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American Legion Mahoning Valley Post 15 installs new officers

POLAND — American Legion Mahoning Valley Post 15 proudly installed its newly elected officers during a formal ceremony on June 2, 2026, at the Post Home, located at 35 Cortland St. in Poland. The installation was conducted before members of The American Legion, Sons of The American Legion, American Legion Auxiliary, family members and guests. During the ceremony, the incoming officers raised their right hands and solemnly accepted the responsibilities of leadership within Post 15. The newly installed officers are: • Greg Patrick — commander, United States Coast Guard • ...

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• BOARDMAN TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES will meet at 5:30 p.m. Monday at the township administration building. • CARDINAL JOINT FIRE DISTRICT Board of Trustees will meet at 5:30 p.m. Monday at fire station, 7075 Herbert Road. •MAHONING COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH/RECOVERY BOARD will meet at 5 p.m. Monday on the third floor of the CSB Building, 222 W. Federal St., Youngstown. •GIRARD CITY COUNCIL will meet at 7 p.m. Monday at the municipal building with a caucus with MS Consultants at 6 p.m. and finance committee at 6:30 p.m.

COMMUNITY NEWS: Give your input to Mahoning Valley Historical Society

SOCIETY HOSTS FORUM: The Mahoning Valley Historical Society will host a forum at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at the main branch of the Public Library Youngstown-Mahoning County on Wick Avenue. The public is invited to weigh in on future programming and exhibit goals as plans continue for the Arms Family Museum and Tyler History Center. Refreshments will be provided. TEACH TRUTH DAY: Local educators, students, parents and community members are invited to attend the sixth annual Teach Truth Day of Action 11 a.m. Saturday at the First Presbyterian Church, 436 E. Second St., Salem. The event will ...

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CHALK ON THE WALK: The Early Childhood Resource Center, 6414 Market St., Boardman, invites families to celebrate community and creativity 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday for Chalk on the Walk Day. This free, family-friendly event encourages children and caregivers to showcase their artistic talents to transform the walkway outside the center’s office into a vibrant community art display. In addition to hands-on creative fun, attendees can participate in a Count the Yellow Crayons contest. One winner will receive a play pass to Fun-N-Games Rewind in Boardman. No registration is required. ...

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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 and a staff meeting at 11 a.m. in the conference room at the county administration building. • WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD Mahoning and Columbiana Counties Executive Committee will meet at noon Thursday at OhioMeansJobs Mahoning County, 127 Boardman-Canfield Road, Boardman. • WESTERN RESERVE PORT AUTHORITY Board of Directors will meet at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday at The Lake Club in Poland.

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STATE OF THE ARTS FORUM: Mahoning Valley Civic Forum: State of the Arts, a conversation about arts, culture and community, will take place at 5 p.m. today at Penguin City Brewing Company in Youngstown. The evening features facilitated table discussions followed by a City Club–style panel moderated by Karen Schubert, with panelists Becky Davis of the Butler Institute of American Art, artist and educator Bill Mullane, art patron and artist Dr. Virginia “Dee” Banks and Lynnette Forde of the Youngstown Foundation. This is a free, public event and a timely conversation about the role ...