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PERI #59 to cease meeting in Columbiana County
LISBON -- Effective with the August meeting PERI #59 will no longer meet in Columbiana County.
Falconry event rescheduled due to storms
EAST LIVERPOOL -- The Ohio School of Falconry event at the Beaver Creek Wildlife Education Center has been canceled due to storms predicted for Sunday. The event has been rescheduled for Saturday, Sept. 5 from 1 to 2 p.m.
Tickets for SRMC Gala featuring Dave Dravecky available Aug. 3
SALEM -- Tickets are on sale starting Monday for Salem Regional Medical Center's (SRMC) 2026 Gala featuring Dave Dravecky. The Gala will be held Friday, Nov. 6, at Waypoint 4180 in Canfield.
A Youngstown native and former All-Star left-handed pitcher for the San Diego Padres and San Francisco Giants, Dravecky was at the height of his baseball career in 1988 when he was diagnosed with cancer in his pitching arm. Despite being told it was highly unlikely he would ever pitch again, Dravecky defied the odds by returning to the mound the following year to pitch a 4-3 win in his first start.
However, just five days later, Dravecky's arm tragically broke during a pitch. The injury and a recurrence of cancer eventually led to the amputation of his left arm and shoulder, ending his baseball career.
Since retiring from baseball, Dravecky has gone on to inspire countless others as a renowned motivational speaker and author.
"Dave's journey from the peak of his Major League career through his battle with cancer is truly extraordinary," said Amy Reed, SRMC Director of Development. "We are honored to welcome him as our keynote speaker at this year's Gala to share his incredible story of hope and resilience."
Tickets are available for purchase at $150 each or a table of eight for $1,200. Sponsorship opportunities are also available. For information, call the SRMC Development office at 330-337-2883 or email amy.reed@salemregional.com.