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Veterans get in free

COLUMBIANA — Columbiana will be hosting a military appreciation night for the opening game against Western Reserve on Thursday at Firestone Park.

All military veterans and those currently serving will be admitted free for the game that will kick off at 7 p.m.

A tailgate party will be held beginning at 5:30 p.m. at the Duck Pond Pavilion No. 1. All veterans are urged to attend, have a soft drink and sign a commemorative board. Former Columbiana County coach and Vietnam veteran Larry Baughman will be the greeter and will provide service personnel with admitance to the game. Youngstown State University president Jim Tressel will speak to the veterans before the game. Local businessman and ROTC Hall of Fame member Bob Sebo will toss the coin.

The Western Reserve and Columbiana bands will join together to play the national anthem. The Ohio National Guard and local reserve units will have a military display and some free giveaways on the practice field adjacent to the stadium starting at 5 p.m.

All veterans or current service members wishing to attend should present military ID or driver’s license near the scoreboard gate.

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