May 22: Scrappers to host national anthem auditions
The Mahoning Valley Scrappers will host auditions for individuals wanting to perform the national anthem prior to Scrappers home games this summer. Auditions will...
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...
Ohio Department of Agriculture accepting specialty crop grant proposals
The Ohio Department of Agriculture is accepting proposals for the 2018 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program, which will provide funding for projects to enhance...
June 17-22: NEOMED camp for high-school students interested in pharmacy
Northeast Ohio Medical University’s College of Pharmacy in Rootstown will be hosting its annual Pathways to Pharmacy program for high school students who are...
Ohio Primary: Voter deadlines, information, requirements
Voting/Elections
The Ohio Primary Election is the first Tuesday in May or Tuesday, May 8, 2018. You may cast your ballot in your precinct at...
ODOT construction alerts for Mahoning, Trumbull counties
The Ohio Department of Transportation is announcing the following road-construction updates in Mahoning and Trumbull counties for April and beyond.
Mahoning County
New: U.S. Route 224...
Capital-fund proposal includes $4 million for YSU innovation center
The Ohio General Assembly’s proposed 2019-20 state capital bill includes $4 million to Youngstown State University to help fund the Mahoning Valley Innovation and...
Michael Kusalaba Library Branch to open on West Side Feb. 14
The Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County will open the new Michael Kusalaba Branch at 2815 Mahoning Ave. at 10 a.m. on Wednesday,...
Lit Youngstown’s February programs include writing camp, gallery exhibit
Lit Youngstown is announcing a series of February programs, including a gallery exhibit, an all-day writers retreat, and a Winter Writing Camp. Program descriptions,...
Feb. 17 fundraiser to benefit special-needs playground in Canfield
Organizers of the Walnut Grove, a special-needs playground currently under construction in Canfield, will host their second annual fundraiser, “Swing, Wine, & Dine,” from...
Jan. 18 conference seeks to improve health of Valley residents
A group of local foundations is taking the next steps for promoting a healthier Mahoning Valley.
The Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley, along with...
Seefred Trust announces scholarship for college students with juvenile diabetes
Trustees of the Thomas J. Seefred Trust Fund are announcing the availability of a scholarship of up to $3,000 for college students who are...
Real Estate agent classes set for January at YSU’s Williamson Hall
Individuals who wish to obtain licensure as an Ohio Real Estate Salesperson will have the opportunity to begin coursework on Jan. 8 in the...
Youngstown Foundation gives $3 million for downtown amphitheater
The Youngstown Foundation has given the city of Youngstown $3 million toward the construction of a new downtown amphitheater. The gift is the first...
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...
Kent Trumbull renews automatic scholarships for qualifying high school seniors
Kent State University at Trumbull has renewed campus scholarships for the 2018-2019 school year.
These scholarships can be combined with other privately funded and Honors...
YSU announces $100 million ‘We See Tomorrow’ capital campaign
Youngstown State University and the YSU Foundation today launched the public phase of the historic $100 million “We See Tomorrow” fundraising campaign.
“We start the...
Newswanger Meats of Shiloh, Ohio issues voluntary-product recall
Newswanger Meats of Shiloh, Ohio is announcing a voluntary recall of approximately 2,190 pounds of fresh not frozen beef, pork, chicken, and sliced deli...
Covellis donate $1 million for YSU beautification, branding efforts
Sam and Caryn Covelli, whose company is the world’s single largest franchisee of Panera Bread restaurants, are donating $1 million to Youngstown State University.
In...
Sept. 8: Mercy Health to dedicate new pharmacy at St. Elizabeth Boardman
Mercy Health’s St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital will host a ribbon cutting at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 8 for its new Sister Margaret Mary...
