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Big DOG on Campus
West Branch Middle School’s two newest additions won’t sit in desks, can’t read and don’t say much, but Penelope and Ellie are some of the school’s most popular attendees. Penelope, a 9-year-old golden retriever, spends one day a week in Becky Thrasher’s multi-handicapped classroom with her owner, Suzanne Biery, who is an aide in the classroom. Ellie, a 1 1/2-year-old golden doodle, spends three days per week with her owner Kelley Warga, school counselor.
OH WOW OPENS
Mayor Jay Williams brought his son Ethan, who is nearly 9 months old, to the grand opening, joking that the boy will give him cover to act like a kid and enjoy the center himself. He said the center will be a great place for children and families to come and have fun while learning. He thanked the Joneses for “sharing the wealth of your love.”
More Rain In The Valley
Rain continues to fall in the Mahoning Valley making this Spring one of the wettest on record.
A Mother Remembers Her Son
At the time of Osama bin Laden's death Chris Wortman remembers her son, US Army Sgt. Robert Carr, who was killed in Iraq.
Pavlik Prepares
Kelly Pavlik and his trainer Jack Loew share their thoughts on the upcoming Pavlik vs. Lopez match.
Beaver Creek Wildlife Educaton
The Beaver Creek Wildlife Education Center, 12798 Echo Dell Road, will finally have a ribbon cutting ceremony at noon Saturday. Volunteers have created and run the facility near East Liverpool for 11 years. Jim Kerr, who retired after 30 years as a Beaver Local biology teacher, wound up becoming the curator and preservationist. He had acquired stuffed animals from the school district but didn’t have a place to put them. After talking to state officials, the stuffed animals were put in a building belonging to the park.
Jeff Gordon GM Buys 100 Cruze's
Mark Santilli came for the Chevrolet Cruze, and he’s not leaving empty-handed — nor hungry. Before heading back to Wilmington, N.C., where he is the marketing manager of Jeff Gordon Chevrolet, he plans to stock the Crystal Red Metallic 2011 Cruze ECO full of Wedgewood pizza, among other local favorites.
Callahan Family Restaurant
A Warren, Oh restaurant is putting out the welcome for public and private employees.
Dixie Dandies Dixieland Band
The Dixie Dandies, a Mahoning Valley based Dixieland Band, is preserving a musical tradition.
Bike Across US
Two bicyclists paused to refuel with coffee at a local gas station Thursday as they pedal their way across America. Lee “Shiloh” Pickering, 61, and his wife, Ruthie Pickering, 33, of Portland, Oregon, will likely be in Connecticut May 1 after starting their travels in their hometown Oct. 27, 2010. “We ride all over for freedom. People are locked up in their jobs and in their lives,” said Shiloh, a former firefighter.
Jocelyn Dabney Story Teller
Jocelyn Dabney is a story teller in the African-American oral tradition.
Jerry Springer In Youngstown
Talk show host and political figure Jerry Springer was the featured speaker at the Mhoning County Democrat Party Hall of Fame dinner.
College In High School
High School students can earn college credit through YSU's College In High School program.
