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A 4-year-old lion named Simba, who was rescued from Syria by the animal rights group Four Paws, is released into an enclosure at the Lionsrock Lodge and Big Cat Sanctuary in Bethlehem, South Africa‎ in Bethlehem, South Africa on Monday, Feb. 26, 2018. Two lions rescued from neglected zoos in war zones in Iraq and Syria were transported to South Africa on Monday to live at a sanctuary with other animals that survived harsh conditions in captivity elsewhere in the world.

A 4-year-old lion named Simba, who was rescued from Syria ...

A 4-year-old lion named Simba, who was rescued from Syria by the animal rights group Four Paws, is released into an enclosure at the Lionsrock Lodge and Big Cat Sanctuary in Bethlehem, South Africa‎ in ...


This 2013 photo provided by Nassau County SPCA shows a 7-month-old pit bull called Miss Harper, whose ears and leg were cut off in a botched operation by a veterinary technician unlicensed to do surgery. The dog’s owners and the technician were convicted of felony animal cruelty, and the case inspired passage of a law establishing an animal abuser registry in Nassau County. Legislation is being proposed that would treat animal abusers like sex offenders in New York, with their names and faces in a public online registry.

This 2013 photo provided by Nassau County SPCA shows a ...

This 2013 photo provided by Nassau County SPCA shows a 7-month-old pit bull called Miss Harper, whose ears and leg were cut off in a botched operation by a veterinary technician unlicensed to do surgery. ...


AUSTINTOWN, OHIO - FEBRUARY 26, 2018: Howland's Mackenzie Maze passes the ball while being pressured by Struthers' Keasia Chism, right, and Renee Leonard during the first half of their OHSAA district tournament game at Fitch High School. Howland won 35-24. DAVID DERMER | THE VINDICATOR

AUSTINTOWN, OHIO - FEBRUARY 26, 2018: Howland's Mackenzie Maze passes ...

AUSTINTOWN, OHIO - FEBRUARY 26, 2018: Howland's Mackenzie Maze passes the ball while being pressured by Struthers' Keasia Chism, right, and Renee Leonard during the first half of their OHSAA district tournament game at Fitch ...


AUSTINTOWN, OHIO - FEBRUARY 26, 2018: Struthers' Alexis Bury, left, and Howland's Maria Dellimuti fight for a rebound during the second half of their OHSAA district tournament game at Fitch High School. Howland won 35-24. DAVID DERMER | THE VINDICATOR

AUSTINTOWN, OHIO - FEBRUARY 26, 2018: Struthers' Alexis Bury, left, ...

AUSTINTOWN, OHIO - FEBRUARY 26, 2018: Struthers' Alexis Bury, left, and Howland's Maria Dellimuti fight for a rebound during the second half of their OHSAA district tournament game at Fitch High School. Howland won 35-24. ...


AUSTINTOWN, OHIO - FEBRUARY 26, 2018: Struthers' Khaylah Brown fights for the ball while being fouled by Howland's Kendyl Buckley during the first half of their OHSAA district tournament game at Fitch High School. Howland won 35-24. DAVID DERMER | THE VINDICATOR

AUSTINTOWN, OHIO - FEBRUARY 26, 2018: Struthers' Khaylah Brown fights ...

AUSTINTOWN, OHIO - FEBRUARY 26, 2018: Struthers' Khaylah Brown fights for the ball while being fouled by Howland's Kendyl Buckley during the first half of their OHSAA district tournament game at Fitch High School. Howland ...


AUSTINTOWN, OHIO - FEBRUARY 26, 2018: Howland's Kamryn Buckley looks the ball into her hands for the easy rebound during the first half of their OHSAA district tournament game at Fitch High School. Howland won 35-24. DAVID DERMER | THE VINDICATOR

AUSTINTOWN, OHIO - FEBRUARY 26, 2018: Howland's Kamryn Buckley looks ...

AUSTINTOWN, OHIO - FEBRUARY 26, 2018: Howland's Kamryn Buckley looks the ball into her hands for the easy rebound during the first half of their OHSAA district tournament game at Fitch High School. Howland won ...


AUSTINTOWN, OHIO - FEBRUARY 26, 2018: Howland's Alex Ochman goes to the basket against Struthers' Trinity McDowell during the second half of their OHSAA district tournament game at Fitch High School. Howland won 35-24. DAVID DERMER | THE VINDICATOR

AUSTINTOWN, OHIO - FEBRUARY 26, 2018: Howland's Alex Ochman goes ...

AUSTINTOWN, OHIO - FEBRUARY 26, 2018: Howland's Alex Ochman goes to the basket against Struthers' Trinity McDowell during the second half of their OHSAA district tournament game at Fitch High School. Howland won 35-24. DAVID ...


AUSTINTOWN, OHIO - FEBRUARY 26, 2018: Howland's Alex Ochman shoots over Struthers' Trinity Farrar during the first half of their OHSAA district tournament game at Fitch High School. Howland won 35-24. DAVID DERMER | THE VINDICATOR

AUSTINTOWN, OHIO - FEBRUARY 26, 2018: Howland's Alex Ochman shoots ...

AUSTINTOWN, OHIO - FEBRUARY 26, 2018: Howland's Alex Ochman shoots over Struthers' Trinity Farrar during the first half of their OHSAA district tournament game at Fitch High School. Howland won 35-24. DAVID DERMER | THE ...


AUSTINTOWN, OHIO - FEBRUARY 26, 2018: Howland's Mackenzie Maze drives on Struthers' Keasia Chism during the first half of their OHSAA district tournament game at Fitch High School. Howland won 35-24. DAVID DERMER | THE VINDICATOR

AUSTINTOWN, OHIO - FEBRUARY 26, 2018: Howland's Mackenzie Maze drives ...

AUSTINTOWN, OHIO - FEBRUARY 26, 2018: Howland's Mackenzie Maze drives on Struthers' Keasia Chism during the first half of their OHSAA district tournament game at Fitch High School. Howland won 35-24. DAVID DERMER | THE ...


AUSTINTOWN, OHIO - FEBRUARY 26, 2018: Howland's Alex Ochman grabs a rebound away from Struthers' Khaylah Brown during the second half of their OHSAA district tournament game at Fitch High School. Howland won 35-24. DAVID DERMER | THE VINDICATOR

AUSTINTOWN, OHIO - FEBRUARY 26, 2018: Howland's Alex Ochman grabs ...

AUSTINTOWN, OHIO - FEBRUARY 26, 2018: Howland's Alex Ochman grabs a rebound away from Struthers' Khaylah Brown during the second half of their OHSAA district tournament game at Fitch High School. Howland won 35-24. DAVID ...


AUSTINTOWN, OHIO - FEBRUARY 26, 2018: Struthers' Michelle Buser, right, Keasia Chism and Howland's Mackenzie Maze fight for a rebound during the second half of their OHSAA district tournament game at Fitch High School. Howland won 35-24. DAVID DERMER | THE VINDICATOR

AUSTINTOWN, OHIO - FEBRUARY 26, 2018: Struthers' Michelle Buser, right, ...

AUSTINTOWN, OHIO - FEBRUARY 26, 2018: Struthers' Michelle Buser, right, Keasia Chism and Howland's Mackenzie Maze fight for a rebound during the second half of their OHSAA district tournament game at Fitch High School. Howland ...


AUSTINTOWN, OHIO - FEBRUARY 26, 2018: Struthers' Renee Leonard drives on Howland's Kamryn Buckley during the first half of their OHSAA district tournament game at Fitch High School. Howland won 35-24. DAVID DERMER | THE VINDICATOR

AUSTINTOWN, OHIO - FEBRUARY 26, 2018: Struthers' Renee Leonard drives ...

AUSTINTOWN, OHIO - FEBRUARY 26, 2018: Struthers' Renee Leonard drives on Howland's Kamryn Buckley during the first half of their OHSAA district tournament game at Fitch High School. Howland won 35-24. DAVID DERMER | THE ...


AUSTINTOWN, OHIO - FEBRUARY 26, 2018: West Branch's Carly Scarpitti goes air borne to prevent the ball from going out of bounds while being pressured by Poland's Mia Gajdos during the second half of their OHSAA Division 2 district tournament game on Monday night at Fitch High School. West Branch won 47-25. DAVID DERMER | THE VINDICATOR

AUSTINTOWN, OHIO - FEBRUARY 26, 2018: West Branch's Carly Scarpitti ...

AUSTINTOWN, OHIO - FEBRUARY 26, 2018: West Branch's Carly Scarpitti goes air borne to prevent the ball from going out of bounds while being pressured by Poland's Mia Gajdos during the second half of their ...


AUSTINTOWN, OHIO - FEBRUARY 26, 2018: Poland's Kat Partika drives on West Branch's Sarrah Tennefoss during the second half of their OHSAA Division 2 district tournament game on Monday night at Fitch High School. West Branch won 47-25. DAVID DERMER | THE VINDICATOR

AUSTINTOWN, OHIO - FEBRUARY 26, 2018: Poland's Kat Partika drives ...

AUSTINTOWN, OHIO - FEBRUARY 26, 2018: Poland's Kat Partika drives on West Branch's Sarrah Tennefoss during the second half of their OHSAA Division 2 district tournament game on Monday night at Fitch High School. West ...


AUSTINTOWN, OHIO - FEBRUARY 26, 2018: West Branch's Natalie Zuchowski spins to the basket over Poland's Kat Partika during the second half of their OHSAA Division 2 district tournament game on Monday night at Fitch High School. West Branch won 47-25. DAVID DERMER | THE VINDICATOR

AUSTINTOWN, OHIO - FEBRUARY 26, 2018: West Branch's Natalie Zuchowski ...

AUSTINTOWN, OHIO - FEBRUARY 26, 2018: West Branch's Natalie Zuchowski spins to the basket over Poland's Kat Partika during the second half of their OHSAA Division 2 district tournament game on Monday night at Fitch ...


AUSTINTOWN, OHIO - FEBRUARY 26, 2018: West Branches's Peyton Alazaus and Poland's Jackie Grisdale wrestle for the loose ball near the sideline during the second half of their OHSAA Division 2 district tournament game on Monday night at Fitch High School. West Branch won 47-25. DAVID DERMER | THE VINDICATOR

AUSTINTOWN, OHIO - FEBRUARY 26, 2018: West Branches's Peyton Alazaus ...

AUSTINTOWN, OHIO - FEBRUARY 26, 2018: West Branches's Peyton Alazaus and Poland's Jackie Grisdale wrestle for the loose ball near the sideline during the second half of their OHSAA Division 2 district tournament game on ...


AUSTINTOWN, OHIO - FEBRUARY 26, 2018: West Branch's Natalie Zuchowski spins to the basket after getting a pass over Poland's Sarah Bury during the second half of their OHSAA Division 2 district tournament game on Monday night at Fitch High School. West Branch won 47-25. DAVID DERMER | THE VINDICATOR

AUSTINTOWN, OHIO - FEBRUARY 26, 2018: West Branch's Natalie Zuchowski ...

AUSTINTOWN, OHIO - FEBRUARY 26, 2018: West Branch's Natalie Zuchowski spins to the basket after getting a pass over Poland's Sarah Bury during the second half of their OHSAA Division 2 district tournament game on ...


AUSTINTOWN, OHIO - FEBRUARY 26, 2018: West Branches's Peyton Alazaus and Poland's Jackie Grisdale wrestle for the loose ball near the sideline during the second half of their OHSAA Division 2 district tournament game on Monday night at Fitch High School. West Branch won 47-25. DAVID DERMER | THE VINDICATOR

AUSTINTOWN, OHIO - FEBRUARY 26, 2018: West Branches's Peyton Alazaus ...

AUSTINTOWN, OHIO - FEBRUARY 26, 2018: West Branches's Peyton Alazaus and Poland's Jackie Grisdale wrestle for the loose ball near the sideline during the second half of their OHSAA Division 2 district tournament game on ...


AUSTINTOWN, OHIO - FEBRUARY 26, 2018: West Branch's Natalie Zuchowski passes the ball while being hit by Poland's Sarah Bury during the second half of their OHSAA Division 2 district tournament game on Monday night at Fitch High School. West Branch won 47-25. DAVID DERMER | THE VINDICATOR

AUSTINTOWN, OHIO - FEBRUARY 26, 2018: West Branch's Natalie Zuchowski ...

AUSTINTOWN, OHIO - FEBRUARY 26, 2018: West Branch's Natalie Zuchowski passes the ball while being hit by Poland's Sarah Bury during the second half of their OHSAA Division 2 district tournament game on Monday night ...


AUSTINTOWN, OHIO - FEBRUARY 26, 2018: West Branch's Kayla Hovorka shoots over Poland's Sarah Bury during the second half of their OHSAA Division 2 district tournament game on Monday night at Fitch High School. West Branch won 47-25. DAVID DERMER | THE VINDICATOR

AUSTINTOWN, OHIO - FEBRUARY 26, 2018: West Branch's Kayla Hovorka ...

AUSTINTOWN, OHIO - FEBRUARY 26, 2018: West Branch's Kayla Hovorka shoots over Poland's Sarah Bury during the second half of their OHSAA Division 2 district tournament game on Monday night at Fitch High School. West ...


AUSTINTOWN, OHIO - FEBRUARY 26, 2018: Poland's XXX sits on the bench as time winds down in the fourth quarter of their OHSAA Division 2 district tournament game on Monday night at Fitch High School. West Branch won 47-25. DAVID DERMER | THE VINDICATOR

AUSTINTOWN, OHIO - FEBRUARY 26, 2018: Poland's XXX sits on ...

AUSTINTOWN, OHIO - FEBRUARY 26, 2018: Poland's XXX sits on the bench as time winds down in the fourth quarter of their OHSAA Division 2 district tournament game on Monday night at Fitch High School. ...


AUSTINTOWN, OHIO - FEBRUARY 26, 2018: West Branch's Natalie Zuchowski, right, and Kayla Hovorka celebrate after a called timeout before being removed from the game during the second half of their OHSAA Division 2 district tournament game on Monday night at Fitch High School. West Branch won 47-25. DAVID DERMER | THE VINDICATOR

AUSTINTOWN, OHIO - FEBRUARY 26, 2018: West Branch's Natalie Zuchowski, ...

AUSTINTOWN, OHIO - FEBRUARY 26, 2018: West Branch's Natalie Zuchowski, right, and Kayla Hovorka celebrate after a called timeout before being removed from the game during the second half of their OHSAA Division 2 district ...


AUSTINTOWN, OHIO - FEBRUARY 26, 2018: West Branch's Kayla Hovorka shoots over Poland's Sarah Bury during the second half of their OHSAA Division 2 district tournament game on Monday night at Fitch High School. West Branch won 47-25. DAVID DERMER | THE VINDICATOR

AUSTINTOWN, OHIO - FEBRUARY 26, 2018: West Branch's Kayla Hovorka ...

AUSTINTOWN, OHIO - FEBRUARY 26, 2018: West Branch's Kayla Hovorka shoots over Poland's Sarah Bury during the second half of their OHSAA Division 2 district tournament game on Monday night at Fitch High School. West ...


AUSTINTOWN, OHIO - FEBRUARY 26, 2018: West Branch's Natalie Zuchowski spins to the basket over Poland's Kat Partika during the second half of their OHSAA Division 2 district tournament game on Monday night at Fitch High School. West Branch won 47-25. DAVID DERMER | THE VINDICATOR

AUSTINTOWN, OHIO - FEBRUARY 26, 2018: West Branch's Natalie Zuchowski ...

AUSTINTOWN, OHIO - FEBRUARY 26, 2018: West Branch's Natalie Zuchowski spins to the basket over Poland's Kat Partika during the second half of their OHSAA Division 2 district tournament game on Monday night at Fitch ...


Youngstown State University Provost Martin Abraham hosted Monday afternoon’s Brown Bag Lunch Series in Kilcawley Center’s Ohio Room. The open-room series welcomes dialogue that faculty can have with their provost.

Youngstown State University Provost Martin Abraham hosted Monday afternoon’s Brown ...

Youngstown State University Provost Martin Abraham hosted Monday afternoon’s Brown Bag Lunch Series in Kilcawley Center’s Ohio Room. The open-room series welcomes dialogue that faculty can have with their provost.


The vehicles that are selling are not the compact cars, such as the locally built Chevrolet Cruze. February compact car sales are expected to decline 16.1 percent while crossover sales are expected to increase 13.1 percent year over year, according to Cox Automotive analysts.

The vehicles that are selling are not the compact cars, ...

The vehicles that are selling are not the compact cars, such as the locally built Chevrolet Cruze. February compact car sales are expected to decline 16.1 percent while crossover sales are expected to increase 13.1 ...


Texas blues legends ZZ Top will co-headline at the Covelli Centre with John Fogerty of Creedence Clearwater Revival at a show June 19. Tickets go on sale March 9.

Texas blues legends ZZ Top will co-headline at the Covelli ...

Texas blues legends ZZ Top will co-headline at the Covelli Centre with John Fogerty of Creedence Clearwater Revival at a show June 19. Tickets go on sale March 9.


This still image from dascham video was used at the trial of Nasser Hamad last year. It helped prosecutors show jurors what happened during the final stages of a shooting on state Route 46.

This still image from dascham video was used at the ...

This still image from dascham video was used at the trial of Nasser Hamad last year. It helped prosecutors show jurors what happened during the final stages of a shooting on state Route 46.


The Rev. Henry McNeil of Elizabeth Missionary Baptist Church in Youngstown speaks at a Black History Month program Sunday at Beulah Baptist Church

The Rev. Henry McNeil of Elizabeth Missionary Baptist Church in ...

The Rev. Henry McNeil of Elizabeth Missionary Baptist Church in Youngstown speaks at a Black History Month program Sunday at Beulah Baptist Church


Boardman swimming coach Terry O’Halloran hugs senior Callen Aulizia following Saturday’s 400-yard freestyle relay at the Division I Ohio State Swimming and Diving Championships at C.T. Branin Natatorium in Canton. O’Halloran, who is retiring after 33 years as the Spartans coach, was named the Division I Coach of the Year.

Boardman swimming coach Terry O’Halloran hugs senior Callen Aulizia following ...

Boardman swimming coach Terry O’Halloran hugs senior Callen Aulizia following Saturday’s 400-yard freestyle relay at the Division I Ohio State Swimming and Diving Championships at C.T. Branin Natatorium in Canton. O’Halloran, who is retiring after ...


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Jim Hennessy, who lives near two planned injection wells in Brookfield, is bothered by the noise of the drilling and trucks servicing their construction.

Jim Hennessy, who lives near two planned injection wells in ...

Jim Hennessy, who lives near two planned injection wells in Brookfield, is bothered by the noise of the drilling and trucks servicing their construction.


The Rev. Henry McNeil of Elizabeth Missionary Church in Youngstown speaks on the fallout from the civil-rights movement at a Black History Month event at Beulah Baptist Church on the South Side on Sunday.

The Rev. Henry McNeil of Elizabeth Missionary Church in Youngstown ...

The Rev. Henry McNeil of Elizabeth Missionary Church in Youngstown speaks on the fallout from the civil-rights movement at a Black History Month event at Beulah Baptist Church on the South Side on Sunday.


The Youngstown Alumnae Panhellenic Association is celebrating its 92nd year of service. Above, YAPA members front row, from left, include Carol Duda, Amy Banks, Jennifer Rinehart, Anna Mae Cuchna, Betty Jean Cuchna, Monica Bellavia, Melanie Angiuli, Anna Masy and Nancy Lysowski. Middle row, from left, are Fran Brayer, Kaaren Cabraja, Jackie Stambaugh, Jackie Schweiger, Sally Ocker, Patricia Ceglie, Barbara Banks, Lucy Setz, Leilani Drake, Marion Calpin, Jayne Boucherle, Suzanne Brown, Jackie Conti, Rose Baker, Peg Connolly, Sharman Simon and Rosemarie Bisginani. Back row, from left, are Dottie Melody, Jennifer Phillips, Kimberly Russell, Carol Havrilla, Mary Ellen Willmitch, Sarah Ellis, Margie Davison, Barb Seely, Christine Grabert, Anna Benson-Mastriana, Patty Orenic, Kathy Pope and Sally Winsen. YAPA past presidents, below, from left, are Sharon Schroeder, Lucy Setz, Patricia Ceglie, Monica Bellavia, Rosemarie Bisignani, Sally Winsen, Nancy Lysowski, Leilani Drake, Suzanne Brown and Melanie Angiuli.

The Youngstown Alumnae Panhellenic Association is celebrating its 92nd year ...

The Youngstown Alumnae Panhellenic Association is celebrating its 92nd year of service. Above, YAPA members front row, from left, include Carol Duda, Amy Banks, Jennifer Rinehart, Anna Mae Cuchna, Betty Jean Cuchna, Monica Bellavia, Melanie ...


Joshua Dixon Elementary School students in Columbiana recently participated in Jump Rope for Heart, an American Heart Association fundraising event. Jump ropes, a trampoline and noodles students could jump over were some of the activities offered during gym class. In total, 103 students participated in the weeklong event. The school set its fundraising goal at $5,500. As of Feb. 5, $3,064 had been raised. Donations will be collected until Friday.

Joshua Dixon Elementary School students in Columbiana recently participated in ...

Joshua Dixon Elementary School students in Columbiana recently participated in Jump Rope for Heart, an American Heart Association fundraising event. Jump ropes, a trampoline and noodles students could jump over were some of the activities ...


Boardman boys and girls swim teams have had another record-breaking year, winning the Northeast Aquatic Conference in Wooster in January. The teams also won the American Athletic Conference championship at Warren Harding High School. The team is determined to keep its winning streak going. Recently, the teams visited Ralph & Friends Hair Designers, where the boys’ team chose a “traditional” hair dye, brazen and brassy blonde. The girls’ team went a little more subtle, deciding on red streaks or highlights. Above, the boys’ team before the hair dye, kneeling, from left, are Brendan Beam, Stephen Vasko, Teddy Anzevino, Egan Hare, Brendan Rutledge and Andy Beichner. Back row, from left, are Kyle Kimerer, Callen Auluzia, Jordyn Stackpole, Jacob Thomas, Mason Rassega, Will Linker, Simon Mascola, David Giancola, Noah Basista and Mathwew Dunlany. Below, the boys’ team sports their new looks. At bottom, the girls’ team, from left, are Maria Perera, Ella Hare, Megan Janak, Syndney Hull, Carly Amendola, Hailey Marcus, Mia Bruno and Sarah Murray.

Boardman boys and girls swim teams have had another record-breaking ...

Boardman boys and girls swim teams have had another record-breaking year, winning the Northeast Aquatic Conference in Wooster in January. The teams also won the American Athletic Conference championship at Warren Harding High School. The ...