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Alliance-area news in brief for June 23
LIBRARY SALE ROOM – Minerva Public Library has opened a book sale room located on its lower level. Library officials say patrons now can avoid the long wait for book sale week. The sale room offers a wide selection of gently used books, magazines and other media at bargain prices during regular library business hours Monday through Friday.
SEBRING COUNCIL – Sebring Village Council plans a public hearing at 6:15 p.m. June 23 in Council Chambers in Village Hall, 135 E. Ohio Ave. on legislation pending before said Village Council to vacate part of an unnamed 10-foot north-south alley bounded on the north by Georgia Avenue; on the west by Lots 1710, 1711 and 1712' on the east by Lot 1997; and to the south by a line parallel with the southern lot of Lot 1797 and 132 feet south of West Georgia Avenue. The text is available for review in the Clerk of Council's office.
ALLIANCE FIRE – Alliance Fire Department plans a promotional examination for assistant chief at 9 a.m. Aug. 21 atAlliance Area Senior Center, 602 W. Vine St. in Alliance. Eligibility for testing is any current lieutenant or captain with at least 12 months in grade before the exam date. Signup sheet will be posted at Alliance Fire Department, Central Fire Station at 63 Broadway until 5 p.m. July 20. List of references will be posted at the Central Fire Station.
DEER CREEK FISHING – Stark Parks Rangers bass boat tournament will begin with 6 a.m. registration and fishing from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 12 at Deer Creek Reservoir. Participants can be individual or partnered with a five-bass limit of largemouth or smallmouth. Fee is $60 per boat, paid in cash. Weigh-in will be 3 p.m. Proceeds after prizes will go to Stark Parks Ranger Explorer Program. All state and local laws apply. 10-HP limit, electric motors only. Visit for more information.
LEGACY OF HONOR − The 5th anniversary Legacy of Honor Gala will be 5:30 to 10 p.m. Aug. 16 at MAPS Air Museum in Green. Event will include a program and live comedy and music. RSVP to the formal event by Aug. 1 at Legacy of Honor is a Stark County-based agency that works to assist veterans in various aspects of life.
BELOIT COUNCIL − Beloit Village Council plans a special meeting at 6 p.m. June 30 at Village Hall. Purpose of the meeting is to discuss Ohio public works round 40. Streets, buildings and grounds also might be discussed. Action might be taken.
This article originally appeared on The Alliance Review: Alliance-area news in brief for June 23
