‘Mercy Otis Warren: The Lady of Liberty’ at Rodman Auditorium

February 26, 2026

ALLIANCE - In honor of Women’s History Month, Sidney Zufall will discuss Mercy Otis Warren as part of the “Forgotten Founders” lecture series. Zufall, a local American history enthusiast, will enlighten the audience about Warren’s contributions to the cause of independence when he delivers “Mercy Otis Warren: The Lady of Liberty” at 6 p.m. on Monday, March 16 inside Rodman Auditorium. Registration is required on rodmanlibrary.com to attend the lecture, which is being held in conjunction with America250 and is sponsored by Rodman Public Library and the Alliance Historical ...

Mount Union Biochemistry professor to discuss intelligence in One Book One Community program

February 26, 2026

What does it mean to be “intelligent” when your brain is wrapped around your esophagus and two-thirds of your neurons are located in your arms? In his engaging presentation, University of Mount Union biochemistry professor Keith R. Miller will dive beneath the surface of the octopus’s ...

On the calendar

February 25, 2026

WED/2-25 Beloit Safety Committee, 5:30 p.m.; Grants Committee, 6 p.m.; Streets Committee, 6:30 p.m.; Parks Committee, 7 p.m.; village hall Boardman DARE Singles Group, Pool Night at Camelot Lanes, 7 p.m.; 330-729-0127 Canfield South Range school board, 6 p.m., K-12 Building County Area Singles, 6 p.m., Original Road House in East Palestine East Palestine East Palestine Library, Storytime, 11 a.m. East Palestine Park Board, 6 p.m., Municipal Building Leetonia School board, 6 p.m., Room 204 Lisbon Free Family Search Center, 6-8 p.m., Church of Jesus Christ of Latter ...

West Branch Schools honor roll

February 25, 2026

West Branch Local Schools Second Nine Weeks All A’s Third Grade George Auckerman, Elaina Bailey, Landon Berube, Caroline Blile, Samantha Bowman, Jared Brown, Cade Burton, Lucas Coker, Kira Curtis, Jett Dawes, Sayra Firestone, Gavin Fugate, Luka Herron, Luca Higgins, Logan Hill, Randall Howell, Luke Martin, Robert Masincupp, Mallory Mumaw, Charlotte Peters, Avery Sabella, Jett Sanor, Kinsley Sego, Conner Simons, Kinsley Sluss, Daphne Sparks, Wyatt Whinnery Fourth Grade Nora Baker, Odin Bardo, Ellie Lou Basalla, Dakota Blaine, Juliette Blankenship, Kase Bowling, Makenzie Braden, ...

ACROSS OUR COMMUNITIES

February 25, 2026

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 meatball subs, scalloped potatoes, 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 ...

West Branch FFA Grain Merchandising Team qualifies for state contest

February 25, 2026

The West Branch FFA Grain Merchandising Team has qualified for the state contest. The team members Stella Zippay, Lance Myers, Austin Ruthrauff, and Austin Pierce put in practice time learning grain market analysis, and merchandising skills to prepare for competition. Their teamwork and commitment paid off, and they represented the chapter with pride. At the state competition, the team will be tasked with marketing a grain crop for one production cycle. The team will compete at Wilmington College on March 18 to determine final placings. The school is proud of their accomplishment and ...