NOTEBOOK: Independence Day celebration continues with free music, fireworks at Boardman Park
Independence Day celebration continues with free music and fireworks at Boardman Park
The Fourth of July celebrations are not over yet. The fun continues this weekend with the annual Boardman Park Independence Day concert and Fireworks display. The festivities kick off 8:15 p.m. July 8 at the Maag Theatre with music from the Salem Quaker City Band.
The Cafaro Foundation gives $400,000 to John F. Kennedy Catholic School in Warren
The Cafaro Foundation gave $400,000 to John F. Kennedy Catholic School in Warren to assist the school in upgrading its athletic facilities.
“We have always been committed to helping the school succeed in its mission to provide a well-rounded experience for students” said Cafaro Foundation Trustee, William A. Cafaro. “This donation will allow the administration to concentrate its financial resources on instructional needs and still be able to make essential improvements to its physical campus.”
Little League Ohio District 2 Baseball/SoftbaIl Tournament results from July 5
Results from Wednesday night’s Little League Ohio District 2 Baseball/SoftbaIl Tournament being held at the Fields of Dreams in Boardman.
In the Minor Softball (8-10) Division
Canfield 6, Austintown 2
Boardman 14, South Range 2
Canfield will play in the championship game at 8 p.m. July 6, Field S2
Boardman will play Austintown 6 p.m. July 6, Field S1
In the Major Softball (10-12) Division
Austintown 4, Howland 3
Austintown 7, Boardman 0
Austintown and Boardman will play in the “if” game tomorrow, July 6, 6 p.m. Field S2 for the District 2 Championship.
In the Minor Baseball (8-10) Division
Austintown 11, South Range 4
Boardman 16, Springfield 1
Austintown plays Poland July 6, 6 p.m. Field L2
South Range plays Saturday, July 8, noon Field L1
Boardman plays Canfield July 6, 8 p.m. Field L2
Springfield plays Saturday, July 8, 2 p.m. Field L1
In the Minor Baseball (9-11) Division
Boardman 9, Poland 6
Boardman plays Canfield, July 7, 6 p.m. Field L3
Poland plays Saturday, July 8, noon, Field L2
In the Major Baseball (10-12) Division
Boardman 12, South Range 0
Austintown 10, Canfield 7
SR-B Boardman plays July 7, 8 p.m. Field L1
Austintown plays Poland July 6, 8 p.m. Field L1
South Range plays Canfield July 6, 6 p.m. Field L1
Full bracket details are available at: https://tinyurl.com/District2LLTournament-2023
Educational Service Center of Eastern Ohio looking for substitute teachers
The Educational Service Center of Eastern Ohio (ESCEO) is hosting recruitment events in search of substitute teachers for the 2023-24 school year. These events will be held from 9-10:30 a.m. on July 13, August 4, August 16, and September 15 at 7320 N. Palmyra Rd., Canfield, 44406.
Anyone with an associate’s degree or higher can substitute teach. The Mahoning Valley Regional Council of Governments (MVRCOG) assists candidates with the process to become a substitute teacher.
Areas in need of substitute teachers include Austintown, Boardman, Campbell, Canfield, ESCEO, Lowellville, Mahoning County Career and Technical Center, Mahoning County Board of Developmental Disabilities, Poland, and Struthers.
Mill Creek MetroParks sets upcoming meetings
The Board of Park Commissioners of Mill Creek MetroParks has scheduled a Special Board Meeting for 8 a.m. July 8 in the Education Building – Classroom A, at the MetroParks Farm, on Rt. 46, in Canfield.
The only item on the agenda is a Board Retreat to discuss Board Governance, no decisions will be made.
In addition, the next regular meeting of the Board of Park Commissioners, of Mill Creek MetroParks is scheduled for 6 p.m. July 10 in the Education Building - McMahon Hall, at the MetroParks Farm, on Route 46, in Canfield. The agenda will be available on the website after 2 p.m. on the day of the meeting. A meeting of the Public Records Commission will be held prior to the Regular Board Meeting at 5:30 p.m. at the same location.
Speaker to share war stories from WWII veterans at Heritage Manor
Todd DePastino will share war stories from WWII veterans at 11 a.m. July 18 at Heritage Manor Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation, 517 Gypsy Lane. The program is part of the Youngstown Area Jewish Federation’s Nosh & Knowledge speaker series.
Brunch will be provided. The cost is $5 per person, veterans are free. To register, contact Nancy Sentelik at 330-746-3251 ext. 108 or nsentelik@jewishyoungstown.org.
Holland Mortgage Advisors expands to Ohio
Holland Mortgage Advisors has expanded into Ohio to offer their products and services to new customers.
“We welcome everyone to call us and connect! I’m here to answer questions about the current home buying conditions and all mortgage needs,” said Brian Havlin, Vice President, and Sr. Loan Officer.
Gibson Agency to host Annual Community Appreciation event in Girard
The Gibson Agency of Girard invites you to join them for their Annual Community Appreciation Day held at their offices located at 984 Tibbetts-Wick Road from 4-8 p.m. July 28.
Youngstown Board of Education will not hold committee meeting on July 11
The Youngstown Board of Education will not hold its committee meeting on July 11.
The board will resume its regular meeting schedule on July 25 at Choffin Career and Technical Center.
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