, 2017 in Struthers...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)


Kiersten Donahue(13) eats some watermelon during the 19th annual Struthers Day at Mauthe Park, Thursday, June 29, 2017 in Struthers...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

Kiersten Donahue(13) eats some watermelon during the 19th annual Struthers ...

Kiersten Donahue(13) eats some watermelon during the 19th annual Struthers Day at Mauthe Park, Thursday, June 29, 2017 in Struthers...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)


Zoe Oswald of Kona Ice hands an ice cup to Kyle Johnston(9) of Youngstown during the 19th annual Struthers Day at Mauthe Park, Thursday, June 29, 2017 in Struthers...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

Zoe Oswald of Kona Ice hands an ice cup to ...

Zoe Oswald of Kona Ice hands an ice cup to Kyle Johnston(9) of Youngstown during the 19th annual Struthers Day at Mauthe Park, Thursday, June 29, 2017 in Struthers...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)


Charlotte Meuter(10) pets a donkey at the Barn Yard Petting Zoo during the 19th annual Struthers Day at Mauthe Park, Thursday, June 29, 2017 in Struthers...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

Charlotte Meuter(10) pets a donkey at the Barn Yard Petting ...

Charlotte Meuter(10) pets a donkey at the Barn Yard Petting Zoo during the 19th annual Struthers Day at Mauthe Park, Thursday, June 29, 2017 in Struthers...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)


Richard Morlan(9) of Boardman tries to start a fire in the Boys Scouts tent during the 19th annual Struthers Day at Mauthe Park, Thursday, June 29, 2017 in Struthers...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

Richard Morlan(9) of Boardman tries to start a fire in ...

Richard Morlan(9) of Boardman tries to start a fire in the Boys Scouts tent during the 19th annual Struthers Day at Mauthe Park, Thursday, June 29, 2017 in Struthers...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)


Josie Griffiths(11) poses for a photo in a cut-out during the 19th annual Struthers Day at Mauthe Park, Thursday, June 29, 2017 in Struthers...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

Josie Griffiths(11) poses for a photo in a cut-out during ...

Josie Griffiths(11) poses for a photo in a cut-out during the 19th annual Struthers Day at Mauthe Park, Thursday, June 29, 2017 in Struthers...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)


Sophia Griffiths(12) poses for a photo in a cut-out during the 19th annual Struthers Day at Mauthe Park, Thursday, June 29, 2017 in Struthers...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

Sophia Griffiths(12) poses for a photo in a cut-out during ...

Sophia Griffiths(12) poses for a photo in a cut-out during the 19th annual Struthers Day at Mauthe Park, Thursday, June 29, 2017 in Struthers...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)


(from left) Alma Cummins, Ray Metz and Drew Graham add condiments to their hot dogs during the 19th annual Struthers Day at Mauthe Park, Thursday, June 29, 2017 in Struthers...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

(from left) Alma Cummins, Ray Metz and Drew Graham add ...

(from left) Alma Cummins, Ray Metz and Drew Graham add condiments to their hot dogs during the 19th annual Struthers Day at Mauthe Park, Thursday, June 29, 2017 in Struthers...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)


William D. Lewis The vindicator Erin McClendon, 8,, of Youngstown participates in a tennis program at he JCC 6-29-17.

William D. Lewis The vindicator Erin McClendon, 8,, of Youngstown ...

William D. Lewis The vindicator Erin McClendon, 8,, of Youngstown participates in a tennis program at he JCC 6-29-17.


William D. Lewis The vindicator Mariahkelis Mauldin,9, of Youngstown participates in a tennis program at he JCC 6-29-17.

William D. Lewis The vindicator Mariahkelis Mauldin,9, of Youngstown participates ...

William D. Lewis The vindicator Mariahkelis Mauldin,9, of Youngstown participates in a tennis program at he JCC 6-29-17.


William D. Lewis The vindicator Mason Woodall, 10, of Youngstown participates in a tennis program at he JCC 6-29-17.

William D. Lewis The vindicator Mason Woodall, 10, of Youngstown ...

William D. Lewis The vindicator Mason Woodall, 10, of Youngstown participates in a tennis program at he JCC 6-29-17.


William D. Lewis The vindicator Aiden Brown , 8, of Youngstown participates in a tennis program at he JCC 6-29-17.

William D. Lewis The vindicator Aiden Brown , 8, of ...

William D. Lewis The vindicator Aiden Brown , 8, of Youngstown participates in a tennis program at he JCC 6-29-17.


Austin Burke

Austin Burke

Austin Burke


Tawana Walton

Tawana Walton

Tawana Walton


Christina Gradillas

Christina Gradillas

Christina Gradillas


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Local Federated Women’s Clubs recently participated in Legislation Day at Tippecanoe Country Club. Guest speakers for the event included State Representative Michele Lepore-Hagan, Ohio 58th District, and Victoria Rusu-Ebert of Operation Smile. Awards were presented by district chairwomen to clubs based on their community-service programs conducted throughout 2016. The event was hosted by the Youngstown Area Federation of Women’s Clubs for the Northeast District of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs of Ohio. Participating clubs were the Warren City Federation, Masury Brookfield Women’s Club, Boardman-Poland Junior Women’s Club, Canfield Junior Women’s League, Austintown Junior Women’s League, Louisville Women’s League and the GFWC Ohio Warren Junior Women’s League. Seated from left, Judge Cheryl Waite, GFWC Ohio Northeast District President, Mary Witkowski and State Representative Lepore-Hagan. Standing from left, GFWC Ohio Northeast District Junior Director, Pam Vines; committee members Kay Fuller and Pat Marsico; YAFWC President and Legislation Day General Chairwoman Catherine Campana; and committee members Betty Cmil, Lee Bowden and Nellie Meadows.

Local Federated Women’s Clubs recently participated in Legislation Day at ...

Local Federated Women’s Clubs recently participated in Legislation Day at Tippecanoe Country Club. Guest speakers for the event included State Representative Michele Lepore-Hagan, Ohio 58th District, and Victoria Rusu-Ebert of Operation Smile. Awards were presented ...


The Columbiana Women’s Club will host “Dishin’ Dirt,” a lunch and learn symposium with garden design experts, at The Gardens at Hippley Village, 547 N. Main St. from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday. Featured presenter will be Keith Kaiser, horticulture consultant, who will create a garden container to be auctioned at the event. The cost is $25. A box lunch will be served under a tent. Reservations may be made by calling the Women’s Club at 330-482-2832, or Donna Bekar at 330-482-2267. Parking and a shuttle will be available from First Christian Church, 39 Cherry St. and on Stanton Avenue. Above, from left, are Bekar, Jenelle Martin, Kathy Reash and Vaughn Musser. Standing from left, Bobbi Hughes and Pat Tingle.

The Columbiana Women’s Club will host “Dishin’ Dirt,” a lunch ...

The Columbiana Women’s Club will host “Dishin’ Dirt,” a lunch and learn symposium with garden design experts, at The Gardens at Hippley Village, 547 N. Main St. from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday. Featured ...


SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR The Berlin-Ellsworth Ruritan club recently honored 23 Western Reserve High School seniors for their outstanding academic achievements. The Academic Banquet, held at A La Carte catering in Canfield, honored seniors achieving a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or higher. Seven underclassmen were also honored for their 4.0 grade point average. Each senior invited a special guest to speak on their behalf as part of the evening’s festivities. The evening was celebrated with members of the Western Reserve administration, board of education, Berlin-Ellsworth Ruritan and family members attending. Seated from left, Natalie Ettinger, Liz Bowman, Sydney Wells, Tyler Higgins and Ashley Rowley. Second row, from left, Tyler Moff, Hannah Heavener, McKenzie Posten, Amanda Badgett, Bryanna Morris, Alli Sunderman, McKenzie Yeager and Sierra Kilbert. Back row, from left, Superintendent Doug McGlynn, Ruritan President John Bates, Chad Quinn and high school Principal Dallas Saunders. Not pictured are John Martin, Kyle Martin, Brandon Martin, Jacob Martin, Paul Caritz, Samantha Ruse, Haleigh Platt and Nathan Davis.

SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR The Berlin-Ellsworth Ruritan club recently honored ...

SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR The Berlin-Ellsworth Ruritan club recently honored 23 Western Reserve High School seniors for their outstanding academic achievements. The Academic Banquet, held at A La Carte catering in Canfield, honored seniors achieving ...


Argus Lodge in Canfield honored Robert C. Evans with his 60-year membership certificate and lapel pin. RWB James Cardelein and WB Charles Prachik presented the awards to Evans. He was born in Youngstown and served in the United States Army in the Infantry from 1948 to 1953. After an apprenticeship in plumbing, he worked as a plumber for Scholl-Choffin Plumbing and Heating until he purchased the business in 1970 and ran it until he retired in 1995. He lives in Canfield with Almedah, his wife of 61 years. They have two daughters and five grandchildren. Above from left; Cardelein, Evans and Prachik.

Argus Lodge in Canfield honored Robert C. Evans with his ...

Argus Lodge in Canfield honored Robert C. Evans with his 60-year membership certificate and lapel pin. RWB James Cardelein and WB Charles Prachik presented the awards to Evans. He was born in Youngstown and served ...