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Financial advisor earns platinum status at Certera Circle of Excellence

STEUBENVILLE – Ken Perkins, owner/president of Tri-State Financial Services, earned a platinum level status qualification, placing him in the top 235 advisors at Cetera Financial Group’s annual awards conference, Circle of Excellence. Since 2013, Perkins has been affiliated with Cetera, the premiere financial advisor Wealth Hub where financial advisors and institutions optimize their control and value creation. Each year, Circle of Excellence recognizes the accomplishments and leadership of Cetera’s top professionals. As a perennial qualifier for the Circle of Excellence since ...

Civil War program planned at River Museum Sunday

Tim Brookes will present a program on the Civil War at the River Museum, 1003 Riverside Ave., Wellsville, Sunday. The museum is open 1 to 4:30 p.m. and the program will be presented at 2 p.m. (Submitted photo)

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THU/7-30 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 (56 numbers or less for $1,500) called at 6:45 p.m., followed by regular bingo. This week features computers for $25. Also, 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, Birthday Night at the church, 7-9 p.m.; information at 330-729-0127 Canfield MCCTC Adult Career Center Enrollment Open House, 6 p.m., ...

Tuition Mission Foundation announces 2026 – 2027 scholarships

EAST LIVERPOOL — Tri-State Area Tuition Mission Foundation (TMF) President Jackman S. Vodrey has announced the 2026 – 2027 tuition awards. TMF is awarding $181,000 to 22 area students. The top award was $10,000, which 12 of the 22 recipients were awarded. TMF is a 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable foundation which was launched in 1962 as the Tri-State Area Citizens’ Scholarship Foundation. Since 1992, 100% of donated funds have been put directly into tuition awards — though since 2018, some investment income has been used to help cover a portion of overhead costs. In addition ...

Kent State East Liverpool invites groups to be part of 9-11 Remembrance event

EAST LIVERPOOL — Kent State University at East Liverpool is planning a community event to honor the service and sacrifice of first responders, while remembering the events of Sept. 11, 2001. The Never Forget – Community Remembrance will take place Sept. 10 on the East Liverpool Campus from 4 to 7 p.m. The day will include displays of local emergency vehicles, free refreshments, interactive demonstrations, information tables, family-friendly activities and an American Red Cross blood drive. First responders will be recognized and receive remembrance pins. While details of the ...

Youngstown Playhouse hosting auditions for youth production

YOUNGSTOWN — The Youngstown Playhouse has announced auditions for the first youth production of the upcoming 102nd Season - The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon! (one-act) by Don Zolidis. Auditions will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 13th and from noon to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 15 in the Moyer Room of The Youngstown Playhouse (600 Playhouse Lane, Youngstown). Callbacks will be held if necessary by invitation only on Monday, Aug. 17 starting at 6 p.m. Director Shiloh Hart is seeking a cast of as many as 20 8-18 year olds for this Youth Production. Interested performers ...