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TeeYonna McQueen hugs her recently adopted son, Kaleb Isaiah McQueen, 1, at the adoption celebration in the Trumbull County Courthouse in Warren.

TeeYonna McQueen hugs her recently adopted son, Kaleb Isaiah McQueen, 1, at the adoption celebration in the Trumbull County Courthouse in Warren.


A Pennsylvania State Police officer wipes away tears while standing with hundreds of police officers outside St. Vitus Church during a funeral service for Shenango Township Police Officer William “Jerry” McCarthy, who was killed by Kylee Barletto in a car chase May 2, 2013.

A Pennsylvania State Police officer wipes away tears while standing with hundreds of police officers outside St. Vitus Church during a funeral service for Shenango Township Police Officer William “Jerry” McCarthy, who was killed by Kylee Barletto in a car chase May 2, 2013.


Paul Ryan visits the St. Vincent de Paul Society in Youngstown after his speech at YSU on Oct. 13, 2012.

Paul Ryan visits the St. Vincent de Paul Society in Youngstown after his speech at YSU on Oct. 13, 2012.


A shadow of a salute in memory of a loved one on the Vietnam War memorial in downtown Youngstown during the 22nd annual Laying of the Roses ceremony.

A shadow of a salute in memory of a loved one on the Vietnam War memorial in downtown Youngstown during the 22nd annual Laying of the Roses ceremony.


Youngstown firefighters attempt to put out a massive fire at a vacant house located off Market Street in Youngstown.

Youngstown firefighters attempt to put out a massive fire at a vacant house located off Market Street in Youngstown.


Oliva Heinz, 4, hugs her dad, Matthew Heinz, who just returned from combat after being gone for almost a year.

Oliva Heinz, 4, hugs her dad, Matthew Heinz, who just returned from combat after being gone for almost a year.