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Katie Rickman | The Vindicator.Elton John performs during his intro at the Covelli Center Saturday, February 1, 2014
Katie Rickman | The Vindicator.Elton John sings his song Funeral for a Friend/Love Lies Bleeding during the opening of his concert at the Covelli Centre Saturday, February 1, 2014.
STEELHOUNDS - RIVERKINGS - (39) Jason Baird of the Steelhounds tries to knock (61) Rick Kozak of the Riverkings off the puck during their game Friday night at the Chevrolet Centre. - Special to The Vindicator/Nick Mays.FEB 9, 2008
the shell of the convocation center is viewed from South Avenue looking west. The $42 million YCC is scheduled to open this fall. It will be home to the Youngstown SteelHounds Central
Katie Rickman | The Vindicator.Fans reach out as Brad Paisley makes his way down a walkway in the center of the stage at the Covelli Centre on Feb. 6, 2015.
Moving on up | 02/23/2005Employees of Kelley Steel of Cleveland raise steel trusses into place for the foundation of the roof for the Youngstown Convocation Center in downtown Youngstown. Below, the shell of the convocation center is viewed from South Avenue looking west. The $42 million YCC is scheduled to ...
Katie Rickman | The Vindicator.Elton John points up at fans in the upper level after playing his second song at the Covelli Centre Saturday, February 1, 2014.
Katie Rickman | The Vindicator.Phantom's players celebrate after the first point of the game against Fargo Force was scored by Maxim Letunov (#7) on Feb 28, 2015.
STEELHOUNDS - RAGE - (39) Jason Baird of the Steelhounds and Matt Frick hit the ice during a fight Sunday at the Chevrolet Centre. - Special to The Vindicator/Nick Mays
Jeff Lange | The Vindicator Phantoms' Tommy Parran (15) weaves through a gauntlet of Bloomington players, Ryan Galt (12), Jack Jenkins (11) and Max Gottlieb (6) during second period action in Youngstown, Wednesday morning.
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ROBERT K. YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR --..Joe Biden - Ted Strickland and Tim Ryan --Vice President Joe Biden made several stops in the area on Friday as he stopped in the UAW 1714 Mocha House and the Canfield Fair...(AP Photo/The Vindicator, Robert K. Yosay)
Brad Arnold, lead singer of Three Doors Down, sings the second song of the night "Better Life" Saturday, Oct. 29, 2005 at the Youngstown Convocation Center. photo by jean neice | The Vindicator
RAMI DAUD | THE VINDICATOR.Tim McGraw performs Friday night at the Covelli Center.
LISA-ANN ISHIHARA | THE VINDICATOR..Elton John performs at Covelli Centre, Saturday May 1, 2010
Jeff Lange | The Vindicator Phantoms' Ryan Lomberg (70) reaches out for the puck past Bloomington's Ryan Siroky (15) during second period play in Youngstown, Wednesday morning.
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YOUNGSTOWN - ODESSA - Steelhounds David St. Germain makes a nice stop Friday night at the Chevrolet Centre. - Special to the Vindicator/Nick Mays
STEELHOUNDS - MUDBUGS - (56) Kelly Sickavish of the Steelhounds works the puck as (20) Shane Palahicky tries to make a play during their game Wednesday night. - Special to the Vindicator/Nick Mays
TONY BENNETT IN DOWNTOWN YOUNGSTOWN COVOCATION CENTER - robertkyosay 10/30/2005
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NEW CONVOCATION CENTER - File shot of the convocation center --robertkyosay
12/16/2005 .JOB SITE: Area lawmakers are seeking $4.7 million from the state to help fund construction of the convocation center between the Market Street and South Avenue bridges in Youngstown
Katie Rickman | The Vindicator.Rod Stewart performs at the Covelli Centre August 24, 2014.
ROBERT K. YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR --...Former President Bill Clinton visited the Mahoning County Democrats annual breakfast Saturday morning in Youngstown..The former president was stumping for democratic hopefuls in state and congressional races here in Ohio .... -30-(AP Photo/The Vindicator, Robert K. Yosay)
Katie Rickman | The Vindicator.Grammy Award winner James Taylor and his All-Star Band perform at the Covelli Centre Monday, August 3, 2015. Pictured here is a photo from the overhead screens.
ROBERT K. YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR --..Vice President Joe Biden made several stops in the area on Friday as he stopped in the UAW 1714 Mocha House and the Canfield Fair...(AP Photo/The Vindicator, Robert K. Yosay)
ROBERT K. YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR --...Former President Bill Clinton visited the Mahoning County Democrats annual breakfast Saturday morning in Youngstown..The former president was stumping for democratic hopefuls in state and congressional races here in Ohio .... -30-(AP Photo/The Vindicator, Robert K. Yosay)
ROBERT K. YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR --..Vice President Joe Biden made several stops in the area on Friday as he stopped in the UAW 1714 Mocha House and the Canfield Fair...(AP Photo/The Vindicator, Robert K. Yosay)
Jeff Lange | The Vindicator Phantoms' Tommy Parran (15) weaves through a gauntlet of Bloomington players, Ryan Galt (12), Jack Jenkins (11) and Max Gottlieb (6) during second period action in Youngstown, Wednesday morning.
Katie Rickman | The Vindicator.Rod Stewart performs at the Covelli Centre August 24, 2014.
Katie Rickman | The Vindicator.Grammy Award winner James Taylor closes his eyes as he sings one of the opening songs at the Covelli Centre Monday, August 3, 2015.
April 9, 2009.GOOD WORDS - Mike Hold talks with QB Davon Vinson during second quarter action - at the Chevy Centre Thunder opener..
LISA-ANN ISHIHARA | THE VINDICATOR..Elton John performs at Covelli Centre, Saturday May 1, 2010
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JESSICA M. KANALAS | THE VINDICATOR..Motley Crue performs live at the Covelli Centre in Youngstown last night. ..-30-
Katie Rickman | The Vindicator.File photo of the Covelli Centre from the front June 24, 2014.
6.11.2008.Carrie Underwood.Geoffrey Hauschild
William D. Lewis The Vindicator Kelly Pavlik is tended to between rounds of the Rubio fight at the Chevy Centre Feb 21. 2009
William D Lewis the vindicator Def Leppard guitarist Phil Collen performs 7-15-15 at Covelli Center in Youngstown.
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The Vindicator/William D. LewisPROJECT BEGINS: Youngstown Mayor George M. McKelvey throws a shovel of dirt to mark the ceremonial start on June 22, 2004 of construction on the $41 million downtown arena project. At left is Councilman Michael Rapovy, D-5th, and at right is Rick Kozuback, president and chief executiveof ...
William D Lewis the vindicator Def Leppard performs 7-15-15 at Covelli Center in Youngstown.
LISA-ANN ISHIHARA | THE VINDICATOR..Elton John performs at Covelli Centre, Saturday May 1, 2010
ROBERT K. YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR --...Former President Bill Clinton shares a moment with Lee Fisher who is running for senate as Mr Clinton visited the Mahoning County Democrats annual breakfast Saturday morning in Youngstown..The former president was stumping for democratic hopefuls in state and congressional races here in Ohio ...
STEELHOUNDS - RIVERKINGS - Youngstown's (37) David St Germain is helpless against a goal Friday night at the Chevrolet Centre. - Special to the Vindicator/Nick Mays
JESSICA M. KANALAS | THE VINDICATOR..Motley Crue performs live at the Covelli Centre in Youngstown last night. ..-30-
NEARING COMPLETION: Construction of the Youngstown Convocation Center on Front Street in downtown Youngstown is nearly complete. The arena, expected to cost as much as $45 million, is scheduled to open in late October and will be the home of the Youngstown SteelHounds hockey team..Photo by Eric Wright.