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SAT/2-21 Beloit West Branch school board, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., high school media room; work session for professional development Smith Grange Swiss Steak Dinner, 4-5:30 p.m., 11090 Beloit Snodes Road; $15; carry out only; reservations at 330-206-6813. Boardman DARE Singles Group, Bowling at Boardman Lanes, 6:30 p.m.; 330-729-0127 Canfield Youngstown East Ohio Weavers Guild, 10 a.m., Canfield Library; business meeting followed by workshop on weaving drafting; information, Mary at 330-799-5836 or Marty at 330-314-4521 Chester Chester-Newell Sportsmen Club gun show is planned 9 ...

YSU President’s, Dean’s lists

2025 Fall President’s List Sean Gilmore of Chester majoring in Accounting Elizabeth Cuic of Chester majoring in Nursing RN to BSN Taylor Steeves of Toronto majoring in Criminal Justice Jack Reese of Toronto majoring in Police Academy Jefferson Hostetter of Columbiana majoring in Journalism James Gabbert of Salem majoring in Computer Science Nathan Clark of Washingtonville majoring in Electrical Engineering Technology Amber Baez of East Liverpool majoring in Graphic Design Jada Knight of East Liverpool majoring in Middle Childhood Education - Language Arts/Social Studies ...

ACROSS OUR COMMUNITIES

Banquet in Salem Monday The Dine in or Drive Thru Banquet in Salem from 5 p.m. until the food is gone Monday at the Salem Memorial Building will be sponsored by Bob and Linda Sebo. The menu will include Swiss steak, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, applesauce, fresh vegetables and fruit, and cookies. 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; ...

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FRI/2-20 Boardman DARE Singles Group, Card Night at Perkins in Boardman, 5 p.m.; 330-729-0127 Columbiana Good As New Shoppe, Methodist Church, 210 S. Main St., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; 50 percent off jeans, slacks and pajamas. American Legion Post 290 fish fry, 4-7 p.m.; beer battered fish, two sides and dessert; $15 cash only; eat in or drive through. East Liverpool VFW Post 66 Bingo, 6:30 p.m.; 25 cents a card, five cards for a $1, 50 cents coverall; pizza and fresh popcorn available for purchase East Palestine Eagles kitchen open 4-8 p.m., beer batter cod fish specials on a dish ...

FAO opens fifth round of educational funding

The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO), in partnership with the Longaberger Family Foundation, is opening its fifth round of funding to support K-12 civics education programming in public schools across the region. Public schools, educators, students, and public and nonprofit organizations serving K-12 students across Appalachian Ohio’s 32 counties are invited to apply for grant funding to support projects and programs that help students develop the knowledge and skills they need to become informed and engaged community members. Requests should be between $500 and $10,000 and will ...

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THU/2-19 Beloit West Branch Athletic Boosters bingo booster hall, 26701 U.S. Route 62. Doors open at 4:30 p.m., early tickets called at 6 p.m., and Jumpin’ Jack (58 numbers for $1,500) called at 6:45 p.m., followed by regular bingo. This week will feature computers at $25 each. Kitchen open, instant tickets and computers available. Info at 330-598-1209. West Branch school board, 6 p.m., high school media room Boardman Area 17 Workforce Development Board Executive Committee, noon, OhioMeansJobs - Mahoning County, 127 Boardman-Canfield Road DARE Singles Group, Small Talk & Soup ...