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New U.S. citizens

YOUNGSTOWN

These people became U.S. citizens in a Thursday naturalization ceremony before Judge John M. Durkin of Mahoning County Common Pleas Court. Their names, hometowns and countries of origin are: Yelba Elizabeth Sattarelle, Boardman, Mexico; Thuy Trang Thi Pham, Canfield, Vietnam; Leonardo Fabio Alzate Marquez, Youngstown, Colombia; Helena Sujka, Poland, Poland; and Purvesh Girishkumar Shah, Austintown; Krantipal Singh, Campbell; and Prashant Bhupendrabhai Sukharamwala, Youngstown, all from India.

Stolen dog found

austintown

A Redgate Lane resident reported her dog stolen Thursday to township police.

The victim stated that someone pushed in a window air conditioner and removed a $2,500-valued 1-year-old AKC-registered king corso from the residence. Upon calling the Mahoning County dog warden, the victim was advised that the dog was left tied in front of the dog warden’s office.

4-day dog show at fairgrounds

CANfield

The Steel Valley Cluster will present four AKC all-breed dog show and obedience trials from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday through next Sunday at Canfield Fairgrounds. Judging for all AKC breeds, obedience and junior showmanship for dog owners age 10 to 18 will take place each day, as well as many one-breed shows and supported entries. Obedience will be open to mixed breeds.

The event will feature food and more than 100 dog-product vendors with a wide array of dog equipment, dog art and crafts. Attractions for any dog Friday include eye and heart exams and AKC microchipping from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and a Steel Valley scavenger hunt after Best in Show.

On Saturday, an agility run be will be from 4 to 7 p.m.; Snap 4Dx testing for tick- borne and heartworm disease will be available; a junior handler clinic with professionals for all current and future junior Showmanship participants will take place; and the Eukanuba Breeder’s Stakes will be after Best in Show. Canine Good Citizen testing will begin at 9 a.m. next Sunday. Complimentary hospitality will be provided each morning. Admission is $5 per vehicle. Only dogs participating in the event will be permitted.

The Steel Valley Cluster consists of the Mahoning-Shenango Kennel Club, Beaver County Kennel Club, Columbiana County Kennel Club and Fort Steuben Kennel Association. A large portion of the show’s income will be invested to charitable organizations, such as local 4-H Clubs and dog projects. Two scholarships will be given to Ohio State University veterinary students. For information visit www.steelvalleycluster.org.

Ohio-grown food

YOUNGSTOWN

A farm to family lecture will be at 7 p.m. Monday at First Unitarian Universalist Church of Youngstown, 1105 Elm St. Participants will have the chance to meet local meat- and vegetable- growers and learn how to increase the percentage of food grown in Ohio, create agricultural jobs, help the environment and eat more nutritional food.

Run for Hospice

AUSTINTOWN

The fourth annual charity motorcycle Run for Hospice, in memory of Dave Grimes, will be Sunday. Registration begins at 10 a.m. at Ice House Inn, 5516 Webb Road. The first bike will leave at noon. There will be a basket auction, raffle, food and music. Tickets are $15 ($25 for doubles), and the public and nonbikers are welcome. For more information, call 330-509-2868.