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Eight area police officers are deputized as U.S. Marshals

Winter reading promo with Illustrator Ferguson

Illustrator John Ferguson with his former Kindergarten teacher, Lynda (Lemke) Kagle. CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS.

Eight area police officers, four each from Youngstown and Boardman were sworn in as deputy U.S. Marshals at a special ceremony held last week at the Boardman government center.
They will be involved with the Mahoning unit of Northern Ohio Marshal's Violent Fugitive Task Force.
Shown with the new deputy marshals  in the front are: Police Chief Jimmy Hughes of Youngstown (wearing white shirt), Marshal Pete Elliott, FBI Agent John Kane and Police Chief Pat Berarducci of Boardman. Contributed Photo. 

Lauren Gessner named
Ohio Jr. Miss for 2008

Kindergarteners Natalia Novicky and Jenna Chmelik as Mr. Ferguson signs their books.

Mr. Ferguson as he demonstrates the difference between a crude sketch and a finished product.

Lauren is shown with her proud parents, Dr. Larry and Renee Gessner. CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS.

CONTRIBUTED PHOTO.

Lauren Gessner is shown with her proud father, Dr. Larry Gessner and her equally proud brother, Troy.