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Tuition Mission Foundation announces 2026 – 2027 scholarships

EAST LIVERPOOL — Tri-State Area Tuition Mission Foundation (TMF) President Jackman S. Vodrey has announced the 2026 – 2027 tuition awards. TMF is awarding $181,000 to 22 area students. The top award was $10,000, which 12 of the 22 recipients were awarded. TMF is a 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable foundation which was launched in 1962 as the Tri-State Area Citizens’ Scholarship Foundation. Since 1992, 100% of donated funds have been put directly into tuition awards — though since 2018, some investment income has been used to help cover a portion of overhead costs. In addition ...

Kent State East Liverpool invites groups to be part of 9-11 Remembrance event

EAST LIVERPOOL — Kent State University at East Liverpool is planning a community event to honor the service and sacrifice of first responders, while remembering the events of Sept. 11, 2001. The Never Forget – Community Remembrance will take place Sept. 10 on the East Liverpool Campus from 4 to 7 p.m. The day will include displays of local emergency vehicles, free refreshments, interactive demonstrations, information tables, family-friendly activities and an American Red Cross blood drive. First responders will be recognized and receive remembrance pins. While details of the ...

Youngstown Playhouse hosting auditions for youth production

YOUNGSTOWN — The Youngstown Playhouse has announced auditions for the first youth production of the upcoming 102nd Season - The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon! (one-act) by Don Zolidis. Auditions will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 13th and from noon to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 15 in the Moyer Room of The Youngstown Playhouse (600 Playhouse Lane, Youngstown). Callbacks will be held if necessary by invitation only on Monday, Aug. 17 starting at 6 p.m. Director Shiloh Hart is seeking a cast of as many as 20 8-18 year olds for this Youth Production. Interested performers ...

Lisbon Chamber announces July Business of the Month

Lisbon Area Chamber of Commerce has announced its July Business of the Month as NDC Heating & Cooling LLC. Pictured from left, Nate Norris and Dakota Norris (owners of NDC Heating & Cooling LLC), and Nicole Dickey (LACC Board). NDC opened in 2006. They are located at 170 Duquesne St., ...

Great-grandchildren of late constable honor him at D.C. memorial

From left, Isabella, Eliza and Charlotte Thompson, three great-granddaughters of the late constable Roy N. Painter of Hanoverton, honored him while visiting the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, D.C., on the anniversary of his death in the line of duty July 13, 1965. ...

Noted Columbiana resident celebrated for 100th birthday

Vylee Calvert Garstick celebrated her 100th birthday with a surprise open house at the Firestone Community Center in Columbiana. The event was hosted by her three sons and their wives, Jeff (Nancy) Garstick, Larry (Lee) Garstick and Keith (Janice) Garstick. Also assisting were grandchildren ...