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Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen speaks at an economics conference, Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2017, in Cleveland. Yellen has acknowledged that the Fed is puzzled by the persistence of unusually low inflation and that it might have to adjust the timing of its interest rate policies accordingly. (AP Photo/Dake Kang)

Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen speaks at an economics conference, …

Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen speaks at an economics conference, Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2017, in Cleveland. Yellen has acknowledged that the Fed is puzzled by the persistence of unusually low inflation and that it might …


Valley Christian cheerleader Krysten Lewis(sign left) and coach Angela Jones(right) hold a nonviolence sign during the seventh annual Nonviolence Parade and Rally, Oct. 1, 2017, in downtown Youngstown...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

Valley Christian cheerleader Krysten Lewis(sign left) and coach Angela Jones(right) …

Valley Christian cheerleader Krysten Lewis(sign left) and coach Angela Jones(right) hold a nonviolence sign during the seventh annual Nonviolence Parade and Rally, Oct. 1, 2017, in downtown Youngstown...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)


YSU President Jim Tressel speaks during the seventh annual Nonviolence Parade and Rally, Oct. 1, 2017, in downtown Youngstown...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

YSU President Jim Tressel speaks during the seventh annual Nonviolence …

YSU President Jim Tressel speaks during the seventh annual Nonviolence Parade and Rally, Oct. 1, 2017, in downtown Youngstown...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)


Minnijean Brown-Trickey speaks during the seventh annual Nonviolence Parade and Rally, Oct. 1, 2017, in downtown Youngstown...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

Minnijean Brown-Trickey speaks during the seventh annual Nonviolence Parade and …

Minnijean Brown-Trickey speaks during the seventh annual Nonviolence Parade and Rally, Oct. 1, 2017, in downtown Youngstown...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)


Nonviolence Week parade during the seventh annual Nonviolence Parade and Rally, Oct. 1, 2017, in downtown Youngstown...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

Nonviolence Week parade during the seventh annual Nonviolence Parade and …

Nonviolence Week parade during the seventh annual Nonviolence Parade and Rally, Oct. 1, 2017, in downtown Youngstown...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)


during the seventh annual Nonviolence Parade and Rally, Oct. 1, 2017, in downtown Youngstown...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

during the seventh annual Nonviolence Parade and Rally, Oct. 1, …

during the seventh annual Nonviolence Parade and Rally, Oct. 1, 2017, in downtown Youngstown...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)


Rebecca Currington and her 4 y/o Boxer Mia pose for a photo during the seventh annual Nonviolence Parade and Rally, Oct. 1, 2017, in downtown Youngstown...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

Rebecca Currington and her 4 y/o Boxer Mia pose for …

Rebecca Currington and her 4 y/o Boxer Mia pose for a photo during the seventh annual Nonviolence Parade and Rally, Oct. 1, 2017, in downtown Youngstown...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)


during the seventh annual Nonviolence Parade and Rally, Oct. 1, 2017, in downtown Youngstown...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

during the seventh annual Nonviolence Parade and Rally, Oct. 1, …

during the seventh annual Nonviolence Parade and Rally, Oct. 1, 2017, in downtown Youngstown...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)


Nonviolence Week parade during the seventh annual Nonviolence Parade and Rally, Oct. 1, 2017, in downtown Youngstown...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

Nonviolence Week parade during the seventh annual Nonviolence Parade and …

Nonviolence Week parade during the seventh annual Nonviolence Parade and Rally, Oct. 1, 2017, in downtown Youngstown...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)


during the seventh annual Nonviolence Parade and Rally, Oct. 1, 2017, in downtown Youngstown...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

during the seventh annual Nonviolence Parade and Rally, Oct. 1, …

during the seventh annual Nonviolence Parade and Rally, Oct. 1, 2017, in downtown Youngstown...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)


A group holds picket signs during the seventh annual Nonviolence Parade and Rally, Oct. 1, 2017, in downtown Youngstown...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

A group holds picket signs during the seventh annual Nonviolence …

A group holds picket signs during the seventh annual Nonviolence Parade and Rally, Oct. 1, 2017, in downtown Youngstown...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)


Marlene Workman(left) and Darleen Wilkins of Oakdale look through a pot of fake sun flowers during the Boardman Rotary's annual Oktoberfest, Oct. 1, 2017, at Boardman Park in Boardman...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

Marlene Workman(left) and Darleen Wilkins of Oakdale look through a …

Marlene Workman(left) and Darleen Wilkins of Oakdale look through a pot of fake sun flowers during the Boardman Rotary's annual Oktoberfest, Oct. 1, 2017, at Boardman Park in Boardman...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)


Harley Novak(15) of Boardman paints a pumpkin during the Boardman Rotary's annual Oktoberfest, Oct. 1, 2017, at Boardman Park in Boardman...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

Harley Novak(15) of Boardman paints a pumpkin during the Boardman …

Harley Novak(15) of Boardman paints a pumpkin during the Boardman Rotary's annual Oktoberfest, Oct. 1, 2017, at Boardman Park in Boardman...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)


Kristen Democko of Hubbard smiles as her son, Draven(4) paints a pumpkin during the Boardman Rotary's annual Oktoberfest, Oct. 1, 2017, at Boardman Park in Boardman...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

Kristen Democko of Hubbard smiles as her son, Draven(4) paints …

Kristen Democko of Hubbard smiles as her son, Draven(4) paints a pumpkin during the Boardman Rotary's annual Oktoberfest, Oct. 1, 2017, at Boardman Park in Boardman...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)


Nora Novak(center) of Boardman, takes a photo of her son, Beckham(3) as he and his sister, Harley(15) paint pumpkins during the Boardman Rotary's annual Oktoberfest, Oct. 1, 2017, at Boardman Park in Boardman...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

Nora Novak(center) of Boardman, takes a photo of her son, …

Nora Novak(center) of Boardman, takes a photo of her son, Beckham(3) as he and his sister, Harley(15) paint pumpkins during the Boardman Rotary's annual Oktoberfest, Oct. 1, 2017, at Boardman Park in Boardman...(Nikos Frazier | …


Shoppers look through Halloween and Christmas decorations during the Boardman Rotary's annual Oktoberfest, Oct. 1, 2017, at Boardman Park in Boardman...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

Shoppers look through Halloween and Christmas decorations during the Boardman …

Shoppers look through Halloween and Christmas decorations during the Boardman Rotary's annual Oktoberfest, Oct. 1, 2017, at Boardman Park in Boardman...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)


Carol McRoberts(left) of East Palestine shows a Halloween sign to her mom, Shirley Gorby during the Boardman Rotary's annual Oktoberfest, Oct. 1, 2017, at Boardman Park in Boardman...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

Carol McRoberts(left) of East Palestine shows a Halloween sign to …

Carol McRoberts(left) of East Palestine shows a Halloween sign to her mom, Shirley Gorby during the Boardman Rotary's annual Oktoberfest, Oct. 1, 2017, at Boardman Park in Boardman...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)


Carol McRoberts(left) of East Palestine shows a Halloween sign to her mom, Shirley Gorby during the Boardman Rotary's annual Oktoberfest, Oct. 1, 2017, at Boardman Park in Boardman...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

Carol McRoberts(left) of East Palestine shows a Halloween sign to …

Carol McRoberts(left) of East Palestine shows a Halloween sign to her mom, Shirley Gorby during the Boardman Rotary's annual Oktoberfest, Oct. 1, 2017, at Boardman Park in Boardman...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)


Mary Melone(9) of Boardman paints a pumpkin during the Boardman Rotary's annual Oktoberfest, Oct. 1, 2017, at Boardman Park in Boardman...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

Mary Melone(9) of Boardman paints a pumpkin during the Boardman …

Mary Melone(9) of Boardman paints a pumpkin during the Boardman Rotary's annual Oktoberfest, Oct. 1, 2017, at Boardman Park in Boardman...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)


Above, from left, Toastmasters Neil McBride of Warren and Art Byrd of Boardman hold their trophies from the Toastmasters of Warren Humorous Speech and Table Topics contest. Both men competed in the district tournament which included clubs from Youngstown, Allliance and Warren.

Above, from left, Toastmasters Neil McBride of Warren and Art …

Above, from left, Toastmasters Neil McBride of Warren and Art Byrd of Boardman hold their trophies from the Toastmasters of Warren Humorous Speech and Table Topics contest. Both men competed in the district tournament which …


Pictured are the founders and volunteers of Alchemy Acres Animal Sanctuary. Kneeling, from left are Heather Drane, Chanel, Tricia Rogers, Buckeye, Brandi Burns, Sadie and Cherri Piszczek. Standing, from left are Ken Richey, Steve Sacco, Julie Sacco, Steve Boyd, Emily Sacco, Kathy Monteleone, Katie Sacco, Andrew Grueber, Marie Hernandez and Debbie Streeb.

Pictured are the founders and volunteers of Alchemy Acres Animal …

Pictured are the founders and volunteers of Alchemy Acres Animal Sanctuary. Kneeling, from left are Heather Drane, Chanel, Tricia Rogers, Buckeye, Brandi Burns, Sadie and Cherri Piszczek. Standing, from left are Ken Richey, Steve Sacco, …


Struthers High School Student Council hosted an assembly recently with a theme “Pie in the Face” to help raise funds to be donated to the Salvation Army for hurricane relief. Students purchased tickets for a chance to pie a teacher of their choice in the face. Pictured above is Ron Lesko having his head shaved by the girl’s golf team because the school surpassed its goal of $300.Below are high school teachers who were “pied” during the assembly.

Struthers High School Student Council hosted an assembly recently with …

Struthers High School Student Council hosted an assembly recently with a theme “Pie in the Face” to help raise funds to be donated to the Salvation Army for hurricane relief. Students purchased tickets for a …


Above, from left are Steve Mientkiewics, an intervention specialist at the Rich Center for Autism and Pam Kassos, also an intervention specialist at the center, who applied for and received a $500 grant from the Autism Society of Mahoning Valley. Both work together in the same high-school classroom and are working to increase the job-skills program. Below, Kylie Luca, a special-education teacher at West Branch Middle School, received a $100 grant from the society.

Above, from left are Steve Mientkiewics, an intervention specialist at …

Above, from left are Steve Mientkiewics, an intervention specialist at the Rich Center for Autism and Pam Kassos, also an intervention specialist at the center, who applied for and received a $500 grant from the …


The Girard Historical Society recently sponsored its annual Pioneer Days for fourth-graders in Girard and Liberty. Students learned about life in the past, and the society used the historic Barnhisel House for the lessons. Above, volunteers for the event, standing from left, are : Joyce Faiver, Roberta Lawrentz, Shawn Chuey, John Reddinger, Colette Chuey, Carie Spano, Sally Curl, Ruth Ralston, Carlie O’Neill, Ken Miller, Sandra Reinhart, Rosemarie Parisi, Laura Gramelt, Maryann Creatore and Ray O’Neill. In front, from left, are Frank Young III and Frank Young II.

The Girard Historical Society recently sponsored its annual Pioneer Days …

The Girard Historical Society recently sponsored its annual Pioneer Days for fourth-graders in Girard and Liberty. Students learned about life in the past, and the society used the historic Barnhisel House for the lessons. Above, …