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SOCIETY WELCOMES WILLIAMS: The Mahoning County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society invites all members and the public at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Ministry Building of St. Charles Church, 7345 Westview Drive, Boarman, to hear a free presentation given by Judy Williams on the military experiences of her African-American ancestors. Williams has an extensive genealogical background. Light refreshments will be served. HELPING HANDS: Helping Hands Closet will be open 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday at the back of Western Reserve United Methodist Church, 4580 Canfield Road, Canfield. The closet ...

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• CARDINAL JOINT FIRE DISTRICT BOARD will meet at 5:30 p.m. today at fire station No. 2, 7075 Herbert Road, Canfield.

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COITSVILLE TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES will host a special meeting at 10 a.m. Saturday at the townhall for the purposes of passing sales tax support resolution, Aqua water resolution, parking lot project change order and passing NOPEC resolution.

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OKTOBERFEST: The 49th annual Boardman Rotary Oktoberfest will be 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday at Boardman Township Park, 375 Boardman-Poland Road. There will be vendors, food and children’s activities. Admission is $5 with children 12 and under free. AUTUMN BASKET RAFFLE: The Help Save the Mill Creek Park and Wildlife is hosting a basket raffle, bake sale and 50-50 from noon to 4 p.m. Oct. 5 at the Westside Bowl, 2617 Mahoning Avenue. Doors open at noon and raffle drawing begins at 3:30 p.m. Food and drinks will be for sale. The event is free to the public but donations to help the ...

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• AUSTINTOWN TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES will host a public forum at 6 p.m. today at the township administration building to discuss the upcoming police levy. • YOUNGSTOWN CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE AS A WHOLE will meet at 3 p.m. today at the city hall caucus room.

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BACK THE BLUE: The sixth annual Back the Blue Ohio will be noon to 5 p.m. Saturday at the Canfield Green to honor Officer Phillip Wagner of Lorain. The goal of the event is to raise $5,000 in his honor. There will be a memorial service, car show, bike rally, craft show, live music and children’s area. Admission is free. Donations will be taken for the children of fallen officers. NEW LOCATION: Bess Purpose Inc. invites volunteers to share in helping to beautify its newly acquired location, 1727 Kincaid Road, with a community paint party Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Supplies and light ...