Red Cross to honor Heroes of the Mahoning Valley

Hero award categories are Good Neighbor, Community Impact, Animal and Law Enforcement.

STAFF REPORT

BOARDMAN — Area residents will be recognized for outstanding contributions to their community at the American Red Cross Mahoning Chapter’s Heroes of the Mahoning Valley breakfast.

The seventh annual event will be 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at Antone’s Banquet Centre, 8578 Market St.

The event will be hosted by Scott Schneider, WFMJ 21 “Today Show” anchor. The public is welcome to attend. Tickets for the ceremony are $15, which includes a buffet breakfast. Call the ARC Mahoning Chapter at (330) 726-6063 for more information and to reserve a seat.

The heroes will be honored for performing extraordinary acts of courage; donating countless hours to the betterment of the community; and showing kindness and unselfish character in several categories — Good Neighbor, Community Impact, Animal and Law Enforcement.

Read the full story with the names of winners Monday in The Vindicator and on Vindy.com.