Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 10th of August.
Good morning, Youngstown.
On Sunday, over 260 descendants gathered in Canfield for the 100th Sferra Family Reunion to honor a century of Italian heritage with food, games, and family history.
Younger generations joined veteran relatives to preserve this cherished local legacy.
At the 100th Keeling Family Reunion on Saturday, more than 60 relatives gathered in Mineral Ridge (celebrating a legacy dating back centuries) to enjoy homemade dishes and outdoor games.
Krista Mannion hosted the event that connected family members from Ohio and beyond, keeping tradition alive.
Approximately 1,500 participants joined the fifth annual Ability Walk & Roll at 7 17 Credit Union Field at Eastwood on Saturday afternoon.
Hosted by Abilities Unite Foundation of the Mahoning Valley (formerly Fairhaven Foundation), the event brought together families from Mahoning, Trumbull and Columbiana counties to celebrate local inclusion.
The Shaker Woods Festival will soon bring community members the chance to shop from over 200 vendors in the area (offering unique goods from local businesses).
A walking tour at Oak Hill Cemetery on Saturday honored local police officers and firefighters who helped shape our community, featuring stories of figures such as Guy Jacobs and Thomas H.
Lonesome. The volunteer research team invites interested residents to join by calling Jones (330-301-7365).
At the Mahoning Valley Heritage Association Museum located at 1340 Poland Ave. on the South Side, local history was celebrated on Saturday morning during P&LE Day, where artifacts and personal stories recalled the steel industry and the role of the Pittsburgh & Lake Erie Railroad.
Yesterday, the Warren Italian American Heritage Festival featured board member Theresa Scirocco (who discussed event details) and owner Vince Sanders (who showcased his family recipe) in a festive display.
The Schwebel family asked a federal court for permission to donate memorabilia, including photos and portraits, to the Mahoning Valley Historical Society to preserve a 120-year baking legacy after production ended on July 27.
This donation will help share the community's history with future generations.
The Shaker Woods Festival will run over the next few weekends in Shaker Woods.
Owner and promoter Lana Wilt said the event will showcase local arts and celebrate community accomplishments, inviting residents to enjoy the festivities.
The 34th LaBrae Cruisin’ with the Vikings Car, Truck & Bike Show featured vehicles, a parade at 1 p.m., food vendors, raffles & local makers, with all proceeds supporting the LaBrae 6th Grade Camp that funds outdoor trips for sixth-graders.
Kayla McCann, a social studies teacher from Niles, attended C-SPAN’s summer educators conference from July 27 to 29 in Washington, D.C. + she plans to integrate new digital resources into her classes ahead of the Nov.
3 midterm elections.
FSIS issued a public health alert on Sunday, Aug.
9 for meat and poultry products with FDA-regulated jalapeños that may contain salmonella. Recalls include Deli Kitchen’s Chipotle Cheddar Chicken Wrap from Kroger and Wawa’s Spicy Chipotle Chicken Wrap sold in Ohio; consumers should check labels and discard recalled items.
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