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YOUNGSTOWN -- The International Peace Light will be received in the Youngstown area at 5 p.m. today at JMJ Spiritual Connection Store, 3408 Canfield Road.
Scouts from St. Christine's Pack and Troop 22 will be on hand to present the Peace Light to the store's owners so that residents of the area can come to the establishment to take the Peace Light home with them for the holidays.
Laura Kupec, Peace Light coordinator, said customers are allowed to bring their own candles or a lantern to take advantage of the free offering. Candles will be available for purchase.
She said it is a great way to celebrate the Advent and Christmas season.
The Peace Light originates in Bethlehem at the Grotto of the Christian Lord's birth and it is then transported via airlines throughout the world.
The Peace Light arrived Dec. 3 at LaGuardia Airport in New York City and then was driven across the country to various locations.
Kupec said the Peace Light locally also will be available at the Great Trail Council scout shop office in Stow and at St. Nicholas Church in Struthers.
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