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Italian-Americans have lived in my hometown of Ashtabula, Ohio, for well over a hundred years. In that time they have become an integral part of the community’s culture, economy, and history. Many of the immigrants that came directly from Italy throughout the 20th century were able to find steady work in one of the area’s numerous factories, allowi...

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Anne and Kathy Ray sang along with a marching band during the Our Lady of Peace Festival in honor of Our Lady of Mount Carmel on Sunday. The family has a long history with the festival and shared memories of years gone by. After the 10 a.m. mass, more than 100 people participated in a procession from the church, north on Columbus Avenue to East 16t...

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