Dahlia Society meeting

The Mahoning Valley Dahlia Society will hold their first meeting of 2026 on Sunday, March 15, in Boardman Park’s Elton Beard Cabin at 1 p.m. Erika from The OSU Extension Office of Jefferson and Harrison counties will speak on “Garden Soil for Growing Dahlias.”

Wellsville Lenten services

The Wellsville Area Ministerial Association will hold the following Lenten Services: March 15 at Riverside Presbyterian Church, 525 Riverside Ave., with Patricia Williams as the speaker; March 22 at Elevate Worship Center, 1329 Main St., with Mark Blakeley as the speaker; March 29 at Wellsville First Christian Church, 831 Main St., with Rick Stanley as the speaker. All services will be held at 3 p.m. The Good Friday Cross Walk on April 3 will begin at noon at the Gazebo. Walkers will follow the cross to Lee’s Sheridan AME, 1325 Center St., where the Good Friday service will begin at approximately 12:45 p.m., with Jerry Cunningham as the speaker.

Young at Heart

Long’s Run Trinity Presbyterian Church, 15851 Long’s Run Church Road, Calcutta, will host Young at Heart lunches on the second and fourth Thursdays of the month. The event is open to all seniors at no cost. The first meeting will take place on Thursday, March 12 at 12:30 p.m. and will feature Mary Corbett, RN, speaking on heart health. For information contact the church office at 330-385-1127.

SR 518 road closure

Starting March 16, state Route 518 will close from U.S. Route 30 in West Point to state Route 164 in Gavers for a culvert replacement project. The exact location for the closure is between McCormick Run Road and Black Road. The closure will occur during daytime hours from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. The detour is state Route 164 north to U.S. Route 30 east, U.S. Route 30 east back to state Route 518, and reverse. The completion date is March 27.

Prehistoric history

Learn how Ohio’s earliest inhabitants lived, worked, and survived during Prehistoric People and Tools of Ohio, an illustrated educational program hosted by Ohio State University Extension on Wednesday, March 18, at 6:30 p.m. The program will be held at the Mahoning County Extension Office, 490 S. Broad St., Canfield. The presentation will be led by John Chuey, a founding member of the Mahoning Valley Archaeological Society, who brings more than 35 years of archaeological experience to the program. Chuey will guide attendees through the tools left behind by prehistoric peoples, focusing on flint and stone artifacts, ancient manufacturing techniques, and the practical and cultural roles these tools played in daily life. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of how early peoples shaped stone into essential implements and how these tools defined survival and community in prehistoric Ohio. The registration fee is $5 per program or $30 for the full series. Credit cards, cash, and checks made payable to OSU Extension are accepted. Advance registration is encouraged by calling 330-533-5538. No refunds. Learn more at go.osu.edu/naturalistseries.

Seniors tag sale

Seniors of Columbiana County will host a tag sale on Friday and Saturday, March 13 and 14, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., rain or shine. The sale will be held indoors at 145 S. Vine St., Columbiana.

Quilt group program

That Quilt Group I Belong To (TQGIBT) will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 18, at The Rotary Building at Fair Park on Oak Street in Canfield. The program this month will feature a trunk show of handworked items completed by longtime member Ginger Mangie. For information, call Jeanne 330-507-4672.

Woodsdale decorations

Winter decorations need to be removed from Woodsdale Cemetery by Monday, March 16.

Best Bite in Town

The Upper Ohio Valley Museum and Learning Center at the Lou Holtz Hall of Fame is serving up an evening of flavor, fun, and friendly competition with Best Bite in Town on March 21 from 5 to 8. Each participating vendor will showcase their best bite, giving attendees the chance to sample a variety of offerings all in one place. Guests will receive a token to cast their vote for the vendor they believe deserves the title of Best Bite in Town. Tickets are available in advance for $15 at the Lou Holtz Hall of Fame and will be $20 at the door. The Hall of Fame is located at 120 E. Fifth St., East Liverpool. All proceeds from the event directly support the operations of the Upper Ohio Valley Museum and Learning Center. For ticket information or to learn more, contact the Upper Ohio Valley Museum and Learning Center at the Lou Holtz Hall of Fame at 330-386-5443 or 330-383-0288.

TMF applications

Area high school seniors are encouraged to apply for Tuition Mission Foundation (TMF) funding for the 2026 – 2027 academic year. The application period opened March 1 and closes on April 15. Applicants can go to TuitionMission.net and click on the homepage where it says “Apply for a tuition award.” The top tuition award amount for the current academic year was $10,000 per student, with most of the recipients getting this top amount. TMF — then known as Dollars for Scholars — made its first awards in 1963, and in the years since, the foundation has provided over $9 million to thousands of area students. TMF accepts applications from students in eastern Ohio, western Pennsylvania and northern West Virginia as long as applicants’ permanent residence is located within the seven-district range the foundation serves. In Ohio, this includes the districts of Beaver Local, East Liverpool and Wellsville; in West Virginia, the Hancock County district; and in western Pennsylvania, Midland, South Side and Western Beaver districts. Students from non-traditional settings, such as those who’ve been home-schooled or who are enrolled in online schools, are welcome to apply. The only rule is that applicants’ permanent residence must be within one of the seven aforementioned districts. TMF provides tuition awards for all varieties of post-secondary education — from college and graduate school to licensure and certification programs. TMF doesn’t look at grades, SAT scores, extra-curricular involvement, etc. The only information TMF takes into account is financial need.

Salem Garden Club

The Salem Area Garden Club will kick off the 2026 year with its spring wake up meeting at 7 p.m. March 11 at the Smucker House, 271 South Broadway Ave. All ages who are interested in fellowship, gardening, both learning and sharing, are welcome.