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The seeing eye Apr 11, 2021 DISTRICT SEEKS VOLUNTEERS: The Geauga Trumbull Solid Waste Management District has kicked off its litter cleanup campaign. The program, called the Great American Cleanup, is part of a national campaign through Keep America Beautiful. Local volunteers receive trash bags, litter grabbers, safety vests and gloves. All cleanup volunteers will receive an Earth Day T-shirt while supplies last as a thank you gift. Service groups, neighborhood clubs, schools, Scouts and comm...

Mar 2, 2021 YOUNGSTOWN — Ms. Josephine Elaine Smith, 79, of Youngstown, transitioned into eternal rest Monday, Feb. 22, 2021, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Ms. Smith was born June 11, 1941, in Youngstown, a daughter of James Edward Sr. and Arrie Mae Battle Smith. She was a 1959 graduate of North High School and a 1993 graduate of Youngstown State University, receiving her degree in social work. She had been employed as a social worker with Help Hotline and MYCAP. A valued wo...

Feb 26, 2021 ‘VISIT’ SUTLIFF: Virtual tours are being held for the Sutliff Museum located on the second floor of the Warren-Trumbull County Public Library. While sheltering at home, people still are able to “visit” the Sutliff Museum through the museum’s App. Featured are tours about the Sutliff Family, Underground Railroad history and Victorian Design. The program was made possible in part by a grant from the Ohio History Fund in 2019. BIKE TO WORK: The committee planning for the ann...

The seeing eye Feb 21, 2021 HARVEST FOR HUNGER CAMPAIGN: Second Harvest Food Bank of the Mahoning Valley has kicked off its 30th annual Harvest for Hunger campaign, which is a food and funds drive that takes place during February, March and April to help stock the food bank shelves for the spring and summer months. Anyone interested in participating in the campaign by conducting a food and / or funds drive to benefit the food bank should call Julia at 330-792-5522, ext. 102, or visit www.mahoni...

Chinese Citizens Needing Urgent Medical Care Are Neglected During Strict Lockdown On Jan. 8, several cities in northern China’s Hebei Province were placed under lockdown amid a resurgence of COVID-19 cases. Then, in mid-January, local authorities in Xingtai city of Hebei Province tightened controls when confirmed cases continued to rise. The Epoch Times obtained a series of classified documents from Xingtai municipal government revealing that many residents who were not affected by COVID-19 h...

The seeing eye Jan 29, 2021 VALENTINE SHOPPING: A Valentine’s Day-themed shopping event will be 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 6 at First Baptist Church of Howland, 8957 E. Market St. The Sweetheart Shopping Event will be for anyone who needs unique gifts and products for themselves or their loved ones. Over 50 vendors are taking part. Free admission and free parking. All vendors at the event will be wearing masks, maintaining social distancing and adhering to all guidelines from the Trumbull County ...

Seeing eye Jan 27, 2021 PANTRY DISTRIBUTION: Second Harvest Food Bank of the Mahoning Valley is collaborating with the Ohio National Guard to host a Traveling Food Pantry food distribution 10 a.m. Thursday at Yankee Lake, 1800 state Route 7 NE, Brookfield. To partake in this zero-contact distribution, recipients’ trunks must be open and clear of all belongings. Their windows must be rolled up. Recipients must not exit their vehicle for any reason. For information, visit www.mahoningvalleyseco...

Susquehanna SPCA Creates Animal Abuse Hotline The Susquehanna SPCA (SQSPCA) announced the creation of a phone hotline so the public can report suspected cases of animal abuse. Executive Director Stacie Haynes says, “the ‘Here to Help Hotline,’ is intended to help prevent hardship from escalating to cruelty,” The hotline is free, completely confidential and judgment-free. Callers are asked to answer a series of questions so that the reported animal abuse can be assessed and the best cou...

Jan 24, 2021 WILLIAM McKINLEY 178TH: President William McKinley’s 178th birthday celebration will be 2 p.m. Friday for a virtual birthday party celebration. The public can take part by signing onto McKinley’s birthday party and also learn fun facts throughout the day. Visit the library’s YouTube Channel at 2 p.m. to watch a short video about how much things have changed since McKinley was born in 1843. TCAP RELIEF GRANT: The Trumbull Community Action Program’s home relief grant offering...

Jan 18, 2021 HONORING MLK: The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Scholarship Committee will host the 21st annual celebration honoring the life and legacy of King. The program “Reflect, Reset, Reach Forward” will be 9 to 10:30 a.m. today as a virtual celebration on Zoom at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89259078123. There will be reflections from alumni scholars, community leaders and a panel discussion “Where Do We Go From Here?” MLK WORKSHOP: The YWCA Mahoning Valley and the MLK Planning C...