06/04/2026
Members of the East Liverpool Rotary Club pose under the newly installed patriotic umbrellas in Umbrella Alley in downtown East Liverpool. βοΈ
Rotarians were accompanied by East Liverpool Garden Club Members (seated, from left) Mary Beth Gill and Sally Haines. Standing behind Gill is her husband, Mike. The Rotary Club gave a donation that went towards the purchase of the new umbrellas. The display is in honor of the Fourth of July and in recognition of East Liverpool being named an America 250 city. πΊπΈA celebration commemorating the 250th anniversary of America will be held downtown Saturday, July 11. β€οΈπ€π
Mike and Mary Beth Gill spearheaded the creation of Umbrella Alley about 5 years ago. Mary Beth was named a Hometown Hero in 2022 by WYTV News in recognition of her hard work. ππ» ππ»