Official trailers, scenes from ‘Jaws’ and 12 other summer blockbusters
The following movie trailers offer a sampling of blockbusters and summer-themed films from years past. Steven Spielberg’s “Jaws” (1975) is credited with launching the...
Summer album: Idora Park, family vacations, backyard fun
Summer album: Idora Park, family vacations, backyard fun – This slide show features reader-submitted images from the 1920s to recent years. Pictures include family...
June 3: Public Library to launch curbside pickup of materials
The Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County will begin curbside pickup for physical materials at four library locations beginning June 3, as the...
Youngstown State cancels Summer Festival of the Arts due to COVID-19
Youngstown, April 23 – Youngstown State University’s 22nd annual Summer Festival of the Arts, originally scheduled for July 11 and 12, has been canceled...
Lawrence County announces 2020 Craft Burger Trail
Visit Lawrence County is announcing the 2020 Craft Burger Trail.
Nine Lawrence County restaurants are participating in the 2020 trail. Burger varieties include steakhouse, Greek,...
$197,452 grant to provide marketing, tech support to local farmers markets
Trumbull Neighborhood Partnership has received a $197,452 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to help market fresh food grown by local farmers.
The Farmers...
Protect skin from sun, especially in summer
Nearly 5 million people are treated for skin cancer each year in the United States. Skin cancer can be serious, expensive, and sometimes even...
July 13: Scrappers on trail of ‘Peppers in Oil’
On Saturday, July 13, the Mahoning Valley Scrappers will change their name to the Mahoning Valley Peppers in Oil in a fundraiser presented by...
metro30 podcast 011 – Art Project: YSU Summer Festival of the Arts
Welcome to metro30, Metro Monthly’s ongoing conversation with the community. Join us as we deep dive into local history and community culture with an...
Date book pulls together threads of family vacations
Years ago my Aunt Irma brought out a dusty artifact – the multi-decade date book that she kept from 1957 up until a few...
Longtime Scrappers host boosts players, energizes team
A Mahoning Valley Scrappers game is about more than just baseball.
The atmosphere resembles a carnival with the aroma of cooking oils, beer and hot...
July 2018: ODOT construction alerts for Mahoning, Trumbull counties
The Ohio Department of Transportation is announcing the following road-construction updates in Mahoning and Trumbull counties for July and beyond.
MAHONING COUNTY
New: Interstate 76 in...
Community Foundation donates $6,000 to Library’s summer reading program
The Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley has donated $6,000 to the Public Library of Youngstown & Mahoning County for its 2018 summer reading...
Protect your skin from sun exposure, especially in summer
Nearly 5 million people are treated for skin cancer each year in the United States. Skin cancer can be serious, expensive, and sometimes even...
Convention Bureau launches Wines of the Valley Wine Trail
June is Ohio Wine Month and The Mahoning County Convention & Visitors Bureau is announcing the launch of the new Wines of the Valley...
Health-care experts, animal-care professionals offer tips for preventing ticks
Summer is here and the urge to be outdoors is stronger than ever but don’t let the love of outdoors come with a price.
According...
Cycling offers fun summer activity, fitness
Cycling can be great for fun or exercise. Whether for recreation or fitness, summer is a great time to get involved.
Valley bicycle shops offer...
Enjoy Summer: Farmers markets in the Mahoning Valley
Twice-weekly
Four Seasons Flea & Farm Market. 3000 McCartney Road, Youngstown 44505. 330-744-5050. fourseasonsfleamarket.com. Large market (indoor and outdoor) offers fresh produce, baked goods, cheeses,...
Miss Lydia’s Southern Fried Chicken
Miss Lydia’s Southern Fried Chicken – Serve hot or cold. This is a large recipe. The remaining dry ingredients can be stored in an airtight container for later...
