Second rabies-positive raccoon confirmed in Boardman
Laboratory reports from the USDA Wildlife Services and the Centers for Disease Control confirmed a second raccoon found in Boardman Township was positive for...
Bar Association forms ‘Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts’ committee
The Mahoning County Bar Association recently announced its plans to start a Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts committee, which will provide pro bono legal...
Trustees appoint John Langell as NEOMED president
The Northeast Ohio Medical University Board of Trustees appointed John Langell, M.D., Ph.D., M.P.H., M.B.A., as the University’s seventh president. The appointment was made official...
New YSU scholarship to support pre-veterinary students
The Youngstown State University Foundation, the fundraising arm of Youngstown State University, announced that The Marjorie Hartman Foundation established a new scholarship and endowment...
College Access Program appoints new director
Mahoning Valley College Access Program recently welcomed Gerri Jenkins as its new executive director. She will lead the nonprofit organization’s efforts to improve access...
Election Day: voter information, deadlines, requirements
Voting/elections
The 2019 general election is the first Tuesday in November or Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019. You may cast your ballot in your precinct at...
Upcoming book depicts Warren’s history in pictures
A new book documenting the history of Warren through historic photographs will be released next month. Published by Arcadia Publishing’s Images of America series,...
Walmart recalling rhododendrons infected with sudden oak death
The Ohio Department of Agriculture, in coordination with USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, has detected sudden oak death caused by Phytophthora ramorum...
Ohio: Youngstown mosquito trap tests positive for West Nile Virus
The Youngstown City Health District has been notified by the Ohio Department of Health on July 15 that mosquitoes tested from one of their...
Wendell August Forge partners with NFL in collectibles series
The Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns – two gridiron greats, and ultimate rivals, can now unite as the first two teams to be...
metro 30 podcast 012 – The Impact of the Vindicator Shutdown
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...
metro30 podcast 008 – Publisher discusses Metro Monthly’s history, impact
metro30 podcast 008 – “Free Press: Publisher discusses Metro Monthly’s history, impact.” Mark C. Peyko talks about the history of the publication and the ever-changing...
Aug. 9-11: Greater Mahoning Valley commemoration of African American history
The Greater Mahoning Valley 400th Year Commemoration of African American History will host a three-day event from Aug. 9-11 to commemorate and acknowledge the...
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...
YSU breaks ground for Cafaro Family Field
The Youngstown State University community and the Cafaro family gathered on May 20 to officially break ground for the new Cafaro Family Field on...
metro30 podcast 005 – Redeveloping Potential – Sarah Lown
metro30 podcast 005 – Redeveloping Potential – Sarah Lown of the Northeast Ohio Development Authority discusses a project that will create comprehensive mental health and...
metro30 podcast 002 – Transforming the Elm Street corridor
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...
WRTA buses to be rolling art galleries in April, May
Power of the Arts, in partnership with WRTA, will be showcasing local artists’ work on WRTA buses in April and May. Local artist-judges chose...
2019 Ohio primary: voter deadlines, requirements
Voting/elections
The 2019 Ohio primary election is the first Tuesday in May or Tuesday, May 7, 2019. You may cast your ballot in your precinct...
Regional health conference to seek ‘common ground’ on March 14
Mahoning and Trumbull counties continue to rank among the lowest in Ohio for health outcomes and health factors. Now, a collection of local foundations...
