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Lakeview's Noah Busefunk and Howland's Luke Brancaccio battle for the ball during the second half of their game Saturday night. DAVID DERMER | THE VINDICATOR

Lakeview's Noah Busefunk and Howland's Luke Brancaccio battle for the ...

Lakeview's Noah Busefunk and Howland's Luke Brancaccio battle for the ball during the second half of their game Saturday night. DAVID DERMER | THE VINDICATOR


Howland goalie Michael Schwartz tips the ball away preventing Lakeview's Logan Olszewski from heading the ball during the second half of their game Saturday night. DAVID DERMER | THE VINDICATOR

Howland goalie Michael Schwartz tips the ball away preventing Lakeview's ...

Howland goalie Michael Schwartz tips the ball away preventing Lakeview's Logan Olszewski from heading the ball during the second half of their game Saturday night. DAVID DERMER | THE VINDICATOR


Howland's Gabe Altawil celebrates after scoring the game winning shootout goal to defeat Lakeview. DAVID DERMER | THE VINDICATOR

Howland's Gabe Altawil celebrates after scoring the game winning shootout ...

Howland's Gabe Altawil celebrates after scoring the game winning shootout goal to defeat Lakeview. DAVID DERMER | THE VINDICATOR


Howland's Gabe Altawil gets a hug from teammate Matt Seem after scoring the game winning shootout goal to defeat Lakeview. DAVID DERMER | THE VINDICATOR

Howland's Gabe Altawil gets a hug from teammate Matt Seem ...

Howland's Gabe Altawil gets a hug from teammate Matt Seem after scoring the game winning shootout goal to defeat Lakeview. DAVID DERMER | THE VINDICATOR


Amy Otley was crowned YSU homecoming queen by last year's queen Sandi Chestnut while Sean McKinney newly crowned homecoming king looks on.

Amy Otley was crowned YSU homecoming queen by last year's ...

Amy Otley was crowned YSU homecoming queen by last year's queen Sandi Chestnut while Sean McKinney newly crowned homecoming king looks on.


1987 YSU Homecoming court. Front l-r Erika Hanzely, Susan Kish, Sue Knapic, Cindy Yasher and Amy Otley. Back l-r Phil Commins, Jason Johnson, Michael Thomas Sam McKinney and John Dowling.

1987 YSU Homecoming court. Front l-r Erika Hanzely, Susan Kish, ...

1987 YSU Homecoming court. Front l-r Erika Hanzely, Susan Kish, Sue Knapic, Cindy Yasher and Amy Otley. Back l-r Phil Commins, Jason Johnson, Michael Thomas Sam McKinney and John Dowling.


YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - OCTOBER 28, 2017: Clovis Linkous, a professor in the YSU chemistry department, stands near the parade route waiting for the start of the YSU homecoming parade, Saturday afternoon. DAVID DERMER | THE VINDICATOR

YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - OCTOBER 28, 2017: Clovis Linkous, a professor ...

YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - OCTOBER 28, 2017: Clovis Linkous, a professor in the YSU chemistry department, stands near the parade route waiting for the start of the YSU homecoming parade, Saturday afternoon. DAVID DERMER | THE ...


YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - OCTOBER 28, 2017: People dressed up as penguins march on Fifth Avenue during the YSU homecoming parade, Saturday afternoon. DAVID DERMER | THE VINDICATOR

YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - OCTOBER 28, 2017: People dressed up as ...

YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - OCTOBER 28, 2017: People dressed up as penguins march on Fifth Avenue during the YSU homecoming parade, Saturday afternoon. DAVID DERMER | THE VINDICATOR


YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - OCTOBER 28, 2017: Jarin Mcintosh from Wellsville puts on his penguin hat inside the WATTS Training Facility, Saturday morning. DAVID DERMER | THE VINDICATOR

YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - OCTOBER 28, 2017: Jarin Mcintosh from Wellsville ...

YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - OCTOBER 28, 2017: Jarin Mcintosh from Wellsville puts on his penguin hat inside the WATTS Training Facility, Saturday morning. DAVID DERMER | THE VINDICATOR


YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - OCTOBER 28, 2017: Youngstown State student Willie Parker celebrates after hearing he had been crowned homecoming king during a halftime ceremony during a game between the Youngstown State Penguins and Illinois State Redbirds, Saturday afternoon at Stambaugh Stadium. Illinois State won 35-0. DAVID DERMER | THE VINDICATOR

YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - OCTOBER 28, 2017: Youngstown State student Willie ...

YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - OCTOBER 28, 2017: Youngstown State student Willie Parker celebrates after hearing he had been crowned homecoming king during a halftime ceremony during a game between the Youngstown State Penguins and Illinois State ...


YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - OCTOBER 28, 2017: Youngstown State cheerleaders Juliana Cario from Girard, left, and Casey Roberts Austintown smile as Cario throws some candy to spectators of the YSU homecoming parade on Fifth Avenue during the YSU homecoming parade, Saturday afternoon. DAVID DERMER | THE VINDICATOR

YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - OCTOBER 28, 2017: Youngstown State cheerleaders Juliana ...

YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - OCTOBER 28, 2017: Youngstown State cheerleaders Juliana Cario from Girard, left, and Casey Roberts Austintown smile as Cario throws some candy to spectators of the YSU homecoming parade on Fifth Avenue during ...


YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - OCTOBER 28, 2017: Parade participants make their way up Fifth Avenue during the annual YSU homecoming parade, Saturday afternoon. DAVID DERMER | THE VINDICATOR

YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - OCTOBER 28, 2017: Parade participants make their ...

YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - OCTOBER 28, 2017: Parade participants make their way up Fifth Avenue during the annual YSU homecoming parade, Saturday afternoon. DAVID DERMER | THE VINDICATOR


YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - OCTOBER 28, 2017: Members of the YSU ROTC start the YSU homecoming parade on Fifth Avenue, Saturday afternoon. DAVID DERMER | THE VINDICATOR

YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - OCTOBER 28, 2017: Members of the YSU ...

YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - OCTOBER 28, 2017: Members of the YSU ROTC start the YSU homecoming parade on Fifth Avenue, Saturday afternoon. DAVID DERMER | THE VINDICATOR


YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - OCTOBER 28, 2017: Youngstown State students Willie Parker and Tierney McCaster smile after being crowned homecoming king and queen during a halftime ceremony during a game between the Youngstown State Penguins and Illinois State Redbirds, Saturday afternoon at Stambaugh Stadium. Illinois State won 35-0. DAVID DERMER | THE VINDICATOR

YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - OCTOBER 28, 2017: Youngstown State students Willie ...

YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - OCTOBER 28, 2017: Youngstown State students Willie Parker and Tierney McCaster smile after being crowned homecoming king and queen during a halftime ceremony during a game between the Youngstown State Penguins and ...


YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - OCTOBER 28, 2017: Youngstown State student Tierney McCaster celebrates after hearing she had been crowned homecoming queen during a halftime ceremony during a game between the Youngstown State Penguins and Illinois State Redbirds, Saturday afternoon at Stambaugh Stadium. Illinois State won 35-0. DAVID DERMER | THE VINDICATOR

YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - OCTOBER 28, 2017: Youngstown State student Tierney ...

YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - OCTOBER 28, 2017: Youngstown State student Tierney McCaster celebrates after hearing she had been crowned homecoming queen during a halftime ceremony during a game between the Youngstown State Penguins and Illinois State ...


YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - OCTOBER 28, 2017: Ashley Milligan and Brad Smith, both from Canfield, walk down Fifth Avenue near the parade route waiting for the start of the YSU homecoming parade, Saturday afternoon. DAVID DERMER | THE VINDICATOR

YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - OCTOBER 28, 2017: Ashley Milligan and Brad ...

YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - OCTOBER 28, 2017: Ashley Milligan and Brad Smith, both from Canfield, walk down Fifth Avenue near the parade route waiting for the start of the YSU homecoming parade, Saturday afternoon. DAVID DERMER ...


YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - OCTOBER 28, 2017: Youngstown State student Willie Parker celebrates after hearing he had been crowned homecoming king during a halftime ceremony during a game between the Youngstown State Penguins and Illinois State Redbirds, Saturday afternoon at Stambaugh Stadium. Illinois State won 35-0. DAVID DERMER | THE VINDICATOR

YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - OCTOBER 28, 2017: Youngstown State student Willie ...

YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - OCTOBER 28, 2017: Youngstown State student Willie Parker celebrates after hearing he had been crowned homecoming king during a halftime ceremony during a game between the Youngstown State Penguins and Illinois State ...


YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - OCTOBER 28, 2017: YSU band member Kyle Rockwell of McDonald, Pennsylvania bangs on his bass drum on Fifth Avenue during the YSU homecoming parade, Saturday afternoon. DAVID DERMER | THE VINDICATOR

YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - OCTOBER 28, 2017: YSU band member Kyle ...

YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - OCTOBER 28, 2017: YSU band member Kyle Rockwell of McDonald, Pennsylvania bangs on his bass drum on Fifth Avenue during the YSU homecoming parade, Saturday afternoon. DAVID DERMER | THE VINDICATOR


YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - OCTOBER 28, 2017: Paisley McKee of Cortland rides on the shoulder of David Kovacs from Cortland while they are both dressed as penguins while marching on Fifth Avenue during the YSU homecoming parade, Saturday afternoon. DAVID DERMER | THE VINDICATOR

YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - OCTOBER 28, 2017: Paisley McKee of Cortland ...

YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - OCTOBER 28, 2017: Paisley McKee of Cortland rides on the shoulder of David Kovacs from Cortland while they are both dressed as penguins while marching on Fifth Avenue during the YSU homecoming ...


YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - OCTOBER 28, 2017: Xavier Glodziak, 7 of Girard stands near the parade route dressed up like a penguin near the parade route waiting for the start of the YSU homecoming parade, Saturday afternoon. DAVID DERMER | THE VINDICATOR

YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - OCTOBER 28, 2017: Xavier Glodziak, 7 of ...

YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - OCTOBER 28, 2017: Xavier Glodziak, 7 of Girard stands near the parade route dressed up like a penguin near the parade route waiting for the start of the YSU homecoming parade, Saturday ...


YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - OCTOBER 28, 2017: People dressed up as penguins march on Fifth Avenue during the YSU homecoming parade, Saturday afternoon. DAVID DERMER | THE VINDICATOR

YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - OCTOBER 28, 2017: People dressed up as ...

YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - OCTOBER 28, 2017: People dressed up as penguins march on Fifth Avenue during the YSU homecoming parade, Saturday afternoon. DAVID DERMER | THE VINDICATOR


YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - OCTOBER 28, 2017: Youngstown State's Ricky Davis looks downfield while Illinois State's Bryce Holm attempts to drag him down during the second half of their game, Saturday afternoon at Stambaugh Stadium. Illinois State won 35-0. DAVID DERMER | THE VINDICATOR

YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - OCTOBER 28, 2017: Youngstown State's Ricky Davis ...

YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - OCTOBER 28, 2017: Youngstown State's Ricky Davis looks downfield while Illinois State's Bryce Holm attempts to drag him down during the second half of their game, Saturday afternoon at Stambaugh Stadium. Illinois ...


YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - OCTOBER 28, 2017: Illinois State's Spencer Schnell, right, runs down the sideline after fighting off Youngstown State's Bryce Gibson during the second half of their game, Saturday afternoon at Stambaugh Stadium. Illinois State won 35-0. DAVID DERMER | THE VINDICATOR

YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - OCTOBER 28, 2017: Illinois State's Spencer Schnell, ...

YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - OCTOBER 28, 2017: Illinois State's Spencer Schnell, right, runs down the sideline after fighting off Youngstown State's Bryce Gibson during the second half of their game, Saturday afternoon at Stambaugh Stadium. Illinois ...


YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - OCTOBER 28, 2017: Youngstown State head coach Bo Pelini stands on the sideline during the second half of their game, Saturday afternoon at Stambaugh Stadium. Illinois State won 35-0. DAVID DERMER | THE VINDICATOR

YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - OCTOBER 28, 2017: Youngstown State head coach ...

YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - OCTOBER 28, 2017: Youngstown State head coach Bo Pelini stands on the sideline during the second half of their game, Saturday afternoon at Stambaugh Stadium. Illinois State won 35-0. DAVID DERMER | ...


YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - OCTOBER 28, 2017: Youngstown State's Nathan Mays fights to break free from Illinois State's Tuvone Clark during the first half of their game, Saturday afternoon at Stambaugh Stadium. Illinois State won 35-0. DAVID DERMER | THE VINDICATOR

YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - OCTOBER 28, 2017: Youngstown State's Nathan Mays ...

YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - OCTOBER 28, 2017: Youngstown State's Nathan Mays fights to break free from Illinois State's Tuvone Clark during the first half of their game, Saturday afternoon at Stambaugh Stadium. Illinois State won 35-0. ...


YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - OCTOBER 28, 2017: Illinois State's Markel Smith, right, runs over Youngstown State's Kyle Hegedus during the first half of their game, Saturday afternoon at Stambaugh Stadium. Illinois State won 35-0. DAVID DERMER | THE VINDICATOR

YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - OCTOBER 28, 2017: Illinois State's Markel Smith, ...

YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - OCTOBER 28, 2017: Illinois State's Markel Smith, right, runs over Youngstown State's Kyle Hegedus during the first half of their game, Saturday afternoon at Stambaugh Stadium. Illinois State won 35-0. DAVID DERMER ...


YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - OCTOBER 28, 2017: Illinois State's James Robinson slips out of the grasp of Youngstown State's Lamont Ragland and into the end zone to score a touchdown during the second half of their game, Saturday afternoon at Stambaugh Stadium. Illinois State won 35-0. DAVID DERMER | THE VINDICATOR

YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - OCTOBER 28, 2017: Illinois State's James Robinson ...

YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - OCTOBER 28, 2017: Illinois State's James Robinson slips out of the grasp of Youngstown State's Lamont Ragland and into the end zone to score a touchdown during the second half of their ...


YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - OCTOBER 28, 2017: Youngstown State head coach Bo Pelini walks on the sideline during the second half of their game, Saturday afternoon at Stambaugh Stadium. Illinois State won 35-0. DAVID DERMER | THE VINDICATOR

YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - OCTOBER 28, 2017: Youngstown State head coach ...

YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - OCTOBER 28, 2017: Youngstown State head coach Bo Pelini walks on the sideline during the second half of their game, Saturday afternoon at Stambaugh Stadium. Illinois State won 35-0. DAVID DERMER | ...


YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - OCTOBER 28, 2017: Illinois State's Dalton Keene tackles Youngstown State's Tevin McCaster in the backfield during the second half of their game, Saturday afternoon at Stambaugh Stadium. Illinois State won 35-0. DAVID DERMER | THE VINDICATOR

YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - OCTOBER 28, 2017: Illinois State's Dalton Keene ...

YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - OCTOBER 28, 2017: Illinois State's Dalton Keene tackles Youngstown State's Tevin McCaster in the backfield during the second half of their game, Saturday afternoon at Stambaugh Stadium. Illinois State won 35-0. DAVID ...


YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - OCTOBER 28, 2017: Illinois State's Spencer Schnell, right, stiff arms Youngstown State's Bryce Gibson during the second half of their game, Saturday afternoon at Stambaugh Stadium. Illinois State won 35-0. DAVID DERMER | THE VINDICATOR

YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - OCTOBER 28, 2017: Illinois State's Spencer Schnell, ...

YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - OCTOBER 28, 2017: Illinois State's Spencer Schnell, right, stiff arms Youngstown State's Bryce Gibson during the second half of their game, Saturday afternoon at Stambaugh Stadium. Illinois State won 35-0. DAVID DERMER ...


YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - OCTOBER 28, 2017: Illinois State's James Robinson, right, side steps away from Youngstown State's Kyle Hegedus during the first half of their game, Saturday afternoon at Stambaugh Stadium. Illinois State won 35-0. DAVID DERMER | THE VINDICATOR

YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - OCTOBER 28, 2017: Illinois State's James Robinson, ...

YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - OCTOBER 28, 2017: Illinois State's James Robinson, right, side steps away from Youngstown State's Kyle Hegedus during the first half of their game, Saturday afternoon at Stambaugh Stadium. Illinois State won 35-0. ...


William D. Lewis The Vindicator Jessica Medley of Girard and Brandon Hudak of Oil City, Pa. pause after leavingthe Covelli Centre for slain police officer Justin Leo's calling hours 10-28-17. Hudak graduated from Girard HS with Leo in 2004 and remembered him as someone who would help anyone in need. They are wearing shirts with Leo's badge number.

William D. Lewis The Vindicator Jessica Medley of Girard and ...

William D. Lewis The Vindicator Jessica Medley of Girard and Brandon Hudak of Oil City, Pa. pause after leavingthe Covelli Centre for slain police officer Justin Leo's calling hours 10-28-17. Hudak graduated from Girard HS ...


William D. Lewis The Vindicator Mourners wait to enter Covelli Centre 10-28-17.

William D. Lewis The Vindicator Mourners wait to enter Covelli ...

William D. Lewis The Vindicator Mourners wait to enter Covelli Centre 10-28-17.


William D. Lewis The Vindicator Mourners embrace outside the Covelli Centre for slain police officer Justin Leo's calling hours 10-28-17.

William D. Lewis The Vindicator Mourners embrace outside the Covelli ...

William D. Lewis The Vindicator Mourners embrace outside the Covelli Centre for slain police officer Justin Leo's calling hours 10-28-17.


William D. Lewis The Vindicator Police officers file into the Covelli Centre for slain police officer Justin Leo's calling hours 10-28-17.

William D. Lewis The Vindicator Police officers file into the ...

William D. Lewis The Vindicator Police officers file into the Covelli Centre for slain police officer Justin Leo's calling hours 10-28-17.


William D. Lewis The Vindicator Police officers and mourners file into the Covelli Centre for slain police officer Justin Leo's calling hours 10-28-17.

William D. Lewis The Vindicator Police officers and mourners file ...

William D. Lewis The Vindicator Police officers and mourners file into the Covelli Centre for slain police officer Justin Leo's calling hours 10-28-17.


William D. Lewis The Vindicator Police officers and mourners file into the Covelli Centre for slain police officer Justin Leo's calling hours 10-28-17.

William D. Lewis The Vindicator Police officers and mourners file ...

William D. Lewis The Vindicator Police officers and mourners file into the Covelli Centre for slain police officer Justin Leo's calling hours 10-28-17.


William D. Lewis The Vindicator Police officers and mourners file into the Covelli Centre for slain police officer Justin Leo's calling hours 10-28-17.

William D. Lewis The Vindicator Police officers and mourners file ...

William D. Lewis The Vindicator Police officers and mourners file into the Covelli Centre for slain police officer Justin Leo's calling hours 10-28-17.


William D. Lewis The Vindicator A police officer pauses after leavingthe Covelli Centre for slain police officer Justin Leo's calling hours 10-28-17.

William D. Lewis The Vindicator A police officer pauses after ...

William D. Lewis The Vindicator A police officer pauses after leavingthe Covelli Centre for slain police officer Justin Leo's calling hours 10-28-17.


William D. Lewis The Vindicator mourners file into the Covelli Centre for slain police officer Justin Leo's calling hours 10-28-17.

William D. Lewis The Vindicator mourners file into the Covelli ...

William D. Lewis The Vindicator mourners file into the Covelli Centre for slain police officer Justin Leo's calling hours 10-28-17.


William D. Lewis The Vindicator Mourners file into the Covelli Centre for slain police officer Justin Leo's calling hours 10-28-17.

William D. Lewis The Vindicator Mourners file into the Covelli ...

William D. Lewis The Vindicator Mourners file into the Covelli Centre for slain police officer Justin Leo's calling hours 10-28-17.


William D. Lewis The Vindicator Unidentified mourners embrace while waiting to enter the Covelli Centre for slain police officer Justin Leo's calling hours 10-28-17.

William D. Lewis The Vindicator Unidentified mourners embrace while waiting ...

William D. Lewis The Vindicator Unidentified mourners embrace while waiting to enter the Covelli Centre for slain police officer Justin Leo's calling hours 10-28-17.


Organizacion Civica y Cultural Hispana Americana will celebrate 45 years of service in the Mahoning Valley at its annual fundraiser and scholarship gala Friday at Mr. Anthony’s Banquet Center in Boardman. A social hour will begin at 5:30 p.m. followed by dinner at 6:30. Tickets are available at $50 per person. Seating is limited, and advance ticket purchase is requested. For information, call 330-781-1808 or occhagala@gmail.com. Above, the 2017 Gala planning committee members, first row, from left, are Aida Pacheco, chairwoman Teddy Noday, Nancy Pagan, Dr. Consuelo Mendez, Rosa Tirado and Elba Navarro. Back row, from left, are Olga Rivera, Benito Velazquez Jr. and Viginia Krall. Not pictured is Atty. Miriam M. Ocasio.

Organizacion Civica y Cultural Hispana Americana will celebrate 45 years ...

Organizacion Civica y Cultural Hispana Americana will celebrate 45 years of service in the Mahoning Valley at its annual fundraiser and scholarship gala Friday at Mr. Anthony’s Banquet Center in Boardman. A social hour will ...