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POP-UP SKATEPARK: The Youngstown Skatepark Association, a nonprofit dedicated to building a free public skatepark in the City of Youngstown, has partnered with Penguin City Brewing Company to host a free Pop-Up Skatepark noon to 8 p.m. Saturday at Penguin City Brewing Company, 460 E. Federal St., Youngstown. The event will temporarily transform a portion of Penguin City Brewing Company’s indoor space into a skatepark for skateboards, BMX bikes, scooters and roller or inline skates. Open to riders of all ages and skill levels, the event aims to provide a safe and welcoming environment ...

South Range basketball game raises funds for AD’s cancer battle

CANFIELD — South Range Athletic Director Donee Feren will not face his cancer diagnosis alone. The Raiders are rallying around the resident and district employee and recently used a boys basketball game against Boardman as a fundraiser at South Range Local High School. Feren recently ...

Reverse raffle on March 6 supports BSFEE

BOARDMAN — The Boardman Schools Fund For Educational Excellence will host its 11th annual reverse raffle on March 6 at Mr. Anthony’s Banquet Center. Twenty-seven grant recipients representing a dozen wish list projects will be honored as part of a night of fun and fundraising. The reverse raffle is the main fundraiser for BSFEE, a component fund of the Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley. The event raises tens of thousands of dollars to help provide Boardman educator grants that have been creative and innovative additions to Boardman classrooms for more than a ...

Boardman swimmers, divers raise $2,000 for Joanie Abdu Center

BOARDMAN — The Boardman High School swim and dive team recently completed its annual “BTUB” community service activity by raising money for the Joanie Abdu Breast Care Center. This year’s effort was designed entirely by the team’s seniors, continuing the program’s emphasis on ...

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PRESIDENTS’ DAY CELEBRATION: McKinley Memorial Library will present a Presidents’ Day Celebration 1 to 4:30 p.m. Monday at the McKinley Birthplace Home in Niles. At 2:30 p.m., a speaker from the Niles Historical Society will discuss what Niles was like in the 1840s when the McKinley Family lived there. The Birthplace Home will be open for self-guided tours. BIRD COUNT: The Great Backyard Bird count will be 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Sunday at the George L. Fordyce Park nature preserve at Mill Creek MetroParks in Beaver Township. The event is free and will involve people identifying and ...

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WWII INVASION PRESENTATION: Lt. Col. U.S. Army (Ret.) Dr. Joe Alessi will present a program about the invasion of Sicily to the World War II Heritage Society at 6:15 p.m. Monday at A La Cart Catering in Canfield. The presentation will be preceded by a buffet dinner at 6:15 p.m. Reservations are required to David Frank at 330-757-0515. RESCUE MISSION BENEFIT: The Rescue Mission of Mahoning Valley will host its annual benefit dinner Feb. 20 at Waypoint 4180 in Canfield. This year’s fundraising event will feature two seating options, a breakfast and an evening dinner. Both seatings ...