Howland grad receives awards
HOWLAND — Heather Wells, 18, daughter of Dennis and Andrea Wells of Howland was recently crowned Miss Trumbull County Fair and Miss Trumbull County Junior Fair Queen 2008 . She won Grand Champion in the 2008 4-H Cat Show. The Miss Trumbull County Fair Pageant is open to any girl between the ages of 14 and 18 who resides in Trumbull County. Wells was judged on poise, grace, stage presence and modeling during the evening gown competition. She gave a speech about her school honors, activities, community service and leadership opportunities. The contestants also had to answer an onstage question. Wells was named Miss Trumbull County Fair 2008 and was also Tiny Miss Trumbull County Fair in 1995. Wells also earned the honor of being named Trumbull County Junior Fair Queen in 2008. The title is given to a young lady who participates in Junior Fair activities during the year and at the fair. A number of organizations are considered to be part of Junior Fair.
» Full StoryWoman, rescue dog deployed to sites hit by hurricanes
HOWLAND — Hurricanes Ike, Hanna and Gustav kept Howland part-time firefighter/paramedic Sally Zaher on her toes for 17 days across 5,000 miles for much of last month.
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HOWLAND — Nearly 350 out-of-towners descended upon the Mahoning Valley on Oct. 3 with cameras in hand and a mission in mind: to check out the landscaping.
» Full StoryMaster Gardeners schedule to include workshop
HOWLAND — “Azaleas and Rhododendrons” is the featured topic for the Oct. 16 fall training session presented by local gardening expert Gordon Vujevic. The morning workshop will be held at OSU Agricultural Complex, 520 W. Main St.
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City pushes residents to use leaf program
HOWLAND — While township officials had hoped to get it free this year, they’ll be paying Allied Waste $40,000 for its leaf pick-up program this fall.
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