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NILES, OHIO - JUNE 21, 2018: Mahoning Valley Scrappers' Elvis Perez sprints to first base for a RBI single in the third inning of a baseball game against the Auburn DoubleDays at Eastwood Field in Niles. DAVID DERMER | THE VINDICATOR

NILES, OHIO - JUNE 21, 2018: Mahoning Valley Scrappers' Elvis …

NILES, OHIO - JUNE 21, 2018: Mahoning Valley Scrappers' Elvis Perez sprints to first base for a RBI single in the third inning of a baseball game against the Auburn DoubleDays at Eastwood Field in …


NILES, OHIO - JUNE 21, 2018: Mahoning Valley Scrappers' Jose Fermin, left, is congratulated by Michael Tinsley after the Scrappers defeated the Auburn Doubledays 4-1 in a baseball game against the Auburn DoubleDays at Eastwood Field in Niles. DAVID DERMER | THE VINDICATOR

NILES, OHIO - JUNE 21, 2018: Mahoning Valley Scrappers' Jose …

NILES, OHIO - JUNE 21, 2018: Mahoning Valley Scrappers' Jose Fermin, left, is congratulated by Michael Tinsley after the Scrappers defeated the Auburn Doubledays 4-1 in a baseball game against the Auburn DoubleDays at Eastwood …


NILES, OHIO - JUNE 21, 2018: Mahoning Valley Scrappers starting pitcher Luis Oviedo delivers in the first inning of a baseball game against the Auburn DoubleDays at Eastwood Field in Niles. DAVID DERMER | THE VINDICATOR

NILES, OHIO - JUNE 21, 2018: Mahoning Valley Scrappers starting …

NILES, OHIO - JUNE 21, 2018: Mahoning Valley Scrappers starting pitcher Luis Oviedo delivers in the first inning of a baseball game against the Auburn DoubleDays at Eastwood Field in Niles. DAVID DERMER | THE …


NILES, OHIO - JUNE 21, 2018: Mahoning Valley Scrappers' Tre Gantt scores a run on a single by Tre Gantt in the third inning of a baseball game against the Auburn DoubleDays at Eastwood Field in Niles. DAVID DERMER | THE VINDICATOR

NILES, OHIO - JUNE 21, 2018: Mahoning Valley Scrappers' Tre …

NILES, OHIO - JUNE 21, 2018: Mahoning Valley Scrappers' Tre Gantt scores a run on a single by Tre Gantt in the third inning of a baseball game against the Auburn DoubleDays at Eastwood Field …


NILES, OHIO - JUNE 21, 2018: Mahoning Valley Scrappers starting pitcher Luis Oviedo delivers to Auburn DoubleDays' Juan Pascal in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Auburn DoubleDays at Eastwood Field in Niles. DAVID DERMER | THE VINDICATOR

NILES, OHIO - JUNE 21, 2018: Mahoning Valley Scrappers starting …

NILES, OHIO - JUNE 21, 2018: Mahoning Valley Scrappers starting pitcher Luis Oviedo delivers to Auburn DoubleDays' Juan Pascal in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Auburn DoubleDays at Eastwood Field in …


NILES, OHIO - JUNE 21, 2018: Mahoning Valley Scrappers' Tyler Freeman celebrates after scoring on a RBI single by Mitch Reeves in the third inning of a baseball game against the Auburn DoubleDays at Eastwood Field in Niles. DAVID DERMER | THE VINDICATOR

NILES, OHIO - JUNE 21, 2018: Mahoning Valley Scrappers' Tyler …

NILES, OHIO - JUNE 21, 2018: Mahoning Valley Scrappers' Tyler Freeman celebrates after scoring on a RBI single by Mitch Reeves in the third inning of a baseball game against the Auburn DoubleDays at Eastwood …


NILES, OHIO - JUNE 21, 2018: Mahoning Valley Scrappers' Tyler Freeman, left, is congratulated by first base coach Omir Santos after a RBI single in the third inning of a baseball game against the Auburn DoubleDays at Eastwood Field in Niles. DAVID DERMER | THE VINDICATOR

NILES, OHIO - JUNE 21, 2018: Mahoning Valley Scrappers' Tyler …

NILES, OHIO - JUNE 21, 2018: Mahoning Valley Scrappers' Tyler Freeman, left, is congratulated by first base coach Omir Santos after a RBI single in the third inning of a baseball game against the Auburn …


NILES, OHIO - JUNE 21, 2018: Auburn DoubleDays' Phil Caulfield throws to first after forcing out Mahoning Valley Scrappers' Elvis Perez in the third inning of a baseball game against the Auburn DoubleDays at Eastwood Field in Niles. DAVID DERMER | THE VINDICATOR

NILES, OHIO - JUNE 21, 2018: Auburn DoubleDays' Phil Caulfield …

NILES, OHIO - JUNE 21, 2018: Auburn DoubleDays' Phil Caulfield throws to first after forcing out Mahoning Valley Scrappers' Elvis Perez in the third inning of a baseball game against the Auburn DoubleDays at Eastwood …


NILES, OHIO - JUNE 21, 2018: Mahoning Valley Scrappers starting pitcher Luis Oviedo claps his hands while walking off the field in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Auburn DoubleDays at Eastwood Field in Niles. DAVID DERMER | THE VINDICATOR

NILES, OHIO - JUNE 21, 2018: Mahoning Valley Scrappers starting …

NILES, OHIO - JUNE 21, 2018: Mahoning Valley Scrappers starting pitcher Luis Oviedo claps his hands while walking off the field in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Auburn DoubleDays at Eastwood …


NILES, OHIO - JUNE 21, 2018: Mahoning Valley Scrappers' Tyler Freeman scores on a RBI single by Mitch Reeves in the third inning of a baseball game against the Auburn DoubleDays at Eastwood Field in Niles. DAVID DERMER | THE VINDICATOR

NILES, OHIO - JUNE 21, 2018: Mahoning Valley Scrappers' Tyler …

NILES, OHIO - JUNE 21, 2018: Mahoning Valley Scrappers' Tyler Freeman scores on a RBI single by Mitch Reeves in the third inning of a baseball game against the Auburn DoubleDays at Eastwood Field in …


NILES, OHIO - JUNE 21, 2018: Auburn DoubleDays' Cole Daily, left, looks to first after unsuccessfully attempting to force out Mahoning Valley Scrappers' Tyler Freeman in the third inning of a baseball game against the Auburn DoubleDays at Eastwood Field in Niles. DAVID DERMER | THE VINDICATOR

NILES, OHIO - JUNE 21, 2018: Auburn DoubleDays' Cole Daily, …

NILES, OHIO - JUNE 21, 2018: Auburn DoubleDays' Cole Daily, left, looks to first after unsuccessfully attempting to force out Mahoning Valley Scrappers' Tyler Freeman in the third inning of a baseball game against the …


Neighbors | Zack Shively.Tracie Balentine, the chair and organizer for Glenwood Junior High School's career day, set up a couple large group talks as well as smaller group talks during the day. She spoke to all the students at the beginning of the day, as did Joe Schiavoni at the end of the day and Steve Cocca and Ron Moore spoke to a large group of students during lunch. Pictured, Cocca brought pizza and talked to the children about owning a business and his history growing up in Boardman.

Neighbors | Zack Shively.Tracie Balentine, the chair and organizer for …

Neighbors | Zack Shively.Tracie Balentine, the chair and organizer for Glenwood Junior High School's career day, set up a couple large group talks as well as smaller group talks during the day. She spoke to …


Neighbors | Abby Slanker.Canfield Village Middle School eighth-graders had fun with props at the photo booth during the school’s annual Eighth Grade Picnic.

Neighbors | Abby Slanker.Canfield Village Middle School eighth-graders had fun …

Neighbors | Abby Slanker.Canfield Village Middle School eighth-graders had fun with props at the photo booth during the school’s annual Eighth Grade Picnic.


Neighbors | Submitted.The Canfield Wrestling Booster Club invites the community to join its 10th annual Golf Outing at noon on Aug. 4 at Millcreek’s South Golf Course. Pictured are participants of the event in 2017.

Neighbors | Submitted.The Canfield Wrestling Booster Club invites the community …

Neighbors | Submitted.The Canfield Wrestling Booster Club invites the community to join its 10th annual Golf Outing at noon on Aug. 4 at Millcreek’s South Golf Course. Pictured are participants of the event in 2017.


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Neighbors | Abby Slanker.Fourth-grade students at Hilltop Elementary School went head-to-head to solve math facts to qualify for the school’s annual Math Bee on June 4.

Neighbors | Abby Slanker.Fourth-grade students at Hilltop Elementary School went …

Neighbors | Abby Slanker.Fourth-grade students at Hilltop Elementary School went head-to-head to solve math facts to qualify for the school’s annual Math Bee on June 4.


Neighbors | Abby Slanker.Eighth-grade students at Canfield Village Middle School were visited by the Kona Ice truck during the school’s annual Eighth Grade Picnic on June 6.

Neighbors | Abby Slanker.Eighth-grade students at Canfield Village Middle School …

Neighbors | Abby Slanker.Eighth-grade students at Canfield Village Middle School were visited by the Kona Ice truck during the school’s annual Eighth Grade Picnic on June 6.


Neighbors | Abby Slanker.Hilltop Elementary School fourth-graders who qualified for the final round of the school’s annual Math Bee, dubbed the ‘Super Six,’ worked hard to solve the math problems presented to them.

Neighbors | Abby Slanker.Hilltop Elementary School fourth-graders who qualified for …

Neighbors | Abby Slanker.Hilltop Elementary School fourth-graders who qualified for the final round of the school’s annual Math Bee, dubbed the ‘Super Six,’ worked hard to solve the math problems presented to them.


Neighbors | Abby Slanker.Hilltop Elementary School fourth-grader Luke Scolieri (center) was named 2017-18 Math Bee champion, while Sarah Doss (right) earned second place and Anna Burnett (left) earned third place.

Neighbors | Abby Slanker.Hilltop Elementary School fourth-grader Luke Scolieri (center) …

Neighbors | Abby Slanker.Hilltop Elementary School fourth-grader Luke Scolieri (center) was named 2017-18 Math Bee champion, while Sarah Doss (right) earned second place and Anna Burnett (left) earned third place.


Neighbors | Abby Slanker.Two Canfield Soccer Club Recreational League players enjoyed their time at the Players Clinic on June 16.

Neighbors | Abby Slanker.Two Canfield Soccer Club Recreational League players …

Neighbors | Abby Slanker.Two Canfield Soccer Club Recreational League players enjoyed their time at the Players Clinic on June 16.


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Neighbors | Zack Shively.Poland librarian Vikki Peck set up the Storywalk with single pages of "Pete the Cat: Rocking in My School Shoes" spread out on poster boards throughout the lawn in from of Town Hall. The families went to the different pages in order to read the full story.

Neighbors | Zack Shively.Poland librarian Vikki Peck set up the …

Neighbors | Zack Shively.Poland librarian Vikki Peck set up the Storywalk with single pages of "Pete the Cat: Rocking in My School Shoes" spread out on poster boards throughout the lawn in from of Town …


Neighbors | Zack Shively.The second-grade students at Union Elementary performed their spring concert on May 16 at Poland Seminary High School. The show had a movies theme.

Neighbors | Zack Shively.The second-grade students at Union Elementary performed …

Neighbors | Zack Shively.The second-grade students at Union Elementary performed their spring concert on May 16 at Poland Seminary High School. The show had a movies theme.


Neighbors | Zack Shively.Poland librarian Vikki Peck based her Storywalk on Anne Ferguson's Storywalk Project in Vermont. Both walks were designed to give families an interesting outdoor experience while reading a children's book. Pictured are Lillian, Madison and Candy Morgan as they read the seventh page of the story.

Neighbors | Zack Shively.Poland librarian Vikki Peck based her Storywalk …

Neighbors | Zack Shively.Poland librarian Vikki Peck based her Storywalk on Anne Ferguson's Storywalk Project in Vermont. Both walks were designed to give families an interesting outdoor experience while reading a children's book. Pictured are …


Neighbors | Zack Shively.The children at the Poland library's Storywalk received prizes with every station they visited. These prizes included stickers, bubbles and glowsticks. At the end of the walk, the children got freeze pops as their final reward. Pictured, Sydney DiSibio ended the walk with an orange freeze pop and a paper bag full of prizes.

Neighbors | Zack Shively.The children at the Poland library's Storywalk …

Neighbors | Zack Shively.The children at the Poland library's Storywalk received prizes with every station they visited. These prizes included stickers, bubbles and glowsticks. At the end of the walk, the children got freeze pops …


Neighbors | Zack Shively.Each of the songs that the Union Elementary students sang came from a movie. All of the students dressed as superheroes, princesses or any other of their favorite characters from movies.

Neighbors | Zack Shively.Each of the songs that the Union …

Neighbors | Zack Shively.Each of the songs that the Union Elementary students sang came from a movie. All of the students dressed as superheroes, princesses or any other of their favorite characters from movies.


Neighbors | Zack Shively.Union Elementary's second-grade students sang and danced at their spring concert. Music teacher Dana Emery directed the students.

Neighbors | Zack Shively.Union Elementary's second-grade students sang and danced …

Neighbors | Zack Shively.Union Elementary's second-grade students sang and danced at their spring concert. Music teacher Dana Emery directed the students.


Neighbors | Zack Shively.The Poland library hosted a Storywalk on the lawn in front of the Town Hall building across from the library on June 12. The children and families at the event walked around the lawn to read a full story. Pictured are, from left, Liam and Lucy Crowe and Dillion and Olivia Kusky at the walk.

Neighbors | Zack Shively.The Poland library hosted a Storywalk on …

Neighbors | Zack Shively.The Poland library hosted a Storywalk on the lawn in front of the Town Hall building across from the library on June 12. The children and families at the event walked around …


Neighbors | Zack Shively.Austintown Middle School's sixth grade band, led by Jeremy McClaine, played five songs, opening with "Trumpet Voluntary." McClaine thanked the audience for attending and supporting the studnets and Fitch for hosting the event.

Neighbors | Zack Shively.Austintown Middle School's sixth grade band, led …

Neighbors | Zack Shively.Austintown Middle School's sixth grade band, led by Jeremy McClaine, played five songs, opening with "Trumpet Voluntary." McClaine thanked the audience for attending and supporting the studnets and Fitch for hosting the …


Neighbors | Zack Shively.St. Christine's School celebrated their annual Grandparents Day on May 4. They set up a series of activities for the grandparents and grandchildren to participate in and see, such as the art show in the gymnasium. Pictured, Leah Durkin showcased her art next to her grandparents Cheryl Durkin and Debbie Scurti.

Neighbors | Zack Shively.St. Christine's School celebrated their annual Grandparents …

Neighbors | Zack Shively.St. Christine's School celebrated their annual Grandparents Day on May 4. They set up a series of activities for the grandparents and grandchildren to participate in and see, such as the art …


Neighbors | Zack Shively.Austintown Intermediate's fifth grade band played eight songs for their spring concert, including "Ode to Joy" and "Sawmill Creek." Music teacher Jeremy McClaine said he is excited to work with the group next year.

Neighbors | Zack Shively.Austintown Intermediate's fifth grade band played eight …

Neighbors | Zack Shively.Austintown Intermediate's fifth grade band played eight songs for their spring concert, including "Ode to Joy" and "Sawmill Creek." Music teacher Jeremy McClaine said he is excited to work with the group …


Neighbors | Zack Shively.St. Christine's School's Grandparents' Day began with mass followed by a small snack. Then, they visited the student's classrooms, had lunch and traveled to different areas of the school. Pictured are Fran and Lizzie Handel at lunch.

Neighbors | Zack Shively.St. Christine's School's Grandparents' Day began with …

Neighbors | Zack Shively.St. Christine's School's Grandparents' Day began with mass followed by a small snack. Then, they visited the student's classrooms, had lunch and traveled to different areas of the school. Pictured are Fran …


Neighbors | Zack Shively.Austintown's fifth and sixth grade bands had their spring concert on May 21 in the Fitch auditorium. Jacqueline Mortimer directed the fifth grade band and Jeremy McClain directed the sixth grade band. Pictured, the fifth grade group performed "Regal March."

Neighbors | Zack Shively.Austintown's fifth and sixth grade bands had …

Neighbors | Zack Shively.Austintown's fifth and sixth grade bands had their spring concert on May 21 in the Fitch auditorium. Jacqueline Mortimer directed the fifth grade band and Jeremy McClain directed the sixth grade band. …


Neighbors | Zack Shively.The Kids to Parks Day gave the MetroPraks Farm, Ford Nature Center and the Mill Creek Golf Course to display what each of their facilities have to offer, such as the animals housed in the nature center. Pictured, naturalist Cody Stoll let Veronica Hallett and Clara Barrett pet the center's Eastern box turtle.

Neighbors | Zack Shively.The Kids to Parks Day gave the …

Neighbors | Zack Shively.The Kids to Parks Day gave the MetroPraks Farm, Ford Nature Center and the Mill Creek Golf Course to display what each of their facilities have to offer, such as the animals …


Neighbors | Zack Shively.Families visited the Ford Nature Center on Kids to Parks Day to see the animals housed at the center, explore their nature room and to make crafts with naturalist Cody Stoll. Pictured is Kenny Koby in front of the center's snakes.

Neighbors | Zack Shively.Families visited the Ford Nature Center on …

Neighbors | Zack Shively.Families visited the Ford Nature Center on Kids to Parks Day to see the animals housed at the center, explore their nature room and to make crafts with naturalist Cody Stoll. Pictured …


Neighbors | Zack Shively.Mill Creek MetroParks celebrated Kids to Park Day on May 19 with special events throughout their parks. The MetroParks Farm had a scavenger hunt for children and hike on a trail for the family. Pictured are the Ashraf family, Awais, Selma and Aadil, as they participated in the scavenger hunt.

Neighbors | Zack Shively.Mill Creek MetroParks celebrated Kids to Park …

Neighbors | Zack Shively.Mill Creek MetroParks celebrated Kids to Park Day on May 19 with special events throughout their parks. The MetroParks Farm had a scavenger hunt for children and hike on a trail for …


Neighbors | Zack Shively.Dairy Queen provided families with blank cake to decorate for their Father's Day event. The families could choose three different sized cakes. The families used airbrushes, sprinkles, gels and ribbons to decorate the treats. Pictured, the Bushling family decorated the cake using an icing pen.

Neighbors | Zack Shively.Dairy Queen provided families with blank cake …

Neighbors | Zack Shively.Dairy Queen provided families with blank cake to decorate for their Father's Day event. The families could choose three different sized cakes. The families used airbrushes, sprinkles, gels and ribbons to decorate …


Neighbors | Zack Shively.The Austintown, Canfield and Cornersburg Dairy Queen locations celebrated Father's Day with a decorate your own cake event on June 16. Owner Chrissy Mallory has had the event for many years at her Dairy Queen locations. Pictured, Isabella and Madison Hylton airprushed a cake for their dad.

Neighbors | Zack Shively.The Austintown, Canfield and Cornersburg Dairy Queen …

Neighbors | Zack Shively.The Austintown, Canfield and Cornersburg Dairy Queen locations celebrated Father's Day with a decorate your own cake event on June 16. Owner Chrissy Mallory has had the event for many years at …


Neighbors | Zack Shively.Each of the four elementary schools had their own special guests for the Right to Read Week. The week also included special theme days where the children dressed up. The schools wanted to reward and encourage the students for reading inside and outside of school. Pictured, Robinwood Lane Elementary invited Pawz for People to their school. Ryan Piper, Gionna Sheppard and Adelynne Ganser pet Peg Will's dog, Max.

Neighbors | Zack Shively.Each of the four elementary schools had …

Neighbors | Zack Shively.Each of the four elementary schools had their own special guests for the Right to Read Week. The week also included special theme days where the children dressed up. The schools wanted …


Neighbors | Jessica Harker .Edward Freeze (left) and his brother Isaac (right) got close to one of the llamas held by two 4-H volunteers at the event June 12.

Neighbors | Jessica Harker .Edward Freeze (left) and his brother …

Neighbors | Jessica Harker .Edward Freeze (left) and his brother Isaac (right) got close to one of the llamas held by two 4-H volunteers at the event June 12.


Neighbors | Zack Shively.Boardman elementary schools had their annual Right to Read Week, which included assemblies, guest readers and rewards for reading. West Boulevard Elementary invited children's author Diana Perry to the school for her presentation that married science and reading. Pictured, Perry demonstrated static electricity on a student.

Neighbors | Zack Shively.Boardman elementary schools had their annual Right …

Neighbors | Zack Shively.Boardman elementary schools had their annual Right to Read Week, which included assemblies, guest readers and rewards for reading. West Boulevard Elementary invited children's author Diana Perry to the school for her …


Neighbors | Jessica Haker .A volunteer from 4-H of Mahoning County held a llama while children gather around to pet it.

Neighbors | Jessica Haker .A volunteer from 4-H of Mahoning …

Neighbors | Jessica Haker .A volunteer from 4-H of Mahoning County held a llama while children gather around to pet it.


Neighbors | Zack Shively.Beeghly Oaks Center for Rehabilitation and Healing planned a week of fun activities for Nursing Home Week from May 14 through the 18. They had something special each day of the week. Pictured, the residents played their annual baseball game in the backyard of the facility.

Neighbors | Zack Shively.Beeghly Oaks Center for Rehabilitation and Healing …

Neighbors | Zack Shively.Beeghly Oaks Center for Rehabilitation and Healing planned a week of fun activities for Nursing Home Week from May 14 through the 18. They had something special each day of the week. …


Neighbors | Submitted.Beeghly Oaks had different events each day of Nursing Home Week. They ended the week with a karaoke party and with a "flair my chair" event. Pictured, Gerry Decerbo had his chair decorated by Administrator Alison Alvino and Director of Nursing John Kawasich.

Neighbors | Submitted.Beeghly Oaks had different events each day of …

Neighbors | Submitted.Beeghly Oaks had different events each day of Nursing Home Week. They ended the week with a karaoke party and with a "flair my chair" event. Pictured, Gerry Decerbo had his chair decorated …


Neighbors | Zack Shively.Each of the eighth-grade students wrote down the name, career and education of each of the speakers they saw. The PTA wanted to expose the students to many fields to motivate them and build their knowledge base of what professions are available.

Neighbors | Zack Shively.Each of the eighth-grade students wrote down …

Neighbors | Zack Shively.Each of the eighth-grade students wrote down the name, career and education of each of the speakers they saw. The PTA wanted to expose the students to many fields to motivate them …


Neighbors | Zack Shively.Each eighth-grade classroom at Glenwood Junior High School had two speakers in a single period, which resulted in students seeing anywhere from 12-15 speakers during the day. Pictured, judge Anthony D'Apolito spoke to students about getting involved and helping others.

Neighbors | Zack Shively.Each eighth-grade classroom at Glenwood Junior High …

Neighbors | Zack Shively.Each eighth-grade classroom at Glenwood Junior High School had two speakers in a single period, which resulted in students seeing anywhere from 12-15 speakers during the day. Pictured, judge Anthony D'Apolito spoke …


Neighbors | Zack Shively.The Boardman Center Intermediate art show included more than 1,000 pieces of art from 500 students. Teachers Lori Szoke and Kate Sears spoke about the positive impact the students have had from the art classes, such as providing a relaxing environment for students to express themselves creatively.

Neighbors | Zack Shively.The Boardman Center Intermediate art show included …

Neighbors | Zack Shively.The Boardman Center Intermediate art show included more than 1,000 pieces of art from 500 students. Teachers Lori Szoke and Kate Sears spoke about the positive impact the students have had from …


Neighbors | Zack Shively.Poland librarian Vikki Peck organized the Storywalk around the story of "Pete the Cat: Rocking in My School Shoes." The story tied in with the PLYMC's summer reading theme of "Reading Rocks," where they are bridging literacy and music. Pictured, Caroline and Madison Medvec finished the Storywalk.

Neighbors | Zack Shively.Poland librarian Vikki Peck organized the Storywalk …

Neighbors | Zack Shively.Poland librarian Vikki Peck organized the Storywalk around the story of "Pete the Cat: Rocking in My School Shoes." The story tied in with the PLYMC's summer reading theme of "Reading Rocks," …


Neighbors | Submitted.Beeghly Oaks wanted to give their residents a fun week to honor them. The workers at the facility made posters describing interesting facts about the residents' lives. Pictured, Helen Horkey admired the picture of herself and her husband on her poster.

Neighbors | Submitted.Beeghly Oaks wanted to give their residents a …

Neighbors | Submitted.Beeghly Oaks wanted to give their residents a fun week to honor them. The workers at the facility made posters describing interesting facts about the residents' lives. Pictured, Helen Horkey admired the picture …


Neighbors | Abby Slanker.Two Hilltop Elementary School fourth-grade students displayed their experiments at the school’s annual Science Fair on May 25.

Neighbors | Abby Slanker.Two Hilltop Elementary School fourth-grade students displayed …

Neighbors | Abby Slanker.Two Hilltop Elementary School fourth-grade students displayed their experiments at the school’s annual Science Fair on May 25.


Neighbors | Zack Shively.Market Street, Robinwood Lane and Stadium Drive elementary schools all had assemblies from The Energize Guyz, a show by the National Children's Theatre and sponsored by FirstEnergy. The show demonstrated ways to conserve resources and electricity. The students read "When Charlie McButton Lost Power" ahead of the assembly. The story also focuses on electricity.

Neighbors | Zack Shively.Market Street, Robinwood Lane and Stadium Drive …

Neighbors | Zack Shively.Market Street, Robinwood Lane and Stadium Drive elementary schools all had assemblies from The Energize Guyz, a show by the National Children's Theatre and sponsored by FirstEnergy. The show demonstrated ways to …


Neighbors | Jessica Harker .Brianne Severn and her son Carter petted one of the llamas handled by a 4-H volunteer.

Neighbors | Jessica Harker .Brianne Severn and her son Carter …

Neighbors | Jessica Harker .Brianne Severn and her son Carter petted one of the llamas handled by a 4-H volunteer.


Neighbors | Zack Shively.Glenwood Junior High School had their third annual career day on May 17. The school's PTA brought in 70 speakers to the event. Pictured are speakers, from left, (front) humane agent Jessica MacMurchy, Sara Chill of Siffron, photographer Amanda Joy Bachinger, trustee Thomas Costello, business coach Scott Couchenour; (back) dog trainer Tim Patrick, corrections officer David Olsavsky, nurse Shane Pelanda, VP of Operations with L. Calvin Jones and Company John Russell and magistrate Dan Dascenzo.

Neighbors | Zack Shively.Glenwood Junior High School had their third …

Neighbors | Zack Shively.Glenwood Junior High School had their third annual career day on May 17. The school's PTA brought in 70 speakers to the event. Pictured are speakers, from left, (front) humane agent Jessica …


Neighbors | Zack Shively.The Beeghly Oaks staff wanted to celebrate the community and their residents for Nursing Home Week. Through the week, the facility had a cookout for the police department, a birthday celebration, a sip and paint, a baseball game and karaoke.

Neighbors | Zack Shively.The Beeghly Oaks staff wanted to celebrate …

Neighbors | Zack Shively.The Beeghly Oaks staff wanted to celebrate the community and their residents for Nursing Home Week. Through the week, the facility had a cookout for the police department, a birthday celebration, a …


Neighbors | Abby Slanker.Two members of the Canfield High School boys soccer team explained a drill to a group of Canfield Soccer Club Recreational League players during the annual Players Clinic.

Neighbors | Abby Slanker.Two members of the Canfield High School …

Neighbors | Abby Slanker.Two members of the Canfield High School boys soccer team explained a drill to a group of Canfield Soccer Club Recreational League players during the annual Players Clinic.


Neighbors | Abby Slanker.A Hilltop Elementary School fourth-grade student conducted a scientific experiment to find out how many licks, based on flavor, it takes to get to the center of a Tootsie Pop for the school’s annual Science Fair on May 25.

Neighbors | Abby Slanker.A Hilltop Elementary School fourth-grade student conducted …

Neighbors | Abby Slanker.A Hilltop Elementary School fourth-grade student conducted a scientific experiment to find out how many licks, based on flavor, it takes to get to the center of a Tootsie Pop for the …


Neighbors | Abby Slanker.Canfield Village Middle School eighth-graders gathered outside to sign the T-shirts of their classmates during the school’s annual Eighth Grade Picnic on June 6.

Neighbors | Abby Slanker.Canfield Village Middle School eighth-graders gathered outside …

Neighbors | Abby Slanker.Canfield Village Middle School eighth-graders gathered outside to sign the T-shirts of their classmates during the school’s annual Eighth Grade Picnic on June 6.


Neighbors | Submitted.The elementary schools invited guest readers to their school during Right to Read Week. These guests included board members and central office members with the district. Stadium Drive Elementary brought in over 20 guests, which included drag racer Ryan Martino, policemen and firemen. Pictured, Youngstown fireman George Zordich read to students at Stadium Drive Elementary.

Neighbors | Submitted.The elementary schools invited guest readers to their …

Neighbors | Submitted.The elementary schools invited guest readers to their school during Right to Read Week. These guests included board members and central office members with the district. Stadium Drive Elementary brought in over 20 …


Neighbors | Zack Shively.The book sale at the intermediate school featured the sale of books for children and adults in both fiction and nonfiction. The money raised at the event went toward the Boardman Center Project to help improve the school and offer more opportunities to the students.

Neighbors | Zack Shively.The book sale at the intermediate school …

Neighbors | Zack Shively.The book sale at the intermediate school featured the sale of books for children and adults in both fiction and nonfiction. The money raised at the event went toward the Boardman Center …


Neighbors | Jessica Harker .Anne-Marie Turner read “Llama Llama Red Pajama,” to guests at the Preschoolers in the Park event on June 12.

Neighbors | Jessica Harker .Anne-Marie Turner read “Llama Llama Red …

Neighbors | Jessica Harker .Anne-Marie Turner read “Llama Llama Red Pajama,” to guests at the Preschoolers in the Park event on June 12.


Neighbors | Zack Shively.Tracie Balentine, the PTA president, said that she invited speakers of various fields to the event, including a dog trainer, stuntman, politician and insurance agent, in order to give the students a chance to get many different perspectives on how to be successful. Pictured, Elliott Giles, president of Youngstown Youth Flag Football Association, answered questions at the end of his presentation.

Neighbors | Zack Shively.Tracie Balentine, the PTA president, said that …

Neighbors | Zack Shively.Tracie Balentine, the PTA president, said that she invited speakers of various fields to the event, including a dog trainer, stuntman, politician and insurance agent, in order to give the students a …


Neighbors | Zack Shively.Before each song, the students performed small skits to introduce the songs. Pictured, the students sang the theme song to "Spider-Man." A student dressed as the character introduced the song before they sang and danced to it.

Neighbors | Zack Shively.Before each song, the students performed small …

Neighbors | Zack Shively.Before each song, the students performed small skits to introduce the songs. Pictured, the students sang the theme song to "Spider-Man." A student dressed as the character introduced the song before they …


Neighbors | Zack Shively.All four elementary schools rewarded the students for reading during the Right to Read Week. Stadium Drive Elementary had a reading log, with prizes going to those who read the most. These prizes were both for individuals and classrooms, with prizes such as a classroom pizza party, an extra recess and four tickets to the Youngstown Phantoms championship game. Pictured, Lauryn Swantek, TJ Morton, Maddie Whyde and Eddie Stachowiz met with Boomer, the Phantoms mascot.

Neighbors | Zack Shively.All four elementary schools rewarded the students …

Neighbors | Zack Shively.All four elementary schools rewarded the students for reading during the Right to Read Week. Stadium Drive Elementary had a reading log, with prizes going to those who read the most. These …


Neighbors | Abby Slanker.The Canfield Soccer Club Recreational League kicked off its season at the club’s annual Players Clinic at Herbert Road Fields on June 16, during which Canfield High School boys and girls soccer team members taught the players foot skills, practiced drills and played games.

Neighbors | Abby Slanker.The Canfield Soccer Club Recreational League kicked …

Neighbors | Abby Slanker.The Canfield Soccer Club Recreational League kicked off its season at the club’s annual Players Clinic at Herbert Road Fields on June 16, during which Canfield High School boys and girls soccer …


Neighbors | Jessica Harker .A tractor pulling a wagon gave a ride to preschoolers and their families at Boardman park on June 12 for Preschoolers in the Park.

Neighbors | Jessica Harker .A tractor pulling a wagon gave …

Neighbors | Jessica Harker .A tractor pulling a wagon gave a ride to preschoolers and their families at Boardman park on June 12 for Preschoolers in the Park.


Neighbors | Submitted.The residents at Beeghly Oaks had a "sip and paint" event on Wendesday at the facility. They made a Vincent van Gogh style painting with the assistance of Natalie Hruska. Pictured, resident Gerry Decerbo worked on coloring the background of his painting while Hruska helped him.

Neighbors | Submitted.The residents at Beeghly Oaks had a "sip …

Neighbors | Submitted.The residents at Beeghly Oaks had a "sip and paint" event on Wendesday at the facility. They made a Vincent van Gogh style painting with the assistance of Natalie Hruska. Pictured, resident Gerry …


Neighbors | Zack Shively.Boardman Center Intermediate School had a book sale and an art show on May 3. The art show showcased the works of all students in the school. Pictured, Daniel Becker stood by his piece, "Modern Day Mona Lisa."

Neighbors | Zack Shively.Boardman Center Intermediate School had a book …

Neighbors | Zack Shively.Boardman Center Intermediate School had a book sale and an art show on May 3. The art show showcased the works of all students in the school. Pictured, Daniel Becker stood by …


Neighbors | Zack Shively.The Union Elementary students sang songs such as "True Colors" from the movie "Trolls," "We Know the Way," from "Moana" and "Better When I'm Dancing," from "The Peanuts Movie." Each song featured specific dances along with the lyrics.

Neighbors | Zack Shively.The Union Elementary students sang songs such …

Neighbors | Zack Shively.The Union Elementary students sang songs such as "True Colors" from the movie "Trolls," "We Know the Way," from "Moana" and "Better When I'm Dancing," from "The Peanuts Movie." Each song featured …


Neighbors | Zack Shively.Musician Jim Gill wanted to get everyone involved at his program at the Austintown library. He performed energetic songs that asked for audience engagement. Pictured, he opened a song where the children clapped each time Gill strummed his banjo. He sped up the strums with each verse, challenging children to clap just just as fast.

Neighbors | Zack Shively.Musician Jim Gill wanted to get everyone …

Neighbors | Zack Shively.Musician Jim Gill wanted to get everyone involved at his program at the Austintown library. He performed energetic songs that asked for audience engagement. Pictured, he opened a song where the children …


Neighbors | Zack Shively.Children's musician Jim Gill said that he loves performing in a way that gets families to have fun together. After his performance, he gave the example of a dad lifting his child in the air and how happy that made the child.

Neighbors | Zack Shively.Children's musician Jim Gill said that he …

Neighbors | Zack Shively.Children's musician Jim Gill said that he loves performing in a way that gets families to have fun together. After his performance, he gave the example of a dad lifting his child …


Neighbors | Zack Shively.Music teacher Jeremy McClaine recognized some of his sixth grade students for their work during the school year. Pictured, he recognized students for participating in the middle school jazz band and maintaining an "A" grade through the year.

Neighbors | Zack Shively.Music teacher Jeremy McClaine recognized some of …

Neighbors | Zack Shively.Music teacher Jeremy McClaine recognized some of his sixth grade students for their work during the school year. Pictured, he recognized students for participating in the middle school jazz band and maintaining …


Neighbors | Zack Shively.The fifth and sixth grade band concerts featured the theme of "Sounds From Aound the World." The fifth grade studnets performed songs such as "Old Irish Tune" and "Latin Magic," and the sixth grade played "Themes From the New World."

Neighbors | Zack Shively.The fifth and sixth grade band concerts …

Neighbors | Zack Shively.The fifth and sixth grade band concerts featured the theme of "Sounds From Aound the World." The fifth grade studnets performed songs such as "Old Irish Tune" and "Latin Magic," and the …


Neighbors | Zack Shively.Children's musician Jim Gill performed at the Austintown library June 15. Families attended the events together. The library often plays Gill's music at their Baby Brilliant children's programs. Pictured, Gill strummed his banjo and sang a song.

Neighbors | Zack Shively.Children's musician Jim Gill performed at the …

Neighbors | Zack Shively.Children's musician Jim Gill performed at the Austintown library June 15. Families attended the events together. The library often plays Gill's music at their Baby Brilliant children's programs. Pictured, Gill strummed his …


Neighbors | Zack Shively..Jim Gill performed 13 songs at the Austintown library during his program. He likened the songs to games that the families can play on their own, such as the clapping game pictured.

Neighbors | Zack Shively..Jim Gill performed 13 songs at the …

Neighbors | Zack Shively..Jim Gill performed 13 songs at the Austintown library during his program. He likened the songs to games that the families can play on their own, such as the clapping game pictured.


Neighbors | Zack Shively.Jim Gill got his start as a children's musician and performer in college when he was asked to lead a play group of children. He learned that music helped children engage and focus, so he added some music to his playtimes. Thirty years later, he continues to perform for groups.

Neighbors | Zack Shively.Jim Gill got his start as a …

Neighbors | Zack Shively.Jim Gill got his start as a children's musician and performer in college when he was asked to lead a play group of children. He learned that music helped children engage and …


In this Wednesday file photo, Israel's Prime Minister's wife Sara Netanyahu arrives for the meeting with French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire at Bercy Economy Ministry, in Paris. Israeli prosecutors have charged  the prime minister's wife with a series of crimes including fraud and breach of trust.

In this Wednesday file photo, Israel's Prime Minister's wife Sara …

In this Wednesday file photo, Israel's Prime Minister's wife Sara Netanyahu arrives for the meeting with French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire at Bercy Economy Ministry, in Paris. Israeli prosecutors have charged the prime minister's …