Canfield author documents careers of 1,600 local boxers
Canfield author and former boxer Craig Snyder continues to promote his new book, “The Boxers of Youngstown, Ohio: Boxing Capital of the World,” with...
Remembering when ‘Route 66’ rolled into Youngstown
Youngstowners of a certain can age readily recall the scene: George Maharis and Martin Milner, stars of the TV show “Route 66,” are cruising...
Exhibit at KSU’s May 4 Visitors Center focuses on life of Sandy Scheuer
Sandy Scheuer was on her way to class on May 4, 1970, when she was shot and killed by Ohio National Guardsmen responding to...
‘Lost & Found’ video explores the Youngstown Bridge Company
In this "Lost & Found” feature, Metro Monthly explores the legacy of the Youngstown Bridge Company. Be sure to subscribe you our YouTube channel...
‘Steel Town’ film depicts Youngstown during World War II
https://youtu.be/-0y58qnwumA
Lost & Found: Central Square Library met needs of growing city
For decades, the remains of a formerly iconic structure from Youngstown’s Central Square sat decaying off U.S. Route 422 in Girard. The roof was...
Silver Mirror Club Sandwich
INGREDIENTS
3 pieces white toast4 slices baconmayonnaiselettucetomatoes (sliced)1 egg (fried)saltpepper
PREPARATION
Toast three slices of bread. Fry bacon. Spread mayonnaise on all three toast slices.
Add lettuce and tomatoes...
Remembering Youngstown: Christmas window magic at Strouss’
Remembering Youngstown: Christmas window magic at Strouss’ – Editor’s note: Joyce Lynn Farrell of Youngstown recalls when Christmas displays at Strouss’ delighted young and old...
Video: Sophia Brooks interviews Al Bright, Robert Fitzer
https://youtu.be/no8QjlGuiOc
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‘Historic Theaters of Youngstown’ release, signing set for Aug. 21
Local author Sean T. Posey will sign copies and speak about his new book, “Historic Theaters of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley,” from 5:30-8...
Thank area schoolchildren for picturesque crabapple on Youngstown’s West Side
For a brief time each year, flowering trees grace the landscape and dazzle us. The red buds, weeping cherries, magnolias and flowering crabapples chase...
Defining moment in local labor history began 80 years ago
Gunfire rang out. Strikers and sympathizers fell to the ground. Two people died at an entrance of the Republic Steel mill on Poland Avenue...
Albert Kahn designed Stambaugh Building, Mahoning Bank
Albert Kahn designed Stambaugh Building, Mahoning Bank | The skyline of Detroit and the development of American industry would have been much different without...
Local architects add to story of Youngstown’s skyline
Downtown Youngstown illustrates the city’s rise as a major steel producer in the early decades of the 20th century. Much has been said about...
First Person: Reclaiming land, memory with local food
Years ago I wrote a post for a mostly abandoned food blog called Rattlebox in which I waxed poetic about the wonders of the...
Vintage MGM feature on Valley native Elizabeth Hartman
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5EQ4vXpTigA
‘A Cinderella Named Elizabeth’ – This rare MGM featurette on actress and Mahoning Valley native Elizabeth ‘Biff’ Hartman was produced to promote Hartman’s film...
Sinatra played Youngstown during big-band era
This article is about a bygone era, an earlier time of places to go and things to see and do in Youngstown. Three of these...
Planning the Canfield Library
Trustees award contracts for new Canfield Library
The Board of Trustees of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County, at their regular meeting on...
