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Apr 23, 2021
CHILDREN TO GET MODIFIED TOY CARS: Dozens of volunteers will come together from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday at the Mahoning County Career and Technical Center, 7300 N. Palmyra Road, Canfield, to modify ride-on toy cars for 22 children with mobility impairments.
Volunteer electricians will modify the wiring, while volunteer adaptive technology professionals and physical and occupational therapists will help with seating modifications. Students from MCCTC are designing “license plates” and decals and helping to assemble the cars.
This is the sixth year of modifying cars. This year’s event is sponsored by Go Baby Go Youngstown, the Magic of Michael Foundation and the Hirschbeck Family.
Apr 16, 2021
HANDOUT: East Side Crime Watch is hosting a food giveaway 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the old fire station, corner of Oak and Fruit streets, Youngstown. Wear a mask and bring your ID. For information, contact Annie Hall at 330-742-4850.
FRUIT TREE PRUNING: Learn how to prune apple and peach trees with Mahoning County OSU Extension and White House Fruit Farms, at noon (Zoom and in-person available) and 2 p.m. (in-person only), on Saturday at White House Fruit Farms, 9249 Youngstown-Salem Road, Canfield.
Pruning is important to the success of fruit trees, and knowing how to properly prune can aid in the success of future crops. Demonstrations will be done by Eric Barrett, OSU Extension educator, and Dave and David Hull from White House Fruit Farms.
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Since he stole more than $1 million from the Upper St. Clair church where he worked as a business administrator, David Reiter says has lost more than 70 pounds, reconnected with family he’d not spoken to in more than a decade and strengthened his relationship with God.
During his sentencing hearing on Tuesday, Reiter apologized for stealing from Westminster Church and told the court that materialistic greed and pride put a stranglehold on his life.
“I am deeply and truly sorry for allowing these sins to enter and control me,” he said. “I am fully aware that even with God’s forgiveness, I need to suffer the consequences of my sins.”
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Apr 2, 2021
DRIVE-BY BUNNY EVENT: An Easter Bunny drive-by will be 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at 118 S. Osborn St., Youngstown. People can drive by and have pictures taken with the Easter Bunny. Treat bags will be available until they run out.
MEET THE EASTER BUNNY: A Meet the Easter Bunny event will be 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Hubbard Schools campus, 350 Hall Ave. SE, Hubbard. Meet the Hubbard Eagles mascot, the Junior Eagle, the Hubbard High school band and the Easter Bunny.
DOGGY EASTER EVENT: A doggy Easter egg hunt will be at Healthy Hearts and Paws Project, 384 Collar Price Road, Brookfield, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. HHPP volunteers will hide more than 500 doggy treats with a corresponding plastic egg nearby. The winner will be featured on the HHPP page and receive a free HHPP T-shirt. The event is open to kids and adults of all ages, with all participants required to sign a liability waiver. All minors must be accompanied by an adult at all times and all dog