Family and medical leave in the era of COVID-19: rights and responsibilities
The Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FMLA) provides time off from your work if you or a member of your family has...
Ohio simplifies document processing with online notarizations
Online notarization became legal in Ohio in September of 2019. The ability to manage a document online simplifies the entire process if you need...
CARES Act, foreclosures and evictions – what you need to know
Update, Aug. 17, 2020: The federal moratorium on foreclosures and evictions established under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”) have...
Warren Philharmonic Orchestra postpones Oct. 4 concert
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the board and staff of the Warren Philharmonic Orchestra have postponed the Oct. 4 performance of “A Firebird’s Magic!”...
‘American Pickers’ returning to Ohio this October in search of collectibles
“American Pickers” will return to Ohio in October to film new episodes of the hit cable-television program. The programs will air on History, but...
Fine Arts Council of Trumbull County cancels 2020 ‘Ghost Walk’
The Fine Arts Council of Trumbull County is announcing the cancellation of its 2020 “Ghost Walk” due to concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic.
“With the...
United Way seeks volunteers to pack, deliver food on Saturday, Aug. 15
The United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley is seeking volunteers to pack and deliver food during its Satur-Day of Caring on Saturday,...
Mill Creek MetroParks extends cancellations, closures into 2021
Mill Creek MetroParks is extending the cancellations of all previously scheduled programs, tours, events, lectures and indoor facility rentals until the January 2021 board...
Election Day 2020: voter information, key deadlines, voting by mail
Voting/elections
The 2020 presidential election is Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020. You may cast your ballot in your precinct at your designated polling place between 6:30...
Beatitude House seeks school supplies for children, young adults
With a new school year quickly approaching, the disadvantaged children and young adults served by Beatitude House are in need of supplies. A collection...
Arms Family Museum set to reopen on Aug. 7
The Mahoning Valley Historical Society is announcing that Arms Family Museum, 648 Wick Ave., Youngstown, is set to reopen on Friday, Aug. 7. This is...
Ohio Department of Agriculture warns public to not plant unsolicited seeds
The Ohio Department of Agriculture has been notified that several Ohio residents have received unsolicited packages in the mail containing seeds that appear to...
Library to reopen 8 more locations Aug. 3; system ratifies 2 contracts
At a virtual special meeting today, the Board of Trustees, Public Library of Youngstown & Mahoning County (PLYMC), heard a report from Executive Director Aimee Fifarek that most libraries...
Additional CARES Act funding available for Ohio cultural nonprofits
Ohio Humanities is announcing the availability of additional OH CARES funding to help cultural nonprofit organizations affected by COVID-19 health crisis.
According to Ohio Humanities...
Austintown Local School District’s summer food program kicks off July 6
The Austintown Local School District will again sponsor its Summer Food Service Program for Children. The program begins on Monday, July 6 and continues...
Sutliff Museum launches ‘Faces of Freedom’ video series on YouTube
The Sutliff Museum has launched “Faces of Freedom,” a new digital series on YouTube that looks at figures in the abolitionist movement. The first video, which was released...
YWCA’s virtual Y-Girls STEAM Ahead camp set for July 27-Aug. 7
YWCA Mahoning Valley is announcing its virtual Y-Girls STEAM Ahead camp, which runs 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, from July 27...
2020 Minor League Baseball season shelved; Scrappers season canceled
Major League Baseball has informed Minor League Baseball that it will not be providing its affiliated Minor League teams with players for the 2020...
Tourism Bureau: Columbiana Wine Festival, Christmas display to proceed
The Columbiana Area Tourism Bureau is announcing that the Columbiana Wine Festival 2020 and 2020 Joy of Christmas Light Show will proceed as scheduled,...
Warren Philharmonic announces 2020-2021 season campaign
The Warren Philharmonic Orchestra’s 55th season subscription is now under way.
The 2020-2021 season will feature two concerts, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020 and April 11,...
