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Hammondsville Road to close for culvert pipe repair

A portion of Hammondsville Road (also known as Dry Run) in Yellow Creek Township will be closed for 24 hours Tuesday, Oct. 27, due to a major repair on a culvert pipe.

Travis Barcey and Family to sponsor Banquet in Salem

The Dine In or Drive Thru Banquet in Salem will be served from 5 p.m. until the food is gone Monday at the Salem Memorial Building, sponsored by Travis Barcey and Family. The menu will include penne pasta and meatballs, green beans, applesauce, fresh vegetables and fruit, mandarin oranges. Dine in will park in designated area behind the building and proceed to front door. Drive thru will line up in lot behind the building; one meal per individuals in the vehicle. No parking in the library lot. For information or to sponsor a Banquet call Patty Colian at 330-831-2169; visit www.thebanquetinsalem.org.

Columbiana County Port Authority to hold special meeting

The Columbiana County Port Authority will hold a virtual special board meeting Monday at 2 p.m. The purpose of the meeting will be for the approval of a Capital Lease Agreement. No other action will be taken. Anyone wishing to attend the public meeting must call the Port Authority office at 330-424-1800 x 2 by 10 a.m. on Monday for further instructions on attending the meeting.

Mahoning County Model Club changes location of meeting

The location of the Mahoning County Model Club monthly meeting at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, has been changed to Shaker Woods Field, 217 state Route 7, Columbiana. Come at 4 p.m. for social hour, bring a plane to fly. Anyone interested in flying radio controlled aircraft is welcome to attend and, if interested, join the organization. The club has two flying fields [Shaker Woods and Struthers], and sponsors Fun Fly and Swap Meet events. The next event is July 31, 2027. For nformation: email RC.Chris.Shoemaker@gmail.com.

Springfield Township Historical Society to hold final 'Afternoon at the Museum' of the year

The Springfield Township Historical Society Museum will have its last presentation of the "Afternoon at the Museum" speaker series of 2026 on Sunday, Nov. 1. Gary S. Williams will be presenting "Revolutionary - the story of how a collection of colonies gained their independence from the powerful Great Britain." The program was originally scheduled for Aug. 2, but was postponed due to a scheduling conflict. Williams, currently of Wintersville, but grew up in Dover, is a retired librarian and Ohio author who has written many books on Ohio history and outdoor hiking. The STHS museum opens at 1:30 p.m., the program starts at 2 p.m. This program is free and open to everyone. The museum is at 14188 Youngstown-Pittsburgh Road (state Route 170), Petersburg. For information visit them on Facebook or at springfieldtwphistory@gmail.com. The Springfield Township Historical Society will continue its speaker series next year beginning in April 2027, the first Sunday of the month.

New Lisbon Presbyterian Church participating in Small Village, Big Hearts

New Lisbon Presbyterian Church will participate in Small Village, Big Hearts, an initiative to help make Christmas extra special for Lisbon families. The church is collecting monetary donations to support local teens this Christmas. Contributions will help provide Lisbon Blue Devils spirit wear and other Christmas gifts, bringing extra joy to the holiday season. Those who would like to help make Christmas brighter for these teenagers, monetary donations may be dropped off at the church office, located at 111 E. Chestnut St. Individuals may also call the church office at 330-424-5107 or email newlisbonpc@gmail.com for information. The church office is open Monday through Thursday, from 9 a.m. to noon. All donations are needed by Nov. 11. For families who need to sign up for Christmas assistance, call 330-424-4013 between Nov. 5 and 11, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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