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FRI/8-14 Boardman DARE Singles Group, putt-putt at Sports World, 7 p.m.; information at 330-729-0127 Columbiana Good As New Shoppe, Methodist Church, 210 S. Main St., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; 50 percent off entire store. Historical Society of Columbiana & Fairfield Township Log House Museum open 2-4 p.m. East Liverpool Monthly auction, 5 p.m., East Liverpool Masonic Temple, 422 Broadway St. VFW Post 66 Bingo, 6:30 p.m.; 25 cents a card, five cards for a $1, 50 cents coverall; pizza and fresh popcorn available for purchase East Palestine Eagles kitchen open 4-8 p.m., beer batter ...

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THU/8-13 Beloit West Branch Athletic Boosters bingo, booster hall, 26701 U.S. Route 62. Doors open at 4:30 p.m., early tickets called at 6 p.m., and Jumpin’ Jack (58 numbers for $1,500) called at 6:45 p.m., followed by regular bingo. Kitchen open, instant tickets and computers available. Now through August, any player bringing in a school supply will receive a free 3-on with admission purchase. Info at 330-509-1209. Boardman DARE Singles Group, Music at Boardman Park, 6:30 p.m.; information at 330-729-0127 Calcutta Young at Heart luncheon, 12:30 p.m., Long’s Run Trinity ...

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East Liverpool income tax department announces change in payment provider The East Liverpool City Income Tax Department is announcing a change to a new payment provider. The new provider, Paystar, will accept credit, debit or ACH payments online at https://secure.paystar.io/checkout/city-of-east-liverpool-taxes. The Paystar site can be accessed through the link or by going to ww. Eastliverpool.com and clicking on one of the two links there. Sharon Williams, tax commissioner, noted that this is a cheaper and much more user-friendly option. There is no longer a phone number to call to ...

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WED/8-12 Boardman DARE Singles Group, Music at Woodworth Park, 7 p.m.; information at 330-729-0127 County Columbiana County Board of Elections, 1:30 p.m., board office Columbiana County Veterans Service Commission, 2 p.m., CCVSC office East Palestine Drop-In Book Club, 6:30 p.m., East Palestine Library Hanoverton United Local school board, 5:30 p.m., media center Lisbon Free Family Search Center, 6-8 p.m., Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 7250 Lisbon Road; information at 330-271-1661. Minerva Minerva Chamber free stargazing night, 9 p.m., Great Trail Golf ...

Heartland Hospice seeks volunteers, particularly in Columbiana County

Since January, Jenn Engle of Howland has spent much of her spare time with folks who are facing their final chapter. As a volunteer for Heartland Hospice, which is based in Boardman, she is paired with clients in the program, offering companionship as part of their end-of-life care. Hospice ...

Museum of Ceramics to host lecture on the Sandy and Beaver Canal

The East Liverpool Museum of Ceramics, located at 400 E. Fifth St., will host a free public lecture on Aug. 29 at 3:30 p.m. Professional engineer Doug Bacso of Cleveland has spent years researching the entire 73-mile Sandy and Beaver Canal system. Through extensive study, Bacso has created detailed maps and drawings documenting the canal and its locks. During the presentation, Bacso will discuss the construction of the Sandy and Beaver Canal, its significance to the East Liverpool area, and the factors that ultimately led to its decline. Attendees will gain a greater appreciation for ...