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Lovebirds wed at Canfield Fair

CANFIELD — While the musical acts Sunday and today at the 180th Canfield Fair are major attractions, Saturday’s big event involved two beloved figures that brought crowds together to celebrate their marital bliss. The fair’s longtime mascot, Rooster, married Grace, who debuted this ...

TODAY AT THE FAIR | Schedule and admission costs

Admission prices Youth (7—12): $5 Adult (13+): $8 Schedule of events Here is a listing of some of the Monday events at the 180th Canfield Fair. Free parking at the fairgrounds is available. 8 a.m. — 4-H Saddle Horse Fun Show, Junior Fair Saddle Horse Ring 9 a.m. — Pocket ...

Fourth annual Halloween Loop comes to Valley

Spanning the Need has announced the fourth consecutive year of bringing an unforgettable Halloween experience to families and communities across the Mahoning Valley. This spooktacular collaboration invites residents to celebrate the season by exploring neighborhoods filled with festive, creative and creepy decorations — all while strengthening community spirit and connection. In 2025, nearly 400 locations participated in the Halloween Loop. The response proved just how much the community embraces this unique seasonal event — and this year promises to be even bigger and ...

State launches Regional Education Partnerships

A new statewide initiative to help children get a strong start in life, stay on track through school and prepare for college, training or meaningful careers has been launched. Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel this week announced the creation of Ohio’s Regional Education Partnerships. The state will have 12 regional partnerships to unite local education leaders, employers, workforce organizations and other community partners to identify and address the most pressing challenges facing young Ohioans as they progress through school and into the workforce. Locally, DeWine ...

Girard center strives to fill need

GIRARD — The Emmanuel Community Care Center has seen an increase in families needing assistance and is offering various services and programs to help meet that need. Ruthann Mathews, director of the center for the past three years, said to make the community aware of what the center does, there will be pop-up breakfasts and lunches to bring people inside the center. “The need for assistance has increased. People come here from all over. We provide service to people in Girard, McDonald, Mineral Ridge and Liberty, but also will help those from other communities,” Mathews ...

Trump renews appeal for ballot restrictions

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration on Sunday renewed its appeal to the Supreme Court to allow new restrictions on mail ballots in time for the midterms. The filing came after U.S. District Court Judge Indira Talwani extended an order against the Postal Service enforcing President ...