Lauren Angel Wiley (center, left) of Columbiana Project Playground accepts a check for more than $17,000 from representatives of the Columbiana Craft Beerfest. Pictured are from left, Scott Hrivnak, Wiley, Sean Zentner, Keith Crider and Tom Mackall. The beerfest event annually benefits a project within the city’s Firestone Park. This year’s selection was Columbiana Project Playground, which is a 501c3 nonprofit initiative working to replace the existing Funland playground. Eleven regional breweries were included in the event. Paladin Brewing won Best Beer with their Y-Town Blacksmith 5.1% Chocolate Coffee Stout as selected by the Ladies Beer Club Of Youngstown, while Birdfish Brewing Co. of Columbiana was the Fan Favorite (Best Brewery). This year’s event also featured area vendors, food trucks and live music. (Submitted photo)

 

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