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Storms whip in damage in the Valley

WARREN — While most of Sunday was sunny with clear skies, by late afternoon skies turned dark and severe thunderstorms came through, leaving damage throughout the area. While most of the damage was downed trees and powerlines, a building also was damaged near downtown Warren. A section ...

Senior center in Girard to host luau

LUAU AT CENTER: The Girard Multi-Generational Center on Trumbull Avenue will host a luau-themed luncheon noon to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday. Those attending can wear Hawaiian attire and bring a dish to share

Canfield school board seeking 5.9-mill levy

CANFIELD — After a recent lengthy discussion, the Canfield Board of Education decided to place a 5.9-mill, five-year levy on the November ballot. All five board members agreed that new funds are needed to keep Canfield from falling below the required financial line. The discussion started ...

Animal Charity program joins national Pets for the Elderly

BOARDMAN — Charlie’s SENIOR W.I.S.H. Program of Animal Charity of Ohio has been selected as a new partner of Pets for the Elderly, a national nonprofit that supports pet adoption and retention programs for adults age 60 and older. Based in the Mahoning Valley, Charlie’s SENIOR W.I.S.H. ...

Tour strolls through city cemetery and US history

YOUNGSTOWN — Capt. James S. Gibson’s life trajectory was largely an east-to-west journey, the endpoint at which he settled in the Mahoning Valley. However, his travels were anything but smooth sailing — or riding. “In 1763, he left his family and went to Cumberland County, Pa., with ...

Nature guides America250 festivities

BAZETTA — A sunny Saturday at Mosquito Lake State Park found locals filling up the beach, fishing, taking out their boats, walking their dogs and more. For a small group of nature lovers, it meant time for the Ohio 250 BioBlitz. The event presented an opportunity to explore, learn and ...