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First Methodist Church of Salem meatloaf and ham loaf sale Orders are open for the First Methodist Church of Salem’s annual meatloaf and ham loaf sale. The sale has been an annual tradition for more than 25 years supporting ministry in the Salem area. This year the 1-pound baked loaves will be $8 each, and orders can be placed by calling 330-337-9531. Callers are asked to leave a voicemail with their name and phone number where they can be called when their order is ready for pickup. All orders are due by Sept. 14 and will be ready for pickup on Sept. 19. East Palestine Eagles ...

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MON/8-17 Beloit West Branch school board, 6 p.m., high school media center Boardman DARE Singles Group, meet at DQ on Market Street, 7 p.m.; information at 330-729-0127 Chester Family Care Ministries Annual Yard Sale, 9 a.m.-6:30 p.m., 2860 Pyramus Road Columbiana Historical Society of Columbiana and Fairfield Township to host “An Evening with Sojourner Truth” presented by Eddie Murphy of Wellsville, 7 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 28 E. Park Ave.; free to the public East Liverpool East Liverpool High School Classes of 1949-50, noon, Chef Ray’s on St. Clair ...

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SAT/8-15 Boardman DARE Singles Group, Music at Firestone Farms in Columbiana, 6 p.m.; information at 330-729-0127 Columbiana Good As New Shoppe, Methodist Church, 210 S. Main St., 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; 50 percent off entire store. Second annual “Art in Her Heart” Idabelle Firestone Fine Art Exposition and Sale, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., on the grounds of the Idabelle Firestone Gathering Place and Garden at Firestone Park; rain date Aug. 22 Historical Society of Columbiana & Fairfield Township Log House Museum open 2-4 p.m. Damascus Community breakfast, 7-10:30 a.m., Damascus Methodist ...

Fourth season of the Free Idabelle Firestone Fall Concerts to debut

COLUMBIANA — The Firestone Park Cultural and Custodial Committee (FPCCC), a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization, will be hosting its fourth season of free fall concerts at the Idabelle Firestone Gathering Place and Garden at the Harvey S. Firestone Park in Columbiana, beginning on Sunday, Aug. ...

DAHS Class of 1966 celebrates 60th anniversary with donation

LISBON — Lisbon David Anderson High School and Junior High students will be greeted at the door by a new bench donated by the DAHS Class of 1966 when they return to school on Wednesday. “I just love it,” Class of 1966 member Cheryl Mills said. The bench was constructed by Matt Baird, ...

Mahoning Valley Dahlia Society 22nd Annual Show

The Mahoning Valley Dahlia Society will host its 22nd Annual Show Aug. 22 and 23 at Boardman Park’s Lariccia Family Community Center, 375 Boardman-Poland Road (state Route 224), Boardman. The public is welcome on Saturday, Aug. 22, from 1 to 7 p.m. and on Sunday, Aug. 23 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dahlias of all colors and forms as well as artistic designer arrangements will be entered into the show. Exhibitors from Ohio and surrounding states will compete for prizes and the joy of showing their Dahlias to the public. Society members will answer questions about growing and showing Dahlias. ...