Steward launches telehealth for online patient medical care
March 26 – Steward Health Care today announced the implementation of telehealth visits, including the use of Microsoft Teams and FaceTime appointments with Steward...
Davis YMCA offers childcare support to essential-services workers
Davis YMCA offers childcare support to essential-services workers | The program begins March 25 and will continue until further notice.
In response to the need...
ValleyTough.org portrays community’s resilience amid COVID-19 pandemic
YOUNGSTOWN, March 25 – ValleyTough.org, a website launched this week, provides glimpses into how Mahoning Valley leaders are “hanging tough” amid the COVID-19 crisis.
“Despite...
March 25: Rep. Tim Ryan to host coronavirus ‘Telephone Townhall’
YOUNGSTOWN, March 24 – U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan, D-13th, will host a “Telephone Townhall” 6:20 p.m., Wednesday, March 25. Ryan will take calls from...
Mahoning County Public Health: 23 positive COVID-19 cases in county
YOUNGSTOWN, March 24 – Mahoning County Public Health is reporting 23 positive COVID-19 cases in Mahoning County and the City of Youngstown.
Situational Update:
There are...
Ohio Department of Agriculture seeks specialty crop grant proposals
REYNOLDSBURG, March 23 – The Ohio Department of Agriculture is now accepting grant applications for the 2020 USDA Specialty Crop Block Grant Program.
Funds from this grant are given to...
Youngstown requiring trash in curbside carts; schedules unchanged
YOUNGSTOWN, March 23 – Due to COVID-19 (the coronavirus), the City of Youngstown is requesting that all trash be placed in curbside carts for disposal. Effective Monday,...
Valley foundations, United Ways coordinate coronavirus response
YOUNGSTOWN, March 23 – In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis, local foundations and United Ways are working collectively to support Mahoning Valley nonprofits and...
Stay connected with our online guide to local media – print, television, radio
Although it’s always necessary to stay connected and informed, it's especially important now. In response, we’ve created a directory of local, regional and Ohio...
Mercy Health opens third flu clinic at Wick Primary Care
Mercy Health Youngstown is announcing the opening of a third flu clinic at Wick Primary Care for any patient experiencing flu-like symptoms.
The clinic is...
Youngstown Business Incubator releases COVID-19 resource guide
YOUNGSTOWN, March 18 – The Youngstown Business Incubator has compiled a list of COVID-19 resources for businesses and the general community. The links seek...
Remaining early voting dates, times for Ohio presidential primary
Editor’s note: This is an update to an earlier voter guide. With the impact of COVID-19 (coronavirus) and the Ohio presidential primary election falling...
Mill Creek MetroParks announces cancellations, closures through April 5
Mill Creek MetroParks is announcing that it has canceled all previously scheduled programs, events, lectures and facility rentals through at least April 5.
In a...
Ohio bishops release faithful from church obligation through March 29
Today’s statement from the Diocese of Youngstown releases parishioners from their Sunday church obligation through March 29. Sections in bold are intended for emphasis....
Public Library cancels programming, events from March 13 through April 3
The Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County has canceled its programming and events from Friday, March 13, through Friday, April 3 in response...
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...
Charlie Staples Bar-B-Que issues a voluntary recall on sauces
Charlie Staples Bar-B-Que has issued a voluntarily recall of its Charlie Staples Original and Hot BBQ 20-ounce sauces.
This recall has been initiated due to...
How to vote early or by mail in the Ohio presidential primary election
Editor’s note: This is an update to an earlier voter guide from February. With the uncertainty of COVID-19 (coronavirus) and the Ohio presidential primary...
March 14: Sojourn to the Past to dedicate civil rights mural in Selma
On March 14, a mural depicting civil rights events in Selma, Ala. will be dedicated one block from the Edmond Pettus Bridge, the site...
Student-run eatery at MCCTC announces spring hours
The Bistro, the student-operated restaurant at Mahoning County Career and Technical Center, is now open to the public for spring.
The Bistro will be open March...
