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Seeing Eye: Society plans event at Copper Penny Lodge

FORT LAUDERDALE CONNECTION: Christine Novicky, president of the Vienna Historical Society, will present the program “Fort Lauderdale Connection: Stories of the Stranahan Family of Vienna” at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Copper Penny Lodge, 4275 Warren Sharon Road, Vienna. Novicky will have photos and tales of the Rev. Robert Stranahan family of Vienna. Seating is limited. WELLNESS ON WHEELS: The Warren City Health District’s Wellness on Wheels Mobile Unit will be onsite 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday at Scarpaci’s, 139 Forest St. NE, Warren.

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• BROOKFIELD TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES will meet at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the township administration building for monthly department head meetings. • BAZETTA TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES will have a public hearing at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the township administration building on zone change from residential to commercial. • NEWTON TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at the township administration building. • WARREN TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the township administration building. • NILES BOARD OF EDUCATION will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the school administration ...

YSU Foundation board welcomes new trustees

The Youngstown State University Foundation’s annual board meeting on Monday, May 11, was a special one. The YSU Foundation Board of Trustees announced the appointment of William A. Cafaro, Joe DeSalvo, Kathy Harley and Josh Prest as four new trustees to its board, with three-year terms that ...

Memorial Day events 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. • POLAND — Mahoning Valley Squadron 15 will conduct a ...

Alzheimer Network board names founder as executive director emeritus

The board of directors of the Alzheimer Network is proud to announce that Dorothy Barto, founder and longtime executive director, has been offered the honorary title of Executive Director Emeritus in recognition of her extraordinary leadership and over 40 years of dedicated service. In 2004, under Dorothy's leadership, the organization became a 501(c)(3) with a vision to provide compassionate support and reliable resources to individuals and families affected by Alzheimer’s disease. The organization is a trusted source of quality information, education, guidance and ongoing support ...

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 ...