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CASA of Columbiana County seeking board members CASA of Columbiana County is seeking community members from across the county to serve on the board. This is a group who serves as advocates for abused and neglected children in the Columbiana County Juvenile Court System. The board meets monthly. Call 330-429-2003 or email julijohnson.casa@gmail.com. Community Day Camp of North Lima to hold Strawberry Social Community Day Camp of North Lima will hold a Strawberry Social from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. June 14 at Mt. Olivet United Church of Christ, 410 South Range Road, North Lima. ...

Dowds to celebrate 75 years

Jean and Lewis Dowd of Salem will be celebrating their 75th wedding anniversary. The former Jean Moore and Lewis Dowd were married in Lisbon on June 1, 1951. They have lived in their current residence in Salem for 66 years.

The Public Library of Youngstown & Mahoning County launches 2026 Summer Discovery Program

The Public Library of Youngstown & Mahoning County (PLYMC) launched its 2026 Summer Discovery program on May 26, offering free reading activities, educational programming, and community events for children, teens, and adults throughout Mahoning County. Summer Discovery encourages participants to build reading into their daily routine by tracking the number of days they read between May 26 and July 31. Participants who complete 45 days of reading will receive a free prize book. Last year’s program drew more than 5,500 participants across Mahoning County, continuing strong community ...

Leetonia High School celebrates six seniors enlisting in military

Six of 31 Leetonia High School seniors are trading their caps and gowns for uniforms, having committed to enlisting in the United States military after graduation. On May 14, the district hosted a special “Signing Day” celebration to honor these students and their decision to serve. The ...

DeBartolo foundation grants $180,000 to Valley students

POLAND – Eighteen graduating high school seniors recently received scholarships from the Edward J. DeBartolo Memorial Scholarship Foundation during a luncheon banquet in Poland. The scholarships totaling $180,000 were given to seniors from Columbiana, Mahoning and Trumbull counties. The ...

Homing Pigeons for Beginners Program

EAST LIVERPOOL – Beaver Creek Wildlife Education Center, 12798 Echo Dell Road, will host Homing Pigeons for Beginners from 10 a.m. to noon Sunday, June 7. This program is suitable for all ages and anyone who would like to learn how pigeons have been used in the past for sending messages and ...