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Fourth of July events abound in Valley

Staff report A variety of events are taking place throughout the Mahoning Valley to celebrate Independence Day and the nation’s 250th birthday. They include: FRIDAY CANFIELD — There will be a fireworks show at 9:45 p.m. at the Canfield Fairgrounds. Gates open at 5 p.m. with live entertainment, concessions and activities for children. MESOPOTAMIA — The Mesopotamia Ox Roast will be 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday to Sunday at the township center at state Routes 87 and 534. More than 160 dealers and live entertainment, as well as the famous roast beef sandwiches, will be featured. ...

Flagpole dedication planned on Saturday

MESPO CELEBRATION: The Mesopotamia Township trustees will host a dedication ceremony at 6 p.m. Saturday across from the End of the Commons General Store in Mesopotamia for the new 50-foot flagpole. The brief dedication ceremony will thank John Pavlic, the volunteers and the people who donated to the project in celebration of America250. SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE: McKinley Memorial Library will present a school supply drive beginning Wednesday through July 31, with dropoff at the library or at Niles Community Services. KIDS CLUB: McKinley Memorial Library will present Kids Club: Sun Clock, ...

Agenda

• NEWTON TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES will have a special meeting at 9 a.m. Wednesday at the township administration building to discuss Scott Street sewer issues and possible litigation. Action may be taken at this meeting. • NEWTON FALLS VILLAGE COUNCIL will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday at the municipal building. • McDONALD VILLAGE PLANNING COMMISSION will meet at 5 p.m. Wednesday at the municipal building. • LORDSTOWN BOARD OF EDUCATION will have a work session and regular meeting at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday in the board administration meeting room.

Seeing Eye: Historial society to host archaeology camp

DIG INTO TRUMBULL COUNTY’S PAST: Children can dig into Trumbull County’s past this summer at a hands-on archaeology summer camp for ages 8 to 14. The camp, which is hosted by the Trumbull County Historical Society, will be 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 8 to 10 at Center Brook Manor, 8745 Painesville Warren Road in Bloomfield. Campers will work side‑by‑side with real archaeologists, learning how to identify artifacts, use excavation tools, and interpret the clues left behind by the people who lived here long ago. The camp takes place at a verified Underground Railroad site in Trumbull ...

Agenda

• LAKEVIEW BOARD OF EDUCATION will meet at 5 p.m. Monday at the high school media center for a work session followed by the regular meeting at 6 p.m.. • LORDSTOWN FINANCE COMMITTEE will meet at 6 p.m. Monday at the village municipal building. • BROOKFIELD TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES will meet at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the township administration building for a department head meeting and to adopt a cybersecurity policy with possible executive session. • GIRARD BOARD OF EDUCATION will meet at 5 p.m. Tuesday at the high school library. • TRUMBULL COUNTY COMMISSIONERS will meet at 10:30 ...

Hospital names Belmont Buddies Award recipients

YOUNGSTOWN — Belmont Pines Hospital recently announced the launch of their inaugural Belmont Buddies Awards. Belmont Buddies recipients are regional community organizations that provide opportunities for children and adolescents to experience safe and nurturing summer experiences. As part of our commitment to the health of our region, through the Belmont Buddies Awards, Belmont Pines Hospital will provide financial support to these organizations to help improve access to positive mental and physical health as demonstrated by the recipients’ programming. Belmont Pines are looking ...