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Connections Academy Class of 2026 graduates

COLUMBUS — More than 480 graduating seniors from across the state recently received their high school diplomas as members of Ohio Connections Academy’s Class of 2026. The tuition-free online public school celebrated this year’s graduates during its commencement ceremony that was hosted June 6 at the Ohio Expo Center in Columbus. “At Ohio Connections Academy, we know that every student’s path to success is unique,” said Superintendent Marie Hanna. “Many of the families and students we serve come to us seeking the flexibility and personalized learning environment they need ...

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• AUSTINTOWN TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES will meet at 5:30 p.m. Monday at the township administration building. • SEBRING BOARD OF EDUCATION will have a special meeting at 7:30 a.m. Monday at the board administration offices for closing of fiscal year 2026 on final appropriations. • HUBBARD CITY COUNCIL will meet at 7 p.m. Monday at the municipal building with caucus at 6:30 p.m.

Attorney named woman of the year

Attorney Linette M. Stratford, center, magistrate with the Mahoning County Juvenile Court and former chief assistant of the Mahoning County Prosecutor’s Office, will be honored as Woman of the Year at a special event during National Business Women's Week, sponsored by the Youngstown Business and Professional Women. The event will be Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026, at The Lake Club, 1140 Paulin Road, Poland. This distinguished honor recognizes Attorney Stratford’s outstanding leadership, commitment to public service and unwavering dedication to advancing women and families in the community. ...

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MOBILE MAMMOGRAPHY: Mercy Health-Youngstown announced the following mobile mammography screening dates: • 8 to 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Mineral Ridge Primary Care, 1360 Canfield Niles Road. • Noon to 1:45 p.m. Thursday at the Cornersburg Plaza, 2959 Canfield Road, Youngstown.

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• MAHONING COUNTY COMMISSIONERS will have a board meeting at 10 a.m. Thursday in the hearing room at the county courthouse basement and a staff meeting at 11 a.m. in the conference room at the administration building. • STRUTHERS CITY COUNCIL will have a special meeting at 8:45 a.m. Friday at the municipal building to advertise for bids for the paving of certain streets.

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• CANFIELD CITY COUNCIL will meet at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at the municipal building. • CAMPBELL CITY COUNCIL will meet at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday with caucus at 6:30 p.m. • MAHONING COUNTY COMMISSIONERS will have a staff meeting at 10 a.m. Wednesday in the conference room at the administration building. • CANFIELD PARKS/RECREATION/CEMETERY BOARD will meet 9 a.m. Wednesday at the municipal building.