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Hailee Carpenter of Lisbon lets go of a free-throw attempt as Chloe Smith looks on in a Division IV regional semifinal at Massillon Perry High School on Thursday.

Photo by Bob Ettinger.

Hailee Carpenter of Lisbon lets go of a free-throw attempt …

Hailee Carpenter of Lisbon lets go of a free-throw attempt as Chloe Smith looks on in a Division IV regional semifinal at Massillon Perry High School on Thursday. Photo by Bob Ettinger.


Autumn Oehlstrom of Lisbon attempts to score from the paint as Jalyssa Turner of Dalton defends in a Division IV regional semifinal at Massillon Perry High School on Thursday.

Photo by Bob Ettinger.

Autumn Oehlstrom of Lisbon attempts to score from the paint …

Autumn Oehlstrom of Lisbon attempts to score from the paint as Jalyssa Turner of Dalton defends in a Division IV regional semifinal at Massillon Perry High School on Thursday. Photo by Bob Ettinger.


Izzy Perez of Lisbon pulls up for a jumper as Brennah Arnold (left) and Emma Cannon defend in a Division IV regional semifinal at Massillon Perry High School on Thursday.

Photo by Bob Ettinger.

Izzy Perez of Lisbon pulls up for a jumper as …

Izzy Perez of Lisbon pulls up for a jumper as Brennah Arnold (left) and Emma Cannon defend in a Division IV regional semifinal at Massillon Perry High School on Thursday. Photo by Bob Ettinger.


Leslie Burnip takes a jumper from the baseline with Kirsten Shoup of Dalton defending in a Division IV regional semifinal at Massillon Perry High School on Thursday. 

Photo by Bob Ettinger.

Leslie Burnip takes a jumper from the baseline with Kirsten …

Leslie Burnip takes a jumper from the baseline with Kirsten Shoup of Dalton defending in a Division IV regional semifinal at Massillon Perry High School on Thursday. Photo by Bob Ettinger.


Connor Tamarkin (#13) of Howland tries to make a basket as Isaiah Torreance (#1) and Carson Ryan (#5) of Struthers block during their Thursday, March 8, 2018 game at Boardman High School...Photo by Scott Williams - The Vindicator.

Connor Tamarkin (#13) of Howland tries to make a basket …

Connor Tamarkin (#13) of Howland tries to make a basket as Isaiah Torreance (#1) and Carson Ryan (#5) of Struthers block during their Thursday, March 8, 2018 game at Boardman High School...Photo by Scott Williams …


Isaiah Torreance (#1) and Ryan Leonard (#20) of Struthers reach out for the ball during their Thursday, March 8, 2018 game at Boardman High School...Photo by Scott Williams - The Vindicator.

Isaiah Torreance (#1) and Ryan Leonard (#20) of Struthers reach …

Isaiah Torreance (#1) and Ryan Leonard (#20) of Struthers reach out for the ball during their Thursday, March 8, 2018 game at Boardman High School...Photo by Scott Williams - The Vindicator.


Connor Tamarkin (#13) of Howland moves the ball down court around Carson Ryan (#5) of Struthers during their Thursday, March 8, 2018 game at Boardman High School...Photo by Scott Williams - The Vindicator.

Connor Tamarkin (#13) of Howland moves the ball down court …

Connor Tamarkin (#13) of Howland moves the ball down court around Carson Ryan (#5) of Struthers during their Thursday, March 8, 2018 game at Boardman High School...Photo by Scott Williams - The Vindicator.


Carson Ryan (#5) of Struthers makes a shot as Nolan Brill (#32) of Howland tries to block during their Thursday, March 8, 2018 game at Boardman High School...Photo by Scott Williams - The Vindicator.

Carson Ryan (#5) of Struthers makes a shot as Nolan …

Carson Ryan (#5) of Struthers makes a shot as Nolan Brill (#32) of Howland tries to block during their Thursday, March 8, 2018 game at Boardman High School...Photo by Scott Williams - The Vindicator.


Tyrese Hawkins (#2) of Struthers fights the ball around Connor Tamarkin (#13) of Howland during their Thursday, March 8, 2018 game at Boardman High School...Photo by Scott Williams - The Vindicator.

Tyrese Hawkins (#2) of Struthers fights the ball around Connor …

Tyrese Hawkins (#2) of Struthers fights the ball around Connor Tamarkin (#13) of Howland during their Thursday, March 8, 2018 game at Boardman High School...Photo by Scott Williams - The Vindicator.


Struthers' Ryan Leonard (#20) and Adrian Brown (#10) try to put points on the board as Howland's Connor Tamarkin (#13) and Nathan Barrett (#40) try to block during their Thursday, March 8, 2018 game at Boardman High School...Photo by Scott Williams - The Vindicator.

Struthers' Ryan Leonard (#20) and Adrian Brown (#10) try to …

Struthers' Ryan Leonard (#20) and Adrian Brown (#10) try to put points on the board as Howland's Connor Tamarkin (#13) and Nathan Barrett (#40) try to block during their Thursday, March 8, 2018 game at …


William D. Lewis The Vindicator Howland'sSamari Dean(10) is hemmed in by Struthers Ryn Leonard(20..

William D. Lewis The Vindicator Howland'sSamari Dean(10) is hemmed in …

William D. Lewis The Vindicator Howland'sSamari Dean(10) is hemmed in by Struthers Ryn Leonard(20..


William D. Lewis The Vindicator Struther's Kevin Traylor(3) shoots past Howland's Nathan Barrett(40) and Connor Tamarkin(13) during 3-8-18 action at Boardman.

William D. Lewis The Vindicator Struther's Kevin Traylor(3) shoots past …

William D. Lewis The Vindicator Struther's Kevin Traylor(3) shoots past Howland's Nathan Barrett(40) and Connor Tamarkin(13) during 3-8-18 action at Boardman.


William D. Lewis The Vindicator Howland'sSamari Dean(10) is hemmed in by Struhjtrs Carson Ryan(5) and Ryan Leonard(20) during 3-8-18 action at Boardman.

William D. Lewis The Vindicator Howland'sSamari Dean(10) is hemmed in …

William D. Lewis The Vindicator Howland'sSamari Dean(10) is hemmed in by Struhjtrs Carson Ryan(5) and Ryan Leonard(20) during 3-8-18 action at Boardman.


William D. Lewis The Vindicator Howland's Connor Tamarkin(13) drives around struthers Isiah Torrence(1) during 3-8-18 action at Boardman

William D. Lewis The Vindicator Howland's Connor Tamarkin(13) drives around …

William D. Lewis The Vindicator Howland's Connor Tamarkin(13) drives around struthers Isiah Torrence(1) during 3-8-18 action at Boardman


William D. Lewis The Vindicator Struthers Tyrese Hawkins(2) shoots over Howland's Connor Tamarkin(13) during 3-8-18 action at Boardman.

William D. Lewis The Vindicator Struthers Tyrese Hawkins(2) shoots over …

William D. Lewis The Vindicator Struthers Tyrese Hawkins(2) shoots over Howland's Connor Tamarkin(13) during 3-8-18 action at Boardman.


William D. Lewis The Vindicator Struther's Kevin Traylor(3) shoots past Howland's Samari Dean(10) during 3-8-18 action at Boardman.

William D. Lewis The Vindicator Struther's Kevin Traylor(3) shoots past …

William D. Lewis The Vindicator Struther's Kevin Traylor(3) shoots past Howland's Samari Dean(10) during 3-8-18 action at Boardman.


William D. Lewis The Vindicator Struther's Carson Ryan (5) reacts after defeating Howland   3-8-18  at Boardman.

William D. Lewis The Vindicator Struther's Carson Ryan (5) reacts …

William D. Lewis The Vindicator Struther's Carson Ryan (5) reacts after defeating Howland 3-8-18 at Boardman.


William D. Lewis The Vindicator Struther's Kevin Traylor(3) and Ryan Leonard(20) react after defeating Howland   3-8-18  at Boardman.

William D. Lewis The Vindicator Struther's Kevin Traylor(3) and Ryan …

William D. Lewis The Vindicator Struther's Kevin Traylor(3) and Ryan Leonard(20) react after defeating Howland 3-8-18 at Boardman.


William D. Lewis The Vindicator Struther's Kevin Traylor(3) and Ryan Leonard(20) react after defeating Howland   3-8-18  at Boardman.

William D. Lewis The Vindicator Struther's Kevin Traylor(3) and Ryan …

William D. Lewis The Vindicator Struther's Kevin Traylor(3) and Ryan Leonard(20) react after defeating Howland 3-8-18 at Boardman.


William D. Lewis The Vindicator Struther's Carson ryan(50 has the ball knocked away by)Howland'Nolan Brill(32) during 3-8-18 action at Boardman.

William D. Lewis The Vindicator Struther's Carson ryan(50 has the …

William D. Lewis The Vindicator Struther's Carson ryan(50 has the ball knocked away by)Howland'Nolan Brill(32) during 3-8-18 action at Boardman.


William D. Lewis The Vindicator Howland'sJonah Weisman(11) iblocks StruthersTrey Metzka(11)during 3-8-18 action at Boardman.

William D. Lewis The Vindicator Howland'sJonah Weisman(11) iblocks StruthersTrey Metzka(11)during …

William D. Lewis The Vindicator Howland'sJonah Weisman(11) iblocks StruthersTrey Metzka(11)during 3-8-18 action at Boardman.


Governor Mike Pence at a rally in Leetonia, Ohio on September 28, 2016.

William D. Leiws - The Vindicator.

Governor Mike Pence at a rally in Leetonia, Ohio on …

Governor Mike Pence at a rally in Leetonia, Ohio on September 28, 2016. William D. Leiws - The Vindicator.


Press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders told reporters the exemptions would be made on a “case by case” and “country by country” basis, a reversal from the policy articulated by the White House just days ago that there would be no exemptions from Trump’s plan.

Press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders told reporters the exemptions would …

Press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders told reporters the exemptions would be made on a “case by case” and “country by country” basis, a reversal from the policy articulated by the White House just days ago …


Neighbors | Zack Shively.Jennifer Kuczek and Ashley Young chose to use the movie for their Valentine's event because the Tin Man wanted a heart. Many of the stations they set up during the event centered around the Tin Man, such as the station pictured, "Pin the Heart on the Tin Man," that Mary Jane Katsaras played.

Neighbors | Zack Shively.Jennifer Kuczek and Ashley Young chose to …

Neighbors | Zack Shively.Jennifer Kuczek and Ashley Young chose to use the movie for their Valentine's event because the Tin Man wanted a heart. Many of the stations they set up during the event centered …


Neighbors | Zack Shively.The students at Austintown Elementary School particpated in games and made crafts during Valentine's Day. Pictured, Kristina Warga played bingo with her kindergarten class.

Neighbors | Zack Shively.The students at Austintown Elementary School particpated …

Neighbors | Zack Shively.The students at Austintown Elementary School particpated in games and made crafts during Valentine's Day. Pictured, Kristina Warga played bingo with her kindergarten class.


Neighbors | Zack Shively.The librarians set up a station where children used water to melt green clumps of baking soda, like how Dorothy used water to melt the Wicked Witch in The Wizard of Oz. Pictured, Meredith Wakefield melted the baking soda.

Neighbors | Zack Shively.The librarians set up a station where …

Neighbors | Zack Shively.The librarians set up a station where children used water to melt green clumps of baking soda, like how Dorothy used water to melt the Wicked Witch in The Wizard of Oz. …


Neighbors | Zack Shively.The Austintown library offered several stations with a Wizard of Oz theme for families to play and craft. Pictured, Dempsey Lassonde posed for a picture at the photo area.

Neighbors | Zack Shively.The Austintown library offered several stations with …

Neighbors | Zack Shively.The Austintown library offered several stations with a Wizard of Oz theme for families to play and craft. Pictured, Dempsey Lassonde posed for a picture at the photo area.


Neighbors | Zack Shively.The students at Austintown Intermediate got a chance to take a break from schoolwork and have fun playing games and making crafts. Pictured are students in Alexis Kuhns's class making heart crafts.

Neighbors | Zack Shively.The students at Austintown Intermediate got a …

Neighbors | Zack Shively.The students at Austintown Intermediate got a chance to take a break from schoolwork and have fun playing games and making crafts. Pictured are students in Alexis Kuhns's class making heart crafts.


Neighbors | Zack Shively.The new Michael Kusabala library on Mahoning Avenue has a children's area that has been designed around educational and literacy standards, such as areas that work on motor skills and other sections that work on cognitive abilities.

Neighbors | Zack Shively.The new Michael Kusabala library on Mahoning …

Neighbors | Zack Shively.The new Michael Kusabala library on Mahoning Avenue has a children's area that has been designed around educational and literacy standards, such as areas that work on motor skills and other sections …


Neighbors | Zack Shively.Austintown Fitch's concert choir presented their annual Cabaret on Feb. 10 to showcase the talents of the individual students in the choir. Pictured, Miranda Truslow sang "I Am What I Am" from "La Cage aux Folles."

Neighbors | Zack Shively.Austintown Fitch's concert choir presented their annual …

Neighbors | Zack Shively.Austintown Fitch's concert choir presented their annual Cabaret on Feb. 10 to showcase the talents of the individual students in the choir. Pictured, Miranda Truslow sang "I Am What I Am" from …


Neighbors | Zack Shively.The Wizard of Oz Valentine's Celebration at the Austintown library offered a station where the children could make Valentine's Day cards using crafting materials. Pictured, Camden Cox used a hole punch to decorate his Valentine's Day card.

Neighbors | Zack Shively.The Wizard of Oz Valentine's Celebration at …

Neighbors | Zack Shively.The Wizard of Oz Valentine's Celebration at the Austintown library offered a station where the children could make Valentine's Day cards using crafting materials. Pictured, Camden Cox used a hole punch to …


Neighbors | Zack Shively.The Big Spartans entertain the Little Spartans for an hour during school. Pictured is elementary student Alice Whitaker and Madie Murray with her dog Milo that she brought to the school for the program.

Neighbors | Zack Shively.The Big Spartans entertain the Little Spartans …

Neighbors | Zack Shively.The Big Spartans entertain the Little Spartans for an hour during school. Pictured is elementary student Alice Whitaker and Madie Murray with her dog Milo that she brought to the school for …


Neighbors | Zack Shively.After a story time, Boardman librarian Karen Saunders led the children and their mother to different stations to create eight different types of crafts. Pictured, Gianna tried out her paper helicopters.

Neighbors | Zack Shively.After a story time, Boardman librarian Karen …

Neighbors | Zack Shively.After a story time, Boardman librarian Karen Saunders led the children and their mother to different stations to create eight different types of crafts. Pictured, Gianna tried out her paper helicopters.


Neighbors | Zack Shively.Children at the Boardman library visited the meeting room for a story time and a chance to make crafts. Pictured, the children and their mother, with the assistance of Boardman librarian Karen Saunders created a ball made of rubber bands to play jacks.

Neighbors | Zack Shively.Children at the Boardman library visited the …

Neighbors | Zack Shively.Children at the Boardman library visited the meeting room for a story time and a chance to make crafts. Pictured, the children and their mother, with the assistance of Boardman librarian Karen …


Neighbors | Zack Shively.The high school students meet with the elementary school students once a month. The high school students go through an application process before becoming Big Spartans.

Neighbors | Zack Shively.The high school students meet with the …

Neighbors | Zack Shively.The high school students meet with the elementary school students once a month. The high school students go through an application process before becoming Big Spartans.


Neighbors | Zack Shively.The children at the Boardman library's "Games and Gizmos Galore" on Jan. 11 made a series of toys that had flying or aerodynamic qualities. Pictured, Carina and Gianna test the catapults the made using rubberbands and craft sticks.

Neighbors | Zack Shively.The children at the Boardman library's "Games …

Neighbors | Zack Shively.The children at the Boardman library's "Games and Gizmos Galore" on Jan. 11 made a series of toys that had flying or aerodynamic qualities. Pictured, Carina and Gianna test the catapults the …


Neighbors | Submitted.The Boardman symphony orchestra has the longest string of unbroken superior ratings, since 1973, of any orchestra in the state of Ohio. The Boardman chamber orchestra also received a superior rating, a rating they have been awarded every time they have performed at state contest for the past 29 years.

Neighbors | Submitted.The Boardman symphony orchestra has the longest string …

Neighbors | Submitted.The Boardman symphony orchestra has the longest string of unbroken superior ratings, since 1973, of any orchestra in the state of Ohio. The Boardman chamber orchestra also received a superior rating, a rating …


Neighbors | Zack Shively.Michael Melewski, a Big Spartan, said he wants to help his Little Spartan get his mind off class and have fun. Pictured, he and his Little Spartan, Shane Plourde, play Connect Four.

Neighbors | Zack Shively.Michael Melewski, a Big Spartan, said he …

Neighbors | Zack Shively.Michael Melewski, a Big Spartan, said he wants to help his Little Spartan get his mind off class and have fun. Pictured, he and his Little Spartan, Shane Plourde, play Connect Four.


Neighbors | Zack Shively.The seniors in the Fitch choir concert concluded their Cabaret with a performance of "Don't Stop Believin'" by Journey. THey chose to perform this song because they had sang it with director Bill Klein in seventh grade.

Neighbors | Zack Shively.The seniors in the Fitch choir concert …

Neighbors | Zack Shively.The seniors in the Fitch choir concert concluded their Cabaret with a performance of "Don't Stop Believin'" by Journey. THey chose to perform this song because they had sang it with director …


Neighbors | Zack Shively.The dedication began with an invocation by Father William John Loveless of St. Brenden Catholic Church. Several speakers talked after the invocation, including Library Executive Director Aimee Fifarek. Pictured, Jamael "Tito" Brown spoke about his love for the public libraries.

Neighbors | Zack Shively.The dedication began with an invocation by …

Neighbors | Zack Shively.The dedication began with an invocation by Father William John Loveless of St. Brenden Catholic Church. Several speakers talked after the invocation, including Library Executive Director Aimee Fifarek. Pictured, Jamael "Tito" Brown …


Neighbors | Zack Shively.The concert choir students sang selections from musical theatre and musical films at the Cabaret. Director Bill Klein accompanied the students on piano during the event. Pictured, Sarah Welsh closed the first act of the Cabaret with "You'll Be Back" from "Hamilton."

Neighbors | Zack Shively.The concert choir students sang selections from …

Neighbors | Zack Shively.The concert choir students sang selections from musical theatre and musical films at the Cabaret. Director Bill Klein accompanied the students on piano during the event. Pictured, Sarah Welsh closed the first …


Neighbors | Zack Shively.The Michael Kusalaba branch of the PLYMC had a dedication ceremony on Feb. 24. The event featured a science display, a dedication, a ribbon cutting and a musical performance. Pictured, Library Executive Director Aimee Fifarek and President of the Library Board of Trustees David Ritchie cut the ribbon for the library.

Neighbors | Zack Shively.The Michael Kusalaba branch of the PLYMC …

Neighbors | Zack Shively.The Michael Kusalaba branch of the PLYMC had a dedication ceremony on Feb. 24. The event featured a science display, a dedication, a ribbon cutting and a musical performance. Pictured, Library Executive …


Neighbors | Submitted.The Boardman orchestra program received superior ratings, the top score, for both their symphony and chamber orchestras at the Ohio Music Education Association State Orchestra adjudicated event at Granville High School on Feb. 23. Pictured are, from left, student musicians (front) Megan Janak, Katie Ryan, Hannah Brewer; (back) David Giancola and Jacob Smotzer

Neighbors | Submitted.The Boardman orchestra program received superior ratings, the …

Neighbors | Submitted.The Boardman orchestra program received superior ratings, the top score, for both their symphony and chamber orchestras at the Ohio Music Education Association State Orchestra adjudicated event at Granville High School on Feb. …


Neighbors | Submitted.Michele Prokop, Bill Amendol and Joel Monaco direct the Boardman orchestras that receieved high praise from judges at an OMEA adjudicated event on Feb. 23. Pictured are seniors, from left, (front) Madison Soles, Devin Whitaker, David Giancola, Jacob Smotzer, Brendan Rutledge, Brandon Chamberlain, Megan Janak; (middle) Reese Maslen, Carson Lancashire, Alexandra Morar, Katie Ryan, Annabelle Adkins, John Anzevino; (back) Patrick Kale, Alexander Blackburn, Amanda Morales and Morgan Marshall.

Neighbors | Submitted.Michele Prokop, Bill Amendol and Joel Monaco direct …

Neighbors | Submitted.Michele Prokop, Bill Amendol and Joel Monaco direct the Boardman orchestras that receieved high praise from judges at an OMEA adjudicated event on Feb. 23. Pictured are seniors, from left, (front) Madison Soles, …


Neighbors | Abby Slanker.Canfield High School varsity basketball head coach Todd Muckleroy distributed youth basketballs to youth players who participated in the first season of the Courtside Cardinals at the courtside open house.

Neighbors | Abby Slanker.Canfield High School varsity basketball head coach …

Neighbors | Abby Slanker.Canfield High School varsity basketball head coach Todd Muckleroy distributed youth basketballs to youth players who participated in the first season of the Courtside Cardinals at the courtside open house.


Neighbors | Submitted .Two Canfield students were selected to perform at the OMEA Conference in Columbus. Garret Kuchmaner and Jake Fay are pictured with Alford Watkins, the 2018 Ohio All-State conductor.

Neighbors | Submitted .Two Canfield students were selected to perform …

Neighbors | Submitted .Two Canfield students were selected to perform at the OMEA Conference in Columbus. Garret Kuchmaner and Jake Fay are pictured with Alford Watkins, the 2018 Ohio All-State conductor.


Neighbors | Abby Slanker.Canfield High School varsity basketball players (back) joined the Courtside Cardinals at the Courtside Open House on Feb. 26. The Courtside Cardinals (front) are first-, second- and third-grade students who participated in the first-year program.

Neighbors | Abby Slanker.Canfield High School varsity basketball players (back) …

Neighbors | Abby Slanker.Canfield High School varsity basketball players (back) joined the Courtside Cardinals at the Courtside Open House on Feb. 26. The Courtside Cardinals (front) are first-, second- and third-grade students who participated in …


Neighbors | Abby Slanker.Canfield High School seniors Amanda Petro (left) and Amanda Blanco (right) organized a collection of children’s pajamas to be donated to Making Kids Count as their National Honor Society service project during the month of January. Petro and Blanco collected more than 130 pairs of pajamas for infants through 14-year-old children.

Neighbors | Abby Slanker.Canfield High School seniors Amanda Petro (left) …

Neighbors | Abby Slanker.Canfield High School seniors Amanda Petro (left) and Amanda Blanco (right) organized a collection of children’s pajamas to be donated to Making Kids Count as their National Honor Society service project during …


Neighbors | Abby Slanker.Canfield High School varsity basketball players autographed team pictures for the youth players of the Courtside Cardinals at the Courtside Open House on Feb. 26.

Neighbors | Abby Slanker.Canfield High School varsity basketball players autographed …

Neighbors | Abby Slanker.Canfield High School varsity basketball players autographed team pictures for the youth players of the Courtside Cardinals at the Courtside Open House on Feb. 26.


Neighbors | Zack Shively.The Good Neighbors program run by The Butler Institute of American Art taught the Dobbins Elementary students about abstract art on Feb. 23. Previous lessons focused on portraits, still life, seascapes, landscapes and genre paintings.

Neighbors | Zack Shively.The Good Neighbors program run by The …

Neighbors | Zack Shively.The Good Neighbors program run by The Butler Institute of American Art taught the Dobbins Elementary students about abstract art on Feb. 23. Previous lessons focused on portraits, still life, seascapes, landscapes …


Neighbors | Zack Shively.The Dobbins Elementary students drew abstract faces. The students created their abstract works by beginning with shapes and attempting to draw a familiar object but either simplified or exaggerated. Pictured are, from left, Madalin Rabatin and Nathan Sosnosky holding their abstract portraits.

Neighbors | Zack Shively.The Dobbins Elementary students drew abstract faces. …

Neighbors | Zack Shively.The Dobbins Elementary students drew abstract faces. The students created their abstract works by beginning with shapes and attempting to draw a familiar object but either simplified or exaggerated. Pictured are, from …


Neighbors | Zack Shively.Representatives from the Butler taught the Dobbins Elementary students about abstract art. The defined what makes a work of art abstract and then designed their own abstract art.

Neighbors | Zack Shively.Representatives from the Butler taught the Dobbins …

Neighbors | Zack Shively.Representatives from the Butler taught the Dobbins Elementary students about abstract art. The defined what makes a work of art abstract and then designed their own abstract art.


Neighbors | Zack Shively.Representatives from the Butler Institute of American Art visited Dobbins Elementary on Feb. 23 for a monthly art lesson as a part of the Good Neighbors program the Butler runs. The program teaches young students about art.

Neighbors | Zack Shively.Representatives from the Butler Institute of American …

Neighbors | Zack Shively.Representatives from the Butler Institute of American Art visited Dobbins Elementary on Feb. 23 for a monthly art lesson as a part of the Good Neighbors program the Butler runs. The program …


Neighbors | Zack Shively.The Butler's Good Neighbors program teaches children about art through activities and field trips. The students take a pre-test and a post-test before and after the program. During the program the children take two field trips to the Butler Institute of American Art and have lessons about different art styles. Pictured, Dobbins student Ava Day demonstrated what she learned about abstract art through her own drawing.

Neighbors | Zack Shively.The Butler's Good Neighbors program teaches children …

Neighbors | Zack Shively.The Butler's Good Neighbors program teaches children about art through activities and field trips. The students take a pre-test and a post-test before and after the program. During the program the children …


Neighbors | Zack Shively.The Austintown library had a Wizard of Oz related Valentine's Day party on Feb. 10. Pictured, Collin Chasko played a game of "Twister" in the "Twister Zone."

Neighbors | Zack Shively.The Austintown library had a Wizard of …

Neighbors | Zack Shively.The Austintown library had a Wizard of Oz related Valentine's Day party on Feb. 10. Pictured, Collin Chasko played a game of "Twister" in the "Twister Zone."


Neighbors | Zack Shively.Austintown Elementary School's PTA organized the Valentine's Day parties for the students, who came to school with Valentine's Day boxes. Pictured is Tami Franklin's second-grade class displaying their boxes.

Neighbors | Zack Shively.Austintown Elementary School's PTA organized the Valentine's …

Neighbors | Zack Shively.Austintown Elementary School's PTA organized the Valentine's Day parties for the students, who came to school with Valentine's Day boxes. Pictured is Tami Franklin's second-grade class displaying their boxes.


Neighbors | Zack Shively.Austintown Elementary celebrated Valentine's Day with classroom parties on Feb. 14. Pictured is Sue Bonanno's first-grade class as the princes and princesses of Valentine's Day.

Neighbors | Zack Shively.Austintown Elementary celebrated Valentine's Day with classroom …

Neighbors | Zack Shively.Austintown Elementary celebrated Valentine's Day with classroom parties on Feb. 14. Pictured is Sue Bonanno's first-grade class as the princes and princesses of Valentine's Day.


Neighbors | Zack Shively.The Cabaret performers chose songs from popular musicals, such as "Dear Evan Hansen" and "The Book of Mormon." However, some students sang songs from musicals, such as "Moana." Pictured, Katilyn Carson sang "Pure Imagination" from the film "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory."

Neighbors | Zack Shively.The Cabaret performers chose songs from popular …

Neighbors | Zack Shively.The Cabaret performers chose songs from popular musicals, such as "Dear Evan Hansen" and "The Book of Mormon." However, some students sang songs from musicals, such as "Moana." Pictured, Katilyn Carson sang …


Neighbors | Zack Shively.The Michael Kusalaba library features a MakerSpace for creative patrons of the library. The space combines technology and art. Pictured, Jeremiah Burt played the drums in the sound studio of the MakerSpace.

Neighbors | Zack Shively.The Michael Kusalaba library features a MakerSpace …

Neighbors | Zack Shively.The Michael Kusalaba library features a MakerSpace for creative patrons of the library. The space combines technology and art. Pictured, Jeremiah Burt played the drums in the sound studio of the MakerSpace.


Neighbors | Zack Shively.The Parents Club sold concessions during the event. The funds raised during the event go toward the club's $500 scholarships they give to the senior students. The choir also collected donations toward their trip in April. Pictured, concert choir student Romond DuVal performed "Losing My Mind" from "Follies."

Neighbors | Zack Shively.The Parents Club sold concessions during the …

Neighbors | Zack Shively.The Parents Club sold concessions during the event. The funds raised during the event go toward the club's $500 scholarships they give to the senior students. The choir also collected donations toward …


Neighbors | Zack Shively.Austintown Intermediate School had their Valentine's Day classroom parties on Feb. 15. The PTA brought snacks and drinks for the students. Pictured, Kristine Mazzella's fourth-grade class brought in boxes for their Valentine's Day gifts.

Neighbors | Zack Shively.Austintown Intermediate School had their Valentine's Day …

Neighbors | Zack Shively.Austintown Intermediate School had their Valentine's Day classroom parties on Feb. 15. The PTA brought snacks and drinks for the students. Pictured, Kristine Mazzella's fourth-grade class brought in boxes for their Valentine's …


Neighbors | Zack Shively.The Big Spartans played games and did activities with the Little Spartans at Market Street Elementary. The program is designed to put high school students in leadership roles and give support to the younger studnets in the elementary schools.

Neighbors | Zack Shively.The Big Spartans played games and did …

Neighbors | Zack Shively.The Big Spartans played games and did activities with the Little Spartans at Market Street Elementary. The program is designed to put high school students in leadership roles and give support to …


Neighbors | Zack Shively.Librarian Karen Saunders got the idea for the crafts from St. Clair Adams Sullivan's book, "Bats, Butterflies and Bugs: A Book of Action Toys." Though the library no longer holds that book, Saunders set out a number of similar titles for families to check out.

Neighbors | Zack Shively.Librarian Karen Saunders got the idea for …

Neighbors | Zack Shively.Librarian Karen Saunders got the idea for the crafts from St. Clair Adams Sullivan's book, "Bats, Butterflies and Bugs: A Book of Action Toys." Though the library no longer holds that book, …


Neighbors | Zack Shively.The Games and Gizmos Galore event began with the story "My Friend Rabbit" by Eric Rohmann, where a rabbit and a mouse have adventures with an airplane. Each of the crafts the children did throughout the event centered on flying or aerodynamics, such as making paper airplanes.

Neighbors | Zack Shively.The Games and Gizmos Galore event began …

Neighbors | Zack Shively.The Games and Gizmos Galore event began with the story "My Friend Rabbit" by Eric Rohmann, where a rabbit and a mouse have adventures with an airplane. Each of the crafts the …


Neighbors | Zack Shively.Boardman High School students came to Market Street Elementary for the Big Spartans, Little Spartans program on Jan. 19. Pictured is Big Spartan Erin Higgins and Little Spartan Harper Liller.

Neighbors | Zack Shively.Boardman High School students came to Market …

Neighbors | Zack Shively.Boardman High School students came to Market Street Elementary for the Big Spartans, Little Spartans program on Jan. 19. Pictured is Big Spartan Erin Higgins and Little Spartan Harper Liller.


Neighbors | Zack Shively.The dedication for the Michael Kusalaba library began at 10a.m. with a chance for the attendees to meet Booker Bear and a “Cool Chemistry“ science program by the OH WOW! The Roger & Gloria Jones Children’s Center for Science & Technology. Pictured, Silver Strings, a group from Our Lady Comforter of the Afflicted, performed after the ribbon cutting.

Neighbors | Zack Shively.The dedication for the Michael Kusalaba library …

Neighbors | Zack Shively.The dedication for the Michael Kusalaba library began at 10a.m. with a chance for the attendees to meet Booker Bear and a “Cool Chemistry“ science program by the OH WOW! The Roger …



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