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YSU grads plan to become naval officers

Two Youngstown State University students are taking the next step toward serving as naval officers after being selected for the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate Program, one of the U.S. Navy’s most competitive academic officer pipelines. Zane Perrico of Youngstown, a mathematics and physics double major, and Karsten Grenzig of Lowellville, a chemical engineering major, will enter the NUPOC program following their graduation from YSU on Saturday. Both have chosen the submarine officer track, a role that requires intensive technical training and leadership development. The NUPOC ...

Austintown Historical Society hosts tea party

AUSTINTOWN — The Austintown Historical Society hosted two tea parties April 26 at the Strock Stone House, which is a National Historic Landmark. Each table was adorned with a beautiful lace tablecloth and spring inspired place settings. Ceramic tea pots, cups and saucers were set out for guests and the menu consisted of a combination of savory and sweet delicacies. An assortment of flavored teas was also on the table. Ceramic tea cups and saucers were available to purchase as well as coffee mugs depicting the Austintown Historical Society logo. Guests also could purchase woven ...

American Legion post gets a hand from Davey

POLAND — On April 23, Davey Tree donated their time, bucket-truck and talent to repaint the rusted flagpole at Poland’s American Legion Post 15 on Cortland Street. The Post was built by the Works Progress Administration (WPA) in 1936 during the Great Depression, and the 50-foot-high ...

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AUSTINTOWN TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES will meet at 6 p.m. Monday at the township administration building. HUBBARD CITY COUNCIL will meet at 7 p.m. Monday at the city administration building with caucus at 6:30 p.m

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BEAVER CREEK FUNDRAISER: Birdfish Brewing Company and Friends of Beaver Creek State Park will team up Saturday for the Kayak Krawl fundraiser to support an all-accessible playground near the youth fishing pond at Beaver Creek State Park. Events run noon to 5 p.m. at Pioneer Village. While kayak trip tickets are sold out, a free guided hike for all ages is set for 1 p.m. with no registration required. Birdfish will serve craft beer (valid ID required for those 21 and older). Rory McClellan SOLO Bluegrass Project performs 1:30 to 5 p.m. Beer sales and kayak registration fees will ...

Agenda for April 29

• PUBLIC LIBRARY OF YOUNGSTOWN AND MAHONING COUNTY will meet at 4 p.m. today at the main library event space to review initial findings in response to the board’s request to investigate the potential relocation of the Poland branch. • WESTERN RESERVE TRANSIT AUTHORITY Board of Trustees will meet at 9 a.m. Thursday at the board room, 604 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown, for committee meetings followed by the regular meeting.