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Corban Baker, a Marine veteran and current Outreach Coordinator for the Mahoning County Veterans Service Commission in Howland, uses his communication skills to help veterans access benefits today.

He served overseas and as a news anchor — skills that now support his local community.

Saturday's McGuffey Day celebrated the center's 100th anniversary at 1649 Jacobs Road on the East Side, where families, local organizations, and community leaders gathered to honor its legacy.

A fundraising campaign (100 for 100) was launched to raise $100,000 for rebuilding programs and expanding services.

A senior dog was rescued from a ravine (50 to 60 feet deep) by the Columbiana County Humane Society on Aug.

16; the chief humane officer said it was one of the hardest rescues he ever faced.

Eastwood Mall Complex earned a national top 10 ranking for retail center experiences, +a distinction that boosts local pride+.

Leslie Huff spoke with the mall's regional director of marketing and communications to detail the recognition.

Mastropietro Winery (a local landmark) will host its annual Hot Air Balloon Festival soon, offering local residents a festive display of colorful balloons overhead at the winery.

The event is expected to draw community members to enjoy this unique celebration.

Residents can look forward to the 34th Annual Brier Hill Italian Festival, an event that will bring Italian food and live music to historic Brier Hill.

Organizers will share further details on event timing and activities soon.

Transportation staff from Girard City School and Liberty Local School districts met Friday at Girard High School for emergency preparedness training, working with local police and fire departments to review safety rules and practice bus evacuations under simulated smoke conditions.

Corban Baker, a veteran from Howland, now serves as outreach coordinator at Mahoning County Veterans Service Commission as he helps local veterans and their families access earned benefits today (he began serving in the Marines in 2002 and uses lessons learned to support his community).

Boardman Township will close the intersection of Glenwood Ave and Wildwood Drive for five weeks as crews install drainage ahead of a new roundabout, part of a $7.4 million project improving traffic signals and local drainage (construction begins Monday, Aug.

24).

Drivers in Austintown face detours on I-80 and I-76 as pavement rehabilitation continues.

ODOT closed the ramp from I-80 to SR 46 (with detours provided), reduced lanes on I-80, and expects work to finish in late October.

Hartford Township will soon add a new 2500-gallon tanker-pumper to its emergency fleet while Sebring Fire and EMS will begin using a $372000 Ford F-550 Braun ambulance by Labor Day; both pieces of equipment were acquired using funds raised by local levies.

Local officials and development groups worked together to demolish a 1912 manufacturing building at 221 W.

Georgia Ave — freeing 4.5 acres for new jobs and business opportunities in Sebring.