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Scarpitti Foundation donates shoes to Sebring students

Sebring students were recently outfitted with new running shoes thanks to a donation from The Carl and Josie Scarpitti Foundation. The foundation is dedicated to helping children and young adults through education and sports, and the shoes were given to commemorate the 30th anniversary of Carl Scarpitti’s passing in 1995. The Carl and Josie Scarpitti Foundation was established by the Scarpitti family in memory of its namesake and longtime owner of “Carl’s Shu Renewery” in downtown Sebring. Mrs. Scarpitti’s name was added to the foundation after her passing in 2017. As the ...

Agenda

• MILTON TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES will host a special meeting at 7 p.m. Sunday at the township hall to approve an agreement for a school resource officer. • MAHONING COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH / RECOVERY BOARD program and policy committee will meet at 5 p.m. Monday at the CSB Building, 222 W. Federal St., Youngstown, • AUSTINTOWN TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES will meet at 9:30 a.m. Monday at the township administration building. • SPRINGFIELD BOARD OF EDUCATION will meet at 6 p.m. Monday at the intermediate school. • GIRARD LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES will meet at 5:30 p.m. Monday at the library ...

MCCTC instructor is named Adult Educator of the Year for Northeast Ohio

CANFIELD — Dom Fonce, an instructor at the Mahoning County Career and Technical Center Adult Career Center, has been named Adult Educator of the Year for Ohio’s Northeast Region. The award, presented by the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce and the Ohio Department of Higher Education, recognizes exceptional leadership and dedication to advancing adult education across the state. Fonce will be formally honored at the upcoming Ohio Association for Adult and Continuing Education Conference in Columbus. The distinguished honor reflects Fonce’s commitment to empowering adult ...

Trick or treat

TRUMBULL COUNTY Oct. 25 Newton Falls 4-6 p.m. Newton Township 4-6 p.m. Oct. 26 Niles parade 1 p.m. Warren parade 2 p.m. Oct. 30 Champion 6-7:30 p.m. Howland 6-8 p.m. McDonald 5:30-7:30 p.m. Warren 6-8 p.m. Warren Township 5:30-7:30 p.m. Weathersfield 5-7 p.m. Oct. 31 Bazetta 6-8 p.m. Braceville 5:30-7:30 p.m. Bristol 5-7 p.m. Brookfield 5-7 p.m. Cortland 6-8 p.m. Fowler 5-7 p.m. Girard 5-7 p.m. Gustavus 5-7 p.m. Hubbard city 5-7 p.m. Hubbard Township 5-7 p.m. Johnston 5-7 p.m. Kinsman 5-7 p.m. Liberty 4:30-6:30 p.m. Lordstown 5-7 p.m. Mecca 6-8 p.m. Niles ...

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YARNSGIVING: Three Sheep Gallery & Workshop in Boardman kicked off its second year participating in Yarnsgiving, a nationwide initiative that celebrates the generosity and creativity of the fiber arts community. Running from I Love Yarn Day on Oct. 11 through Giving Tuesday on Dec. 2, Yarnsgiving was created to encourage makers to craft and give handmade items that uplift and inspire. Throughout the season, crafters of all skill levels are welcome, and staff of Three Sheep will be on hand to offer ideas, guidance and encouragement. In support of Yarnsgiving’s charitable mission, ...

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WWII HERITAGE SOCIETY: Jeff Dreves will speak to the World War II Heritage Society at its Monday meeting at A La Cart Catering in Canfield. His presentation will be preceded by a buffet at 6:15 p.m. Reservations are due by Saturday to Dave Frank, 330 757-0515. Dreves was born in Schenectady, New York, and attended Pennsylvania War College (now Weidner) near Philadelphia. After graduating, he was commissioned as a first lieutenant in the U.S. Army. and deployed to Vietnam in November 1966. He will share his service story through photographs taken during his tour. FARMERS MARKET: Girard ...