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Spring means long, unpredictable days for farmers

Spring in agriculture is more than just a change in seasons — it marks the beginning of one of the busiest and most stressful times of the year for farm families. While many people are enjoying warmer weather and greener fields, our farmers are watching the forecast, checking fields, repairing equipment and trying to make the most of every dry day they are given. For many crop farmers, planting season is beginning to ramp up. Between rain delays, rising fuel and fertilizer costs, and the pressure of narrowing planting windows, stress levels are high. Livestock producers are still ...

Girard cancels centennial celebration

GIRARD CANCELS EVENT: The originally scheduled Girard Liberty Park centennial celebration for Saturday has been canceled due to weather. At this time, there is no rescheduled date. CAST & CATCH FISHIN’ FRIDAY: Cast and Catch Fishin’ Friday will be 5:30 to 7 p.m. today at the Mosquito Lake Marina, 1439 Wilson Sharpsville Road, Bazetta. The beginner-friendly fishing session will have a park naturalist on hand and to offer basic instruction and help you get set up. Fishing poles and bait will be provided, but participants are welcome to bring their own equipment. All ages welcome. ...

Agenda

• GIRARD ZONING COMMISSION will meet at 5 p.m. Thursday at the Girard Free Library, 105 E. Prospect St.

Take a walking tour of cemetery

PIONEER CEMETERY WALKING TOUR: Explore the secrets of Pioneer Cemetery, the oldest cemetery in the area where the remains of John Stark Edwards and other pioneers of the Connecticut Western Reserve were laid to rest, at 11 a.m. Saturday. Participants should meet at the entrance to the cemetery, located behind the Akron Children’s building, 661 Mahoning Ave. NW, Warren. Cost is $10. Purchase tickets at https://bit.ly/42iNEZD. WILDLIFE SHOW: Mosquito Lake Park will host a wildlife show at 6 p.m. Saturday at the amphitheater. The park’s naturalist team and volunteers will host the ...

Memorial Day event in the Mahoning Valley

An assortment of Memorial Day events are scheduled throughout the Valley this weekend and Monday. They include: SUNDAY • CORTLAND — The Cortland Veterans Memorial Committee program will be at 2 p.m. at the Veterans Memorial in Point Park. In line with the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States, the Cortland Community Band will perform at 1:30 p.m. The featured speaker will be Lt. Col. James Johnson (U.S. Army, retired). In case of rain, the program will be moved to Cortland Christian Church, 153 Grove Drive. MONDAY • BEAVER TOWNSHIP — There will be a 11 a.m. ceremony ...

Agenda

• WARREN BOARD OF CONTROL will meet at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at the city law department. • TRUMBULL COUNTY TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT will meet at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the county administration building’s fifth-floor hearing room on bridge engineering. • WEATHERSFIELD BOARD OF EDUCATION will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday at the high school media center. • NEWTON FALLS BOARD OF EDUCATION will meet at 5:30 p.m. Thursday at the high school media center.. • WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT Board of Trumbull County will meet at 8:30 a.m. Thursday at the Kent State Trumbull Technology ...