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

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Brutus belongs to Ron and Lisa Osiniak of Campbell.

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

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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.

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

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

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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..

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

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

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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.

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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..

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

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Submitted by Margaret Floyd of Youngstown.

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

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

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

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

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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.

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Submitted by Margaret Floyd of Youngstown.

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

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Submitted by Margaret Floyd of Youngstown.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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..

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

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

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

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

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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..

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Submitted by Dan Shields of Canfield..

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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..

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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..

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

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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..

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

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

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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..

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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..

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

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

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

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

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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!

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

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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..

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

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

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Submitted by Elli Rinko of Canfield..

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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..

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

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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!

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

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

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

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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..

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

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HereÕs Lauren, Emily and Jordan at Geauga Lake..

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Submitted by Haley Smith, 14, of Austintown..

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

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