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Just in time for tonight’s announcement of Best Picture at the Academy Awards ceremony, here is a glance at just a few of the best pictures sent to us by our readers for this month’s Snapz feature. Thanks, everybody. In our opinion, they were all winners.

Mia and Carlie Lazazzera taking a break from the snow and enjoying an icicles..

Mia and Carlie Lazazzera taking a break from the snow and enjoying an icicles..


Submitted by Haley Smith, 14, of Austintown..

Submitted by Haley Smith, 14, of Austintown..


HereÕs Lauren, Emily and Jordan at Geauga Lake..

HereÕs Lauren, Emily and Jordan at Geauga Lake..


Elli Rinko of Canfield sent us this picture of the Bellagio in the fall of 2009..

Elli Rinko of Canfield sent us this picture of the Bellagio in the fall of 2009..


Kurt Caldwell, who turns 7 TODAY, reminds us of the positive of snow. His proud mommy, Kathy, of Youngstown says the picture is worth a thousand words..

Kurt Caldwell, who turns 7 TODAY, reminds us of the positive of snow. His proud mommy, Kathy, of Youngstown says the picture is worth a thousand words..


This photo of our freedom flag was taken by Joseph Puntel of Austintown. This flag flies over Lake Milton..

This photo of our freedom flag was taken by Joseph Puntel of Austintown. This flag flies over Lake Milton..


This picture of a falcon in front of the courthouse downtown was taken recently by .Kathy Pomeroy.

This picture of a falcon in front of the courthouse downtown was taken recently by .Kathy Pomeroy.


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Twins Joshua and Jordan Maggie are goofing around outside in the springtime. Sent by MacKenzie Maggie of New Castle Pa..

Twins Joshua and Jordan Maggie are goofing around outside in the springtime. Sent by MacKenzie Maggie of New Castle Pa..


Here is a picture of 4-year-old Nicholas LaPlante jumping into a pool while.visiting his grandparents in Palm Springs, . Calif., a few years ago. His dad, John, took quick, progressive shots as he jumped in and then put them all together for an interesting shot. Makes you look twice!

Here is a picture of 4-year-old Nicholas LaPlante jumping into a pool while.visiting his grandparents in Palm Springs, . Calif., a few years ago. His dad, John, took quick, progressive shots as he jumped in and then put them all together for an interesting shot. Makes you look twice!


ÒTruman at the Lily PondÓ was submitted by Jackie LeViseur of Youngstown. .

ÒTruman at the Lily PondÓ was submitted by Jackie LeViseur of Youngstown. .


Tom and Andrea McGoogan arrive at Pittsburgh Airport in 2006 from Moscow, Russia, with their son, Nicholas Max. Nicholas sees his new family for the first time..

Tom and Andrea McGoogan arrive at Pittsburgh Airport in 2006 from Moscow, Russia, with their son, Nicholas Max. Nicholas sees his new family for the first time..


This picture of a falcon in front of the courthouse downtown was taken recently by .Kathy Pomeroy..

This picture of a falcon in front of the courthouse downtown was taken recently by .Kathy Pomeroy..


Anthony Zorio enjoys his MamaÕs pasta! He is the son of Michael (formerly of Campbell) and Heather Zorio of Columbus..

Anthony Zorio enjoys his MamaÕs pasta! He is the son of Michael (formerly of Campbell) and Heather Zorio of Columbus..


This is Gumby with his Òbinky.Ó His proud owner is Kim Scandy of Austintown..

This is Gumby with his Òbinky.Ó His proud owner is Kim Scandy of Austintown..


Christion Bi is Mary ComptonÕs adopted son from Vietnam. They live in Poland..

Christion Bi is Mary ComptonÕs adopted son from Vietnam. They live in Poland..


Christion Bi is Mary ComptonÕs adopted son from Vietnam. They live in Poland..

Christion Bi is Mary ComptonÕs adopted son from Vietnam. They live in Poland..


Jack Hurdley of New Middletown on vacation enjoying the flowers and sun. Sent by his mother, Jessica Hurdley..

Jack Hurdley of New Middletown on vacation enjoying the flowers and sun. Sent by his mother, Jessica Hurdley..


Jack Hurdley of New Middletown is enjoying the sun on vacation on his own ÒminiÓ park bench. Sent by his mother, Jessica Hurdley..

Jack Hurdley of New Middletown is enjoying the sun on vacation on his own ÒminiÓ park bench. Sent by his mother, Jessica Hurdley..


This picture of a falcon in front of the courthouse downtown was taken recently by .Kathy Pomeroy.

This picture of a falcon in front of the courthouse downtown was taken recently by .Kathy Pomeroy.


This picture of brothers Zachary and Zane Schenk of Lowellville was taken by their mother, Lisa, this past fall at Columbiana Maze Craze..

This picture of brothers Zachary and Zane Schenk of Lowellville was taken by their mother, Lisa, this past fall at Columbiana Maze Craze..


Morgan, 11, Hannah, 8, and Robby, 6, Kist at home last May..

Morgan, 11, Hannah, 8, and Robby, 6, Kist at home last May..


Three little beach bums at Ocean City, Md., in August 2008 are  Robby, Hannah and Morgan Kist..

Three little beach bums at Ocean City, Md., in August 2008 are Robby, Hannah and Morgan Kist..


Submitted by Elli Rinko of Canfield..

Submitted by Elli Rinko of Canfield..


Anthony Pastella is the son of Anthony and Angela Pastella, who hope that heÕll be the Red Devils quarterback in 2026!.

Anthony Pastella is the son of Anthony and Angela Pastella, who hope that heÕll be the Red Devils quarterback in 2026!.


Lanie Rose Joyce of Boardman is posing for some Steelers photos before last yearÕs Super Bowl..

Lanie Rose Joyce of Boardman is posing for some Steelers photos before last yearÕs Super Bowl..


All smiles after a hard day of Soap Box Derby racing in Mineral Ridge are: David Deiley, pit pal for his son, Dominic J.DuMaire, both from Girard, and Joseph M. Puntel with his father and pit pal, Joe Puntel Sr., both of Austintown. All were winners..

All smiles after a hard day of Soap Box Derby racing in Mineral Ridge are: David Deiley, pit pal for his son, Dominic J.DuMaire, both from Girard, and Joseph M. Puntel with his father and pit pal, Joe Puntel Sr., both of Austintown. All were winners..


Ryan Joseph Maggie Jr. is posing buy a beautiful Japaneese maple tree in his backyard. Sent by MacKenzie Maggie of New Castle, Pa..

Ryan Joseph Maggie Jr. is posing buy a beautiful Japaneese maple tree in his backyard. Sent by MacKenzie Maggie of New Castle, Pa..


Jenni-Lin HuaYi Remias, granddaughter of Norma Remias of Canfield, is playing dress-up in her bridal outfit that was a Christmas present. She resembles the barefoot bride!

Jenni-Lin HuaYi Remias, granddaughter of Norma Remias of Canfield, is playing dress-up in her bridal outfit that was a Christmas present. She resembles the barefoot bride!


Lanie Rose Joyce of Boardman is posing for some Steelers photos before last yearÕs Super Bowl..

Lanie Rose Joyce of Boardman is posing for some Steelers photos before last yearÕs Super Bowl..


This is Hannah Roush of Boardman at the Canfield Fair..

This is Hannah Roush of Boardman at the Canfield Fair..


Hacker Valley, West Virginia, taken by Ellen W. Conrad of Salem..

Hacker Valley, West Virginia, taken by Ellen W. Conrad of Salem..


Jackie Bower of Austintown took this picture of her daughter, Kaelyn Bower, 3..

Jackie Bower of Austintown took this picture of her daughter, Kaelyn Bower, 3..


Gayle Yeager took this picture of her grandson, Jeremy Lodwick of Youngstown, in 2006 to be entered in the Regis and Kelly Beautiful Baby Contest..

Gayle Yeager took this picture of her grandson, Jeremy Lodwick of Youngstown, in 2006 to be entered in the Regis and Kelly Beautiful Baby Contest..


Judi Hickok of Canfield send this picture of Maddie MoranÕs birthday luau Ñ doing the limbo..

Judi Hickok of Canfield send this picture of Maddie MoranÕs birthday luau Ñ doing the limbo..


Kluane Lake, Yukon, Canada, by Ellen W. Conrad of Salem..

Kluane Lake, Yukon, Canada, by Ellen W. Conrad of Salem..


Judi Hockok of Canfield sent this picture of Lucky the Lab and Tally the Border, checking the neighborhood..

Judi Hockok of Canfield sent this picture of Lucky the Lab and Tally the Border, checking the neighborhood..


Sally Waters took this picture in August 1995 in a cemetery outside of Dublin, Ireland..

Sally Waters took this picture in August 1995 in a cemetery outside of Dublin, Ireland..


Hacker Valley, West Virginia, taken by Ellen W. Conrad of Salem..

Hacker Valley, West Virginia, taken by Ellen W. Conrad of Salem..


This is Hannah Roush of Boardman at the Mill Creek Farm..

This is Hannah Roush of Boardman at the Mill Creek Farm..


Jackie Bower of Austintown took this picture of her daughter, Kaelyn Bower, 3..

Jackie Bower of Austintown took this picture of her daughter, Kaelyn Bower, 3..


Jackie Bower of Austintown took this picture of her dog, Trinity..

Jackie Bower of Austintown took this picture of her dog, Trinity..


Mia, Annika and Carlie Lazazzera enjoying a walk through the Rose Gardens..

Mia, Annika and Carlie Lazazzera enjoying a walk through the Rose Gardens..


Jonathan Caguiat of Boardman with Max Caguiat, 1, are photographed in Charlevoix, Mich., in August 2008 by Tani Spielberg of Boardman..

Jonathan Caguiat of Boardman with Max Caguiat, 1, are photographed in Charlevoix, Mich., in August 2008 by Tani Spielberg of Boardman..


This is Nikki Rinko, taken at the zoo in Naples, Fla..

This is Nikki Rinko, taken at the zoo in Naples, Fla..


This is a photo that Cindy Perry of Lowellville took of her granddaughter, Isabella LaMont, 7 months old. She is the daughter of Keith and Ronda (Perry) LaMont of Parma Heights..

This is a photo that Cindy Perry of Lowellville took of her granddaughter, Isabella LaMont, 7 months old. She is the daughter of Keith and Ronda (Perry) LaMont of Parma Heights..


This frog was snapped by Tani Spielerg of Boardman on Lake Michigan shore near Charlevoix, Mich., in August 2008..

This frog was snapped by Tani Spielerg of Boardman on Lake Michigan shore near Charlevoix, Mich., in August 2008..


Jackie Bower of Austintown took this picture of her daughter, Brelyn, 4..

Jackie Bower of Austintown took this picture of her daughter, Brelyn, 4..


Linda Lucarell Miller of Youngstown sent this picture of three of her students in her sophomore religion class at Ursuline High School: Monica Esparra, Sophia Santisi and Brianna Curd..

Linda Lucarell Miller of Youngstown sent this picture of three of her students in her sophomore religion class at Ursuline High School: Monica Esparra, Sophia Santisi and Brianna Curd..


This picture was taken at one of the trails in Mill Creek Park in October of 2009 by Jessica Andrews..

This picture was taken at one of the trails in Mill Creek Park in October of 2009 by Jessica Andrews..


Jackie LeViseur sent this picture of her nephews, Brady and Casey Leugers of Canfield, and her dad, Ed LeViseur, at the reading of the names on Veterans Day in downtown Youngstown..

Jackie LeViseur sent this picture of her nephews, Brady and Casey Leugers of Canfield, and her dad, Ed LeViseur, at the reading of the names on Veterans Day in downtown Youngstown..


Jackie Bower of Austintown took this picture of her son, Haydyn Bower, 3..

Jackie Bower of Austintown took this picture of her son, Haydyn Bower, 3..


This picture of Emily Caguiat, 6, of Boardman was taken at Charlevoix, Mich., in August 2008 by Tani Spielberg of Boardman..

This picture of Emily Caguiat, 6, of Boardman was taken at Charlevoix, Mich., in August 2008 by Tani Spielberg of Boardman..


This is the South Rim of the Grand Canyon with the Colorado River below. It was taken by Lisa Pannunzio..

This is the South Rim of the Grand Canyon with the Colorado River below. It was taken by Lisa Pannunzio..


Teri Cecil sent this picture of her grandson, Logan Pittman..

Teri Cecil sent this picture of her grandson, Logan Pittman..


Jackie LeViseur sent this picture of a tree in Mill Creek Park..

Jackie LeViseur sent this picture of a tree in Mill Creek Park..


Submitted by Joe Dalessandro. Taken Feb. 6 in Liberty Township..

Submitted by Joe Dalessandro. Taken Feb. 6 in Liberty Township..


Jackie LeViseur sent this picture of her nephews, Brady and Casey Leugers of Canfield, at a pier in Geneva-on-the-Lake..

Jackie LeViseur sent this picture of her nephews, Brady and Casey Leugers of Canfield, at a pier in Geneva-on-the-Lake..


Teri Cecil sent this picture of Myrtle Beach Bike Week, 2006.

Teri Cecil sent this picture of Myrtle Beach Bike Week, 2006.


This is ÒBath time at NoahÕs Lost Ark.Ó Photo taken by: Kim Novicky of Canfield..

This is ÒBath time at NoahÕs Lost Ark.Ó Photo taken by: Kim Novicky of Canfield..


Kathy Globeck sent this picture of her dog, Teela..

Kathy Globeck sent this picture of her dog, Teela..


Teri Cecil sent this picture of a sunset outside her back door in a former home in New Philadelphia, Ohio, with cows in the distance..

Teri Cecil sent this picture of a sunset outside her back door in a former home in New Philadelphia, Ohio, with cows in the distance..


Taken by Emily Larrier of Boardman, this is Zach, 8, and Elyssa, 12..

Taken by Emily Larrier of Boardman, this is Zach, 8, and Elyssa, 12..


This day lily was taken by Tani Spielberg of Boardman near Lake Michigan shore, Charlevoix, Mich, in August 2008..

This day lily was taken by Tani Spielberg of Boardman near Lake Michigan shore, Charlevoix, Mich, in August 2008..


Teri Cecil sent this view over the mountains outside of Las Vagas..

Teri Cecil sent this view over the mountains outside of Las Vagas..


Up to her neck in leaves is Madalyn Smith, 6, of Boardman..

Up to her neck in leaves is Madalyn Smith, 6, of Boardman..


Teri Cecil sent this picture of a butterfly in the driveway last summer at her home in Youngstown..

Teri Cecil sent this picture of a butterfly in the driveway last summer at her home in Youngstown..


74. Teri Cecil sent this picture of CaesarÕs Palace in Las Vegas..

74. Teri Cecil sent this picture of CaesarÕs Palace in Las Vegas..


Submitted by Dan Shields of Canfield..

Submitted by Dan Shields of Canfield..


This is a picture taken at Erie County Fair in Hamburg, NY., in the summer of 2008 by Chelsea Manhollan, 18, of Struthers, a senior at MCCTC..

This is a picture taken at Erie County Fair in Hamburg, NY., in the summer of 2008 by Chelsea Manhollan, 18, of Struthers, a senior at MCCTC..


Submitted by Joe Dalessandro. Taken Feb. 6 in Liberty Township..

Submitted by Joe Dalessandro. Taken Feb. 6 in Liberty Township..


Teri Cecil sent this picture of her dog, Brooke, and some cow friends at a former home in New Philadelphia, Ohio..

Teri Cecil sent this picture of her dog, Brooke, and some cow friends at a former home in New Philadelphia, Ohio..


Looking out into the Grand Canyon from the North Rim are Dominic Pannunzio, with daughter, Andrea, and son, Anthony. Submitted by Lisa Pannunzio..

Looking out into the Grand Canyon from the North Rim are Dominic Pannunzio, with daughter, Andrea, and son, Anthony. Submitted by Lisa Pannunzio..


Dottie Zitello of Austintown sent this picture of her granddaughter, Rhya Isabella Clinkscale, 10..

Dottie Zitello of Austintown sent this picture of her granddaughter, Rhya Isabella Clinkscale, 10..


This is a photo of a 1930 Ford Model ÒAÓ taken by owner R.J.Wittenauer of Boardman.The children were taken for a ride on this day and are as follows, from left: Lauren McIntosh of Poland, Christian and Connor McIntosh, both of North Jackson, and Jillian McIntosh of Poland. In the background are, from left, Dr. Robert McIntosh, father of Christian and Connor; William McIntosh, the childrenÕs grandfather; and James McIntosh, father of Lauren and Jillian..

This is a photo of a 1930 Ford Model ÒAÓ taken by owner R.J.Wittenauer of Boardman.The children were taken for a ride on this day and are as follows, from left: Lauren McIntosh of Poland, Christian and Connor McIntosh, both of North Jackson, and Jillian McIntosh of Poland. In the …


Lana VanAuker of Canfield says Martina, her fat Tuesday kitty, is celebrating Mardi Gras.

Lana VanAuker of Canfield says Martina, her fat Tuesday kitty, is celebrating Mardi Gras.


“Day is Done,” was taken in New Wilmington, Pa., by Lana VanAuker of Canfield. She considers this her best picture.

“Day is Done,” was taken in New Wilmington, Pa., by Lana VanAuker of Canfield. She considers this her best picture.


Elli Rinko of Canfield sent this picture of the Tundra at Rocky Mountain National Park.

Elli Rinko of Canfield sent this picture of the Tundra at Rocky Mountain National Park.


Micheal Lacivita of Youngstown has titled this picture “How Was Your Day?

Micheal Lacivita of Youngstown has titled this picture “How Was Your Day?


Mary Moody of Youngstown sent this picture of President Bill Clinton, which she took at Black Dog Restaurant on Martha’s Vineyard.

Mary Moody of Youngstown sent this picture of President Bill Clinton, which she took at Black Dog Restaurant on Martha’s Vineyard.


Heidi VanAuker and Bob Vestal of Canfield with Rascal.” Photo was taken by Lana VanAuker of Canfield.

Heidi VanAuker and Bob Vestal of Canfield with Rascal.” Photo was taken by Lana VanAuker of Canfield.


“Nellie and Friends,” taken by Michael Lacivita of Youngstown.

“Nellie and Friends,” taken by Michael Lacivita of Youngstown.


Would you say Brutus looks stumped? He belongs to Ron and Lisa Osiniak of Campbell.

Would you say Brutus looks stumped? He belongs to Ron and Lisa Osiniak of Campbell.


Munch, a Golden Retriever, belongs to Joan Marie of Boardman.

Munch, a Golden Retriever, belongs to Joan Marie of Boardman.


Elli Rinko of Canfield sent this picture taken at Rocky Mountain National Park.

Elli Rinko of Canfield sent this picture taken at Rocky Mountain National Park.


Submitted by Margaret Floyd of Youngstown.

Submitted by Margaret Floyd of Youngstown.


Lana VanAuker says this is one of her favorite pictures, taken at an Amish farm in New Wilmington, Pa. She calls it “Secret Window.”

Lana VanAuker says this is one of her favorite pictures, taken at an Amish farm in New Wilmington, Pa. She calls it “Secret Window.”


Submitted by Margaret Floyd of Youngstown.

Submitted by Margaret Floyd of Youngstown.


Owen Martin, 3, is the son of Carrie and Jason Martin of Woodbridge, Va., and the grandson of Ron and Linda Ser of Sharon, Pa.

Owen Martin, 3, is the son of Carrie and Jason Martin of Woodbridge, Va., and the grandson of Ron and Linda Ser of Sharon, Pa.


Mill Creek Park in the fall by Brenda Kiddon of Poland.

Mill Creek Park in the fall by Brenda Kiddon of Poland.


Brenda Kiddon of Poland snapped this Blue Jay after he helped himself to a peanut from their bird feeder.

Brenda Kiddon of Poland snapped this Blue Jay after he helped himself to a peanut from their bird feeder.


“Eeney, Meeney and Sleepee,” taken by Michael J. Lacivita of Youngstown.

“Eeney, Meeney and Sleepee,” taken by Michael J. Lacivita of Youngstown.


Linda Ser of Sharon, Pa., sent this picture of Chicago.

Linda Ser of Sharon, Pa., sent this picture of Chicago.


Submitted by Margaret Floyd of Youngstown.

Submitted by Margaret Floyd of Youngstown.


Sally Goler, center, is with her grandson, Christian Jade Warren, and her daughter, Mary Goler of Warren.

Sally Goler, center, is with her grandson, Christian Jade Warren, and her daughter, Mary Goler of Warren.


Yuck! A.J. Holtzman of Charlotte, N.C., didnÕt want any part of this doggie kiss. She is the daughter of Allen and Mindy Holtman formerly of Poland and North Lima..

Yuck! A.J. Holtzman of Charlotte, N.C., didnÕt want any part of this doggie kiss. She is the daughter of Allen and Mindy Holtman formerly of Poland and North Lima..


Karen Hum of Canfield won first place at the Canfield Fair with this photo taken at Grand Turk. She says she calls it ÒThe InvitationÓ because it makes the water look so inviting to just run and jump in.

Karen Hum of Canfield won first place at the Canfield Fair with this photo taken at Grand Turk. She says she calls it ÒThe InvitationÓ because it makes the water look so inviting to just run and jump in.


Max Caguiat, 2, of Boardman, could be singing ÒMe and My ShadowÓ during this visit to Mill Creek ParkÕs Wick Recreation Area in Youngstown..

Max Caguiat, 2, of Boardman, could be singing ÒMe and My ShadowÓ during this visit to Mill Creek ParkÕs Wick Recreation Area in Youngstown..


Jonathan Caguiat of Boardman, 43, is holding his son, Max,, 1, in Charlevoix, Mich..

Jonathan Caguiat of Boardman, 43, is holding his son, Max,, 1, in Charlevoix, Mich..


Here is a picture of 1-yr-old Hannah LaPlante, 1, and her 94-year-old great-grandma, Adeline DeBartolo, are playing together at a breezy birthday party last spring. Sent by Laurie LaPlante of Poland..

Here is a picture of 1-yr-old Hannah LaPlante, 1, and her 94-year-old great-grandma, Adeline DeBartolo, are playing together at a breezy birthday party last spring. Sent by Laurie LaPlante of Poland..


Laurie and Hannah LaPlante share a moment together while preparing for a MotherÕs Day family portrait. Taken by John LaPlante, husband and dad..

Laurie and Hannah LaPlante share a moment together while preparing for a MotherÕs Day family portrait. Taken by John LaPlante, husband and dad..


Keith Panning of Youngstown captured this shot of a garage fire across the street last month..

Keith Panning of Youngstown captured this shot of a garage fire across the street last month..


Riley Sweder, daughter of Michael Sweder of Columbus, was caught in somewhat of a predicament when her grandma, Mary Ann Sweder of Struthers, took this picture.

Riley Sweder, daughter of Michael Sweder of Columbus, was caught in somewhat of a predicament when her grandma, Mary Ann Sweder of Struthers, took this picture.


Elli Rinko of Canfield sent this picture of Indian River at Outdoor Resorts in Melbourne Beach, Fla.

Elli Rinko of Canfield sent this picture of Indian River at Outdoor Resorts in Melbourne Beach, Fla.


Brutus belongs to Ron and Lisa Osiniak of Campbell.

Brutus belongs to Ron and Lisa Osiniak of Campbell.


Carli Osiniak, 5 1/2, daughter of Ron ad Lisa Osiniak of Campbell, is relaxing with her best friend, Brutus.

Carli Osiniak, 5 1/2, daughter of Ron ad Lisa Osiniak of Campbell, is relaxing with her best friend, Brutus.