Youngstown Foundation gives $100,000 for Main Library renovation
The Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County has received $100,000 from The Youngstown Foundation for Main Library’s lobby renovation.
“We are proud to accept...
Husted announces telecom tower technician training programs
Ohio Lt. Gov. Jon Husted on Wednesday announced the launch of Telecommunications Tower Technician programs at North Central State College, Hocking College and Vanguard-Sentinel...
ODOT construction alerts for Mahoning, Trumbull, Columbiana counties
The Ohio Department of Transportation is announcing the following road-construction updates in Mahoning, Trumbull and Columbiana counties for November and beyond.
ODOT will not issue...
Ohio Rail Development Commission OKs $130,000 grant to YSRR
The Ohio Rail Development Commission on Wednesday approved a $130,000 grant to the Youngstown and Southeastern Railroad to stabilize a railroad embankment in Columbiana...
Youngstown announces Nov. 15 ribbon cutting for SMART2 Corridor
Youngstown will host a ribbon cutting for the Youngstown SMART2 Corridor 10 a.m., Monday, Nov. 15 at Fifth Avenue and Commerce Street in downtown Youngstown.
The...
Career fairs to focus on jobs in battery-cell technology
Two career fairs this week will focus on job opportunities with battery-cell technology. Ultium Cells is hosting the events to engage with the community,...
Columbiana announces Firestone Dog Park donation match in April
The Restoration and Beautification Committee of Columbiana is announcing that throughout the month of April total donations made to the Firestone Dog Park Campaign will be matched up...
TNP, Trumbull County Land Bank launch ‘Paint Plus’ program
Trumbull Neighborhood Partnership (TNP) is announcing Paint Plus, a matching-grant program where the Trumbull County Land Bank will provide assistance in exterior improvements to...
Farmers to receive H2Ohio incentive payments for conservation practices
REYNOLDSBURG – Initial payments will be going out to Ohio farmers enrolled in Gov. Mike DeWine’s H2Ohio Initiative for improved water quality.
The first incentive payments,...
$1.15 million in grants to fund YNDC house renovations, new construction
The Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh’s Affordable Housing Program has awarded the Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corporation two grants totaling $1.15 million for housing...
BRITE to assist Akron cleantech startups with capacity building
WARREN – The Akron Community Foundation has awarded BRITE Energy Innovators $1,000 to facilitate its work with eight Akron-metro startups. BRITE is an Ohio-energy...
Land Bank offers Youngstown commercial property in online auction
The Mahoning County Land Bank is selling a commercial property at a public auction for the first time. The 23,187-square-foot building at 220 Hubbard...
Literacy Workforce and Cultural Center opens Sept. 9 in Campbell
Literacy Workforce and Cultural Center – The Campbell branch of the Public Library of Youngstown & Mahoning County will open to the public at...
ODOT traffic advisories for Mahoning, Trumbull, Columbiana counties
The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) is announcing construction updates in Mahoning, Trumbull and Columbiana counties for September and beyond.
Mahoning County
The following construction projects...
Robinson-Shuba statue developers release architectural rendering
Developers of the Robinson-Shuba Commemorative Statue in downtown Youngstown on Monday released an environmental rendering of the proposed larger-than-life sculpture.
Created by BSHM Architects, a Youngstown-based...
AmeriCorps workers to undertake neighborhood cleanups on West Side
A crew of workers from the AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps arrived today to assist the Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corporation and the City of...
Ohio stormwater conference set for May 6-8 in Sandusky
The 2020 Ohio Stormwater Conference will occur May 6-8 at the Kalahari Resort and Conference Center in Sandusky. The conference takes place 8 a.m....
Wean’s Community Investment Grants Program applications due March 1
Letters of Inquiry are currently being accepted for the Wean Foundation’s Community Investment Grants Program. Funding supports non-profit organizations and programs aligned with Wean’s...
Mayor’s Office announces 2020 state route paving projects in Youngstown
The Mayor’s Office is announcing state routes designated for paving this coming spring
and summer. The city of Youngstown is partnering with the Ohio Department...
metro30 podcast 017 – Oak Hill Collaborative works to close digital divide
In this episode, Pat Kerrigan explains the mission of the Oak Hill Collaborative and its attempts to make technology available to everyone in the...