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YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - NOVEMBER 21, 2017: Mahoning County Sheriff that helps prepare and cook turkeys stand near their work inside of the Mahoning County Jail on Tuesday morning. DAVID DERMER | THE VINDICATOR

YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - NOVEMBER 21, 2017: Mahoning County Sheriff that …

YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - NOVEMBER 21, 2017: Mahoning County Sheriff that helps prepare and cook turkeys stand near their work inside of the Mahoning County Jail on Tuesday morning. DAVID DERMER | THE VINDICATOR


Youngstown State guard Chelsea Olson (12) drives towards the net as Ohio Valley guard JordanÊFox (20) tries to steal the ball during the first quarter as Ohio Valley University takes on Youngstown State University in a NCAA basketball game, Monday, Nov. 20, 2017, at the Beeghly Center in Youngstown. YSU won 86-59...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)..

Youngstown State guard Chelsea Olson (12) drives towards the net …

Youngstown State guard Chelsea Olson (12) drives towards the net as Ohio Valley guard JordanÊFox (20) tries to steal the ball during the first quarter as Ohio Valley University takes on Youngstown State University in …


Rep. Tim Ryan(D-Ohio) talks with Todd Shay(right), a re-speak graduate, during AI-Media's launch, Monday, Nov. 20, 2017, at the Youngstown Business Incubator in Youngstown...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

Rep. Tim Ryan(D-Ohio) talks with Todd Shay(right), a re-speak graduate, …

Rep. Tim Ryan(D-Ohio) talks with Todd Shay(right), a re-speak graduate, during AI-Media's launch, Monday, Nov. 20, 2017, at the Youngstown Business Incubator in Youngstown...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)


William D. Lewis The Vindicator Emma Garon, 12, of Hubbard serves up Thanksgiving Dinners during a Sunday 11-19-17 community dinner at St Patrick Church in Hubbard.

William D. Lewis The Vindicator Emma Garon, 12, of Hubbard …

William D. Lewis The Vindicator Emma Garon, 12, of Hubbard serves up Thanksgiving Dinners during a Sunday 11-19-17 community dinner at St Patrick Church in Hubbard.


William D. Lewis The Vindicator Harding Elem School kindergarteners Ja'meere Clark, left, and Ja'Vonnie LaBooth donned speial hats for thanksgiving dinner at their school11-21-17

William D. Lewis The Vindicator Harding Elem School kindergarteners Ja'meere …

William D. Lewis The Vindicator Harding Elem School kindergarteners Ja'meere Clark, left, and Ja'Vonnie LaBooth donned speial hats for thanksgiving dinner at their school11-21-17


Youngstown State guard Alison Smolinski (2) charges towards the basket as she is guarded by Ohio Valley guard TannerÊEsposito (10) during the first quarter as Ohio Valley University takes on Youngstown State University in a NCAA basketball game, Monday, Nov. 20, 2017, at the Beeghly Center in Youngstown. YSU won 86-59...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)..

Youngstown State guard Alison Smolinski (2) charges towards the basket …

Youngstown State guard Alison Smolinski (2) charges towards the basket as she is guarded by Ohio Valley guard TannerÊEsposito (10) during the first quarter as Ohio Valley University takes on Youngstown State University in a …


Youngstown State guard Jaylen Benton (4) goes up for a layup against Westminster College forward JarretÊVrabel (15) during the first half as Westminster College takes on Youngstown State in a NCAA basketball game, Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2017, at the Beeghly Center in Youngstown. YSU won 91-83...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)..

Youngstown State guard Jaylen Benton (4) goes up for a …

Youngstown State guard Jaylen Benton (4) goes up for a layup against Westminster College forward JarretÊVrabel (15) during the first half as Westminster College takes on Youngstown State in a NCAA basketball game, Tuesday, Nov. …


William D Lewis the vindicator Sydney Samplanet, 14, and her grandmother Margie McFerrenThe Sebring girl was diagnosed with Scoliosis when she was 6 months old and has had 17 surgeries.

William D Lewis the vindicator Sydney Samplanet, 14, and her …

William D Lewis the vindicator Sydney Samplanet, 14, and her grandmother Margie McFerrenThe Sebring girl was diagnosed with Scoliosis when she was 6 months old and has had 17 surgeries.


Youngstown State forward Michael Akuchie (31) goes up for a layup during the first half as Westminster College takes on Youngstown State in a NCAA basketball game, Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2017, at the Beeghly Center in Youngstown. YSU won 91-83...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)..

Youngstown State forward Michael Akuchie (31) goes up for a …

Youngstown State forward Michael Akuchie (31) goes up for a layup during the first half as Westminster College takes on Youngstown State in a NCAA basketball game, Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2017, at the Beeghly Center …


Customers walk into the store during Black Friday shopping, Thursday, Nov. 23, 2017, at the Best Buy in Boardman...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

Customers walk into the store during Black Friday shopping, Thursday, …

Customers walk into the store during Black Friday shopping, Thursday, Nov. 23, 2017, at the Best Buy in Boardman...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)


William D Lewis the vindicator Sydney Samplanet, 14, holds xrays of her spine before(left) and after surgery right The Sebring girls was diagnosed with Scoliosis when she was 6 months old and has had 17 surgeries.

William D Lewis the vindicator Sydney Samplanet, 14, holds xrays …

William D Lewis the vindicator Sydney Samplanet, 14, holds xrays of her spine before(left) and after surgery right The Sebring girls was diagnosed with Scoliosis when she was 6 months old and has had 17 …


Shoppers line up before the 5:00 p.m. opening during Black Friday shopping, Thursday, Nov. 23, 2017, at the Toys R Us in Boardman...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

Shoppers line up before the 5:00 p.m. opening during Black …

Shoppers line up before the 5:00 p.m. opening during Black Friday shopping, Thursday, Nov. 23, 2017, at the Toys R Us in Boardman...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)


Lindsey Jenkins looks at a Google Home device during Black Friday shopping, Thursday, Nov. 23, 2017, at the Best Buy in Boardman...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

Lindsey Jenkins looks at a Google Home device during Black …

Lindsey Jenkins looks at a Google Home device during Black Friday shopping, Thursday, Nov. 23, 2017, at the Best Buy in Boardman...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)


South Range's Aniello Buzzacco (14) gets consoled by his father David Buzzacco after the Raiders loss to Eastwood 21-7 on Friday night .Dustin Livesay |  The Vindicator  11/24/17  Strongsville.

South Range's Aniello Buzzacco (14) gets consoled by his father …

South Range's Aniello Buzzacco (14) gets consoled by his father David Buzzacco after the Raiders loss to Eastwood 21-7 on Friday night .Dustin Livesay | The Vindicator 11/24/17 Strongsville.


William D. Lewis The Vindicator Grg O'Neal, mgr of the old mill in mill creek park, hangs a holiday wreath 11-21-17

William D. Lewis The Vindicator Grg O'Neal, mgr of the …

William D. Lewis The Vindicator Grg O'Neal, mgr of the old mill in mill creek park, hangs a holiday wreath 11-21-17


Above, from left, are Justin Benson, holding Gleason’s uniform; Hunter Baum, holding a picture of Gleason’s battalion; and Patrick T. Gleason. Below, Gleason shows the students his uniform and shared some of his experiences during Vietnam.

Above, from left, are Justin Benson, holding Gleason’s uniform; Hunter …

Above, from left, are Justin Benson, holding Gleason’s uniform; Hunter Baum, holding a picture of Gleason’s battalion; and Patrick T. Gleason. Below, Gleason shows the students his uniform and shared some of his experiences during …


West Branch Middle School recognized students of the month for October. Above, seated from left are Morgan Kincaid, eighth grade; Makiah Kutz, seventh grade; Mirabella Beckett, sixth grade; and Eliza Hirst, fifth grade. Standing from left are Steven Mara, eighth grade; Christopher Bickley, seventh grade; Riley Hendershot, sixth grade; and Alex Campbell, fifth grade. The school recognizes one boy and girl each month from each grade for excelling in the classroom and having good character.

West Branch Middle School recognized students of the month for …

West Branch Middle School recognized students of the month for October. Above, seated from left are Morgan Kincaid, eighth grade; Makiah Kutz, seventh grade; Mirabella Beckett, sixth grade; and Eliza Hirst, fifth grade. Standing from …


Campbell Memorial High School was the recipient of two Excellence in Education Awards at a luncheon that took place in October. The first award was for achievements in critical data-driven, nontesting areas of graduation rates and industry-recognized credentials. The graduation-rate award was given to schools with at least 5 percent year-over-year improvement in the number of students graduating on time. CMHS also was awarded for having at least 5 percent of 2016-17 graduating students earn at least 12 points through an industry-recognized credential in one of 13 high-demand career fields. The seventh annual Excellence in Education Awards luncheon was hosted by Eastern Ohio Education Partnership. Above, from left, are Brad Yeager, Campbell Memorial High School principal, and Stephanie Shaw, Eastern Ohio Education Partnership executive director.

Campbell Memorial High School was the recipient of two Excellence …

Campbell Memorial High School was the recipient of two Excellence in Education Awards at a luncheon that took place in October. The first award was for achievements in critical data-driven, nontesting areas of graduation rates …


GFWC Ohio Warren Junior Women’s League’s Public Issue Committee, with the help of the club members, packaged more than 1,000 items that were distributed throughout the area on Veterans Day. Club members wrote 280 thank-you cards that were passed out at the Youngstown Veterans Administration in Liberty thanking them for their service. Donations of items for women serving in the military were delivered to the USO drop-off center in Howland. Committee members pictured, from left, are Sandra Saluga; Sharon Drummond; Jonnah Hetzel, WJWL president; Pam Vines; Esther Gartland, GFWC Ohio director of junior clubs-elect; and Stephanie Furano and Becky Andres, co-chairwomen.

GFWC Ohio Warren Junior Women’s League’s Public Issue Committee, with …

GFWC Ohio Warren Junior Women’s League’s Public Issue Committee, with the help of the club members, packaged more than 1,000 items that were distributed throughout the area on Veterans Day. Club members wrote 280 thank-you …


McDonald High School recently named its Homecoming Court. From left are Bailey Conley, Alicia Fedyski, Claire Hoffman, Abbie Matig, Queen Britney Smith, King Calvin Wolford, Tommy Schadl, Brandon Poole, Tyrese Johnson and Matthew Beedle. In front are the crown bearers and children of McDonald instructors: Melissa Mills, Josh Krumpak and Kara Sheesely. After the crowning ceremony, the students cheered for the football team and attended a homecoming dance the following evening.

McDonald High School recently named its Homecoming Court. From left …

McDonald High School recently named its Homecoming Court. From left are Bailey Conley, Alicia Fedyski, Claire Hoffman, Abbie Matig, Queen Britney Smith, King Calvin Wolford, Tommy Schadl, Brandon Poole, Tyrese Johnson and Matthew Beedle. In …