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On Thursday afternoon, crews from Liberty Township, Girard, and McDonald fire departments responded to calls of a natural gas odor in the area, but the smell disappeared before its source could be found.

Officials contacted Enbridge Gas Ohio for further details.

Northrop Grumman Corp. and Fastech LLC were chosen this week to lead a $12.4M project by America Makes and the National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining to test new metallic additive manufacturing materials for defense parts; the project involves academic and industry partners to speed qualification.

YSU defensive line coach Ray Hunter previewed strategies to control the line of scrimmage in the upcoming game against Northern Iowa — the preview aired on WFMJ Today.

Dick’s Sporting Goods Foundation donated $25,000 via its Sports Matter grant program to fund improvements at Hubbard Community Pool in Hubbard.

The grant updated the women’s locker room flooring and will support safe swim programming for local students and families.

Cemeteries in Mahoning and Trumbull Counties received grant money from the state to repair headstones, remove trees, and update signage.

The funds are part of nearly 367,000 dollars awarded to 80 non-profit cemeteries across 49 counties for property upkeep.

Spirit Christmas, a holiday spin-off of Spirit Halloween, is now open in Boardman at 550 Boardman Poland Road in Applewood Commons, located in the former Bed Bath and Beyond store.

The store will host its grand opening Saturday at 10 a.m. and accept donations for Rainbow Babies (Children’s Hospital) throughout the season.

The Catholic Diocese of Youngstown said on Thursday that an Ohio ruling on EdChoice (the voucher system) did not affect its scholarship funding, with all scholarships remaining active as the state plans to appeal.

A new affordable housing facility was announced Oct.

15 to offer more affordable living options for local residents. Officials say the project will soon begin work to boost housing availability in the area.