THE FIRST-EVER MAHONING COUNTY RELAY FOR LIFE was held last Saturday, June 15 at Boardman Park. The event far surpassed its goal of $95,000, raising $132,391. Pictured, members of Heather Wright’s team take the traditional first lap during opening ceremonies. Wright, herself a cancer survivor, at right, was the featured speaker, urging patients to never give up, and also use faith in their fight against cancer. In photo, from left, Ashley Buck, Emily Wright, Samantha Tooney, Toni Tricolo, Heidi Buck and Heather Wright.