Beaver County plans events to observe Veterans Day 2026

Beaver County will salute its military veterans with some special events in honor of Veterans Day, Nov. 11 . Because Nov. 11 is also a federal holiday, the county courthouse and other government offices will be closed. There will be no U.S. mail delivery and many local banks will also be closed. Here are some of the events planned to honor veterans in and around Beaver County. State Sen. Elder Vogel Jr. and the Community College of Beaver County is serving a free breakfast to all veterans , active duty military and one guest at 9 a.m. Nov. 12 at the CCBC Dome. The Beaver County Veterans Day parade begins at 10:30 a.m. Nov. 11 at the Beaver County Courthouse along Third Street in Beaver. The parade is organized by the Unionville American Legion Post 512. Anyone still interested in participating in the parade should contact Bill Ehrman at 716-485-3712. Findlay Township is hosting a barbecue lunch for local veterans and their families on Nov. 10 at the Findlay Township activity center, 310 Main St. Doors open at 11 a.m. and a program will be provided by the West Allegheny High School Show Choir. Reservations were required by calling 724-695-0500,

Burghill’s Holiday in the Pines event returns for third year

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Austintown band hosts concert in support of Valley veterans

One local school Sunday honored those who served ahead of Veterans Day.

Champion Schools host ‘Hero Hike’ Monday, celebrating veterans

CHAMPION TWP. - Champion School students are celebrating America’s veterans today. The Hero Hike event is scheduled from 8:45 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Champion Schools Community Stadium, 5976 Mahoning Ave NW. Elementary and High School Students are taking part in the community-wide event dedicated to community spirit,...

Fourteen Mahoning Valley regions marked for investment potential

OHIO - Governor Mike DeWine has announced 14 areas in the Mahoning Valley as federal Opportunity Zones to spur long-term investment and growth. DeWine announced the Opportunity Zones 2.0 with Ohio Department of Development Director Lydia Mihalik, naming 260 census tracts—small subdivisions of a county used for national population data—across the state to encourage outside investment.

Fallout after Sharon Regional suspends operations

Columbiana County Backs Ramaswamy and Husted in Unofficial Results; Issue 3 Wins Big

Columbiana County voters backed Republicans by wide margins in Ohio’s top races in the November 3 general election — the opposite of how the state as a whole voted — according to the Columbiana County Board of Elections’ final unofficial results, covering all 73 of the county’s 73 precincts. The board reported 35,214 ballots cast […]

Book Bazaar brings together book community in the Valley

Book lovers from across the Valley and beyond gathered in Boardman this morning for the inaugural Mahoning Valley Book Bazaar.

A sample of Veterans Day events taking place in Northeast Ohio

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Marking the end of World War I on Nov. 11, 1918, Veterans Day (originally named Armistice Day) honors those who have served in the U.S. armed forces. As a federal holiday, the banks are closed and the mail isn’t delivered; however, the importance of the day is commemorated throughout the country.

Mahoning Valley week in review: Hospital shift, new bakery, ghost hunt and more

Six stories shaped the Mahoning Valley this week, from a major shift in maternity care to a downtown brewery’s expansion plans. Here’s a quick rundown of what’s changing, what’s opening and where readers can get involved. Here are key takeaways:. Mercy Health is moving labor and...

Governor announces new Opportunity Zones across Ohio, including Mahoning Valley

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and the Ohio Department of Development announced 14 regions in the Mahoning, Trumbull and Columbiana area are officially part of the federal Opportunity Zones program. The governor’s office announced that 260 census tracts across Ohio are now federal Opportunity Zones, a designation encouraging economic development by...

Over $317,000 awarded for Liberty Township sewer improvements

LIBERTY - Trumbull County has received more than $317,000 for sewer system improvements in Liberty Township. The county received a $317,645 critical infrastructure grant from the Ohio Department of Development. The funding will be used to help Liberty Township with the installation of catch basins, manholes and drainage pipes to...

Jenny Adams outlines goals as Portage County's newest commissioner

An energetic crowd of supporters at Jenny Adams’ watch party in Ravenna on Tuesday evening saw a sweeping Democratic electoral victory unfold across the state and county, which included Adams’ unseating incumbent Mike Tinlin as Portage County’s commissioner. According to the final unofficial canvas results from the...

100-year-old carousel house beyond repair, New Castle administrator says

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County rejects annexation for housing development

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Struthers road to close amid water main replacement

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These local school districts face uncertain futures after operating levies fail

Dozens of school Districts across Northeast Ohio had critical operating levies on the ballot for the midterm election.

Commissioners reject Canfield’ City’s annexation bid for township land

CANFIELD - Mahoning County Commissioners unanimously rejected plans for Canfield City to annex land from Canfield Township. Township trustees had opposed the move, which would pave the way for a new housing development in the Laurel Hill neighborhood. “We found a petition did not meet the statute that covers it....

Condemnation notices issued for 2 Stonegate Place apartment buildings

Stonegate Place Apartments in Warren has received notices that two of its buildings are being condemned as they have been classified as "unfit for human habitation."

City of Campbell honoring 5 local servicemen inducted into Ohio Military Hall of Fame

The city of Campbell is scheduled to hold a special ceremony this Wednesday to honor five local servicemen being inducted into the Ohio Military Hall of Fame for Valor.