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Donate instruments

CAMPBELL

Campbell K-7 schools are accepting donations of used musical instruments.

Donations can be dropped off at the administrative office at Campbell Middle School, 2002 Community Circle, between 7 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.

Donors should disclose their name, the type of instrument and the cost of the instrument.

Principal James Klingensmith said the need for donations is a result of the district’s expanding music program. “With the growth of the program comes the need for more supplies,” he said.

For questions, contact Klingensmith at 330-799-6514.

I-80 closures delayed

AUSTINTOWN

A series of night closures on Interstate 80 has been delayed one week.

Ohio Department of Transportation spokesman Brent Kovacs said the work was delayed due to the contractor’s preference.

When those closures will occur next week will be released once they are determined.

The work was concentrated on I-80 at the Ohio Turnpike and was to feature lane closures overnight for pavement repair.

This work is part of the three-year, $108.4 million project to widen and repave the highway from state Route 46 to state Route 193/Belmont Avenue.

Free English classes

YOUNGSTOWN

The English Center, 1119 Elm St., will register adult students for free fall classes to improve English language skills from 9:30 a.m. to noon Monday or Tuesday. Classes begin Sept. 9.

Call 330-743-5767 for information.

Park cleanup planned

HOWLAND

Howland Health & Wellness Committee, in partnership with other local groups, will begin cleaning up Bolindale Park on Ridge Road at 9:30 a.m. Saturday.

The goal is to lay several tons of pea gravel under the swing sets, make minor repairs and improve the landscaping.

Anyone wishing to volunteer is urged to wear appropriate clothing, work gloves, and if possible, bring tools and supplies such as shovels, rakes and wheelbarrows. A hot dog roast will cap the event.

The park, which serves the Bolindale area, is in need of renovations and restoration, according to the committee, which has been working with township administrators to devise short-term and long-range plans to make the park more attractive and functional.

For information, contact Kristen Taylor at 330-544-0771, ext. 2817.

New light at stadium

CAMPBELL

The stadium at Campbell Memorial High School was one of many casualties of a storm last May when a light pole blew over and damaged the stadium’s bleachers.

In an effort to ensure the stadium will be ready for the fall football season, the board of education approved legislation last month to authorize $228,361 for a new light pole and repairs to the bleachers.

A claim paid by Liberty Mutual Insurance will cover the cost.

This morning, a large crane will install a new 90-foot light pole.

Campbell’s first home football game will be Friday at 7 p.m. against Lakeview High School.

Adult classes

YOUNGSTOWN

Choffin Career and Technical Center will be registering adult students for fall day classes at 9 a.m. Monday and Wednesday and for evening classes the same days.

All registrations are at Choffin, 200 E. Wood St.

Classes include study for the GED test as well as review before entering a career program or for college. Attendees must arrive on time and should plan to stay for 41/2 hours.

Fall day classes begin Sept. 14 and will be from 9 a.m. to noon Mondays through Thursdays. Evening classes also will begin Sept. 14 and will be from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Mondays through Wednesdays.

Resurfacing work

Resurfacing work is set to begin Monday on state Route 45 in Columbiana County. Nearly nine miles of state Route 45 will be resurfaced from Wellsville to West Point.

Traffic will be maintained with flaggers.

ODOT’s contractor for the $2.2 million project is Shelly and Sands Inc. from Akron. The completion date is Oct. 31.

Closed during fair

Canfield

The temporary public library branch at Mill Creek MetroParks Farm will be closed Wednesday and Sept. 3-4 due to traffic congestion and parking demand during the Canfield Fair, the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County announced.

The temporary branch is operating while the new permanent Canfield library branch is under construction and nearing completion at 43 W. Main St.