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FOOD DRIVE: The Jewish Community Relations Council of the Youngstown Area Jewish Federation is hosting its annual High Holiday food drive for Second Harvest Food Bank of the Mahoning Valley through Oct. 14. Donations are being accepted at the Jewish Community Center of Youngstown and Akiva Academy, 505 Gypsy Lane, Youngstown; Temple El Emeth and Children of Israel Congregation, 3970 Logan Way, Liberty; and Ohev Beth Sholom, 1119 Elm St., Youngstown. Items needed the most year-round include peanut butter, cereal, canned vegetables, canned fruit, tuna fish, dry pasta, canned soup, and ...

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• YOUNGSTOWN CITY COUNCIL Community Planning and Economic Development Committee will meet at 3 p.m. today at the city hall caucus room. • McDONALD VILLAGE COUNCIL will have a special meeting at 5 p.m. today at the community room to consider emergency legislation. • POLAND BOARD OF EDUCATION will meet at 6 p.m. today at the board room at Dobbins Elementary School for a strategic planning meeting. There will be no voting at the meeting. • SOUTH RANGE BOARD OF EDUCATION has rescheduled the meeting from today to Sept. 23. • MAHONING COUNTY COMMISSIONERS will meet at 10 a,m. ...

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TOUR OF HOMES: The Poland Historical Society will have its annual Tour of Homes 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, offering the public the opportunity to see and explore some of Poland’s most beautiful homes and historic buildings. Tickets are $20 and may be purchased the day of the event at the Poland Village Town Hall, 308 S. Main St., from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Presale tickets are available at Aebischer’s Jewelry, 68 S. Main St. and Consign and Design, 11 W. McKinley Way. The tour includes eight locations throughout the village and township, including the iconic Old Stone Tavern and the ...

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• MILTON TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES will meet at 6 p.m. today at the township fire station. • MAHONING COUNTY BOARD OF DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES will meet at 6 p.m. today at the board office conference room with the ethics committee meeting at 5:45 p.m. • AUSTINTOWN BOARD OF EDUCATION will meet at 5 p.m. Wednesday in the board conference room for a work session and 7 p.m. at the middle school cafeteria for the meeting. • COITSVILLE TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the township hall. • YOUNGSTOWN CITY COUNCIL will meet at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at the municipal ...

Agenda for Monday and Tuesday, Sept. 14 and 15

• MILL CREEK METROPARKS COMMISSIONERS will meet at 5 p.m.Monday at the Education Building at Metroparks Farm in Canfield. • SPRINGFIELD BOARD OF EDUCATION will meet at 6 p.m. Monday at the intermediate school auditorium. • MILTON TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the township fire station. • POLAND VILLAGE COUNCIL will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the municipal building. • WEATHERSFIELD BOARD OF EDUCATION will have a work session at 5:30 p.m. Monday at the administration offices. No action will be taken. • GIRARD BOARD OF CONTROL will meet at 10 a.m. ...

COMMUNITY NEWS: Protecting pollinators lecture in Canfield

THE GATHERING: Zack Felger, district outreach and education specialist for the Mahoning County Soil and Water Conservation District, will present “The Buzz of Overwintering-Protecting Pollinators” at 11 a.m. Monday at the Gathering Place senior citizens event at Lord of Life Lutheran Church 550 N. Broad St., Canfield This is a free, community outreach social program offered to all senior citizens on the second Monday of each month. Felger will address proper care for gardens and flower beds. MODEL CLUB: The Mahoning County Model Aircraft Club will sponsor a Radio Controlled Aircraft ...