March 30: Youngstown City Schools, volunteers to distribute student meals
YOUNGSTOWN, March 27 – The City of Youngstown and the United Way of Youngstown & Mahoning Valley will help distribute meals for students in...
Steward launches telehealth for online patient medical care
March 26 – Steward Health Care today announced the implementation of telehealth visits, including the use of Microsoft Teams and FaceTime appointments with Steward...
Alzheimer’s Association: Coronavirus presents unique challenges for care
While the COVID-19 pandemic threatens the health of millions in this country and around the world, the novel coronavirus presents unique challenges for more...
Davis Family YMCA offering childcare support to essential-services workers
YOUNGSTOWN, March 25 – In response to the need for childcare support among essential-services workers, the Davis Family YMCA is now taking registrations for children ages...
Homeland Security defines essential critical infrastructure workers
March 19 – The following list of sectors and identified essential critical infrastructure workers are an initial recommended set and are intended to be...
ValleyTough.org portrays community’s resilience amid COVID-19 pandemic
YOUNGSTOWN, March 25 – ValleyTough.org, a website launched this week, provides glimpses into how Mahoning Valley leaders are “hanging tough” amid the COVID-19 crisis.
“Despite...
March 25: Rep. Tim Ryan to host coronavirus ‘Telephone Townhall’
YOUNGSTOWN, March 24 – U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan, D-13th, will host a “Telephone Townhall” 6:20 p.m., Wednesday, March 25. Ryan will take calls from...
Cleveland Whiskey, Cleveland Clinic collaborate on hand sanitizer
CLEVELAND, March 24 – Cleveland Clinic and Cleveland Whiskey are collaborating to formulate, blend and bottle hand sanitizer for the health system. A sufficient...
Mahoning County Public Health: 23 positive COVID-19 cases in county
YOUNGSTOWN, March 24 – Mahoning County Public Health is reporting 23 positive COVID-19 cases in Mahoning County and the City of Youngstown.
Situational Update:
There are...
Youngstown requiring trash in curbside carts; schedules unchanged
YOUNGSTOWN, March 23 – Due to COVID-19 (the coronavirus), the City of Youngstown is requesting that all trash be placed in curbside carts for disposal. Effective Monday,...
Valley foundations, United Ways coordinate coronavirus response
YOUNGSTOWN, March 23 – In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis, local foundations and United Ways are working collectively to support Mahoning Valley nonprofits and...
Stay connected with our online guide to local media – print, television, radio
Although it’s always necessary to stay connected and informed, it's especially important now. In response, we’ve created a directory of local, regional and Ohio...
Mercy Health opens third flu clinic at Wick Primary Care
Mercy Health opens third flu clinic at Wick Primary Care – Mercy Health Youngstown is announcing the opening of a third flu clinic for...
Frequently asked questions about coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)
CLEVELAND, March 20 – The following information was provided by Cleveland Clinic.
Following guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), this document has...
Cleveland Clinic offers free COVID-19 online screening tool
CLEVELAND, March 19 – Cleveland Clinic has launched a free coronavirus (COVID-19) online screening tool. Individuals answer a series of questions, based on symptoms...
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost warns of coronavirus scams
COLUMBUS, March 19 – Fear and uncertainty surrounding the coronavirus pandemic could give rise to an outbreak of scams, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost...
Youngstown Business Incubator releases COVID-19 resource guide
YOUNGSTOWN, March 18 – The Youngstown Business Incubator has compiled a list of COVID-19 resources for businesses and the general community. The links seek...
Video: Cleveland Clinic provides update on preparation, testing, and precautions related to coronavirus
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COVID-19 Press Briefing - March 12, 2020, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio
Cleveland Clinic Leaders: President and CEO Tomislav Mihaljevic, MD; Steven Gordon, MD, Chair of...
University Hospitals, Cleveland Clinic providing drive-through COVID-19 testing
CLEVELAND, March 14 – Cleveland Clinic and University Hospitals (UH) have partnered to provide drive-through COVID-19 testing for patients with a doctor’s order from...
Remaining early voting dates, times for Ohio presidential primary
Editor’s note: This is an update to an earlier voter guide. With the impact of COVID-19 (coronavirus) and the Ohio presidential primary election falling...
