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Area students among Great River Connections Academy graduates

COLUMBUS — More than 250 graduating seniors from across the state recently received their high school diplomas as members of Great River 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. “Each year, commencement serves as a true testament of our graduates’ hard work and accomplishments,” said Great River Connections Academy School Leader Jason Swinehart. “We are proud to have provided these students with a learning ...

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BOARDMAN TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES will meet at 5:30 p.m. Monday at the township government center. MAHONING COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Records Commission will meet at 1:30 p.m. Monday at the commissioners hearing room at the county courthouse. GIRARD CITY COUNCIL will meet at 7 p.m. Monday at the municipal building with caucus for utilities committee at 6 p.m., economic development committee at 6:30 p.m. and caucus with KO Consulting at 6:45 p.m. LIBERTY TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES will meet at 6 p.m. Monday at the township administration building.

Community News: Civil War reenactment planned in Canfield

CIVIL WAR REENACTMENT: The Argus Park Civil War Reenactment will take place Saturday and Sunday at the park, 5050 Shields Road, Canfield. There will be a Civil War battle brass band, Abraham Lincoln presentation, live fire mortar presentation and surgeon presentation. Admission is $10 with children under 10 free. HYMN SING: Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 2985 Center Road (U.S. 224) in Poland, will host a hymn sing at 10 a.m. Sunday at the church with all denominations welcome. People can request songs at the event. ICE CREAM SOCIAL: The Friends of Beaver Creek State Park will have an ...

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GREENWAY TRAIL DAY: Friends of the Greenway Trail invites outdoor enthusiasts of all ages to the annual Greenway Trail Day 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. Cyclists, runners, walkers, climbers and hikers are encouraged to come out, explore and support the Columbiana County Greenway Trail. Water stops featuring refreshments and light snacks will be stationed at the Lisbon, Teegarden Covered Bridge, Franklin Square and Leetonia parking lot areas. T-shirts will be available for purchase at $20 (cash only) and general donations will be accepted. Additionally, free bike helmets will be ...

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• POLAND TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES will meet at 5:30 p.m. today at the township government center. • LOWELLVILLE VILLAGE COUNCIL will have its regular monthly meeting at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at the municipal building. The utilities committee will meet at 5:30 p.m. to discuss the removal of a sewer assessment. • GOVERNING BOARD OF THE EDUCATIONAL SERVICE CENTER OF EASTERN OHIO will meet at 4:30 p.m. Thursday in Room 130 A. • MAHONING COUNTY COMMISSIONERS will meet at 10 a.m. Thursday in the hearing room at the county courthouse basement with the staff meeting at 11 a.m. at the ...

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• LOWELLVILLE VILLAGE COUNCIL ordinance committee will meet at 5:45 p.m. today at the municipal building to discuss current ordinances and updates to permits. • MAHONING COUNTY BOARD OF DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES will meet at 9:30 a.m. today at the small conference room of the board office to approve employment of a public official. • BOARDMAN TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES will meet at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at the township government center. • LOWELLVILLE VILLAGE COUNCIL will have its regular monthly meeting at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at the municipal building. • WESTERN RESERVE JOINT ...