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Jim Graham to retire

LORDSTOWN

A longtime Mahoning Valley union leader is calling it a career. United Auto Workers Local 1112 President Jim Graham told 21 WFMJ-TV, The Vindicator’s reporting partner, that he’ll leave his post in July.

Graham began working at GM Lordstown in the 1970s and has been local president since 1987.

He ran for Warren mayor last spring but was defeated.

Graham, who was born in Greece and came to America with his family when he was 4, says he hasn’t finalized his post-retirement plans.

Seasonal hirings

BOARDMAN

Open seasonal positions are available at Things Remembered’s North Jackson distribution center through the Mahoning County One-Stop.

Those interested in working for Things Remembered should contact the One-Stop to schedule a company employment test and complete an application at 9 a.m. or 11 a.m. Tuesday at the One-Stop’s Boardman location, 141 Boardman-Canfield Road.

The personalized gift retailer pays $8 an hour. Part-time and full-time positions are available on second shifts.

Positions require availability for some 10-hour shifts and weekend work.

For more information, call 330-965-1787.

Chamber plans mixer with leaders

LIBERTY

The Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber’s Government Affairs Council will host an inaugural Mahoning Valley Elected Officials Mixer and Wine Tasting for chamber members. The networking event will take place from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 21 at the Youngstown Country Club, 1402 Country Club Drive in Liberty.

Planning to attend are the Valley’s two Congressmen, U.S. Reps. Tim Ryan of Niles, D-17th and Bill Johnson of Marietta, R-6th; Youngstown Mayor Charles Sammarone; Warren Mayor Michael O’Brien; Warren Mayor-Elect Doug Franklin; Trumbull County Commissioners Paul Heltzel, Dan Polivka and Frank Fuda; Mahoning County Commissioners John McNally and Anthony Traficanti; and state Sen. Joe Schiavoni. Other state and local officials are planning to attend as well.

The $20 admission includes light and heavy hor d’oeuvres and wines. Reservations can be made by calling Jennifer Mascardine at 330-744-2131, ext. 12.