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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 ...

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MVRHA EVENT IS SATURDAY: The Mahoning Valley Railroad Heritage Association will host its first-ever Youngstown Sheet and Tube Day 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at its museum property at 1340 Poland Ave. The event will showcase the association’s collection and will feature the items from the local mills. AVENGE HUNGER MONTH: For the ninth consecutive year, Armstrong is launching its annual Avenge Hunger Month campaign to fight hunger across the service territory. The 2026 collection drive runs through Oct. 4. The timing of Avenge Hunger Month is intentional. September is recognized as ...

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• AUSTINTOWN TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES will meet at 5:30 p.m. Monday at the township administration building. • BOARDMAN TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES will meet at 5:30 p.m. Monday at the township government center. • GIRARD CITY COUNCIL will meet at 7 p.m. Monday at the city municipal building. • LIBERTY TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES will meet at 6 p.m. Monday at the township administration building.

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SOCIETY LECTURE: Springfield Township Historical Society Museum will have “Afternoon at the Museum” speaker series Sunday at the museum 14188 Youngstown-Pittsburgh Road, Petersburg. Paul Rohrbaugh will discuss his book, “Driving It Home-GM Lordstown Complex 1956-2019.” He will present details of the history of this car and van plant that was a key to the Mahoning Valley’s economy. The museum opens at 1:30 p.m. The program starts at 2 p.m. The program is free and open to the public. The museum is also having its third annual rummage sale 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 18-19 at the ...

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• MILL CREEK METROPARKS Finance Citizens Advisory Committee to the Board of Park Commissioners will meet at 3:30 p.m. today in the Education Building Classroom A at the MetroParks Farm, state Route 46, in Canfield.

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SHRED EVENT: To help combat identity theft, AAA East Central and Shred-It are hosting a free shredding event 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at AAA’s office at 1275 Boardman-Canfield Road, Boardman. AAA members in the area are invited to bring up to five storage boxes (nonmembers, three boxes) filled with paperwork containing personally identifiable information, including names, birthdates, account numbers, etc., for on-site shredding. WALNUT HILL CLOGGERS: Pony Time Ranch, 6101 Oak St., Lowellville, will host the Walnut Hill Cloggers 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Sunday. There will be a ...