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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 ...

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• MAHONING COUNTY BOARD OF DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES will meet at 6 p.m. today at Leonard Kirtz School, Austintown. The board personnel, policy and finance committee will meet at 5:45 p.m. and the ethics committee at 5:45 p.m. • COITSVILLE TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the township hall. • MAHONING COUNTY COMMISSIONERS will have a staff meeting at 9 a.m. Wednesday in the conference room at the administration building. • STRUTHERS CITY COUNCIL will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday at the municipal building for the finance and legislation committee. • ...

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CLOTHING FOR ALL AGES: Grace Community Closet at Grace Lutheran Church, 162 S. Raccoon Road, Austintown, offers cost effective clothing for all ages. The Closet is open 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. the first and third Wednesday of each month. For information, call 330-792-5889. CAR SHOW: Adult Day Services at Heritage Manor, 517 Gypsy Lane, Youngstown, will host a classic car show noon to 2 p.m. Friday. The event is intended to celebrate Father’s Day with clients. Included will be food, music and prizes. Those with classic cars are invited to join the free event. RETIRED RALROADERS: All retired ...

Community News: Church festival set in Struthers starting Wednesday

SUMMER FESTIVAL: The St. Nicholas Church festival will take place 6 to 10 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, 6 to 11 p.m. Friday and 4 to 11 pm. Saturday on the church grounds, 764 Fifth St., Struthers. The festival includes amusement rides, musical entertainment, baked goods and food. Admission is $2 for adults, $1 for senior citizens and free for children 12 and under. ASMV SUMMER FUN: The Autism Society of the Mahoning Valley will host its “Hello Summer” Family Fun Night 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Stacey Pavilion in Austintown Township Park. There will be games, snacks, ...

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• POLAND VILLAGE COUNCIL will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the municipal building. • GIRARD BOARD OF CONTROL will meet at 9 a.m. Tuesday at the mayor’s office at the city building. • McDONALD VILLAGE COUNCIL will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday for committee meetings and 6 p.m. Wednesday for the regular meeting in council chambers at the municipal building.

YSU faculty member awarded

Billy Green, a part-time faculty member in Youngstown State University’s Beeghly College of Liberal Arts, Social Sciences and Education, has received the 2026 Outstanding Teacher Educator Award from the Ohio Association of Teacher Educators. The annual award recognizes teacher educators who demonstrate excellence in teaching, mentorship and student support while contributing to the advancement of teacher education through innovation, research and collaboration with schools, communities and educational partners. Green was selected by the OATE Awards Committee following a nomination ...