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Youngstown labor museum hosts military history program Monday

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Youngstown Historical Center of Industry and Labor, 151 W. Wood St., will host the first program in a four-part lecture series on “Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Military History.” Martha Pallante will moderate a panel discussion on “Conquest, Memory, and Indigenous Resistance” featuring Luke Hardy, Matt O’Mansky and David Simonelli. It starts at 6:30 p.m. Monday, and admission is free. For more information, go to www.yhcil.org or call 330-941-1314.

Mahoning Valley arts and entertainment

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Art ASHTABULA ARTS CENTER, 2928 W. 13th St., Ashtabula: 2026 Paul and Norma Tikkanen Painting Prize exhibition, through Oct. 31. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. ashtabulaartscenter.org and 440-964-3396. BUTLER INSTITUTE OF AMERICAN ART, 524 Wick Ave., Youngstown: “In Honor of America 250 Ohio: Joseph G. Butler Jr. Collections of Our Nation Exhibit,” through Dec. 26; “On the Surface: Works from the Permanent Collection,” through March 14, 2027. Hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and ...

YSU Theatre offers open house

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University Theatre at Youngstown State University invites prospective students and their families to attend an open house from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday at Bliss Hall. During “Theatre for a Day,” high school students can observe acting techniques, try their hand in scene workshops, participate in ensemble activities, connect with current students and explore specialized training opportunities that match their artistic interests. There is no fee to attend, but advance registration is required at ysu.edu/music-theatre-OH.

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HINTS FROM HELOISE: Not all cleaners are meant for wood

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Dear Heloise: I can't stress enough the use of a hardwood floor cleaner. Don't listen to people who tell you to use vinegar or whatever their favorite cleaner is. Vinegar can dull or damage the finish of naturally stained and sealed hardwood floors. There are other remedies that I've read about, and if you want to know what the flooring people say, just ask them. -- Elaine, in Alabama SEND A GREAT HINT TO: Heloise@Heloise.com A SPARKLING CARAFE Dear Heloise: I wanted to share a tip that may help your readers. I have a 10-cup coffee maker with a teardrop-shaped, stainless-steel ...