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MON/10-5 Beloit Village council, 6:30 p.m., village hall; special meeting with Sebring Village Council regarding the Beloit water system East Liverpool Preschool Story Time, 6 p.m., Carnegie Public Library Community Room East Palestine Way Station, open 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 109 W. Rebecca St. Mini Mondays, 11 a.m., East Palestine Library Eagles kitchen open 4-8 p.m., hamburger gravy with mashed potatoes and vegetable; $9; 330-886-0397 School board, 6 p.m., elementary media center Lisbon Free Family Search Center, 10 a.m.-noon, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 7250 Lisbon ...

Lamppost Head takes the wheel

When grandson Lamppost Head turned 15, he got his driving permit. I mean, the minute he turned 15, on his birthday, he took the test, passed, and was on the road. This urgency struck me as strange because he is not by nature an impatient person. He is deliberate in almost everything, including eating. Sometimes his brother The 747 has cleaned his plate (twice) before Lamppost Head has his food cut up and arranged to his satisfaction. When he gets in trouble with his parents, it’s usually from dragging his feet when told to do something. “Slow obedience is no obedience!” his ...

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SAT/10-3 Beloit West Branch High School Class of 1970, 10 a.m., Brickhouse in Sebring Boardman DARE Singles Group, Bowling at Boardman Lanes, 6:30 p.m.; 330-729-0127 Columbiana Good As New Shoppe, Methodist Church, 210 S. Main St., 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Fall Mystery Sale. Fairfield Ruritan Club barbecue chicken dinner, 4-6 p.m., Grace Church on South Main Street; half a chicken, baked potato, green beans, apple sauce and a cookie; $12 in advance, $13 at the door; carry out only; for reservations call Rick at 330-921-1173. County Free scrap tire collection event, 9 a.m.-noon, ...

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FRI/10-2 Boardman DARE Singles Group, Card Night at Perkins in Boardman, 5 p.m.; 330-729-0127 Columbiana American Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Columbiana American Legion Post 290 Good As New Shoppe, Methodist Church, 210 S. Main St., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Fall Mystery Sale. Across The Pond with The DoughBros, 7 p.m., Columbiana Arts Theater; tickets at atthecat.com. East Liverpool 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 Way Station, open 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 109 ...

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CCCTC first semester parent teacher conferences The Columbiana County Career and Technical Center will hold its 2026-2027 first semester parent teacher conferences on Thursday, Oct. 8, from 2:15 to 8:45 p.m. To schedule a conference with your student’s teachers, contact the school at 330-424-9561 Ext. 110 and speak to Cindy Pugh. Turning Point USA series at The Heights Church A Turning Point USA series will begin at The Heights Church, 528 Grandview St., East Liverpool, Sunday at 6 p.m. Everyone is welcome. For information call 330-386-4740. Lisbon Church of the Nazarene Cragun ...

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THU/10-1 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 (49 numbers or less for $1,500) called at 6:45 p.m., followed by regular bingo. Kitchen open, instant tickets and computers available. This month marks a celebration of 30 years of doing bingo and will feature specials every week. This week a free gift will be given with every paid admission. Info at 330-509-1209. Berlin Center American Red Cross blood drive, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m., Western Reserve High School Boardman DARE ...