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3 join board of Autism Society

The Autism Society of Mahoning Valley has appointed three new members to its board of directors, strengthening the organization’s leadership as it continues its mission to support autistic individuals and their families across the lifespan. “We are proud to welcome these new board members at an important moment for our organization,” said Aundrea Cika Heschmeyer, board president of the ASMV. “Each brings professional expertise, lived experience, and a deep commitment to being the connection for individuals and families from diagnosis through every stage of life. Their ...

H.O.P.E. honorees announced for 2026

The Hope Foundation of the Mahoning Valley has announced the 2026 H.O.P.E. honorees for this year’s Wine for Hope. Presented by The Hope Foundation, the 2026 H.O.P.E. for Lifetime Achievement will be presented at the 14th annual Wine for Hope April 17 at Waypoint 4180 in Canfield. These exceptional individuals will be recognized for their tireless dedication to improving the quality of life throughout our community. They are: • Shannon Arcade — RaeArc Industries • Nicolle Byler — Self-employed • Jessica Lett — New Beginnings Residential Treatment Center • ...

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•AUSTINTOWN TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES will meet at 9:30 a.m. Monday at the township administration building. •BOARDMAN TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES will meet at 5:30 p.m. Monday at the township government center. •BOARDMAN BOARD OF EDUCATION will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday at the high school. •MAHONING COUNTY CAREER/TECHNICAL CENTER Board of Education will meet at 4:30 p.m. Monday at the conference center, 7300 N. Palmyra Road, Canfield. •MAHONING COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH/RECOVERY BOARD will meet 5 p.m. Monday at the CSB Building, 222 W Federal St., Youngstown. •IBERTY BOARD OF EDUCATION ...

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AUDUBON SOCIETY PROGRAM: The Audubon Society of the Mahoning Valley will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Austintown Senior Center, 112 Westchester Dr., with a program at 7 p.m. The program is a presentation by Joe Malmisur, a naturalist from Summit Metroparks who will discuss the snowy owl, a diurnal and nomadic species. INSPIRING MINDS HOSTS CONFERENCE: The fourth annual IMpower conference hosted by Inspiring Minds will take place Saturday at Kent State University Trumbull. More than 100 local students in grades 6 to 12 are scheduled to attend. At the conference students will ...

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• YOUNGSTOWN CITY COUNCIL will have budget hearings at 3 p.m. today at the city hall sixth floor conference room.

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NEWCOMERS TO MEET: Newcomers of Mahoning Valley will hold its next luncheon meeting at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at Olive Garden, 853 Boardman-Poland Road, Boardman. A representative from the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County will be talking about the programs to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States. For information, contact Lori at 330-707-9022 or Bonnie at 330-501-2738. CEMETERY CLEANUP: St. John the Baptist Cemetery, 3900 Villa Marie Road, Lowellville, will hold spring cleanup in March. All decorations that do not comply with cemetery rules and regulations ...