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The Vindicator seeking breast cancer survivors

The Vindicator plans to honor breast cancer survivors during Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October. The idea is to put a human face on this disease, to help those diagnosed by hearing voices of those who have experienced the journey, and to spotlight therapies and support that helped. We also will honor the memories of those who lost their battle. To share your story, or to honor someone and tell how they inspired you during their struggles and triumph with breast cancer, send a brief description to Metro Editor Marly Reichert at mreichert@tribtoday.com or by mail to 240 Franklin ...

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• BOARDMAN BOARD OF EDUCATION will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday at West Boulevard Elementary School. • EAGLE JOINT FIRE DISTRICT will have a special meeting at 5 p.m. Sunday at the Hubbard Township administration building for an executive session on personnel matters and to discuss labor negotiations. Also on the agenda is accepting a bid on the Ferno Cot on govdeals.com and the approval of emergency repairs for Tanker 28. • GIRARD CITY COUNCIL will meet at 7 p.m. Monday for the regular meeting with caucus at 6 p.m. on Girard Lakes property and 6:30 p.m. on finances. • ...

Vindicator seeking breast cancer survivors

The Vindicator plans to honor breast cancer survivors during Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October. The idea is to put a human face on this disease, to help those diagnosed by hearing voices of those who have experienced the journey, and to spotlight therapies and support that helped. We also will honor the memories of those who lost their battle. To share your story, or to honor someone and tell how they inspired you during their struggles and triumph with breast cancer, send a brief description to Metro Editor Marly Reichert at mreichert@tribtoday.com or by mail to 240 Franklin ...

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PERI TO MEET: The Public Employee Retirees of Mahoning County, Chapter 18, will present a luncheon meeting at noon Oct. 6 at Avion on the Water Banquet Center, 2177 Western Reserve Road, Beaver Township. The guest speaker will be attorney Steve Yacovone, Boardman trustee and Columbiana County assistant prosecutor. He will discuss data centers in Ohio, property tax reform and the pros and cons of townships becoming cities. The event costs $20 per person. Reservations are due by Tuesday. For more information, contact Carol at 330-758-5239, Diane at 330-547-9612 or Janice at ...

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HELPING HANDS: Helping Hands Closet at Western Reserve United Methodist Church, 4580 Canfield Road, has new and gently used clothing for the entire family from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Tuesday. September specials include all tickets for $1 each, except green tickets, which are the fall items. FARMERS MARKET: The Struthers farmers market will take place 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday at 130 S. Bridge St., Struthers, which is directly behind Selah Restaurant. Visitors can expect to find fruits and vegetables, fresh baked goods, specialty foods, meats, poultry, eggs, maple syrup, honey, plants, ...

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• MAHONING COUNTY COMMISSIONERS will meet at 10 a.m. Thursday at the hearing room of the county courthouse basement for the board meeting and at 11 a.m. in the conference room of the administration building for the staff meeting. • CANFIELD COMMUNITY JEDD will meet at 3 p.m. today at Canfield city hall. • WESTERN RESERVE TRANSIT AUTHORITY Board of Trustees will meet at 9 a.m. Thursday at the board room, 604 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown. • GIRARD BOARD OF EDUCATION will meet at 5 p.m. Thursday at the high school media center. • LIBERTY TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES will meet at 8 a.m. ...