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Howard Friend discussed World War II literature with Sue Hawkins Bell. The Poland resident and educator shared details of his military service at the December meeting of the Austintown Friends of the Library. The presentation “War is the Rage of Hell” outlined Friend’s experience as an infantry machine-gun runner during the Battle of the Bulge. Bell will discuss “A Journey from Somerset, England to Ohio” at the next meeting, 10 a.m. Jan. 28 at Austintown Library, 600 S. Raccoon Road.

Howard Friend discussed World War II literature with Sue Hawkins …

Howard Friend discussed World War II literature with Sue Hawkins Bell. The Poland resident and educator shared details of his military service at the December meeting of the Austintown Friends of the Library. The presentation …


The Rotary Club of Austintown presented landscaper Jack Kumik of AABCO Landscape, center, with a plaque in appreciation for his help preparing the foundation for the Rotary memory bench placed at the Celebration Grove at Austintown Township Park. Also shown are Tony Cebriak, left, chairman of the park project, and Ron Carroll, Rotary president. Kumik aided the club in establishing the grove and continues helping with maintenance at the park.

The Rotary Club of Austintown presented landscaper Jack Kumik of …

The Rotary Club of Austintown presented landscaper Jack Kumik of AABCO Landscape, center, with a plaque in appreciation for his help preparing the foundation for the Rotary memory bench placed at the Celebration Grove at …


Struthers Rotary members visited Maplecrest Nursing Home, 400 Sexton St., Struthers, recently and entertained residents with Christmas carols. They were led by Rotarian Mary Ann Morell.

Struthers Rotary members visited Maplecrest Nursing Home, 400 Sexton St., …

Struthers Rotary members visited Maplecrest Nursing Home, 400 Sexton St., Struthers, recently and entertained residents with Christmas carols. They were led by Rotarian Mary Ann Morell.


At a recent meeting of Canfield Argus Lodge, Past Masters assembled to receive the Grand Master of Masons of Ohio, James F. Easterling Jr. From left with year as master of the lodge are Thomas J. Haliden, 2001 and 2012; R. Christopher Gillam, 2010; George E. Brainard, 2007; Russell W. Gillam III, 1996; Mark D. Stovall, 1990; Gregory B. Anstrom, 1986; Donald L. Huntley, 1985; Eric Cahalin, 1983; Elmer J. Stalnaker Jr., 1981; Russell W. Gillam Jr., 1979; Emanual J. Cominos, 1974; and Dale E. Hawkins, 2003.

At a recent meeting of Canfield Argus Lodge, Past Masters …

At a recent meeting of Canfield Argus Lodge, Past Masters assembled to receive the Grand Master of Masons of Ohio, James F. Easterling Jr. From left with year as master of the lodge are Thomas …


Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Plaxico Burress tumbles in the end zone with Cleveland Browns cornerback Joe Haden for a fourth-quarter touchdown in Sunday’s game in Pittsburgh. The Steelers topped the Browns, 24-10, with nothing at stake but bragging rights.

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Plaxico Burress tumbles in the end …

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Plaxico Burress tumbles in the end zone with Cleveland Browns cornerback Joe Haden for a fourth-quarter touchdown in Sunday’s game in Pittsburgh. The Steelers topped the Browns, 24-10, with nothing at …


Cleveland State’s D’Aundray Brown guards Ohio State’s William Buford during a game in Columbus. His defense is what got Brown, an Ursuline grad, into the NBA’s D-League with the Canton Charge.

Cleveland State’s D’Aundray Brown guards Ohio State’s William Buford during …

Cleveland State’s D’Aundray Brown guards Ohio State’s William Buford during a game in Columbus. His defense is what got Brown, an Ursuline grad, into the NBA’s D-League with the Canton Charge.


Speaker of the House John Boehner, R-Ohio, walks to a closed-door GOP caucus Sunday night as Congress meets to negotiate a legislative path to avoid the so-called “fi scal cliff ” of automatic tax increases and deep spending cuts.

Speaker of the House John Boehner, R-Ohio, walks to a …

Speaker of the House John Boehner, R-Ohio, walks to a closed-door GOP caucus Sunday night as Congress meets to negotiate a legislative path to avoid the so-called “fi scal cliff ” of automatic tax increases …