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Pink Out grows from simple idea into community celebration

AUSTINTOWN — What started with a conversation between two women and an idea to bring people affected by cancer together has grown into a community-wide celebration filling Austintown Township Park with music, food, vendors and, most importantly, people supporting one another. Now in its fourth year, the Pink Out grew from approximately 20 vendors during its first festival to about 50 this year. The event has expanded beyond the park’s band shelter, added food trucks and activities, and attracted musicians willing to donate their time to perform. But even as the event has grown, its ...

Nonviolence theme courses through Youngstown event

YOUNGSTOWN - Neither Khaleel Hurst nor Jarrid Lopez needed divinity degrees or a deep philosophical background to clearly articulate and appreciate where they feel the inherent value of acting nonviolently lies. "Nonviolence means you don't hit and abuse people," Khaleel, 7, of Youngstown, ...

Nurse Honor Guard remembers those lost during wars

WARREN — Members of the Nurse Honor Guard of Eastern Ohio paid tribute to those nurses who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving their country during times of war. The program “Hands of Healing in a Time of War” was attended by more than 50 people at the Warren Heritage Center ...

Army veteran earned 2 Purple Hearts in Vietnam

NAME: Robert Anderson AGE: 79 RESIDENCE: Salem SERVICE BRANCH: Army MILITARY HONORS: 2 Purple Hearts and a Bronze Star OCCUPATION: Retired, but former tool and die operator, bar owner and auto salesman FAMILY: Wife, Sondra Anderson; and son, Robyn Anderson SALEM — Growing up in ...

Campbell Board of Education September meeting

What: Campbell Board of Education September meeting Present: Judy Gozur, Gary Bednarik, Beth Donofrio, Tony Kelly and Tina Tsagaris The board: * Approved financial reports, payment of bills, and Then and Now Certificates. * Approved the closure of the Class of 2026 Student Activity Account ($1,363.43) with remaining funds being donated to the Class of 2030. * Approved the addition of a new Student Activity Fund #200-968F for the income and activities of the Class of 2030. * Approved a fund-to-fund transfer from the General Revenue Fund to the Permanent Improvement Fund in the ...