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GATHERING PLACE: A Gathering Place event will take place at 11 a.m. today at the Canfield Presbyterian Church Pavilion, 140 W. Main St. Guest speakers Mahoning County Prosecutor Lynn Maro and Mahoning County Commissioner Geno DiFabio will discuss fraud and scams. In case of rain, the event will be moved inside the church. The free community outreach social program is offered to senior citizens on the second Monday of each month. For information, call 330-360-0419. TENNIS SHOE GIVEAWAY: Chestnut Ridge Church of God, 7215 Chestnut Ridge Road, Hubbard, will distribute free tennis shoes to ...

The Hope Foundation gets $2,118 donation

The Hope Foundation of the Mahoning Valley’s DreamCatchers for Kids Fund recently received a $2,118 donation from Wings for Vincent. This collaboration underscores a shared commitment to uplifting the lives of children facing life-threatening medical challenges in the Mahoning Valley. Established in 2016, DreamCatchers for Kids was founded with a singular mission: to bring joy, hope and unforgettable experiences to children confronting serious health issues. Through various initiatives, the organization strives to create lasting memories for these brave young individuals and ...

Local author wins international award

Speak Up Talk Radio recently announced the winners in the International Firebird Book Awards. “Moving Maggie” by Austintown author Nancy Christie, the third book in her Midlife Moxie Novel Series, was one of the winning entries, placing third in both the Summer Beach Read and Women’s Fiction categories. “I was honored to be among those authors who won awards in this competition,” Christie said. The judging panel consists of published authors, editors, owners of publishing houses, librarians, audiobook producers and writing professors. Two judges from a select panel of 23 ...

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BOARDMAN TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES will meet at 5:30 p.m. Monday at the township government center. SOBE CONCERNED CITIZENS will hold a town hall meeting at 5 p.m. Monday at the Eugenia Atkinson Center in Youngstown to celebrate the second anniversary of the public meeting called by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency on a pyrolysis plant in Youngstown.

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MARINE CORPS REUNION: The Tri-State Detachment Marine Corps League will host its 45th annual Marine Corps League reunion 6 to 10 p.m. Aug. 16 at A La Cart Catering, 429 Lisbon St., Canfield. The reunion also will celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States Marine Corps. The event is open to all Marines, their families and all service members who served with or were attached to Marine Corps units. Cost is $35 and includes a buffet-style dinner and an open bar. A special guest speaker from Headquarters Marine Corps will give a short presentation on current issues impacting the ...

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• HUBBARD TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES will have a special meeting at 6 p.m. today at the township administration building to discuss Coalburg Lake. Brookfield trustees have been invited to the meeting.