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A father’s contributions are sometimes inestimable; time reveals worth

June 1, 2012 by Metro Monthly Leave a Comment

BY MARK C. PEYKO | METRO MONTHLY EDITOR For two weeks every summer, my family made the journey from northeastern Ohio to the Jersey Shore. Our family vacation was something my brothers and sister anticipated – even expected – each year. My dad managed this annual feat on a teacher’s salary and without complaint or […]

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PHOTO ALBUM: Vacations, Idora and Backyard Fun

May 27, 2012 by Metro Monthly 2 Comments

SUMMER FUN – This slide show features reader-submitted images from the 1920s through the present day. Pictures include family vacations, beach scenes (check out the funky clothes and sunglasses!) and improvised fun close to home. Of particular interest are rare scenes of Idora Park during a Wean United company picnic in the 1970s. Metro Monthly […]

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Exterior of the new Canfield Library. Image courtesy of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County.

Exterior of the new Canfield Library. Image courtesy of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County.

Exterior of the new Canfield Library. Image courtesy of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County.

Exterior of the new Canfield Library. Image courtesy of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County.

Exterior of the new Canfield Library. Image courtesy of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County.

Exterior of the new Canfield Library. Image courtesy of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County.

Exterior of the new Canfield Library. Image courtesy of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County.

Exterior of the new Canfield Library. Image courtesy of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County.

Exterior of the new Canfield Library. Image courtesy of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County.

Exterior of the new Canfield Library. Image courtesy of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County.

Exterior of the new Canfield Library. Image courtesy of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County.

Exterior of the new Canfield Library. Image courtesy of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County.

Exterior of the new Canfield Library. Image courtesy of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County.

Exterior of the new Canfield Library. Image courtesy of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County.

Exterior of the new Canfield Library. Image courtesy of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County.

Exterior of the new Canfield Library. Image courtesy of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County.

Exterior of the new Canfield Library. Image courtesy of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County.

Exterior of the new Canfield Library. Image courtesy of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County.

Exterior of the new Canfield Library. Image courtesy of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County.

Exterior of the new Canfield Library. Image courtesy of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County.