Superload transport delay

MINERVA — A superload has been delayed on its way to East Liverpool, after crews decided to spend the night in Minerva Thursday afternoon.

The superload is traveling along U.S. Route 30 from Minerva to East Liverpool, and traffic will be detoured to ensure its safe passage.

This move will take several hours. During the move, expect delays and traffic stoppages on U.S. 30 and state Route 45.

East Palestine parking ban

To allow East Palestine street employees to safely and efficiently clear large amounts of snow from sidewalks and intersections, there will be no parking on Market Street between 10 p.m Sunday and 6 a.m. Monday.

St. Paul Mardi Gras fundraiser

St. Paul School Foundation will host a Mardi Gras fundraiser benefiting the staff and students of the school from 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 17 at The Rumpled Queen. The event will include heavy hors d’oeuvres and live music. Tickets cost $80 per person. Attendees are encouraged to don their purple, green and gold for an evening featuring New Orleans inspired cuisine and lively music. Reservations are due by Feb. 10. Tickets are available at https://www.opentable.com/r/the-rumpled-queen-salem or at 234-320-4014.

SRMC Look Nook Easter sale

Salem Regional Medical Center’s (SRMC) Look Nook Gift Shop will be carrying a variety of unique Spring and Easter items from Charm House Decor Feb. 2 through April 3. Merchandise will be available from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday, with 20 percent of all sales going back to SRMC to support patient care. For information, call the Look Nook at 330-332-7252.

Cleveland bus trip

Lisbon Historical Society is sponsoring a bus trip to Cleveland on April 22. The trip consists of two stops: the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and the West Side Market. The Rock Hall features over 30,000 artifacts housed in the five levels of this 150,000-square-foot museum. The Market has over 70 family-owned vendors in this 1912 national landmark. The cost is $90 and includes admission and gratuities. For details, call Lisa at 330-429-0399.

OSU Ext. chocolate workshop

Ohio State University Extension Mahoning County will host a Heart Smart Chocolate Workshop on Friday, Feb. 13, from 10 a.m. to noon at the OSU Extension office, 490 S. Broad St., Canfield. This workshop will explore how cacao and chocolate can be part of a heart-healthy lifestyle. Participants will learn the science behind cacao’s health benefits, along with practical tips and techniques for working with cocoa and chocolate in healthier ways. The workshop will also include a guided taste testing experience. The cost to attend is $10 per person, and advance registration is required. To register or for information, call OSU Extension Mahoning County at 330-533-5538.

MCCTC Governing Board

CANFIELD — At its January meeting, the Governing Board of the Educational Service Center of Eastern Ohio (ESC of Eastern Ohio) appointed Alexa Sweeney Blackann as the newest member of the Mahoning County Career and Technical Center (MCCTC) Governing Board.

Sweeney Blackann brings extensive leadership experience from both business and community organizations in the Mahoning Valley. She is the former president of in Youngstown. In early 2023, she sold the business and now continues as a consultant.

In addition to her work in the automotive industry, Sweeney Blackann currently serves on several local boards including the Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber of Commerce, BRITE Energy Innovators, Better Business Bureau, Akron Children’s Hospital Foundation, YSU Foundation, and the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County Board of Trustees. She is a graduate of Youngstown State University and is deeply involved in community philanthropy.

“We are honored to welcome Alexa to the MCCTC Board,” said Richard S. Scarsella, president of the ESC of Eastern Ohio Governing Board. “Her strong commitment to education, economic development, and community leadership will be tremendous assets as we work together to support career and technical opportunities for students across Mahoning County.”

Sweeney Blackann’s appointment strengthens the partnership between education and business in the region and reflects the ESC of Eastern Ohio’s ongoing dedication to student success, workforce development, and community collaboration.