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Youngstown Phantoms forward Tommy Parottino (9) pushes past Dubuque Fighting Saints defenseman Josh Maniscalco (24) in the first period of an USHL Hockey game, Sunday, Jan. 28, 2018, in Youngstown. Phantoms won 2-1...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

Youngstown Phantoms forward Tommy Parottino (9) pushes past Dubuque Fighting …

Youngstown Phantoms forward Tommy Parottino (9) pushes past Dubuque Fighting Saints defenseman Josh Maniscalco (24) in the first period of an USHL Hockey game, Sunday, Jan. 28, 2018, in Youngstown. Phantoms won 2-1...(Nikos Frazier | …


Dubuque Fighting Saints defenseman Jacob Semik (7) controls the puck in the first period of an USHL Hockey game against the Phantoms, Sunday, Jan. 28, 2018, in Youngstown. Phantoms won 2-1...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

Dubuque Fighting Saints defenseman Jacob Semik (7) controls the puck …

Dubuque Fighting Saints defenseman Jacob Semik (7) controls the puck in the first period of an USHL Hockey game against the Phantoms, Sunday, Jan. 28, 2018, in Youngstown. Phantoms won 2-1...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)


Youngstown Phantoms defenseman Steve Holtz (24) shoots past Dubuque Fighting Saints defenseman Josh Maniscalco (24) in the first period of an USHL Hockey game, Sunday, Jan. 28, 2018, in Youngstown. Phantoms won 2-1...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

Youngstown Phantoms defenseman Steve Holtz (24) shoots past Dubuque Fighting …

Youngstown Phantoms defenseman Steve Holtz (24) shoots past Dubuque Fighting Saints defenseman Josh Maniscalco (24) in the first period of an USHL Hockey game, Sunday, Jan. 28, 2018, in Youngstown. Phantoms won 2-1...(Nikos Frazier | …


Youngstown Phantoms forward Tommy Parottino (9) attempts to hook the puck past Dubuque Fighting Saints goalie Cole Weaver (35) in the second period of an USHL Hockey game, Sunday, Jan. 28, 2018, in Youngstown. Phantoms won 2-1...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

Youngstown Phantoms forward Tommy Parottino (9) attempts to hook the …

Youngstown Phantoms forward Tommy Parottino (9) attempts to hook the puck past Dubuque Fighting Saints goalie Cole Weaver (35) in the second period of an USHL Hockey game, Sunday, Jan. 28, 2018, in Youngstown. Phantoms …


Youngstown Phantoms forward Matthew Barry (26) Youngstown Phantoms left wing Matt Thompson (27) and Youngstown Phantoms center Mike Regush (21) celebrate a goal in the second period of an USHL Hockey game against Dubuque, Sunday, Jan. 28, 2018, in Youngstown. Phantoms won 2-1...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

Youngstown Phantoms forward Matthew Barry (26) Youngstown Phantoms left wing …

Youngstown Phantoms forward Matthew Barry (26) Youngstown Phantoms left wing Matt Thompson (27) and Youngstown Phantoms center Mike Regush (21) celebrate a goal in the second period of an USHL Hockey game against Dubuque, Sunday, …


Youngstown Phantoms right wing Max Ellis (6) attempts to score a goal past Dubuque Fighting Saints goalie Cole Weaver (35) in the second period of an USHL Hockey game, Sunday, Jan. 28, 2018, in Youngstown. Phantoms won 2-1...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

Youngstown Phantoms right wing Max Ellis (6) attempts to score …

Youngstown Phantoms right wing Max Ellis (6) attempts to score a goal past Dubuque Fighting Saints goalie Cole Weaver (35) in the second period of an USHL Hockey game, Sunday, Jan. 28, 2018, in Youngstown. …


Youngstown Phantoms goalie Ivan Prosvetov (31) blocks Dubuque Fighting Saints forward Jan Kern (26)'s shot in the second period of an USHL Hockey game, Sunday, Jan. 28, 2018, in Youngstown. Phantoms won 2-1...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

Youngstown Phantoms goalie Ivan Prosvetov (31) blocks Dubuque Fighting Saints …

Youngstown Phantoms goalie Ivan Prosvetov (31) blocks Dubuque Fighting Saints forward Jan Kern (26)'s shot in the second period of an USHL Hockey game, Sunday, Jan. 28, 2018, in Youngstown. Phantoms won 2-1...(Nikos Frazier | …


Youngstown Phantoms defenseman Steve Holtz (24) skates towards the puck against Dubuque Fighting Saints forward Tyce Thompson (17) and Dubuque Fighting Saints forward Logan Pietila (13) in the second period of an USHL Hockey game, Sunday, Jan. 28, 2018, in Youngstown. Phantoms won 2-1...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

Youngstown Phantoms defenseman Steve Holtz (24) skates towards the puck …

Youngstown Phantoms defenseman Steve Holtz (24) skates towards the puck against Dubuque Fighting Saints forward Tyce Thompson (17) and Dubuque Fighting Saints forward Logan Pietila (13) in the second period of an USHL Hockey game, …


Youngstown Phantoms defenseman Zach Metsa (22) skates with the puck in the first period of an USHL Hockey game against Dubuque, Sunday, Jan. 28, 2018, in Youngstown. Phantoms won 2-1...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

Youngstown Phantoms defenseman Zach Metsa (22) skates with the puck …

Youngstown Phantoms defenseman Zach Metsa (22) skates with the puck in the first period of an USHL Hockey game against Dubuque, Sunday, Jan. 28, 2018, in Youngstown. Phantoms won 2-1...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)


Youngstown Phantoms defenseman Andrew Petrillo (5) shoots in the first period of an USHL Hockey game against Dubuque, Sunday, Jan. 28, 2018, in Youngstown. Phantoms won 2-1...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

Youngstown Phantoms defenseman Andrew Petrillo (5) shoots in the first …

Youngstown Phantoms defenseman Andrew Petrillo (5) shoots in the first period of an USHL Hockey game against Dubuque, Sunday, Jan. 28, 2018, in Youngstown. Phantoms won 2-1...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)


Youngstown Phantoms forward Matthew Barry (26) controls the puck as he skates against Dubuque Fighting Saints defenseman Jordan Wishman (6) in the first period of an USHL Hockey game, Sunday, Jan. 28, 2018, in Youngstown. Phantoms won 2-1...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

Youngstown Phantoms forward Matthew Barry (26) controls the puck as …

Youngstown Phantoms forward Matthew Barry (26) controls the puck as he skates against Dubuque Fighting Saints defenseman Jordan Wishman (6) in the first period of an USHL Hockey game, Sunday, Jan. 28, 2018, in Youngstown. …


Dubuque Fighting Saints forward Scott Corbett (25) blocks a shot in the second period of an USHL Hockey game against the Phantoms, Sunday, Jan. 28, 2018, in Youngstown. Phantoms won 2-1...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

Dubuque Fighting Saints forward Scott Corbett (25) blocks a shot …

Dubuque Fighting Saints forward Scott Corbett (25) blocks a shot in the second period of an USHL Hockey game against the Phantoms, Sunday, Jan. 28, 2018, in Youngstown. Phantoms won 2-1...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)


Youngstown Phantoms right wing Max Ellis (6) ices Dubuque Fighting Saints forward Scott Corbett (25) in the first period of an USHL Hockey game, Sunday, Jan. 28, 2018, in Youngstown. Phantoms won 2-1...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

Youngstown Phantoms right wing Max Ellis (6) ices Dubuque Fighting …

Youngstown Phantoms right wing Max Ellis (6) ices Dubuque Fighting Saints forward Scott Corbett (25) in the first period of an USHL Hockey game, Sunday, Jan. 28, 2018, in Youngstown. Phantoms won 2-1...(Nikos Frazier | …


Dubuque Fighting Saints defenseman Josh Maniscalco (24) and Youngstown Phantoms left wing Eric Esposito (7) fight in the first period of an USHL Hockey game, Sunday, Jan. 28, 2018, in Youngstown. Phantoms won 2-1...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

Dubuque Fighting Saints defenseman Josh Maniscalco (24) and Youngstown Phantoms …

Dubuque Fighting Saints defenseman Josh Maniscalco (24) and Youngstown Phantoms left wing Eric Esposito (7) fight in the first period of an USHL Hockey game, Sunday, Jan. 28, 2018, in Youngstown. Phantoms won 2-1...(Nikos Frazier …


Youngstown Phantoms defenseman Andrew Petrillo (5) shoots in the first period of an USHL Hockey game against Dubuque, Sunday, Jan. 28, 2018, in Youngstown. Phantoms won 2-1...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

Youngstown Phantoms defenseman Andrew Petrillo (5) shoots in the first …

Youngstown Phantoms defenseman Andrew Petrillo (5) shoots in the first period of an USHL Hockey game against Dubuque, Sunday, Jan. 28, 2018, in Youngstown. Phantoms won 2-1...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)


Youngstown Phantoms center Curtis Hall (20) reaches around Dubuque Fighting Saints defenseman Matt Stoia (3) for the puck in the first period of an USHL Hockey game, Sunday, Jan. 28, 2018, in Youngstown. Phantoms won 2-1...(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

Youngstown Phantoms center Curtis Hall (20) reaches around Dubuque Fighting …

Youngstown Phantoms center Curtis Hall (20) reaches around Dubuque Fighting Saints defenseman Matt Stoia (3) for the puck in the first period of an USHL Hockey game, Sunday, Jan. 28, 2018, in Youngstown. Phantoms won …


Residents and business owners recently gathered at Dino’s Banquet Center for the annual North Jackson Citizens and Business Association’s Community Dinner. The association presented appreciation awards to three long-standing businesses, Spitzer Chevrolet, Leonard Truck and Trailer and Things Remembered, who have continued support of the Citizens Association as well as the community. Above, from left, are Sterling Jamison, Citizens Association president; Andy Hospidor and Barry Gonis of Spitzer Chevrolet; Tiffany and Clint Leonard of Leonard Truck and Towing; Rebel Jerin and Adrian Carlson of Things Remembered; and Gary Hemphill, vice president of Citizens Association.

Residents and business owners recently gathered at Dino’s Banquet Center …

Residents and business owners recently gathered at Dino’s Banquet Center for the annual North Jackson Citizens and Business Association’s Community Dinner. The association presented appreciation awards to three long-standing businesses, Spitzer Chevrolet, Leonard Truck and …


Buhl Park recently received a $10,000 donation from the O’Brien Children’s Memorial Fund. The funds will be used to support general park operations, which are projected to cost $1.3 million this year. Above, from left, are Lew Kachulis, Tom Roskos, David George, Gary Hinkson, John Matune, Steve Gurgovits, John Rose, Paul O’Brien, Mitzi Kuster, Bill Perrine and Kyle English.

Buhl Park recently received a $10,000 donation from the O’Brien …

Buhl Park recently received a $10,000 donation from the O’Brien Children’s Memorial Fund. The funds will be used to support general park operations, which are projected to cost $1.3 million this year. Above, from left, …


Above, Aut Mori Grotto officers who recently were installed are, front row, from left, Dave Laverock, Dale Hawkins, Gary Shane, Dan Illenick and Richard Brady. Back row, from left, are Gary Farrant, Jim Humphrey, William Golec, Earl Neff, Dave Powell and Carmen Pompeii.

Above, Aut Mori Grotto officers who recently were installed are, …

Above, Aut Mori Grotto officers who recently were installed are, front row, from left, Dave Laverock, Dale Hawkins, Gary Shane, Dan Illenick and Richard Brady. Back row, from left, are Gary Farrant, Jim Humphrey, William …


Niles Historical Society will host its open house from 2 to 5 p.m. Feb. 4 at the Ward-Thomas House at 503 Brown St. The last tour begins at 4. There will be a collection of vintage and community cookbooks displayed in the kitchen. The monthly meeting of the Society will take place at 10 a.m. Saturday in the Westenfield Room.

Niles Historical Society will host its open house from 2 …

Niles Historical Society will host its open house from 2 to 5 p.m. Feb. 4 at the Ward-Thomas House at 503 Brown St. The last tour begins at 4. There will be a collection of …


Kent State University Trumbull continues to ensure a safe environment for its students. Only one physical altercation was reported in 2017. A total of 26 reports were made last year, with most being either a medical emergency or minor accident in the parking lot. KSU has been ranked one of the safest campuses in the country by the Council for Home Safety and Security, a national trade association. It also earned a place on the council’s 2017 top 10 list of Safest Colleges in America. According to the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting and the National Center for Education Statistics, KSU ranks 11th on the list nationally, and among Ohio institutions, it ranks the safest. Above, from left, students Sabrina Barnhart and Brooklyn Bennett get security tips from KSU’s security and safety manager, Gary Bateman.

Kent State University Trumbull continues to ensure a safe environment …

Kent State University Trumbull continues to ensure a safe environment for its students. Only one physical altercation was reported in 2017. A total of 26 reports were made last year, with most being either a …