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4th Thursday Banquet in Salem Friends of the Banquet will sponsor the 4th Thursday Dine In or Drive Thru Banquet in Salem from 5 p.m. until the food is gone Thursday at the Salem Memorial Building. The menu will include Johnny marzetti, green beans, applesauce, fresh vegetables and fruit, peaches. Dine in will park behind the building and proceed to front door. Drive thru line up in lot behind the building; one meal per individual in the vehicle. No parking in the library lot. For information or to sponsor a Banquet call Patty Colian at 330-831-2169; visit thebanquetinsalem.org. Mona ...

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MON/3-23 Canfield American Red Cross blood drive, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m., South Range Elementary School Columbiana Space for Grief, 2 p.m., First Presbyterian Church; information at 330-482-2666 County Columbiana County Port Authority board meeting, 5 p.m., 7860 Lincole Place, Lisbon. East Palestine East Palestine Library, Kids Play Group. 11 a.m.; create and innovate, 1 p.m. Village council, 7 p.m., municipal building Eagles kitchen open 4-8 p.m., meatloaf with mashed potatoes and vegetable; $9; dine in or carry out, 330-886-0397 Village council, 7 p.m., municipal ...

DAHS 2026 NHS inductees

The David Anderson High School Chapter of the National Honor Society inducted its newest members March 11. The students demonstrated the four pillars of National Honor Society: scholarship, service, leadership and character. Students and their families enjoyed a celebratory social following ...

Youngstown State University eyes 3% tuition hike

YOUNGSTOWN — The Youngstown State University Board of Trustees has proposed adjusting full-time student fees and tuition rates up to 3%, which could take effect starting in fiscal year 2027 that begins this fall. Tuition and state funding continue to be the primary drivers in attracting highly qualified faculty, YSU President Bill Johnson said after Thursday’s regular quarterly trustees meeting in Tod Hall. He noted that the state determines whether universities can increase tuition rates. As a result, 3% increases could be reflected in YSU’s associate and bachelor’s degree ...

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Stage Left Silver Players audition LISBON — Stage Left Players invites community members ages 55 and up to audition for its upcoming Silver Players production, “Once Upon a Time…,” a medieval-themed musical variety show to be presented May 7 to 9 at the Trinity Playhouse. The production will feature a mix of classic songs, playful sketches, and lighthearted adaptations, offering performers a chance to reconnect with the joy of being on stage in a welcoming and supportive environment. Auditions will be held on Saturday, March 28 from 4 to 4:45 p.m. and 5 to 5:45 p.m. at ...

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SAT/3-21 Beloit American Red Cross blood drive, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Connecting Point Chapel Smith Grange Chicken and Biscuit Dinner, drive thru only, pick up from 4-5:30 p.m., 11090 Beloit Snodes Road; $15; reservations at 330-206-6813. Boardman DARE Singles Group, Bowling at Boardman Lanes, 6:30 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.; 75 percent off winter items (excludes yellow tags). Spring arrivals are here. Damascus Damascus Methodist Community Breakfast, 7-10:30 a.m., 300 Valley Road. Money ...