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May 7, 2021
BENEFIT: The “No Tiger Fights Alone” fundraiser to help Howland High School student Sandra Rose will be held 4 to 8 p.m. today at the Howland Tiger Stadium. Sandra has been battling COVID-19, diabetes and other health issues at the Cleveland Clinic. The fundraiser will include a drive-thru dinner, 50-50 raffle, cornhole, basket raffle and bake sale. Sandra is a junior at the school and a cheerleader. She was moved to a children’s rehabilitation facility earlier this week.
CEMETERY CLEANUP: The Vienna Historical Society will host a cleanup at noon Saturday at Doud Cemetery, located next to state Route 11 off King Graves Road. Those who can help are asked to meet at the cemetery.
Mar 1, 2021
YOUNGSTOWN The Paul and Yetta Gluck School of Visual Arts at the Jewish Community Center of Youngstown has added a kiln to its studio.
“Our kiln falls in the medium category in terms of what we can do and is suited for small scale beginner / intermediate processes,” Dana Goodfriend, JCC art and education curator, said.
The kiln’s capabilities will allow school of visual arts participants to work with glass as well as stoneware, medium porcelain and low-fire earthenware clays. They also will be able to use precious metal clay that contains powder of silver and gold.
“That’s good for jewelry making,” Goodfriend said.
Jan 1, 2021
OUTDOOR FUN: The Jewish Community Center, 505 Gypsy Lane, Youngstown, will cut the ribbon 3:15 p.m. Monday on its Winter Campus. The campus features a high-quality synthetic ice rink that provides an authentic ice skating experience throughout the season, regardless of weather. The rink will be open through March 28 and will provide free public skating for the community and a curling lane for recreation and competitive play. It also will be available to rent. Snacks and hot chocolate will be available for purchase. The campus offers quality outdoor physical and social activities during the late fall and winter. Major sponsors are Western Reserve Health Foundation, the Youngstown Foundation, and the J. Ford Crandall Memorial Foundation. Other sponsors are Dom’s Ice House, Acme Steak and Seafood, Real Living Volpini Realty Group, and Penguin City Brewing Co. All state safety guidelines and protocols will be followed including wearing of masks.
Dec 29, 2020
PRESCRIPTION DRUG DISPOSAL BAGS: The Alliance for Substance Abuse Prevention, a project of the Trumbull County Mental Health and Recovery Board, has partnered with RALI Ohio and local organizations to offer free prescription drug disposal bags throughout Trumbull County.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in 2017, Ohio had the second-highest rate of drug overdose deaths in the country. Opioids were the main driver of those deaths.
Bag locations include St. Joe’s at the Mall, Eastwood Mall, Niles; Hubbard Public Library; Kinsman Public Library; Vienna Police Department; Vienna Fire Department; Warren-Trumbull County Public Libraries in Warren, Howland, Cortland and Liberty; One Health Ohio locations in Newton Falls, Warren West, Lloyd McCoy Health Center and Kidz First Pediatrics; RISE Recovery locations in the Lloyd McCoy Health Center and at 3132 Belmont Ave.