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‘Light up Leetonia’

Ashley Johnson of Leetonia and her daughter Ruth help prepare hot chocolate to have with cookies Saturday during Light Up Leetonia.
Ellie West, 5, of Leetonia prepares hot chocolate Saturday inside the post office during Light Up Leetonia. Treats were served before Santa’s arrival.
Mayor Kevin Siembida and Santa invite the children onto the village post office steps to Light Up Leetonia Saturday evening.
Owen Votaw, 3, of Austintown, told Santa he wanted toys Saturday. Santa and Owen discussed not making messes and agreed toys were a wise decision as long as he cleans them up when finished.
Gabe Pastore, 4, of Leetonia talks with Santa Saturday at Light Up Leetonia.

Mayor Kevin Siembida and Leetonia Schools Student Council helped set up a fire, smores and hot chocolate with cookies on Main Street Saturday. The festivities were part of “Light Up Leetonia.” Santa arrived by firetruck to visit with village children and hear their Christmas wishes inside the post office. Siembida said the event is held every year for the children throughout the community. Leetonia council members also helped set up lights and other festivities. Pictured, Andrew Dickey, 6, of Leetonia talks with Santa about his Christmas presents. Morning Journal/Danielle Garner

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