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Ribbon-cutting event

YOUNGSTOWN

The Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber will have a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Coffeeprops.com at Pressed Coffee Bar and Eatery, 215 Lincoln Ave., at 9:30 a.m. today.

Coffeeprops.com is a global, online community of coffee enthusiasts, baristas, roasters and lovers of all things highly caffeinated.

It offers select products curated for members’ review every few months. It also offers a vast and growing library of information available only to members. Content includes blog posts, videos, recipes, how-to’s, online courses, illustrations, coffee-shop locations and new products.

Ribbon cutting set

POLAND

The Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber will have a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Youngstown Spine and Disc Inc., 7067 Tiffany Blvd., Suite 280, at noon Wednesday.

Youngstown Spine and Disc offers an array of conservative treatments for back and joint problems, including spinal decompression, chiropractic, physiotherapy, nutritional counseling, physical rehab exercise programs and sports medicine.

Dr. Robert Ruscitti, founder and president of Youngstown Spine and Disc, has been practicing locally since 1988 and received post-graduate certification in disc compression.

Visit youngstownspine-anddisc.com for more information.

Family Night series

BOARDMAN

Southern Park Mall has kicked off its “Family Dining Out Night” series, welcoming families to enjoy an evening of activities and specials and discounts from select food court tenants each month.

Beginning from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. today, families can take advantage of free activities including balloon artists, games, crafts and the chance to register for a KidX Club membership. Attendees also will receive special offers and discounts from participating food court restaurants.

Other upcoming “Family Dining Out Nights” will take place from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Feb. 21 and March 21.

For a complete list of special events and retailers at Southern Park Mall, call 330-758-4511 or visit www.southernparkmall.com.

Ohio’s low gas prices

Columbus

Ohio has some of the country’s lowest gas prices as the workweek begins.

A gallon of regular gas in Ohio averaged about $2.13 in Monday’s survey from auto club AAA, the Oil Price Information Service and WEX Inc. That’s 12 cents cheaper than a week ago but much higher than a year ago, when the average was $1.58.

The national average was higher at $2.31 per gallon Monday. That’s down a few pennies a week ago but higher than the averages of $2.27 a month ago and $1.84 at this time last year.

The recent downward price trend might be only temporary. OPEC and key non-OPEC oil producers are reducing the amount on the market in efforts to raise the price of crude.

Staff/wire reports