Ex-comedian, newsman
now serves Valley vets
YOUNGSTOWN Sgt. Corban Baker’s diverse resume includes having served more than five years in the military, working as a news anchor and performing stand-up comedy, but for him, assisting fellow veterans is no laughing matter. “We put our lives on the line for this country and have sacrificed so much, like missing weddings and other special occasions, so I think every veteran deserves every benefit that they’re entitled to,” said Baker, who in March was named as the Mahoning County Veterans Service Commission’s new outreach coordinator.
He replaces Delmus E. Stubbs, an Iraq war veteran who served 22 years in the Army and is working at an outpatient clinic in Warren.
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Dec 29, 2020
FOOD GIVEAWAY: The East Side Crime Watch is hosting a Food Giveaway 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday at the old fire station, at the corner of Oak and Fruit streets, Youngstown. Participants are asked to bring identification and wear a mask.
For information, call 330-742-4880.
VETERAN SERVICES: Mahoning County Veterans Service Commission, 345 Oak Hill Ave., Suite 100, Youngstown, is closed to the public because of the pandemic. Business is being conducted by phone only at 330-740-2450 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. weekdays.
Free services provided to veterans include temporary financial assistance, utility assistance, van transportation to VA medical appointments, VA service connected disability claims and burial benefits.
Sherry Gordon of Youngstown, left, takes a box of food from Heather Kennedy at the toy and food giveaway at Gleaners Food Bank on Pyatt Street in Youngstown on Wednesday. Volunteers helped at least 300 children have a better Christmas.
Staff photo / Ed Runyan
YOUNGSTOWN Large garbage bags full of new toys came off of a semi tractor-trailer Wednesday at Gleaners Food Bank on Pyatt Street so that volunters could place them in the vehicles of families of 300 children.
In some cases, people came to pick up toys for three families, meaning they received three bags full. In several cases, the bags didn’t all fit very well into their car.
Dec 18, 2020
YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning County Veterans Service Commission, in partnership with Gleaner’s Food Bank and on behalf of the Mahoning County Board of Commissioners, will be hosting a food distribution 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Covelli Centre, 229 E. Front St., Youngstown.
Santa Claus will be there to assist in handing out food and Christmas hams. Patrons will remain in their vehicles and drive through the distribution line and are requested to wear masks. Veterans are to wear something that signifies military affiliation.
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