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Judge Ronald Rice asks Nasser Hamad about his decision to attend court in his jail house jump suit, Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017, at the Trumbull County Court House in Warren...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

Judge Ronald Rice asks Nasser Hamad about his decision to …

Judge Ronald Rice asks Nasser Hamad about his decision to attend court in his jail house jump suit, Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017, at the Trumbull County Court House in Warren...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)


Nasser Hamad is led into Judge Ronald Rice's courtroom by Trumbull County Sheriff's Deputies to hear the jury's verdict, Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017, at the Trumbull County Court House in Warren...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

Nasser Hamad is led into Judge Ronald Rice's courtroom by …

Nasser Hamad is led into Judge Ronald Rice's courtroom by Trumbull County Sheriff's Deputies to hear the jury's verdict, Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017, at the Trumbull County Court House in Warren...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)


Nasser Hamad's brother, Mike Hamad(left) and Atty. Geoffrey Oglesby talk with members of the media after a jury sentenced Nasser to life in prison with parole eligibility after 30 years, Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017, at the Trumbull County Court House in Warren. Nasser Hamad was sentenced to life in prison with parole eligibility after 30 years. ..(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

Nasser Hamad's brother, Mike Hamad(left) and Atty. Geoffrey Oglesby talk …

Nasser Hamad's brother, Mike Hamad(left) and Atty. Geoffrey Oglesby talk with members of the media after a jury sentenced Nasser to life in prison with parole eligibility after 30 years, Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017, at …


Nasser Hamad waits as Judge Ronald Rice reads the jury's verdict in his aggravated murder case, Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017, at the Trumbull County Court House in Warren. Hamad was sentenced to life in prison with parole eligibility after 30 years. ..(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

Nasser Hamad waits as Judge Ronald Rice reads the jury's …

Nasser Hamad waits as Judge Ronald Rice reads the jury's verdict in his aggravated murder case, Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017, at the Trumbull County Court House in Warren. Hamad was sentenced to life in prison …


Nasser Hamad talks with his attorneys before learning the verdict in his aggravated murder trial, Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017, at the Trumbull County Court House in Warren...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

Nasser Hamad talks with his attorneys before learning the verdict …

Nasser Hamad talks with his attorneys before learning the verdict in his aggravated murder trial, Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017, at the Trumbull County Court House in Warren...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)


Chris Becker, assistant Trumbull County prosecutor, talks with members of the media about the Nasser Hamad sentence, Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017, at the Trumbull County Court House in Warren. Hamad was sentenced to life in prison with parole eligibility after 30 years...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

Chris Becker, assistant Trumbull County prosecutor, talks with members of …

Chris Becker, assistant Trumbull County prosecutor, talks with members of the media about the Nasser Hamad sentence, Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017, at the Trumbull County Court House in Warren. Hamad was sentenced to life in …


Nasser Hamad waits as Judge Ronald Rice reads the jury's verdict in his aggravated murder case, Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017, at the Trumbull County Court House in Warren. Hamad was sentenced to life in prison with parole eligibility after 30 years. ..(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

Nasser Hamad waits as Judge Ronald Rice reads the jury's …

Nasser Hamad waits as Judge Ronald Rice reads the jury's verdict in his aggravated murder case, Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017, at the Trumbull County Court House in Warren. Hamad was sentenced to life in prison …


Atty. Geoffrey Oglesby holds his head as Judge Ronald Rice reads the jury's verdict in Nasser Hamad's(right) aggravated murder case, Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017, at the Trumbull County Court House in Warren. Hamad was sentenced to life in prison with parole eligibility after 30 years. ..(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

Atty. Geoffrey Oglesby holds his head as Judge Ronald Rice …

Atty. Geoffrey Oglesby holds his head as Judge Ronald Rice reads the jury's verdict in Nasser Hamad's(right) aggravated murder case, Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017, at the Trumbull County Court House in Warren. Hamad was sentenced …


Nasser Hamad talks with his attorneys before learning the verdict in his aggravated murder trial, Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017, at the Trumbull County Court House in Warren...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

Nasser Hamad talks with his attorneys before learning the verdict …

Nasser Hamad talks with his attorneys before learning the verdict in his aggravated murder trial, Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017, at the Trumbull County Court House in Warren...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)


Nasser Hamad is led into Judge Ronald Rice's courtroom by Trumbull County Sheriff's Deputies to hear the jury's verdict, Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017, at the Trumbull County Court House in Warren...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

Nasser Hamad is led into Judge Ronald Rice's courtroom by …

Nasser Hamad is led into Judge Ronald Rice's courtroom by Trumbull County Sheriff's Deputies to hear the jury's verdict, Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017, at the Trumbull County Court House in Warren...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)


Adria Powell, Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017, in the Hubbard High School Gymnasium in Hubbard. Gagliardi and Powell are both attending Ohio State University, playing gymnastics and volleyball respectively...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

Adria Powell, Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017, in the Hubbard High …

Adria Powell, Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017, in the Hubbard High School Gymnasium in Hubbard. Gagliardi and Powell are both attending Ohio State University, playing gymnastics and volleyball respectively...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)


Adria Powell(left) and Claire Gagliardi sign their letters of intent for Ohio State University, Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017, in the Hubbard High School Gymnasium in Hubbard. Gagliardi and Powell are both attending Ohio State University, playing gymnastics and volleyball respectively...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

Adria Powell(left) and Claire Gagliardi sign their letters of intent …

Adria Powell(left) and Claire Gagliardi sign their letters of intent for Ohio State University, Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017, in the Hubbard High School Gymnasium in Hubbard. Gagliardi and Powell are both attending Ohio State University, …


Adria Powell cringes as her mom, Olivia Powell, adjusts her Ohio State hat, after Adria signed her letter of intent to attend Ohio State University and play volleyball, Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017, in the Hubbard High School Gymnasium in Hubbard. ..(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

Adria Powell cringes as her mom, Olivia Powell, adjusts her …

Adria Powell cringes as her mom, Olivia Powell, adjusts her Ohio State hat, after Adria signed her letter of intent to attend Ohio State University and play volleyball, Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017, in the Hubbard …


Claire Gagliardi poses for a photo, Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017, in the Hubbard High School Gymnasium in Hubbard. Gagliardi plans on attending Ohio State University to play gymnastics...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

Claire Gagliardi poses for a photo, Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017, …

Claire Gagliardi poses for a photo, Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017, in the Hubbard High School Gymnasium in Hubbard. Gagliardi plans on attending Ohio State University to play gymnastics...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)


Family Photo, Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017, in the Hubbard High School Gymnasium in Hubbard. Gagliardi and Powell are both attending Ohio State University, playing gymnastics and volleyball respectively...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

Family Photo, Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017, in the Hubbard High …

Family Photo, Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017, in the Hubbard High School Gymnasium in Hubbard. Gagliardi and Powell are both attending Ohio State University, playing gymnastics and volleyball respectively...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)


Adria Powell(right) and her father, Greg, pose for photos, Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017, in the Hubbard High School Gymnasium in Hubbard. Powell plans on attending Ohio State University to play volleyball...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

Adria Powell(right) and her father, Greg, pose for photos, Wednesday, …

Adria Powell(right) and her father, Greg, pose for photos, Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017, in the Hubbard High School Gymnasium in Hubbard. Powell plans on attending Ohio State University to play volleyball...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)


Adria Powell(center) poses for a photo with her parents, Greg(left) and Olivia Powell after signing her letter of intent to attend Ohio State University and play volleyball, Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017, in the Hubbard High School Gymnasium in Hubbard...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

Adria Powell(center) poses for a photo with her parents, Greg(left) …

Adria Powell(center) poses for a photo with her parents, Greg(left) and Olivia Powell after signing her letter of intent to attend Ohio State University and play volleyball, Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017, in the Hubbard High …


Claire Gagliardi(left) poses for photos with her father, Tony(center), and brother, Anthony, Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017, in the Hubbard High School Gymnasium in Hubbard. Gagliardi plans on attending Ohio State University to play gymnastics...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

Claire Gagliardi(left) poses for photos with her father, Tony(center), and …

Claire Gagliardi(left) poses for photos with her father, Tony(center), and brother, Anthony, Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017, in the Hubbard High School Gymnasium in Hubbard. Gagliardi plans on attending Ohio State University to play gymnastics...(Nikos Frazier …


Adria Powell(left) and Claire Gagliardi sign their letters of intent for Ohio State University, Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017, in the Hubbard High School Gymnasium in Hubbard. Gagliardi and Powell are both attending Ohio State University, playing gymnastics and volleyball respectively...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

Adria Powell(left) and Claire Gagliardi sign their letters of intent …

Adria Powell(left) and Claire Gagliardi sign their letters of intent for Ohio State University, Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017, in the Hubbard High School Gymnasium in Hubbard. Gagliardi and Powell are both attending Ohio State University, …


Claire Gagliardi, Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017, in the Hubbard High School Gymnasium in Hubbard. Gagliardi and Powell are both attending Ohio State University, playing gymnastics and volleyball respectively...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

Claire Gagliardi, Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017, in the Hubbard High …

Claire Gagliardi, Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017, in the Hubbard High School Gymnasium in Hubbard. Gagliardi and Powell are both attending Ohio State University, playing gymnastics and volleyball respectively...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)


William D. Lewis The Vindicator Signing day at Boardman HS 11-8-17 found Jenna Vivo, center front in YSU shirt, with basketball team and classmates.

William D. Lewis The Vindicator Signing day at Boardman HS …

William D. Lewis The Vindicator Signing day at Boardman HS 11-8-17 found Jenna Vivo, center front in YSU shirt, with basketball team and classmates.


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William D. Lewis The Vindicator Signing day at Boardman HS 11-8-17 from left: Kyle Kimerer, Jenna Vivo, Brian Terlesky, Cade Kreps and Bryan Kordupel.

William D. Lewis The Vindicator Signing day at Boardman HS …

William D. Lewis The Vindicator Signing day at Boardman HS 11-8-17 from left: Kyle Kimerer, Jenna Vivo, Brian Terlesky, Cade Kreps and Bryan Kordupel.


CORTLAND, OHIO - NOVEMBER 8, 2017: Annie Pavlansky smiles after signing her letter of intent while sitting next to her parents Tom, right, and Kate, Wednesday morning at Lakeview High School. DAVID DERMER | THE VINDICATOR

CORTLAND, OHIO - NOVEMBER 8, 2017: Annie Pavlansky smiles after …

CORTLAND, OHIO - NOVEMBER 8, 2017: Annie Pavlansky smiles after signing her letter of intent while sitting next to her parents Tom, right, and Kate, Wednesday morning at Lakeview High School. DAVID DERMER | THE …


CORTLAND, OHIO - NOVEMBER 8, 2017: Annie Pavlansky gets a hug from her father Tom, after signing her letter of intent while sitting next to her parents Tom, right, and Kate, Wednesday morning at Lakeview High School. DAVID DERMER | THE VINDICATOR

CORTLAND, OHIO - NOVEMBER 8, 2017: Annie Pavlansky gets a …

CORTLAND, OHIO - NOVEMBER 8, 2017: Annie Pavlansky gets a hug from her father Tom, after signing her letter of intent while sitting next to her parents Tom, right, and Kate, Wednesday morning at Lakeview …


William D. Lewis The Vindicator  Brian Terlesky with his dad Brian Terlesky Sr (also golf coach) and sister Emma, 7, during signing day at Boardman HS 11-8-17.

William D. Lewis The Vindicator Brian Terlesky with his dad …

William D. Lewis The Vindicator Brian Terlesky with his dad Brian Terlesky Sr (also golf coach) and sister Emma, 7, during signing day at Boardman HS 11-8-17.


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William D. Lewis The Vindicator Shaking hands during signing day at Boardman HS 11-8-17 are Kyle Kimerer,left, and  Bryan Kordupel.

William D. Lewis The Vindicator Shaking hands during signing day …

William D. Lewis The Vindicator Shaking hands during signing day at Boardman HS 11-8-17 are Kyle Kimerer,left, and Bryan Kordupel.


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William D. Lewis The Vindicator Bryan Kordupel gets a hug from his grandmother Helen Karash during Signing day at Boardman HS 11-8-17

William D. Lewis The Vindicator Bryan Kordupel gets a hug …

William D. Lewis The Vindicator Bryan Kordupel gets a hug from his grandmother Helen Karash during Signing day at Boardman HS 11-8-17


CORTLAND, OHIO - NOVEMBER 8, 2017: Annie Pavlansky signs her letter of intent to play basketball at Kent State University while sitting next to her mom, Kate, Wednesday morning at Lakeview High School. DAVID DERMER | THE VINDICATOR

CORTLAND, OHIO - NOVEMBER 8, 2017: Annie Pavlansky signs her …

CORTLAND, OHIO - NOVEMBER 8, 2017: Annie Pavlansky signs her letter of intent to play basketball at Kent State University while sitting next to her mom, Kate, Wednesday morning at Lakeview High School. DAVID DERMER …


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William D. Lewis The VindicatorAll smiles during signing day at Boardman HS 11-8-17 is Jenna Vivo.

William D. Lewis The VindicatorAll smiles during signing day at …

William D. Lewis The VindicatorAll smiles during signing day at Boardman HS 11-8-17 is Jenna Vivo.


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Three Austintown Fitch High School students were awarded scholarships recently during the annual Hall of Fame banquet. Above, from left, are Ariana Herriot, the Athletic Hall of Fame Committee scholarship recipient; Joseph Chepke, who was awarded the YSU Endowment scholarship in memory of William Knight; and Natalie Lynn, winner of the Getch Family Hall of Fame scholarship.

Three Austintown Fitch High School students were awarded scholarships recently …

Three Austintown Fitch High School students were awarded scholarships recently during the annual Hall of Fame banquet. Above, from left, are Ariana Herriot, the Athletic Hall of Fame Committee scholarship recipient; Joseph Chepke, who was …


Various local professionals recently brought their vehicles to Brookfield Elementary School as part of Vehicle Day. The event was designed to expose students to a variety of career opportunities that require vehicles, such as postal workers, firefighters, construction workers, police officers and more. The vehicles were parked outside the school, and each classroom got to learn from the guests about their professions and why their vehicle is important. Guests included the Brookfield Police and Fire departments, Masury Branch of the U.S. Postal Service, A&W Lawn Care Service, Trumbull County Dog Warden and Sheriff’s department, GW Becker Inc. and a special visitor, country singer Chris Higbee. Above, the students in Mrs. Zebroski’s class learned from Brookfield firefighters about fire safety and the equipment they use on their trucks.

Various local professionals recently brought their vehicles to Brookfield Elementary …

Various local professionals recently brought their vehicles to Brookfield Elementary School as part of Vehicle Day. The event was designed to expose students to a variety of career opportunities that require vehicles, such as postal …


Eastern Gateway Community College has awarded its annual W. Hunter Vaughan M.D. Scholarship to Kevin Harris, a second-year radiology student. Harris was nominated by the faculty of the Radiologic Technology department. The scholarship was established in 2007 to assist local residents pursuing an associate of applied science degree in radiologic technology. Students must be a second-year student in good academic standing with at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA. Above, from left, are Dr. Vaughan, former medical director of the Radiologic Technology Program at Eastern Gateway; Harris; Jodi Eick, clinical coordinator; and Anna Marie Welshans, program director.

Eastern Gateway Community College has awarded its annual W. Hunter …

Eastern Gateway Community College has awarded its annual W. Hunter Vaughan M.D. Scholarship to Kevin Harris, a second-year radiology student. Harris was nominated by the faculty of the Radiologic Technology department. The scholarship was established …


All preschool, transitional kindergarten and kindergarten classes at Ursuline Preschool and Kindergarten visit the technology room throughout the week. The 3- and 4-year-olds visit one day a week, and the transitional and regular kindergarten classes visit three to four days per week. Britney Wilkins, the technology teacher, and the students, use iPads, desktop computers and a smart board to enhance the learning experience. They practice math, language arts, social studies and science skills through applications, interactive presentations and more. Pictured aabove are Wilkins and the kindergarten boys using iPads to trace numbers 1 through 20. Below, Luca Schneider, transitional kindergartener, is learning letter sounds on abcya.com.

All preschool, transitional kindergarten and kindergarten classes at Ursuline Preschool …

All preschool, transitional kindergarten and kindergarten classes at Ursuline Preschool and Kindergarten visit the technology room throughout the week. The 3- and 4-year-olds visit one day a week, and the transitional and regular kindergarten classes …


Farrell High School Alumni Hall of Fame inducted its 2017 class at its 13th annual banquet Oct. 14 at the Park Inn by Radisson, 3377 New Castle Road, West Middlesex, Pa., before a crowd of more than 250 alumni and friends. The hall of fame has enshrined 129 honorees since its first dinner in 2005. Jim Raykie is executive director of the FAHF and Ted Pedas serves as adviser. Above, inductees, seated in front row, from left, are Dr. Melanie Komar-Samardija, ’71; Tahme Gracenin Deitz, ’67; Carole Chiccarino, accepting for her late husband, Jerry “Jay” Chiccarino, ’58; and Annette Kryzsiek Thompson, ’61. From left in back row are H. Mark Schreiber, ’68; Dr. Robert J. Kudelko, ’64; Robert A. Pacsi, ’64; Frank A. Scoccia, ’56; Vernon L. Stewart, ’82; and Steve D. Gurrera, ’65.

Farrell High School Alumni Hall of Fame inducted its 2017 …

Farrell High School Alumni Hall of Fame inducted its 2017 class at its 13th annual banquet Oct. 14 at the Park Inn by Radisson, 3377 New Castle Road, West Middlesex, Pa., before a crowd of …


The Cardinal Mooney High School Class of 1962 had its 55th class reunion recently at Johnny’s Restaurant. The alumni came from as far as California, Colorado and Las Vegas. In Row 1, seated from left, are Margie Gaca Hoover, Audrea Marsch Neri, Maureen Reese Krull, Yvonne Joseph Marzano, Ginger Leone Kubala, Louise Restle Naples and Lorraine Naples Liberato. Row 2: Peggy McDermott Gresko, Sue Bailey Hunter, Ruth Yozwiak Lewis, Georgia Colla Leone, Rich Vendetti, Judy Tavalaro Soccorsi, Terry Archer Wilson and Mike Crogan. Row 3:  Pat O’Connor Hughes, Patty Fecko Petrella, Patti Donnelly Koenig, Dennis Gruber, Tony Monaco and Paula Higgins Rakocy. Row 4: Partially hidden, Michele Tomaskovic Restivo, Karen Miller Gruber, Jean Phelan Casey, Eileen Hartwig Hall, partially hidden, Cynthia Courtney Landers, Monica Gura Bramer and Billie Schilling Sicafuse. Row 5: Tony Donofrio, Ray Lawrence, Dan Lyden, Rich Hughes, Mile Dohar, Sheryl Petrella, Pauline Scheetz Heid, Tony Lamancusa, John Dornstettar, Bill Burke, Don Gresko, John McLaughlin, Don Lapresta, Mike Boyle, Mick Cooney, Tom Nelis, Vince Lisi and Dan Doran. Missing from picture are: Jim Lopatta, Ray (Rip) Repasky, Pat Traficant, Gloria Yencha Traficant, Buzzy Papalia and Dan Rhattigan.

The Cardinal Mooney High School Class of 1962 had its …

The Cardinal Mooney High School Class of 1962 had its 55th class reunion recently at Johnny’s Restaurant. The alumni came from as far as California, Colorado and Las Vegas. In Row 1, seated from left, …


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Mariann Pacak, a volunteer with St. John the Baptist Catholic Church Slovak Cultural Society, shows off cabbage and cottage cheese haluski. The next haluski sale will take place in December. Visit vindy.com to see video about the event.

Mariann Pacak, a volunteer with St. John the Baptist Catholic …

Mariann Pacak, a volunteer with St. John the Baptist Catholic Church Slovak Cultural Society, shows off cabbage and cottage cheese haluski. The next haluski sale will take place in December. Visit vindy.com to see video …