Neighbors | Sarah Foor .The Austintown Fitch Speech and Debate team supported each other during a long national qualifying tournament at Boardman High School on Feb. 17 and 18. The tournament was a success, with the team qualifying students Jacob Clausen, Daniel Ferguson, and Caitlin Beckett for the National Forensic League tournament in Indianaplois this June.

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Neighbors | Submitted.Junior Group of Goodwill volunteers (from left) Jeri Kurian, Kathy Gerberry, Sue Miller and Laurel Chevlen display items to be auctioned off during the 20th annual Junior Group of Goodwill Antique and Collectible Auction at Stambaugh Auditorium on Saturday. The two-day event begins with a gala on Friday, March 2 which includes a jewelry sale, live auction of new items, Chinese auction, silent auction and basket raffle. Home Savings Charitable Foundation, Aim NationaLease, Hill, Barth and King, Gasser Chair Co., Yurchyk and Davis CPA’s, V & M Star, USI Insurance and Allied Waste.

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Neighbors | Submitted.A year of hard work and athleticism brought the 9-11 year old boys and 12-14 girls Youngstown Flag Football teams to Florida for a national tournament this January. Enjoying warm weather and sandy beaches were part of their reward. Enjoying the Florida weather were athletes, from left, Mike Masucci, Parker Flower, Zane Cylar, Ben Shapiro, Rylee Meals, Rylee Leider, Macy Diaz, Alyssa Acevedo, Sarah Moretti, Raegan Meals, and Emily Moretti.

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Neighbors | Sarah Foor .Alexis Kaleda (front) and Jessica Falleti topped off their Chinese New Year meal with a sweet dessert on Jan. 27.

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Neighbors | Sarah Foor .Kindergarten teacher Maria Gentile (right) completed a math lesson on the differences between the size and weight of collections of 100 items during the 100th day of school celebration in her classroom on Feb. 7. Students Christian Morrison (left), Alyssa Ray, and Arianna Wendt helped out by showing off their collections.

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Neighbors | Sarah Foor .Canfield Speech members Rosie Jo Neddy (left), Nathan Pecchia, and Tim Nesnidol were serious about their national qualifying rounds held at Boardman High School on Feb. 17 and 18. The three were last year's national qualifiers for Canfield. At the close of the weekend, the Canfield students who nabbed a trip to nationals were Ishmeet Grewal, Shane Deiley, and Tim Nesnidol.

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Neighbors | Sarah Foor .A selection of Boardman High School Speech Team members shared their excitement for the national qualifying rounds held at their school on Feb. 17 and 18.

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Neighbors | Submitted.Zane Cylar, of the Youngstown Flag Football League's 9-11 year old boys team, hustled during an early game of the Flag Football National Tournament in Florida on Jan. 14.

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Neighbors | Submitted.Youngstown Flag Football's 9-11 year old boys team showed their game faces at the Flag Football National Tournament in January. The team members are, from left, Parker Flower (back), Bryson Pegram, Zion Gilmore, Ben Shapiro, Ray Minitti, Julian Diaz (front), Zane Cylar, Mikey Diaz, and Michael Masucci.

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Neighbors | Sarah Foor .Poland High School's Speech and Debate team supported each other during early national qualifying rounds held at Boardman High School on Feb. 17 and 18.

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Neighbors | Submitted.Baylie Mook, a Boardman native and member of the Youngstown Flag Football League's 12-14 Girls team, showed her agility in a game during the league's recent trip to Florida for a national tournament.

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Neighbors | Sarah Foor .Kindergarten teacher Amy Savich (left) celebrated 100 days of school with her students by completing reading and math exercises. Students Carter Simons (left), Gabe Saunders, and Casey McNally showed off collections of 100 things they brought to school for a math lesson on Feb. 7.

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Neighbors | Submitted.During the national qualifying tournament held at their school on Feb. 17 and 18, Boardman students nabbed four spots for the National Forensics League tournament to be held this June. All seniors, the qualifiers are, from left, Kiyan Taghaboni, Alicia Lawson, Taylor Hanigosky, and Matthew Albani.

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Neighbors | Sarah Foor .Amy Savich's St. Christine kindergartners celebrated their 100th day of school together on Feb. 7. The students wore caterpillar hats during their celebrations with a tail that showed how to count to 100 in increments of 10.

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Neighbors | Sarah Foor .The St. Christine's fourth-graders of Cynthia Ricci and Karen Joseph shared their smiles after learning about a new culture and eating delicious food for their Jan. 27 Chinese New Year celebration.

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Neighbors | Submitted.Youngstown Flag Football's 12-14 year old girls team were ready to get started at the Flag Football National tournament in Florida on Jan. 14. The athletes are, from left, Emily Moretti, Raegan Meals, Rylee Leider, Sarah Moretti, Alyssa Acevedo, Baylie Mook, Rylee Meals, and Macy Diaz.

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Neighbors | Sarah Foor .Fourth-grade girls Lea Chahine (front), Kennedy Kish, Sarah Leonard, Haley Dorian, and Daysia Brown were happy and full after trying new foods at the Super Buffet 8 in Boardman for a Chinese New Year celebration.

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A Hilltop Elementary School fourth-grade student proudly displayed his science experiment display board on gas ratings during the school’s annual Science Fair Feb. 16. He came to the conclusion that Coke makes him burp the most in five minutes, compared to Mountain Dew and Sprite.

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Neighbors | Submitted.Canfield swim and dive team members (bottom, from left) Adam Weiss, Mallory Allen, Olivia Williamson, Sarah Heaven, Mark Dalvin, Jake Smith, Daniel Bogen, Chris Wilkens (top, from left) Mike Dohar, Briana O'Malley, Leslie Davis, Nick Montalto, Kyle Anderson, Ally Chiu, Mike DiDomenico, Connor Brady, Mike Cardone and Drew Bennett hang out and bond before their next big meet.

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A Hilltop Elementary School second-grade student smiled as she completed the game of using chopsticks to pick up heart-shaped candies and deposit them in a cup while being timed.

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Hilltop Elementary School fourth-grade students created display boards illustrating their science experiments for the school’s annual Science Fair Feb. 16.

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Students in Ann Beebe’s first-grade class at C.H. Campbell Elementary School enjoyed a snack while checking out their valentines during the school’s Valentine parties Feb. 14.

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Neighbors | Abby Slanker.A Hilltop Elementary School fourth-grade student welcomed many visitors to her science experiment display on glowing water during the school’s annual Science Fair Feb. 16.

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A Hilltop Elementary School fourth-grade student carefully explained her science experiment on kernel competition to fellow Hilltoppers during the school’s annual Science Fair Feb. 16.

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Canfield's Dominic Cooper (right) fights for position in the district championship semifinals. Cooper won the match 6-3.

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C.H. Campbell Elementary School first-grade students in Heather Bruno’s class made Valentine pouches in the likeness of Freckles the dog after reading the Valentine story of “Freckles and Willie” about a boy and his dog.

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Two students in Ann Beebe’s first-grade class at C.H. Campbell Elementary School proudly showed off the Valentine boxes they made to collect valentines and treats from their classmates during the school’s Valentine parties Feb. 14.

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Neighbors | Abby Slanker.Students in Ann Beebe’s first-grade class at C.H. Campbell Elementary School showed their crafty sides with the hand-decorated Valentine boxes they brought to the school’s Valentine parties Feb. 14.

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Neighbors | Abby Slanker.A second-grade student at Hilltop Elementary School brought in an almost life-size doll Valentine box to collect valentines and treats from her classmates.

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Dressed for the holiday, a second-grade student at Hilltop Elementary School took her turn seeing how many heart-shaped candies she could stack before they fell over.

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A second-grade student at Hilltop Elementary School tried her hand, and straw, at a holiday-themed game during the school’s Valentine parties Feb. 14.

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Neighbors | Abby Slanker.A C.H. Campbell Elementary School kindergartner slid down the bouncy slide during the school’s bounce-a-round day Feb. 10..

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Neighbors | Abby Slanker.A C.H. Campbell Elementary School kindergartner threw caution to the wind and lunged down the end slide of the bouncy obstacle course during the school’s bounce-a-round day Feb. 10..

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Neighbors | Submitted.Wesley Rich, Sam Bixel, Adrien Malek and Tigers prepare for the egg dropping competition on Jan. 25.

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Neighbors | Submitted.Canfield's Anthony Spencer (top) attempts to gain control against Boardman's Nick Mancini during their finals match at the EOWL tournament. Spencer lost the bout, but finished second in the tourney.

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Neighbors | Submitted.Michael Howard, Tim Styranec, Owen Bowser and leader Tim Styranec drop their egg off of a balcony during their egg drop competition on Jan. 25. .

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Youngstown goalie Colin Frost (right) blocks a shot by a Geauga player during last Sunday's game. The Phantoms earned a 1-1 tie.

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Neighbors | Sarah Foor .Amy Savich's St. Christine kindergartners celebrated their 100th day of school together on Feb. 7. The students wore caterpillar hats during their celebrations with a tail that showed how to count to 100 in increments of 10.

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Neighbors | Sarah Foor .Kindergarten teacher Amy Savich (left) celebrated 100 days of school with her students by completing reading and math exercises. Students Carter Simons (left), Gabe Saunders, and Casey McNally showed off collections of 100 things they brought to school for a math lesson on Feb. 7.

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Pee Wee Phantom Vince Hepola races the puck up the ice during one of last weekend's games.

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Neighbors | Sarah Foor .Kindergarten teacher Maria Gentile (right) completed a math lesson on the differences between the size and weight of collections of 100 items during the 100th day of school celebration in her classroom on Feb. 7. Students Christian Morrison (left), Alyssa Ray, and Arianna Wendt helped out by showing off their collections.

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Neighbors | Abby Slanker.A third-grade Hilltop Elementary School student showed off her hula hoop skills while participating in the American Heart Association Jump Rope for Heart Program Feb. 9..

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Neighbors | Abby Slanker.While in gym class, a third-grade Hilltop Elementary School student got in on the fun with a hula hoop for a good cause - the American Heart Association Jump Rope for Heart Program..

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Neighbors | Abby Slanker.C.H. Campbell Elementary School principal Travis Lavery got in on the fun during the school’s bounce-a-round day and showed the students how it’s done by running the bouncy obstacle course and cruising down the end slide.

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Neighbors | Abby Slanker.A Hilltop Elementary School kindergartner got into the groove with her hula hoop for the American Heart Association Jump Rope for Heart Program Feb. 9..

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Neighbors | Abby Slanker.Two third-grade Hilltop Elementary School students took a break from jumping rope during the American Heart Association Jump Rope for Heart Program Feb. 9..

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Neighbors | Submitted.Leader Tim Styranec , Jared Russell and Tanner Tsvetkoff test out their design during the egg dropping competition on Jan. 25. .

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Neighbors | Submitted.Hilltop Elementary School kindergartners tried out several stations, including team knockout at the basketball hoop, during the school’s American Heart Association Jump Rope for Heart Program..

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Neighbors | Submitted.Andy Garr circles behind to score a takedown during the district meet. .

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Neighbors | Submitted.Daniel Kapalko working to score back points during the district meet. .

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Neighbors | Abby Slanker.C.H. Campbell Elementary School first-graders cheered on their classmates as they ran the bouncy obstacle course and slid down the end slide during the school’s bounce-a-round day Feb. 10..

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Neighbors | Abby Slanker.C.H. Campbell Elementary School kindergartners waited anxiously in line for the bouncy obstacle course during the school’s bounce-a-round day Feb. 10..

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Neighbors | Sarah Foor .Father Christopher Cicero talked with a group of St. Christine students on Feb. 2 about his calling to become a priest. He urged the students to find their own calling in life.

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Mrs. Polkovitch's Honors English class dressed up for pajama day during Spirit Week at Canfield High School.

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Canfield High School senior Jordan Italiano, is accompanied by his parents John and Carolyn as he signs his letter of intent to play football for Kent State University on National Signing Day Feb. 1.

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Canfield High School senior Jim Rousher, center, is flanked by his parents Jim and Debbie as he readies to sign his letter of intent to play football for Miami University of Ohio on National Signing Day Feb. 1.

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The juniors painted signs that were displayed in the cafeteria.

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Neighbors | Abby Slanker.A group of C.H. Campbell Elementary School first-graders worked together as a team to mix up a batch of play dough after enjoying a reading of “The Little Red Hen” by Brenda Markley, Mill Creek MetroParks Farm agricultural facilities manager.

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A C.H. Campbell Elementary School first-grader took her turn in stirring the play dough mixture the students made with help from Brenda Markley, Mill Creek MetroParks Farm agricultural facilities manager.

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Neighbors | Submitted.Canfield High School band members (from left to right) Hayley Ward (alto saxophone), Michael Barkett (trumpet) and Alicia Smith (oboe) performed with The Ohio State University 31st Annual High School Honors Band. The event was held Jan. 13-15 on the campus of OSU.

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Neighbors | Submitted.Some Canfield High School band seniors stir up magic for the pasta dinner include. They are, from left, Spencer Saylor, Jessica Tseng and Aly Saleh.

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A C.H. Campbell Elementary School first-grader took her turn in adding the Kool-Aid to the mixture of play dough the students made during a visit from Brenda Markley, Mill Creek MetroParks Farm agricultural facilities manager.

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Neighbors | Submitted.Dom Gelonese tried to secure a takedown at th OYWA Canfield Sectional. .

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Neighbors | Emily Gianetti.The senior hoop was on display in front of the cafeteria.

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Two C.H. Campbell Elementary School first-graders showed off what they created out of the play dough they made during a visit from Brenda Markley, Mill Creek MetroParks Farm agricultural facilities manager.

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Neighbors | Abby Slanker.Canfield Presbyterian Church youth group members, left to right, Evan Heintz, Deane Stillwagon, Sydney Miller, Irina Wilson and Amy Goddard, served chili during the group’s fundraiser Jan. 28. The youth group was raising funds for a mission trip to Kentucky.

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Neighbors | Submitted.Angelo Petracci works for a pin. He won the 120 Sectional Title.

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Neighbors | Sarah Foor .Fourth-grade girls Lea Chahine (front), Kennedy Kish, Sarah Leonard, Haley Dorian, and Daysia Brown were happy and full after trying new foods at the Super Buffet 8 in Boardman for a Chinese New Year celebration.

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Neighbors | Sarah Foor .Colleen Boyle, director of religious education at St. Christine Scbool, talked to students about the responsibility to serve God with the help of family during the school's Feb. 2 Vocational Day.

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Neighbors | Sarah Foor .Dancer Sarah Ahlswede tried out some basic ballet maneuvers and jumps with a group of kids at Boardman Barnes and Noble on Jan. 26.

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Neighbors | Submitted.Devin Whitaker backhands a shot toward the goalie during last weekend's 5-0 victory over Southpointe.

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Neighbors | Sarah Foor .Story time guests tried out ballet moves described by reader Patricia Ahlswede (back) during Shepherd of the Valley's Jan. 26 story time at Barnes and Noble.

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Neighbors | Sarah Foor .During Boyle's discussion, she told students to pursue the help of others when serving God. She said that each person is a note, represented by hand chimes held by students Jack Bishop (left) and Ethan Bishop. When the notes are played together, they make a beautiful harmony.

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Neighbors | Sarah Foor .Sister Teresina Rosa (back center) smiled with a group of St. Christine kindergartners after her presentation at the school on Feb. 2.

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Neighbors | Sarah Foor .Sister Teresina Rosa spoke to St. Christine's students about her life as a nun during the school's Feb. 2 Vocational Day, part of their celebration of Catholic School's Week.

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Neighbors | Sarah Foor .Story time guest Alexandra Laftus (left) wandered onto center-stage when she saw ballerina Sarah Ahlswede's (right) graceful moves. Laftus mimicked the dancer's footwork, much to the amusement of Ahlswede.

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Neighbors | Sarah Foor .Alexis Kaleda (front) and Jessica Falleti topped off their Chinese New Year meal with a sweet dessert on Jan. 27.

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Neighbors | Sarah Foor .The St. Christine's fourth-graders of Cynthia Ricci and Karen Joseph shared their smiles after learning about a new culture and eating delicious food for their Jan. 27 Chinese New Year celebration.

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Neighbors | Sarah Foor .Shepherd of the Valley Poland hosted a Barnes and Noble story time on Jan. 26 and stress the importance of healthy choices and exercise. Facility RN Patricia Ahlswede (left) read a book about ballet as her ballerina daughter Sarah Ahlswede (right) followed along. To begin, the book stressed the importance of stretching, and Sarah demonstrated proper technique.

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Neighbors | Abby Slanker.Several hundred Hilltop Elementary School students attended the school’s annual Dinner with Dad Jan. 28, including, left to right, Angelo Gulu with his dad, Gary, Grace Rosko with her dad, Chad, and Hannah Kelly with her dad, Pat.

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Mike Hemmelgarn, comedian, juggler and ventriloquist, put on a show for Hilltop Elementary School students and their dads during the school’s annual Dinner with Dad Jan. 26.

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Hilltop Elementary School second-grader Viviana Condoleon and her dad, George, enjoyed their time together at the school’s annual Dinner with Dad Jan. 26.

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Neighbors | Abby Slanker.In an effort to offer his clients a place of rest and relaxation, Jim Leone recently opened his own private studio in the carriage house located on the grounds of Magnolias on the Green Salon.

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Jim Leone and his father installed two state-of-the art pedicure stations upstairs in the carriage house of his recently-opened private studio at Magnolia’s on the Green Salon.

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Canfield Village Middle School fifth-grade students portrayed the Pick-a-Little ladies of River City, Iowa, singing “Pick-a-Little” from “The Music Man” during the Take 5 Musical Theatre Workshop performance Jan. 27.

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Canfield Village Middle School fifth-graders Lauren Slanker (left) and Lane Taylor performed in the Take 5 Musical Theatre Workshop performance Jan. 27.

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Neighbors | Submitted.The Canfield girl's swim and dive team are getting ready for Sectionals and carrying on the tradition of putting a purple streak in their hair at Kozak's Salon in Austintown. The girls are (front) Abbey Karlock, Jamie Wellham, Briana O'Malley, Kerra Loomis and stylist Tina Koza (middle) Sarah Heaven, Taylor Rodenbaugh, Olivia Williamson, Mallory Allen, Erin Loomis, Leslie Davis (back) Ally Chiu, Audrey Reed and Alexa Weaver.

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Mike Hemmelgarn picked several volunteers out of the audience to participate in his show at Hilltop Elementary School’s Dinner with Dad Jan. 26. Hemmelgarn was in the process of making this lucky volunteer a ‘princess hat’ made out of balloons.

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Neighbors | Submitted.Anthony Spencer wrestles at the Bill Dies Invitational on Jan. 20 and Jan. 21 in Akron.

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Neighbors | Abby Slanker.Peg Flynn of the Green Team visited Canfield Village Middle School fifth-grade students in Amanda Zion’s science class to educate the students about what they can do to help the planet and what they can save by recycling.

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Neighbors | Submitted.Senior Jake Smith swims the 50 freestyle at the Canton Glenoak meet.

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Neighbors | Abby Slanker.A fifth-grade student in Amanda Zion’s science class at CVMS made the correct choice of putting her recyclable paper in the trees and wood bag during a relay race set up by Peg Flynn of the Green Team.

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Neighbors | Abby Slanker.Twenty-eight Canfield Village Middle School fifth-grade students learned there’s no business like show business during the Take 5 Musical Theatre Workshop performance Jan. 27. The students’ show was the culminating performance of a six-day musical theater workshop led by CVMS seventh- and eighth-grade drama teacher Kandace Cleland.

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Neighbors | Abby Slanker.A fifth-grade student at CVMS in Amanda Zion’s science class weighed his options carefully before choosing in which bag his recyclable item belonged..

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Canfield Village Middle School fifth-grade students portrayed London orphans from “Oliver!” and sang “Food Glorious Food” during the Take 5 Musical Theatre Workshop performance Jan. 27.

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Neighbors | Submitted.Jake Dunbar wrestles at the Bill Dies Invitational on Jan. 20 and Jan. 21 in Akron.

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Curtis Burns wrestles opponent at the Bill Dies Invitational on Jan. 20 and Jan. 21 in Akron.

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Neighbors | Abby Slanker.A fifth-grade student in Amanda Zion’s science class at CVMS made her choice of which bag her recyclable item was to be in during a relay race set up by Peg Flynn of the Green Team..

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Neighbors | Submitted.Move Over Broadway is privileged to continue to bring live theatre to our community, a tradition that has continued for 17 years. Move Over Broadway Productions newly formed Move Over Broadway Show Chorus will present Only Make Believe: A Move Over Broadway Valentine on Feb. 10 at 7:00 pm in the old social hall of St. Michael Church and on Feb. 12 at A La Cart Catering with a dinner at 2:00 p.m. followed by the show at 3:00 p.m..

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Neighbors | Sarah Foor .Youngstown Phantoms hockey player Alex Dahl visited St. Christine School on Jan, 12 to talk about hockey. Dahl explained the gear that he wears under his uniform during every game and how it keeps him safe.

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Neighbors | Sarah Foor .Story time guest Alexandra Laftus (left) wandered onto center-stage when she saw ballerina Sarah Ahlswede's (right) graceful moves. Laftus mimicked the dancer's footwork, much to the amusement of Ahlswede.

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Neighbors | Sarah Foor .Alex Dahl showed off his Phantoms jersey that he wears during games as he answered questions from St. Christine students. Dahl enjoyed a half hour question and answer session with the students during his Jan. 12 visit.

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Neighbors | Sarah Foor .The St. Christine's fourth-graders of Cynthia Ricci and Karen Joseph shared their smiles after learning about a new culture and eating delicious food for their Jan. 27 Chinese New Year celebration.

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Neighbors | Submitted.A Phantoms player tries a backhand shot against the Westmoreland goalie during Saturday's game.

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Neighbors | Sarah Foor .Shepherd of the Valley Poland hosted a Barnes and Noble story time on Jan. 26 and stress the importance of healthy choices and exercise. Facility RN Patricia Ahlswede (left) read a book about ballet as her ballerina daughter Sarah Ahlswede (right) followed along. To begin, the book stressed the importance of stretching, and Sarah demonstrated proper technique.

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Neighbors | Sarah Foor .Story time guests tried out ballet moves described by reader Patricia Ahlswede (back) during Shepherd of the Valley's Jan. 26 story time at Barnes and Noble.

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A Phantoms player pushes the puck up the ice against two Westmorland defenders during Saturday's contest. Youngstown won 5-3.

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Neighbors | Sarah Foor .Fourth-grade girls Lea Chahine (front), Kennedy Kish, Sarah Leonard, Haley Dorian, and Daysia Brown were happy and full after trying new foods at the Super Buffet 8 in Boardman for a Chinese New Year celebration.

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Neighbors | Sarah Foor .Dancer Sarah Ahlswede tried out some basic ballet maneuvers and jumps with a group of kids at Boardman Barnes and Noble on Jan. 26.

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Neighbors | Sarah Foor .Alexis Kaleda (front) and Jessica Falleti topped off their Chinese New Year meal with a sweet dessert on Jan. 27.

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