Area news in brief for July 16

CHURCH BREAKFAST – Damascus Methodist Church and Middle Sandy Presbyterian Church plan their monthly community breakfast from 7 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Damascus church, 300 Valley Road. Breakfast features all-you-can-eat, made-to-order pancakes, eggs, sausage, bacon, toast, juice and coffee. Cost is donation only. Proceeds will benefit the church’s 2025 summer mission trip.

WEST BRANCH − West Branch Local Schools' Board of Education will meet at 6 p.m. July 22 in West Branch High School's Media Room, 14277 S. Main St. in Beloit. The board will meet at 5:30 p.m. in the same place for a work session to review agenda items.

KNOX TRUSTEES – Knox Township trustees plan a regular meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday at 2895 Knox School Road. Trustees will convene at 6:45 p.m. to review bills.

GRANGE BREAKFAST – Smith Grange plans its monthly breakfast from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Sunday at 11090 Beloit Snodes Road in Smith Township. Cost is $12 for ages 13 and older; $5 for ages 6 to 12; and free for those ages 5 and younger. Dine in or carryout.

AHS 1956 – Alliance High School Class of 1956 will meet at 9 a.m. Tuesday at Don Panchos Tex Mex Grill, 2105 W. State St. All classmates, spouses and friends are invited.

ALLIANCE PARKS – City of Alliance Board of Park Commissioners will meet at 2:30 p.m. July 18 at the Silver Park office, 2930 S. Union Ave.

MARLBORO TRUSTEES – Marlboro Township trustees will meet at 7 p.m. July 22 at Marlboro Township Hall. The board also plans a work session at 5 p.m. to discuss the 2025 budget.