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Seaborn among top elementary schools in Ohio

MINERAL RIDGE — Weathersfield Local School District proudly announces that Seaborn Elementary School has once again been named among the Best Elementary Schools in Ohio by U.S. News & World Report. Seaborn ranks within the top 40% of elementary schools statewide, earning the No. 88 spot on this year’s list. This recognition from a trusted national source highlights Seaborn Elementary’s ongoing commitment to academic excellence and a supportive, student-centered environment. The U.S. News rankings draw from publicly available data from the U.S. Department of Education, taking into ...

Community Foundation awards $174,000 in scholarships to 95

The Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley recently announced that 95 students from across the Mahoning Valley have been awarded scholarships totaling $173,924 to support their higher education goals this year. This year, 124 awards were made from 29 different scholarship funds held at CFMV, benefiting students from 17 local high schools and providing critical support as they pursue colleges and universities across the country. Some scholarships also included renewal opportunities, allowing for continued assistance beyond a student’s first year. “Education opens doors to ...

Health care options part of presentation

A very informative presentation about the health care options available to those lacking health insurance in the Mahoning Valley was offered by Paul Parteleno of the Midlothian Free Health Clinic. Paul, a certified rehabilitation counselor, was among a group of concerned professionals that included nurses from Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Youngstown and Christ Lutheran Church in Struthers who saw a rising need for health care access among the uninsured in our area. In 2005, planning began on how to best address this need and, in 2008, the MFHC opened its doors on Midlothian Boulevard. ...

Rotary recognizes Canfield students

A recent Canfield Rotary luncheon saw the resumption of a popular club program that recognizes the accomplishments of students in the Canfield Local School District. Superintendent Joe Knoll also presented a program highlighting some of the accomplishments of the Canfield School District. The Canfield Local Schools “Students of the Month” awards for October were presented by the principals from the student’s school. The students also received a yard sign to spotlight their recognition. The student of the month program was initiated by the Rotary Club of Canfield in October ...

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TURKEY GIVEAWAY: The Arab American Community Center of Youngstown, with the support of Second Harvest Food Bank of Mahoning Valley, will be distributing free turkeys 11 a.m. Saturday at 15 Belgrade Ave., Youngstown. Limited to first 200 vehicles. One turkey per vehicle (no exceptions). To volunteer, contact AACCyo.Oh@gmail.com. OSTOMY SUPPORT MEETING: The Youngstown area Ostomy Support Group will meet 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at 979 Tibbetts Wick Road, Suite A, Girard. Family members and people considering an ostomy are welcome. The group offers education, encouragement and support to ...

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GATHERING PLACE EVENT: A Gathering Place event will be 11 a.m. Monday at the Canfield Public Library, 43 W. Main St. Library Supervisor Alison Graff will discuss “Things You Might Not Have Known About Library Programs and Services.” This is a free community outreach program. A box lunch will be provided. For information, call Woody at 330-360-0419. FOOD FOR FINES: The Girard Free Library is offering Food for Fines through Nov. 25. The library will waive up to $25 in fines when patrons donate at least two nonperishable food items (in jars, cans and sealed packets). Donations will ...