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FRI/2-13 Boardman DARE Singles Group, movie to be announced at Thursday meeting; 330-729-0127 Canfield Ohio State University Extension Mahoning County Heart Smart Chocolate Workshop, 10 a.m.-noon, OSU Extension office, 490 S. Broad St.; $10; register at 330-533-5538. Columbiana Good As New Shoppe, Methodist Church, 210 S. Main Street. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 50 Per Cent off Coats, Shoes and Boots. American Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Columbiana American Legion Post 290 East Liverpool Monthly auction, 5 p.m., East Liverpool Masonic Temple, 422 Broadway St. VFW Post ...

SOUTHERN LOCAL HOMECOMING ROYALTY

Southern Local crowned their 2026 winter Homecoming royalty at the Weirton Madonna boys basketball game Tuesday. Winning the titles are King Zac Mayfield and Queen Haylee Kellogg. (Photo by Jimmy Joe Savage)

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Drive-Thru dinner A Drive-Thru Cream Chicken over Biscuit Dinner at Wellsville First Christian Church, 831 Main St., will host a drive-through cream chicken over biscuit dinner from 4 to 6 p.m. or sold out Saturday. Menu consists of cream chicken over biscuit, mashed potatoes, green beans, cole slaw, and dessert. Cost is by donation.

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THU/2-12 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 (57 numbers for $1,500) called at 6:45 p.m., followed by regular bingo. Kitchen open, instant tickets and computers available. Info at 330-509-1209. Boardman DARE Singles Group, Speaker Night, 7-9 p.m., Boardman United Methodist Church, 6809 Market St.; 330-729-0127 Chester Former employees of Crucible and J&L Steel, breakfast, 9 a.m., Connie’s Corner Lighthouse Christian Fellowship Thrift Shop, 1-5 p.m.; ...

Oak Glen January Scholar of the Month

Maddox McKay, 18, is Oak Glen High School’s Lion Scholar for January 2026. Maddox is the son of Tony and Rachel McKay. He resides in Chester, West Virginia. Maddox has served as class president on Student Council since his freshman year. Additionally, he is president of the OGHS National ...

CCESC VEX IQ Elementary Robotics League wraps up its 2025–26 season

LISBON – The CCESC VEX IQ Elementary Robotics League wrapped up its 2025–26 season with a finals competition Saturday, Feb. 7, at the Columbiana County Career and Technical Center. Four teams earned qualification to compete in the Ohio VEX IQ Elementary School Robotics State Championship, ...