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MOAA-Mahoning and Shenango Valleys Chapter meeting

The Military Officers Association of America-Mahoning and Shenango Valleys Chapter met Feb. 20 at A La Cart Catering in Canfield to learn about the Department of Veterans Affairs disability claims process from Mahoning County Veterans Service Commission staffer Paul Webber.

Idora Park Experience now open at Tyler History Center in Youngstown

YOUNGSTOWN – The Idora Park Experience is now open at the Tyler History Center. This exhibit highlights some of the stories and memories from the beloved Mahoning Valley landmark, Idora Park, and the work of Jim and Toni Amey. Jim and Toni Amey didn’t set out to start a museum, but ...

On the calendar

TUE/3-10 Alliance Mar10 Party, a celebration of National Mario Day, 4 p.m., Rodman Public Library; for ages 7 to 15; register at rodmanlibrary.com Beloit United Quilt Guild Sew and Social, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., West Branch Booster Hall, 26701 U.S. Route 62; bring sewing machine and snacks, all fabric and patterns provided Calcutta Calcutta Lions Club, 6:30 p.m., Peter Metrovich Community Center Columbiana Planning commission, 6 p.m., city hall Columbiana school board, 6:30 p.m., high school media center County Columbiana County Park District Board meeting, 11:30 a.m., park ...

Columbiana excels in State Robotics Championship

DAYTON — Columbiana teams delivered an impressive performance at the VEX IQ Ohio State Robotics Championship, held recently in Dayton, competing against some of the top elementary and middle school programs in Ohio. In the elementary division, which featured 49 teams, The Birb Gang — ...

ACROSS OUR COMMUNITIES

SRMC 2026 Gala to feature Dave Dravecky, former MLB pitcher and cancer survivor SALEM – Salem Regional Medical Center (SRMC) has announced nationally known Major League Baseball pitcher and cancer survivor Dave Dravecky as the featured speaker for its 2026 Gala on Friday, Nov. 6, at ...

OSU Extension Office offering Spring Garden Workshop

CANFIELD — Gardeners of all experience levels are invited to kick off the growing season at the 2026 Spring Garden Workshop, hosted by OSU Extension Mahoning County, on Saturday, April 25, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The full-day workshop will be held at the Mahoning County Extension Office, 490 S. Broad St., Canfield. Designed to inspire and educate, the workshop features two keynote presentations, a variety of hands-on and informational breakout sessions, door prizes, and opportunities to connect with local gardening experts and Master Gardener Volunteers. Topics range from plant ...