LOCAL TOPICS ON TV Sunday news shows

March 14, 2009 at 12:00a.m.

“Community Connection” (6:30 a.m., WFMJ-TV 21): Casey Malone will join host Madonna Chism Pinkard to discuss the annual Mahoning Valley St. Patrick’s Day parade and reflect on its purpose in the community.

The American Girl Fashion Show will take place March 28 and 29 at Mr. Anthony’s in Boardman to benefit Easter Seals. Julie Costas with Angels of Easter Seals and Nena Perkins with The Vindicator will join Pinkard to discuss the program and show. The American Girl Fashion Show is a first for the Youngstown community and is open to the public.