More notices and cancellations

Gov. Ted Strickland today advised Ohioans to continue to avoid unnecessary travel in hazardous winter storm conditions that have impacted much of the state during the past 24 hours. The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning that is in effect for 55 Ohio counties through this evening, with blizzard warnings in effect until 4 p.m. for 29 counties.

“Ohioans have taken a common-sense approach to the severe winter weather that has impacted our state, and I encourage all Ohioans to continue to avoid any unnecessary travel,” the governor said. “Our state and local partners have responded in a¬†manner that¬†speaks well for Ohio’s level of preparedness, and I commend everyone who has been supporting¬†these¬†efforts.”

Here are some event cancellations that have been emailed to our newsroom:

The Eastwood Mall closed at 6 p.m. Saturday.

The Youngstown YMCA downtown Branch will be closed today, Saturday, due to the snow emergency parking ban imposed by the City of Youngstown. The Davis Family YMCA in Boardman will remain open, and Y members are encouraged to use that branch if interested.

Classes at Studio 24, Inc. in Canfield closed Saturday.

At Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church, 526 West Rayen Ave., Youngstown: The “Paska” Easter Bread sales have been postponed to Saturday, March 14. Today’s Lenten Mission with Pilgrim George has been canceled.

Mahoning-Shenango Kennel Club and Youngstown All-Breed Training Club Conformation classes and run-thrus for Sunday, March 9 have been cancelled due to the weather.

Due to the severe weather conditions, all Sunday activities at the First Unitarian Universalist Church of Youngstown are canceled for Sunday.