Archive for the ‘Human Interest’ Category
Thursday, February 16th, 2012
Last week, Youngstown State University's student-run newspaper, The Jambar, won a very prestigious award. The Ohio Newspaper Association awarded the staff with the award of Best Sports Coverage. This staff has done an outstanding job, shown up for anything and everything, and have been extremely creative and insightful in offering ...
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Saturday, February 4th, 2012
Team Davis got by Team Boney 52-49 in 2012 Annual Game of Hope. Matt Morrone (above) was named the game MVP. Morrone hit a three and a layup early and also had a couple of breakaway baskets in the second half.
Not to be outdone by his Lowellville counterpart, Frank Lellio ...
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Thursday, February 2nd, 2012
Foundation of the Mahoning Valley is presenting “The Game of Hope Charity Basketball Classic” on Saturday, February 4 at 4:30 p.m. at YSU’s Beeghly Center, proudly sponsored by Chesapeake Energy. The game, which raises money for chronically/terminally ill children so that they may have the experience generally afforded other healthy ...
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Monday, October 3rd, 2011
Lisa Neeld has been a busy woman lately. She has stacked her appearances, started filming a reality show for television, continues to sell barbecue sauce, and is a full-time mother. I became enamored with Neeld when I asked her ten baseball questions at a Scrappers game. She played along, the ...
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Friday, September 2nd, 2011
Having a heart and being a wrestling fan are seldom linked. On Sunday August 28, the Mahoning Valley Scrappers had it all. Luke Holko, pictured above with his parents (Chad and Nicole), was in attendance. Luke was hit by a foul ball a couple of seasons ago and has been ...
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Sunday, April 10th, 2011
As an unofficial end point to Spring Football at Youngstown State University, a pancake breakfast is offered to the public to raise money for a good cause. Head Coach Eric Wolford and his wife are the founders of a charity called No Stone Unturned. The charity helps families who have ...
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Saturday, March 26th, 2011
The 2nd Annual Ella Rose Solak Memorial Scholarship 3-on-3 Tournament was held Saturday at Lowellville High School. The 3-on-3 tournament raises money for the Ella Rose Solak Memorial Scholarship Fund, which is awarded to a Lowellville High School Senior who will be attending college. Ivan and Gina Solak, the parents ...
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