Kent Trumbull adds full-tuition scholarship for top students
This year’s graduating high school seniors with a cumulative GPA of 4.0 or higher will be able to attend Kent State Trumbull this fall,...
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...
Feb. 26: Rotary to present $50,000 to Boys & Girls Clubs of Youngstown
The Rotary Club of Youngstown and the Youngstown Rotary Foundation is announcing a gift of $50,000 to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Youngstown.
The...
‘Slice of the Valley Pizza Challenge’ returns to Metroplex March 1
The sixth annual Slice of the Valley Pizza Challenge will return from 4 to 7 p.m., Sunday, March 1 at the Metroplex Expo Center...
Incubator adds Turning Technologies CEO, YSU provost to board
The Youngstown Business Incubator is announcing two additions to its board of directors, Kenneth Frank, CEO of Turning Technologies, and Dr. Brien Smith, provost...
Central YMCA picks Youngstown native for executive director
Shawn Armstrong grew up at the Central YMCA, where he played his first pick-up basketball game. “The Y was instrumental in developing my confidence...
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...
Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame seeks applications for 2020
The Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame is accepting nominations to recognize those who served in the U.S. Armed Forces and continue to contribute to...
March 2: Penn State offers produce-safety grower training class
Is your farm in compliance with new federal food safety standards?
The Food Safety Modernization Act Produce Safety Rule requires that at least one supervisor...
New Castle Y rebrands, becomes Lawrence County YMCA
The New Castle Community YMCA is changing its name to the Lawrence County YMCA.
The New Castle Y’s board of directors approved the name change....
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...
Ohio accepting financial literacy grant applications until March 31
The Ohio Department of Commerce, Division of Financial Institutions, is accepting grant applications for the Fiscal Year 2021 Financial Literacy Grant. Grant applications for...
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...
Deadlines, voter requirements for Ohio’s presidential primary election
Voting/elections
The 2020 presidential primary election is the third Tuesday in March or Tuesday, March 17, 2020. You may cast your ballot in your precinct...
Robinson-Shuba statue effort secures $25,000 from Crandall Foundation
Supporters of the proposed statue to mark the historic 1946 handshake of baseball Hall of Famer Jackie Robinson and George “Shotgun” Shuba of Youngstown...
Jan. 6: Ohio Means Jobs Library program to assist job seekers
Ohio Means Jobs. Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org/ Are you unemployed or looking for a better job? Come and learn...
Library programs to cover genealogy, research databases
The Warren and Youngstown public library systems will offer a series of programs on genealogy in January and February. Although programs are free, many require...
Penn State to offer food-safety manager certification classes
Penn State Extension will offer the first in a series of ServSafe Food Safety Manager certification courses beginning in January. The fee is $185...
YSU expands physical footprint during 2009 building boom
This photo album captures Youngstown State University and its immediate environment during a robust building phase in 2009. Construction projects in and around YSU...
