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GATHERING PLACE EVENT: The Gathering Place at the Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 550 N. Broad St. Canfield, will meet at 11 a.m. today. The program is “Risking Everything for Freedom” with Traci Manning, director of education at the Mahoning Valley Historical Society, highlighting the region’s important influence on the Underground Railroad and introducing those risking everything. The free community outreach social program is offered to all senior citizens on the second Monday of each month. Reservations are not required. SELF-HELP GROUP: Recovery International, a community ...

Springfield High drone program gets donation from Optimist Club

NEW MIDDLETOWN — The Springfield Optimist Club recently presented a $500 contribution to the Springfield High School drone program in support of its expanding STEM initiatives and hands-on aviation education for students. The presentation was made by Donald Marsco, the most senior active ...

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BOARDMAN TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES have rescheduled their meeting from Monday to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at the township government center. POLAND BOARD OF EDUCATION will have a special meeting at 7 p.m. Monday at the high school library to consider the employment of a superintendent. MAHONING COUNTY SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT DISTRICT will meet at 9 a.m. Monday at the board of health offices, 50 Westchester Drive, Austintown. GIRARD CITY COUNCIL will meet at 7 p.m. Monday at the municipal building. LIBERTY TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES will meet at 6 p.m. Monday at the township administration building.

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FUNDRAISER BENEFIT: A Youngstown family will be hosting a fundraiser benefit 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday for Raffaele Mediati, who is battling a rare medical complication, white cord syndrome, leaving him a quadriplegic. To help offset medical and care expenses, the family is hosting the fundraiser Sunday at the St. Luke Church hall in Youngstown. To help, call 330-506-2332. OGS MEETING: The Mahoning County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday in the ministry building at St. Charles Church, 7345 Westview Drive, Boardman. The guest speaker is Roslyn ...

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POLAND BOARD OF EDUCATION will conduct a special meeting at 3 p.m. today at Dobbins Elementary School to consider employment of a public employee.

March 5 Community News

PROM DRESS GIVEAWAY: The GFWC Ohio Warren Junior Women’s League will host its annual prom and homecoming dress giveaway 5 to 7 p.m. Monday and Tuesday at Champion High School, 5976 Mahoning Ave. NW. The event offers gently used and new prom dresses with accessories for those in need across the tricounty area. To donate dresses, contact gfwcohiowjwl@gmail.com. Dresses can be dropped off at Champion High School during school hours. POLISH ARTS CLUB: The public is invited to the annual Polish Arts Club of Youngstown’s Scholarship Tea, from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday at the Butler Art Museum ...