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Senior news

To include or update items in the weekly Senior News list, email information to tmunnell@tribtoday.com or afox@tribtoday.com. The deadline is noon Wednesday for inclusion in that week’s list. GATHERING PLACE: The July Gathering Place will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Fair Park in ...

When a powwow leads to great food

It was hotter than I anticipated, and I was wearing khakis with a polyester top, lugging my heavy camera and lens around. The sun wasn’t quite setting yet, and with how dry and hot it was, dust that was kicked up from everyone walking around stuck to everything. Including me. Then, ...

Lovina’s friend shares wedding details

I am Lovina’s “English” friend Ruth, and I had the opportunity to help Lovina shop for food, take pictures of the wedding preparation and then attend Daniel and Lovina’s wedding on Friday, June 21. Lovina asked me to share with you what happened in the days leading up to the wedding, ...

Health notes

SELF-HELP GROUP TO MEET: Recovery International, a community self-help mental health group, will meet July 9, at Michael Kusalaba Public Library, 2815 Mahoning Ave. Call 330-747-1176 for information. MOBILE MAMMOGRAMS: Mercy Health-Youngstown announced the following mobile mammography ...

Zigzag sawfly invasion finds its way into Ohio

In the 1930s, America saw a catastrophic decimation of neighborhood elms. These beautiful and graceful trees were attacked by the invasive Dutch Elm disease. While work was being done on breeding elm stock that is resistant to attacking pathogens, an incredible discovery was made in Ohio — ...

Compost and manure can help your garden thrive

Q: With all of the rain, then the hot dry spell — I’ve realized I need to amend the soil in my vegetable garden. How should I do this? When should I do this? — Pat from Youngstown A: Yes, this season has already been one of great ups and downs and temperatures and rainfall. Clay soil ...