Residents throughout the area received an early start with Thanksgiving on Wednesday as the House of Prayer, Church Street, East Liverpool, hosted its 29th annual Thanksgiving Dinner service, which was open to the public. Attendees received a free turkey dinner along with desserts and drinks. Pictured at the buffet is a portion of the staff of 37, who served 275 guests and had close to 50 takeout dinners available for the public to enjoy. (Photo by Steve Rappach)