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GREETS REPUBLICANS - Barbara Bush, wife of Vice President George Bush, greets participants in a Ridge for Congress rally Monday at the Sheraton Inn, West Middlesex.  Republicans Tom Ridge of Erie, candidate for the 21st District, is visible to her left.  Mrs. Bush also took part in the centennial anniversary celebration of a Sharpsville church built by her great-great-grandmother, Chloe Holbrook Pierce.  

Article written by Harold Gwin, Vindicator Sharon Bureau.  

Unknown date.

GREETS REPUBLICANS - Barbara Bush, wife of Vice President George …

GREETS REPUBLICANS - Barbara Bush, wife of Vice President George Bush, greets participants in a Ridge for Congress rally Monday at the Sheraton Inn, West Middlesex. Republicans Tom Ridge of Erie, candidate for the 21st …


Second Lady of the United States, Barbara Bush, breezed through Youngstown on Thursday, April 21, 1988, stopping briefly to visit a sixth-grade class at West Elementary and officials of the Mahoning Valley Literacy Commission.  

Photo taken April 21, 1988. 

 Photo published April 22, 1988. 

 Photo by Robert K. Yosay - The Vindicator

Second Lady of the United States, Barbara Bush, breezed through …

Second Lady of the United States, Barbara Bush, breezed through Youngstown on Thursday, April 21, 1988, stopping briefly to visit a sixth-grade class at West Elementary and officials of the Mahoning Valley Literacy Commission. Photo …


Second Lady of the United States, Barbara Bush, breezed through Youngstown on Thursday, April 21, 1988, stopping briefly to visit a sixth-grade class at West Elementary and officials of the Mahoning Valley Literacy Commission.  

Photo taken April 21, 1988.  

Story published April 22, 1988. 

 Photo also published on February 7, 1993.  

Photo by Choo H. Ng - The Vindicator .

Second Lady of the United States, Barbara Bush, breezed through …

Second Lady of the United States, Barbara Bush, breezed through Youngstown on Thursday, April 21, 1988, stopping briefly to visit a sixth-grade class at West Elementary and officials of the Mahoning Valley Literacy Commission. Photo …


Barbara Bush speaks to students and the crowd at St. Luke School.

 Photo taken September 17, 1992.  

Photo by Doug Oster - The Vindicator

Barbara Bush speaks to students and the crowd at St. …

Barbara Bush speaks to students and the crowd at St. Luke School. Photo taken September 17, 1992. Photo by Doug Oster - The Vindicator


Campaign lyrics: Sixth-graders Rachel Smith, far right, and Sheree Lewis read a poem they wrote for Barbara Bush during her visit to West Elementary School.  Holding the microphone was the girls' teacher, Jack Mills.  Fighting literacy is a top priority for Mrs. Bush, wife of Vice President George Bush.  She was in the area Thursday as part of her husband's presidential campaign.

Second Lady of the United States, Barbara Bush, breezed through Youngstown on Thursday, April 21, 1988, stopping briefly to visit a sixth-grade class at West Elementary and officials of the Mahoning Valley Literacy Commission.  

Photo taken April 21, 1988.  

Story published April 22, 1988.  

Photo by Choo H. Ng. - The Vindicator

Campaign lyrics: Sixth-graders Rachel Smith, far right, and Sheree Lewis …

Campaign lyrics: Sixth-graders Rachel Smith, far right, and Sheree Lewis read a poem they wrote for Barbara Bush during her visit to West Elementary School. Holding the microphone was the girls' teacher, Jack Mills. Fighting …


Second Lady of the United States, Barbara Bush, breezed through Youngstown on Thursday, April 21, 1988, stopping briefly to visit a sixth-grade class at West Elementary and officials of the Mahoning Valley Literacy Commission.  

Photo taken April 21, 1988.  

Story published April 22, 1988.  

Photo by Choo H. Ng. - The Vindicator

Second Lady of the United States, Barbara Bush, breezed through …

Second Lady of the United States, Barbara Bush, breezed through Youngstown on Thursday, April 21, 1988, stopping briefly to visit a sixth-grade class at West Elementary and officials of the Mahoning Valley Literacy Commission. Photo …


Second Lady of the United States, Barbara Bush, breezed through Youngstown on Thursday, April 21, 1988, stopping briefly to visit a sixth-grade class at West Elementary and officials of the Mahoning Valley Literacy Commission.  

Photo taken April 21, 1988.  

Story published April 22, 1988.  

Photo by Choo H. Ng. - The Vindicator

Second Lady of the United States, Barbara Bush, breezed through …

Second Lady of the United States, Barbara Bush, breezed through Youngstown on Thursday, April 21, 1988, stopping briefly to visit a sixth-grade class at West Elementary and officials of the Mahoning Valley Literacy Commission. Photo …


From left Mrs. Wendy Pieczynski, Lt. Col. Bernard J. Pieczynski with Mrs. Barbara Bush, who reads a welcome note from the Pieczynski's daughter, Sarah, at the Youngstown Air Reserve Station on September 17, 1992.  

United States Air Force photo by TSGT. Rick Lieb. 

This photo is apart of the Vindicator's collection..

From left Mrs. Wendy Pieczynski, Lt. Col. Bernard J. Pieczynski …

From left Mrs. Wendy Pieczynski, Lt. Col. Bernard J. Pieczynski with Mrs. Barbara Bush, who reads a welcome note from the Pieczynski's daughter, Sarah, at the Youngstown Air Reserve Station on September 17, 1992. United …


Second Lady of the United States, Barbara Bush, breezed through Youngstown on Thursday, April 21, 1988, stopping briefly to visit a sixth-grade class at West Elementary and officials of the Mahoning Valley Literacy Commission.  

Photo taken April 21, 1988. 

 Story published April 22, 1988. 

 Photo by Robert K. Yosay - The Vindicator

Second Lady of the United States, Barbara Bush, breezed through …

Second Lady of the United States, Barbara Bush, breezed through Youngstown on Thursday, April 21, 1988, stopping briefly to visit a sixth-grade class at West Elementary and officials of the Mahoning Valley Literacy Commission. Photo …


Campaign lyrics: Sixth-graders Rachel Smith, far right, and Cheree Lewis read a poem they wrote for Barbara Bush during her visit to West Elementary School.  Holding the microphone was the girls' teacher, Jack Mills.  Fighting literacy is a top priority for Mrs. Bush, wife of Vice President George Bush.  She was in the area Thursday as part of her husband's presidential campaign.

Second Lady of the United States, Barbara Bush, breezed through Youngstown on Thursday, April 21, 1988, stopping briefly to visit a sixth-grade class at West Elementary and officials of the Mahoning Valley Literacy Commission. 

Photo taken April 21, 1988.  

Story published April 22, 1988.  

Photo by Choo H. Ng. - The Vindicator

Campaign lyrics: Sixth-graders Rachel Smith, far right, and Cheree Lewis …

Campaign lyrics: Sixth-graders Rachel Smith, far right, and Cheree Lewis read a poem they wrote for Barbara Bush during her visit to West Elementary School. Holding the microphone was the girls' teacher, Jack Mills. Fighting …


Official press release regarding First Lady Barbara Bush's visit to the Youngstown Air Reserve Station. This document is apart of the Vindicator's collection.

Official press release regarding First Lady Barbara Bush's visit to …

Official press release regarding First Lady Barbara Bush's visit to the Youngstown Air Reserve Station. This document is apart of the Vindicator's collection.


From left, Mrs. Wendy Pieczynski, Lt. Col. Ben Pieczynski, and Mrs. Barbara Bush at the Youngstown Air Reserve Station on September 17, 1992.  

United States Air Force photo by TSGT. Rick Lieb. 

This photo is apart of the Vindicator's collection.

From left, Mrs. Wendy Pieczynski, Lt. Col. Ben Pieczynski, and …

From left, Mrs. Wendy Pieczynski, Lt. Col. Ben Pieczynski, and Mrs. Barbara Bush at the Youngstown Air Reserve Station on September 17, 1992. United States Air Force photo by TSGT. Rick Lieb. This photo is …


Mrs. Bush greets 910 AG civilian and military personnel at the Youngstown Air Reserve Station on September 17, 1992.  

United States Air Force photo by TSGT. Rick Lieb.

 This photo is apart of the Vindicator's collection.

Mrs. Bush greets 910 AG civilian and military personnel at …

Mrs. Bush greets 910 AG civilian and military personnel at the Youngstown Air Reserve Station on September 17, 1992. United States Air Force photo by TSGT. Rick Lieb. This photo is apart of the Vindicator's …


Second Lady of the United States, Barbara Bush, breezed through Youngstown on Thursday, April 21, 1988, stopping briefly to visit a sixth-grade class at West Elementary and officials of the Mahoning Valley Literacy Commission.  

Photo taken April 21, 1988.  

Story published April 22, 1988.  

Photo by Robert K. Yosay - The Vindicator

Second Lady of the United States, Barbara Bush, breezed through …

Second Lady of the United States, Barbara Bush, breezed through Youngstown on Thursday, April 21, 1988, stopping briefly to visit a sixth-grade class at West Elementary and officials of the Mahoning Valley Literacy Commission. Photo …


BUSH PLANTS A TREE - St. Luke student Callie Daniels, 6, holds a shovel with Barbara Bush at a tree planting ceremony at the school.  

Photo taken September 17, 1992. 

 Photo by Doug Oster - The Vindicator

BUSH PLANTS A TREE - St. Luke student Callie Daniels, …

BUSH PLANTS A TREE - St. Luke student Callie Daniels, 6, holds a shovel with Barbara Bush at a tree planting ceremony at the school. Photo taken September 17, 1992. Photo by Doug Oster - …


BARBARA BUSH SPEAKS AT ST. LUKE SCHOOL - After getting too much sun Greg Thompson, 9, wipes off his face while watching Mrs. Bush.  The school nurse Mary Ann Soloway R.N. Holds him up to watch.  

Photo taken September 17, 1992.  

Photo by Doug Oster - The Vindicator

BARBARA BUSH SPEAKS AT ST. LUKE SCHOOL - After getting …

BARBARA BUSH SPEAKS AT ST. LUKE SCHOOL - After getting too much sun Greg Thompson, 9, wipes off his face while watching Mrs. Bush. The school nurse Mary Ann Soloway R.N. Holds him up to …


Second Lady of the United States, Barbara Bush, breezed through Youngstown on Thursday, April 21, 1988, stopping briefly to visit a sixth-grade class at West Elementary and officials of the Mahoning Valley Literacy Commission.  

Photo taken April 21, 1988.  

Story published April 22, 1988.  

Photo by Choo H. Ng. - The Vindicator

Second Lady of the United States, Barbara Bush, breezed through …

Second Lady of the United States, Barbara Bush, breezed through Youngstown on Thursday, April 21, 1988, stopping briefly to visit a sixth-grade class at West Elementary and officials of the Mahoning Valley Literacy Commission. Photo …


Second Lady of the United States, Barbara Bush, breezed through Youngstown on Thursday, April 21, 1988, stopping briefly to visit a sixth-grade class at West Elementary and officials of the Mahoning Valley Literacy Commission.  

Photo taken April 21, 1988. 

 Story published April 22, 1988.  

Photo by Robert K. Yosay - The Vindicator .

Second Lady of the United States, Barbara Bush, breezed through …

Second Lady of the United States, Barbara Bush, breezed through Youngstown on Thursday, April 21, 1988, stopping briefly to visit a sixth-grade class at West Elementary and officials of the Mahoning Valley Literacy Commission. Photo …


Second Lady of the United States, Barbara Bush, breezed through Youngstown on Thursday, April 21, 1988, stopping briefly to visit a sixth-grade class at West Elementary and officials of the Mahoning Valley Literacy Commission.  

Photo taken April 21, 1988.  

Photo published April 22, 1988. 

 Photo by Robert K. Yosay - The Vindicator

Second Lady of the United States, Barbara Bush, breezed through …

Second Lady of the United States, Barbara Bush, breezed through Youngstown on Thursday, April 21, 1988, stopping briefly to visit a sixth-grade class at West Elementary and officials of the Mahoning Valley Literacy Commission. Photo …


PREPARING FOR BUSH - St. Luke student Joe Cassese, 13, decorates the halls early Thursday morning preparing for a visit from Mrs. Bush. 

 Photo taken September 17, 1992. 

 Photo by Doug Oster - The Vindicator

PREPARING FOR BUSH - St. Luke student Joe Cassese, 13, …

PREPARING FOR BUSH - St. Luke student Joe Cassese, 13, decorates the halls early Thursday morning preparing for a visit from Mrs. Bush. Photo taken September 17, 1992. Photo by Doug Oster - The Vindicator


GREETS REPUBLICANS - Barbara Bush, wife of Vice President George Bush, greets participants in a Ridge for Congress rally Monday at the Sheraton Inn, West Middlesex. Republicans Tom Ridge of Erie, candidate for the 21st District, is visible to her left. Mrs. Bush also took part in the centennial anniversary celebration of a Sharpsville church built by her great-great-grandmother, Chloe Holbrook Pierce.

 Article written by Harold Gwin, Vindicator Sharon Bureau. 

Unknown date.


"Barbara Bush 9:45 a.m. today (Tues.) Panella Penn today"

GREETS REPUBLICANS - Barbara Bush, wife of Vice President George …

GREETS REPUBLICANS - Barbara Bush, wife of Vice President George Bush, greets participants in a Ridge for Congress rally Monday at the Sheraton Inn, West Middlesex. Republicans Tom Ridge of Erie, candidate for the 21st …


Patrick S. Cassidy

Patrick S. Cassidy

Patrick S. Cassidy


Rochelle Morelli of Jackson-Milton High School talks about the Williamson Fund Impromptu writing contest during Youngstown State University's 40th English Festival on Wednesday. 

Photo by Robert K. Yosay - The Vindicator

Rochelle Morelli of Jackson-Milton High School talks about the Williamson …

Rochelle Morelli of Jackson-Milton High School talks about the Williamson Fund Impromptu writing contest during Youngstown State University's 40th English Festival on Wednesday. Photo by Robert K. Yosay - The Vindicator


Dain W. Bancroft

Dain W. Bancroft

Dain W. Bancroft


Donald E. Lingenfelter

Donald E. Lingenfelter

Donald E. Lingenfelter


Lamonte Davis

Lamonte Davis

Lamonte Davis


Bryan J. Calai

Bryan J. Calai

Bryan J. Calai


Jay D. Barbe

Jay D. Barbe

Jay D. Barbe


Philip Salus

Philip Salus

Philip Salus


Joseph E. Tennant

Joseph E. Tennant

Joseph E. Tennant


Neighbors | Zack Shively.The Poland Rotary's Chili Open included a mock golf course for the Rotary members to golf during the day. Pictured are Dario Toro, Derek Mihalcin, John Mihalcin and Matt Smoot.

Neighbors | Zack Shively.The Poland Rotary's Chili Open included a …

Neighbors | Zack Shively.The Poland Rotary's Chili Open included a mock golf course for the Rotary members to golf during the day. Pictured are Dario Toro, Derek Mihalcin, John Mihalcin and Matt Smoot.


Neighbors | Submitted .At the Poland Seminary High School National Honor Society Induction Ceremony, Rachel Mowad (member) and Monica Kurjan (Vice President), lit candles to pass on to new inductees.

Neighbors | Submitted .At the Poland Seminary High School National …

Neighbors | Submitted .At the Poland Seminary High School National Honor Society Induction Ceremony, Rachel Mowad (member) and Monica Kurjan (Vice President), lit candles to pass on to new inductees.


Neighbors | Zack Shively.The Poland Rotary had their 33rd annual Chili Open at Bedford Trails Golf Course and Restaurant on March 3. Pictured are the board members of the Rotary, from left, Jim Loboy, Andrew Grishcow, Shelly Duchek, Mary Ann Carano, David Moliterno and Dan Dull. Dull and Carano served as cochairs for the event.

Neighbors | Zack Shively.The Poland Rotary had their 33rd annual …

Neighbors | Zack Shively.The Poland Rotary had their 33rd annual Chili Open at Bedford Trails Golf Course and Restaurant on March 3. Pictured are the board members of the Rotary, from left, Jim Loboy, Andrew …


Neighbors | Submitted .Noah Landry, President of the Poland National Honor Society, gave a speech on the history of NHS at the Inductions Ceremony on Feb. 21.

Neighbors | Submitted .Noah Landry, President of the Poland National …

Neighbors | Submitted .Noah Landry, President of the Poland National Honor Society, gave a speech on the history of NHS at the Inductions Ceremony on Feb. 21.


Neighbors | Submitted.Canfield Presbyterian Church will host its Trash and Treasure Sale from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. on April 28, and will offer a variety of items, including baby and children’s toys. All proceeds from the sale will go toward the church’s 2018 International Mission Trip.

Neighbors | Submitted.Canfield Presbyterian Church will host its Trash and …

Neighbors | Submitted.Canfield Presbyterian Church will host its Trash and Treasure Sale from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. on April 28, and will offer a variety of items, including baby and children’s toys. All proceeds …


Neighbors | Zack Shively.The Exceptional Art Show had 84 pieces of art from eight different schools. Poland High School plans on hosting the exhibit annually, starting with next year's event, which will occur on April 9, 2019.

Neighbors | Zack Shively.The Exceptional Art Show had 84 pieces …

Neighbors | Zack Shively.The Exceptional Art Show had 84 pieces of art from eight different schools. Poland High School plans on hosting the exhibit annually, starting with next year's event, which will occur on April …


Neighbors | Zack Shively.Students who submitted artwork to the Exceptional Art Show received certificates and ribbons on their creations. Additionally, PSHS gave out special awards, such as "best landscape." Pictured is fourth-grader Lucas Parker of East Palestine Schools with his piece and award for best craftsmanship.

Neighbors | Zack Shively.Students who submitted artwork to the Exceptional …

Neighbors | Zack Shively.Students who submitted artwork to the Exceptional Art Show received certificates and ribbons on their creations. Additionally, PSHS gave out special awards, such as "best landscape." Pictured is fourth-grader Lucas Parker of …


Neighbors | Zack Shively.The Poland Rotary set up a "closest to the pin" game where people took turns trying to get the ball closest to an object. They also had a basket raffle.

Neighbors | Zack Shively.The Poland Rotary set up a "closest …

Neighbors | Zack Shively.The Poland Rotary set up a "closest to the pin" game where people took turns trying to get the ball closest to an object. They also had a basket raffle.


Neighbors | Zack Shively.The Rotary combined the money raised during their Night at the Races event and their Chili Open and will allocate the funds to 16 local charities. Pictured, two Rotary members compete in the cornhole tournament during the Chili Open.

Neighbors | Zack Shively.The Rotary combined the money raised during …

Neighbors | Zack Shively.The Rotary combined the money raised during their Night at the Races event and their Chili Open and will allocate the funds to 16 local charities. Pictured, two Rotary members compete in …


Neighbors | Zack Shively.High school students from Poland and Lowellville competed in a chili eating contest during the Poland Rotary's Chili Open. Pictured are Poland High School students, the winning team, chowing down on three cups of chili, four saltine crackers and a can of soda.

Neighbors | Zack Shively.High school students from Poland and Lowellville …

Neighbors | Zack Shively.High school students from Poland and Lowellville competed in a chili eating contest during the Poland Rotary's Chili Open. Pictured are Poland High School students, the winning team, chowing down on three …


Neighbors | Abby Slanker.“The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds” Stage Manager Grace Schuler (left) and “The Odd Couple” Stage Manager Marina Campos conferred over a script as the Canfield High School Players prepared to perform the two plays April 21-22.

Neighbors | Abby Slanker.“The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon …

Neighbors | Abby Slanker.“The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds” Stage Manager Grace Schuler (left) and “The Odd Couple” Stage Manager Marina Campos conferred over a script as the Canfield High School Players prepared …


Neighbors | Abby Slanker.“The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds” cast members, from left, Lauren Johnson as Beatrice, Emily Dunlap as Ruth and Emma Kadilak as Tilly performed a scene from the play on April 11.

Neighbors | Abby Slanker.“The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon …

Neighbors | Abby Slanker.“The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds” cast members, from left, Lauren Johnson as Beatrice, Emily Dunlap as Ruth and Emma Kadilak as Tilly performed a scene from the play on …


Neighbors | Submitted.Aimee Williamson, a member of the Canfield Presbyterian Church, is a volunteer with Foundation For Peace and is based in Santo Domingo. Williamson will be the point person for the Canfield Presbyterian Church’s 2018 International Mission Trip 17-member team traveling to the Dominican Republic this summer.

Neighbors | Submitted.Aimee Williamson, a member of the Canfield Presbyterian …

Neighbors | Submitted.Aimee Williamson, a member of the Canfield Presbyterian Church, is a volunteer with Foundation For Peace and is based in Santo Domingo. Williamson will be the point person for the Canfield Presbyterian Church’s …


Neighbors | Abby Slanker.The Canfield High School Players will perform “The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds” April 21-22. Cast members include, from left, Lauren Johnson as Beatrice, Emma Kadilak as Tilly and Emily Dunlap as Ruth.

Neighbors | Abby Slanker.The Canfield High School Players will perform …

Neighbors | Abby Slanker.The Canfield High School Players will perform “The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds” April 21-22. Cast members include, from left, Lauren Johnson as Beatrice, Emma Kadilak as Tilly and Emily …


Neighbors | Abby Slanker.“The Odd Couple” cast, from left, Gregory Halley as Felix Ungar, Elijah Mt. Castle as Murray, Alex Sanders at Oscar Madison, Hayden Nottingham as Roy, Benjamin Lawson as Speed and Eva Lamberson as Vinnie, acted out a scene from the play on April 11.

Neighbors | Abby Slanker.“The Odd Couple” cast, from left, Gregory …

Neighbors | Abby Slanker.“The Odd Couple” cast, from left, Gregory Halley as Felix Ungar, Elijah Mt. Castle as Murray, Alex Sanders at Oscar Madison, Hayden Nottingham as Roy, Benjamin Lawson as Speed and Eva Lamberson …


Neighbors | Abby Slanker.Senior Director of Development at Akron Children’s Hospital Mahoning Valley JoAnn Stock (back, center) visited Marie Rupert’s Hilltop Elementary School third-grade class to accept a donation of proceeds from Paracord Kids, the students’ business in an economics project.

Neighbors | Abby Slanker.Senior Director of Development at Akron Children’s …

Neighbors | Abby Slanker.Senior Director of Development at Akron Children’s Hospital Mahoning Valley JoAnn Stock (back, center) visited Marie Rupert’s Hilltop Elementary School third-grade class to accept a donation of proceeds from Paracord Kids, the …


Neighbors | Abby Slanker.Marie Rupert’s Hilltop Elementary School third-grade class presented Senior Director of Development at Akron Children’s Hospital Mahoning Valley JoAnn Stock a ‘check’ for $676.19 on March 23. The class raised the money through an economics project.

Neighbors | Abby Slanker.Marie Rupert’s Hilltop Elementary School third-grade class …

Neighbors | Abby Slanker.Marie Rupert’s Hilltop Elementary School third-grade class presented Senior Director of Development at Akron Children’s Hospital Mahoning Valley JoAnn Stock a ‘check’ for $676.19 on March 23. The class raised the money …


Neighbors | Abby Slanker.Alex Sanders as Oscar Madison (left) and Gregory Halley as Felix Ungar will star in the Canfield High School Players production of “The Odd Couple."

Neighbors | Abby Slanker.Alex Sanders as Oscar Madison (left) and …

Neighbors | Abby Slanker.Alex Sanders as Oscar Madison (left) and Gregory Halley as Felix Ungar will star in the Canfield High School Players production of “The Odd Couple."


Neighbors | Submitted.Canfield Presbyterian Church will host a Trash and Treasure Sale on April 28, and will offer a variety of items, including artwork. All proceeds from the sale will go toward the church’s 2018 International Mission Trip.

Neighbors | Submitted.Canfield Presbyterian Church will host a Trash and …

Neighbors | Submitted.Canfield Presbyterian Church will host a Trash and Treasure Sale on April 28, and will offer a variety of items, including artwork. All proceeds from the sale will go toward the church’s 2018 …


Neighbors | Abby Slanker.The Canfield High School Players will perform “The Odd Couple” April 21-22. Cast members include Kaleigh Ceci as Cecily Pigeon (left), Alex Sanders as Oscar Madison, Alanna Holden as Gwendolyn Pigeon and Gregory Halley as Felix Ungar (right).

Neighbors | Abby Slanker.The Canfield High School Players will perform …

Neighbors | Abby Slanker.The Canfield High School Players will perform “The Odd Couple” April 21-22. Cast members include Kaleigh Ceci as Cecily Pigeon (left), Alex Sanders as Oscar Madison, Alanna Holden as Gwendolyn Pigeon and …


Neighbors | Submitted .Members of The Ursuline Center’s Prayer Shawl Ministry are sending supplies to Nigeria to help women there become entrepreneurs. .

Neighbors | Submitted .Members of The Ursuline Center’s Prayer Shawl …

Neighbors | Submitted .Members of The Ursuline Center’s Prayer Shawl Ministry are sending supplies to Nigeria to help women there become entrepreneurs. .


Neighbors | Zack Shively.Poland Seminary High School hosted their Exceptional Art Show on April 10 in the lobby of the field house. The exhibit featured artwork created by students with special needs to showcase their abilities. Pictured are the organizers, from left, special education teacher Lindsay Ignazio, art teacher Sue Holub, special education teacher Stephanie Vagas and special education aide Holly Toy.

Neighbors | Zack Shively.Poland Seminary High School hosted their Exceptional …

Neighbors | Zack Shively.Poland Seminary High School hosted their Exceptional Art Show on April 10 in the lobby of the field house. The exhibit featured artwork created by students with special needs to showcase their …


Neighbors | Zack Shively.Akron Children’s Hospital Mahoning Valley’s Child Advocacy Center and Mahoning County Children Services planted the pinwheels in the yard to raise awareness of child abuse and neglect during National Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Month.

Neighbors | Zack Shively.Akron Children’s Hospital Mahoning Valley’s Child Advocacy …

Neighbors | Zack Shively.Akron Children’s Hospital Mahoning Valley’s Child Advocacy Center and Mahoning County Children Services planted the pinwheels in the yard to raise awareness of child abuse and neglect during National Child Abuse and …


Neighbors | Zack Shively.The father/child gym night at Stadium Elementary allowed dads to spend time with their children and meet their children's friends and other dads with children in the school. Pictured, two dads helped their sons with yoga poses during the scavenger hunt.

Neighbors | Zack Shively.The father/child gym night at Stadium Elementary …

Neighbors | Zack Shively.The father/child gym night at Stadium Elementary allowed dads to spend time with their children and meet their children's friends and other dads with children in the school. Pictured, two dads helped …


Neighbors | Zack Shively.Last year's reverse raffle dinner helped fund eight projects by teachers during the 2017 school year. The projects totaled to $8,465. Pictured are, from left, Anthony Donofrio, Jack Nichols, Diane Laskovics, Kim Blasco, Jerry Blasco, Vince Carivale, Mary Hughes, Tricia Lenhart and Scott Lenhart enjoying their dinners.

Neighbors | Zack Shively.Last year's reverse raffle dinner helped fund …

Neighbors | Zack Shively.Last year's reverse raffle dinner helped fund eight projects by teachers during the 2017 school year. The projects totaled to $8,465. Pictured are, from left, Anthony Donofrio, Jack Nichols, Diane Laskovics, Kim …


Neighbors | Zack Shively.The parents and children competed in three different games: hot shots, gaga ball and a scavenger hunt. For hot shots, dads teamed up with their child to score baskets resulting in a variety of different points.

Neighbors | Zack Shively.The parents and children competed in three …

Neighbors | Zack Shively.The parents and children competed in three different games: hot shots, gaga ball and a scavenger hunt. For hot shots, dads teamed up with their child to score baskets resulting in a …


Neighbors | Zack Shively.Children services and the advocacy center also has a Pinwheels for Prevention Community Event each year. This year, they had it at Holiday Inn on Apr. 13.

Neighbors | Zack Shively.Children services and the advocacy center also …

Neighbors | Zack Shively.Children services and the advocacy center also has a Pinwheels for Prevention Community Event each year. This year, they had it at Holiday Inn on Apr. 13.


Neighbors | Submitted .On March 14 at Boardman High School,  more than 40 Boardman police, fire and paramedics were honored in the Spartan Clap Out. Pictured are School Resource Officers Chuck Hillman and Paul Poulos with Chief Todd Werth.

Neighbors | Submitted .On March 14 at Boardman High School, …

Neighbors | Submitted .On March 14 at Boardman High School, more than 40 Boardman police, fire and paramedics were honored in the Spartan Clap Out. Pictured are School Resource Officers Chuck Hillman and Paul Poulos …


Neighbors | Submitted .On March 14, Boardman students and staff held a clap out for Boardman first responders as part of the high school Unity Event.

Neighbors | Submitted .On March 14, Boardman students and staff …

Neighbors | Submitted .On March 14, Boardman students and staff held a clap out for Boardman first responders as part of the high school Unity Event.


Neighbors | Zack Shively.Mahoning County Children Services and Akron Children’s Hospital Mahoning Valley’s Child Advocacy Center have organized the pinwheel planting for 13 years. Of those 13, East High School's Junior ROTC program has helped for seven years.

Neighbors | Zack Shively.Mahoning County Children Services and Akron Children’s …

Neighbors | Zack Shively.Mahoning County Children Services and Akron Children’s Hospital Mahoning Valley’s Child Advocacy Center have organized the pinwheel planting for 13 years. Of those 13, East High School's Junior ROTC program has helped …


Neighbors | Zack Shively.The BSFEE's reverse raffle dinner featured a dinner, reverse raffle, basket raffle, 50/50 raffle and a silent auction. The basket raffle had 100 prize baskets for attendees to bet on.

Neighbors | Zack Shively.The BSFEE's reverse raffle dinner featured a …

Neighbors | Zack Shively.The BSFEE's reverse raffle dinner featured a dinner, reverse raffle, basket raffle, 50/50 raffle and a silent auction. The basket raffle had 100 prize baskets for attendees to bet on.


Neighbors | Zack Shively.Stadium Drive Elementary invited the fathers of second grade and fourth grade students to the school on Feb. 21 and 28. Pictured, parents and children faced off in a game of gaga ball.

Neighbors | Zack Shively.Stadium Drive Elementary invited the fathers of …

Neighbors | Zack Shively.Stadium Drive Elementary invited the fathers of second grade and fourth grade students to the school on Feb. 21 and 28. Pictured, parents and children faced off in a game of gaga …


Neighbors | Submitted.Stadium Elementary's physical education teacher Kendal Daltorio organized the gym night for second grade students on Feb. 21 and fourth grade children on Feb. 28.

Neighbors | Submitted.Stadium Elementary's physical education teacher Kendal Daltorio organized …

Neighbors | Submitted.Stadium Elementary's physical education teacher Kendal Daltorio organized the gym night for second grade students on Feb. 21 and fourth grade children on Feb. 28.


Neighbors | Zack Shively.East's Junior ROTC, children services and the advocacy center planted 2280 pinwheels in Boardman Park. Each pinwheel represents an individual in the Mahoning Valley who has advocated for another child.

Neighbors | Zack Shively.East's Junior ROTC, children services and the …

Neighbors | Zack Shively.East's Junior ROTC, children services and the advocacy center planted 2280 pinwheels in Boardman Park. Each pinwheel represents an individual in the Mahoning Valley who has advocated for another child.


Neighbors | Zack Shively.The Boardman Schools Fund for Educational Excellence had their third annual reverse raffle dinner on March 9 at Holiday Inn to raise money for teacher mini-grants to fund teacher projects. Pictured are board members from the fund, from left, Donny Riccitelli, Superintendent Tim Saxton, Meg Harris, Brad Calhoun, Edie Davidson, Joyce Mistovich, John Fryda and Vickie Davis.

Neighbors | Zack Shively.The Boardman Schools Fund for Educational Excellence …

Neighbors | Zack Shively.The Boardman Schools Fund for Educational Excellence had their third annual reverse raffle dinner on March 9 at Holiday Inn to raise money for teacher mini-grants to fund teacher projects. Pictured are …


Neighbors | Zack Shively.East High School's Junior ROTC helped representatives from Akron Children’s Hospital’s Child Advocacy Center and Mahoning County Children Services plant pinwheels into the ground in Boardman Park in front of the St. James Meeting House. Pictured are East's Junior ROTC with their instructor Sgt. Douglas Moon.

Neighbors | Zack Shively.East High School's Junior ROTC helped representatives …

Neighbors | Zack Shively.East High School's Junior ROTC helped representatives from Akron Children’s Hospital’s Child Advocacy Center and Mahoning County Children Services plant pinwheels into the ground in Boardman Park in front of the St. …


Neighbors | Submitted.Stadium Elementary's gym night aimed at giving both the children and dads a healthy, exercise-focused night of fun. Pictured, dads and children tried to complete the scavenger hunt the fastest. The hunt included answering questions about health and doing exercises and workouts.

Neighbors | Submitted.Stadium Elementary's gym night aimed at giving both …

Neighbors | Submitted.Stadium Elementary's gym night aimed at giving both the children and dads a healthy, exercise-focused night of fun. Pictured, dads and children tried to complete the scavenger hunt the fastest. The hunt included …


Neighors | Submitted .Board of Elections Secretary Raymond Butler helped students register to vote at Boardman High School on March 14. More than 90 students registered to vote.  .

Neighors | Submitted .Board of Elections Secretary Raymond Butler helped …

Neighors | Submitted .Board of Elections Secretary Raymond Butler helped students register to vote at Boardman High School on March 14. More than 90 students registered to vote. .


Neighbors | Zack Shively.Meals on Wheels of Mahoning County had a special breakfast to thank their volunteers for helping the organization. The program does not receive federal or state funding and needs their helpful volunteers. Pictured are the group's board members and volunteers.

Neighbors | Zack Shively.Meals on Wheels of Mahoning County had …

Neighbors | Zack Shively.Meals on Wheels of Mahoning County had a special breakfast to thank their volunteers for helping the organization. The program does not receive federal or state funding and needs their helpful volunteers. …


Neighbors | Zack Shively.Meals on Wheels of Mahoning County recognized two of their helpful volunteers, Bill Brown and Lori Brennan. They both said that the organization helps fill a need in the community and that it feel great to help.

Neighbors | Zack Shively.Meals on Wheels of Mahoning County recognized …

Neighbors | Zack Shively.Meals on Wheels of Mahoning County recognized two of their helpful volunteers, Bill Brown and Lori Brennan. They both said that the organization helps fill a need in the community and that …


Neighbors | Zack Shively.The Sugar Showcase had a Easter celebration in their building on March 30. They allowed families to come in and decorate sweets for the holiday. Pictured, James Franklin and Abby Parsons received their finished treat.

Neighbors | Zack Shively.The Sugar Showcase had a Easter celebration …

Neighbors | Zack Shively.The Sugar Showcase had a Easter celebration in their building on March 30. They allowed families to come in and decorate sweets for the holiday. Pictured, James Franklin and Abby Parsons received …


Neighbors | Zack Shively.Austintown's Council of PTA hosted the 10th annual Souper Supper on March 20 in the Fitch cafeteria. The proceeds from the event went toward assisting families of Austintown's students. Pictured are a group of PTA helpers including AIS PTA president Patty Herman, AES president Bethany Martinez and  AMS PTA president Lynn Mickey.

Neighbors | Zack Shively.Austintown's Council of PTA hosted the 10th …

Neighbors | Zack Shively.Austintown's Council of PTA hosted the 10th annual Souper Supper on March 20 in the Fitch cafeteria. The proceeds from the event went toward assisting families of Austintown's students. Pictured are a …


Neighbors | Zack Shively.Tim Smith, author of the "Buck Wilder" series of children's books, visited Austintown Elementary School on March 16 for an assembly for each of the three grade levels. Pictured, he stood with first-grade students in front of his presentation display.

Neighbors | Zack Shively.Tim Smith, author of the "Buck Wilder" …

Neighbors | Zack Shively.Tim Smith, author of the "Buck Wilder" series of children's books, visited Austintown Elementary School on March 16 for an assembly for each of the three grade levels. Pictured, he stood with …


Neighbors | Zack Shively.Those in attendance of the Souper Supper received a small meal of soup, a roll, a cookie and a drink. While they ate, they listened to music playing from a speaker or live music. Pictured, the Falcon Chorale performed. Music teacher Megan Keown directs the seventh and eighth grade students.

Neighbors | Zack Shively.Those in attendance of the Souper Supper …

Neighbors | Zack Shively.Those in attendance of the Souper Supper received a small meal of soup, a roll, a cookie and a drink. While they ate, they listened to music playing from a speaker or …


Neighbors | Zack Shively.The Souper Supper raised money through the price of admission, a basket raffle and a 50/50 raffle. The attendees of the event bought a dinner for $5, a bowl for $5 or both for $7.

Neighbors | Zack Shively.The Souper Supper raised money through the …

Neighbors | Zack Shively.The Souper Supper raised money through the price of admission, a basket raffle and a 50/50 raffle. The attendees of the event bought a dinner for $5, a bowl for $5 or …


Neighbors | Zack Shively.All of Tim Smith's ten "Buck Wilder" books focus on nature, as did much of his presentation. Pictured, he told the students a survival tip to use in the wild: use honey to cover and heal wounds.

Neighbors | Zack Shively.All of Tim Smith's ten "Buck Wilder" …

Neighbors | Zack Shively.All of Tim Smith's ten "Buck Wilder" books focus on nature, as did much of his presentation. Pictured, he told the students a survival tip to use in the wild: use honey …


Neighbors | Zack Shively.The Sugar Showcase had seven volunteers in the store as well as three employees on-hand to help the children create, package and purchase their sweets. They set out a number of options for the children to use to decorate their treats.

Neighbors | Zack Shively.The Sugar Showcase had seven volunteers in …

Neighbors | Zack Shively.The Sugar Showcase had seven volunteers in the store as well as three employees on-hand to help the children create, package and purchase their sweets. They set out a number of options …


Neighbors | Zack Shively.Tim Smith showed the Austintown Elementary students a drawing from one of his "Buck Wilder" books. He pointed out his odd style where he wrote sideways and upside-down on the page.

Neighbors | Zack Shively.Tim Smith showed the Austintown Elementary students …

Neighbors | Zack Shively.Tim Smith showed the Austintown Elementary students a drawing from one of his "Buck Wilder" books. He pointed out his odd style where he wrote sideways and upside-down on the page.


Neighbors | Zack Shively.The children got to choose whether they wanted to decorate three suckers or one chocolate bunny at the Sugar Showcase's Easter event. Pictured are Travis Pittman, Easton Pittman, Colton Bond and Makenzie Bond as they wait to decorate their sweets.

Neighbors | Zack Shively.The children got to choose whether they …

Neighbors | Zack Shively.The children got to choose whether they wanted to decorate three suckers or one chocolate bunny at the Sugar Showcase's Easter event. Pictured are Travis Pittman, Easton Pittman, Colton Bond and Makenzie …


Neighbors | Zack Shively.Children's author Tim Smith explained to students at Austintown Elementary why he loves paper, stemming from his drawings while in timeout as a child. He demonstrated a way paper could be used to make a cup in the wild. Pictured, he poured water into his cup he made from a sheet of paper and took a sip.

Neighbors | Zack Shively.Children's author Tim Smith explained to students …

Neighbors | Zack Shively.Children's author Tim Smith explained to students at Austintown Elementary why he loves paper, stemming from his drawings while in timeout as a child. He demonstrated a way paper could be used …


Neighbors | Zack Shively.The Council of PTA sold bowls at the Souper Supper. The Fitch ceramics class and the fifth-grade students made the bowls for the dinner. Pictured are, from left, Lydia Howard, LeeAnn Plunkett and Lori Rektor.

Neighbors | Zack Shively.The Council of PTA sold bowls at …

Neighbors | Zack Shively.The Council of PTA sold bowls at the Souper Supper. The Fitch ceramics class and the fifth-grade students made the bowls for the dinner. Pictured are, from left, Lydia Howard, LeeAnn Plunkett …


Neighbors | Zack Shively.The Austintown Council of PTA set out four types of soup for their Souper Supper, chicken noodle, vegetable, potato and minestrone. Pictured, Dennis and Beverly Parks enjoyed their dinner.

Neighbors | Zack Shively.The Austintown Council of PTA set out …

Neighbors | Zack Shively.The Austintown Council of PTA set out four types of soup for their Souper Supper, chicken noodle, vegetable, potato and minestrone. Pictured, Dennis and Beverly Parks enjoyed their dinner.


Neighbors | Zack Shively.Meals on Wheels of Mahoning County is celebrating the March for Meals program, a national campaign to raise awareness of seniors living in isolation and others who need the services that Meals on Wheels provides to the community. Pictured are volunteers and board members of Meals on Wheels of Mahoning County.

Neighbors | Zack Shively.Meals on Wheels of Mahoning County is …

Neighbors | Zack Shively.Meals on Wheels of Mahoning County is celebrating the March for Meals program, a national campaign to raise awareness of seniors living in isolation and others who need the services that Meals …


Neighbors | Zack Shively.Author Tim Smith spoke to the elementary students about following their passions, trying hard and making mistakes. He joked with the students throughout he performance to keep them engaged and interested.

Neighbors | Zack Shively.Author Tim Smith spoke to the elementary …

Neighbors | Zack Shively.Author Tim Smith spoke to the elementary students about following their passions, trying hard and making mistakes. He joked with the students throughout he performance to keep them engaged and interested.


Even though spring arrived one month ago, it looks more like winter around the Mahoning Valley as more than an inch of snow fell this morning, covering all the spring flowers.

Even though spring arrived one month ago, it looks more …

Even though spring arrived one month ago, it looks more like winter around the Mahoning Valley as more than an inch of snow fell this morning, covering all the spring flowers.


Even though spring officially arrived one month ago, it looks more like winter as spring flowers were covered with more than an inch  of snow this morning.

Even though spring officially arrived one month ago, it looks …

Even though spring officially arrived one month ago, it looks more like winter as spring flowers were covered with more than an inch of snow this morning.


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