The Vindicator

Lowellville’s Michael Ballone reflects on strong junior year after podium finish at state

Correspondent photo / Robert Hayes Lowellville junior Michael Ballone clears a hurdle before taking eighth in the 110 hurdles last Saturday in Columbus at the OHSAA state track meet. COLUMBUS — ...
The Vindicator

Lowellville’s Vinny Ballone ready to put on a show after strong sophomore season

Correspondent photo / Robert Hayes Lowellville junior Vinny Ballone scans the field during a walkthrough Monday evening at Paul Menichini Field. With 2,472 passing yards and 34 touchdowns last Fall, ...
Sports Illustrated

Lowellville quarterback Vinny Ballone might be Ohio high school football's best-kept secret

LOWELLVILLE, Ohio – In a village that calls itself "the best-kept secret in the Mahoning Valley," there is a quarterback who just might be the best-kept secret in the state of Ohio. Lowellville senior ...
NBC New York

Ground Zero Volunteer Reflects on Bin Laden Death

When Mike Ballone heard the news of Osama bin Laden's killing, the burly Seneca Falls, N.Y. resident knew he needed to take a trip back to ground zero, where he served as a civilian volunteer ...