Diocese of Youngstown announces 2 clergy appointments
Bishop George V. Murry, S.J., and the Diocese of Youngstown are announcing the following clergy appointments, effective March 1.
The Rev. Scott Kopp has been appointed director...
Interfaith Home Maintenance, YNDC announce merger
The Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corporation (YNDC) and Interfaith Home Maintenance Service announced the merger of the two organizations in mid-September.
The boards of YNDC and...
Library staffer to serve patrons in social services, mental-health areas
The Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County has hired Shari Buchmann as its new Community Support Specialist, a part-time position that will enable...
Pop-up playgrounds, block parties set for newly landscaped city lots
Leaders of the Mahoning County Land Bank, City of Youngstown and two community organizations today celebrated the establishment of two new “flexible parks” at...
Summer construction projects underway at Youngstown State
At Youngstown State University, there are several projects currently underway that involve new additions and renovations to the campus.
Rich White, director of planning and...
YMCA suspends capital campaign for Austintown branch
After a lengthy period of research and analysis, the YMCA of Youngstown’s Board of Trustees has decided not to move forward with the second...
Toyota of Warren dedicates new dealership location
Toyota of Warren recently marked the completion of its new 26,000-square-foot dealership with a grand-opening event on Nov. 16. The new, state-of-the-art facility now...
PPG acquires naming rights for Pittsburgh arena
Last fall, PPG announced that it had reached an agreement with the Pittsburgh Penguins to immediately assume naming rights for Pittsburgh’s multipurpose arena. Previously...
Canfield Fair hires JAC LIVE for 2017 concert bookings
The Canfield Fair is partnering with JAC LIVE to book the music acts for the 2017 Canfield Fair. In addition, the Fair will hire...
Public Library director accepts CEO position in Baltimore
Heidi M. Daniel, executive director of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County since July 18, 2012, will be leaving this position in...
Boston-based Steward Health Care to acquire ValleyCare
ValleyCare Health System of Ohio announced today it will soon become affiliated with Steward Health Care LLC through an acquisition agreement that includes the...
Living Bread Radio Network hires director of communications
The Living Bread Radio Network, AM 1060, 94.5 FM and 89.5 FM, has hired Michael Roberts as director of communications.
Since 2013, Roberts has been...
YSU signs agreement with Barnes & Noble to manage university bookstore
Youngstown State University announced this morning a new agreement with Barnes & Noble College to manage the university’s bookstore, a partnership that could eventually...
Construction to start on new student apartment complex at YSU
Youngstown State University, along with Hallmark Campus Communities and Fortress Real Estate Co., announced today the start of construction of a new 162-bed student...