17-year cicadas to emerge soon, but don’t let that bug you
We're about to be bombarded by a swarm of very noisy, very large bugs. According to the Ohio Department of Agriculture, a type of...
ODOT announces road projects for Mahoning, Trumbull, Columbiana
ODOT (The Ohio Department of Transportation) is announcing the following road projects for Mahoning, Trumbull and Columbiana counties. The schedule includes projects from mid-May...
Meijer to open Boardman supercenter Thursday morning
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Meijer will officially open its new Boardman supercenter Thursday morning, bringing a new, state-of-the-art retail experience to customers in the...
Ohio’s newest Storybook Trail opens at Burr Oak State Park
GLOUSTER — This morning, Ohio first lady Fran DeWine and Ohio Department of Natural Resources Director Mary Mertz were among the first to walk...
Boscov’s plans October grand opening at Eastwood Mall
Boscov’s will launch its new store at the Eastwood Mall with a splashy, three-day grand opening this fall. The Reading, Pa.-based department store plans to...
Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame seeks nominees for Class of 2021
The Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame is seeking nominations for its 2021 class.
Now in its 28th year, the Hall of Fame recognizes those who...
KSU Trumbull student organizes virtual May 4 peace panels
KSU Trumbull student organizes virtual May 4 peace panels – On the heels of a year plagued by a global pandemic, a combative presidential election, rising violence in...
Youngstown Press Club to observe World Press Freedom Day May 3
The Youngstown Press Club will observe World Press Freedom Day at noon May 3 in front of Youngstown State University’s Kilcawley Center near the...
Ohio’s COVID-19 Vaccine Program offers on-site clinics to businesses
Ohio’s COVID-19 Vaccine Program now allows vaccine providers to support employer or organization vaccine programs.
This includes partnering with businesses or organizations, including nonprofits, to...
Ohio Department of Agriculture to begin gypsy moth treatments
The Ohio Department of Agriculture will soon begin aerial treatments to control the gypsy moth population in Ohio. Treatments are expected in early May,...
DeWine provides COVID-19 updates for Ohio
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and Lt. Gov. Jon Husted provided the following updates on Ohio's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Quarantine health order – DeWine announced...
Committee to dedicate Robinson-Shuba statue on July 17
The unveiling and dedication of the Robinson-Shuba Commemorative Statue has been scheduled for Saturday, July 17, as part of Youngstown State University’s Summer Festival of the Arts...
Macy’s Backstage to open at Southern Park Mall on May 1
Macy’s will open its first Macy’s Backstage in Youngstown at Macy’s Southern Park on Saturday, May 1.
Macy’s Backstage Southern Park will have more than...
MetroParks to begin phased reopening of programs, facilities
Mill Creek MetroParks is announcing the phased re-opening of programs, events, and facility rentals.
All outdoor based recreation facilities, education programs, recreation leagues, and/or events...
Youngstown City Health District pauses Johnson & Johnson clinics
The Youngstown City Health District is temporarily suspending the administration of the Johnson & Johnson (Jannsen) vaccine.
The action is in response to a statement...
YSU’s Cliffe College to host student-information sessions
Youngstown State University’s Cliffe College of Creative Arts will host several information sessions for both prospective and admitted students for fall semester 2021.
A meeting...
MVHS seeking Historic Preservation Award nominees
Mahoning Valley Historical Society is seeking nominees for its annual Historic Preservation Awards program, which recognizes outstanding revitalization projects and people who have made...
Public Health taking appointments for regional mass vaccination clinic
Mahoning County Public Health is announcing the opening of appointments for the area’s regional mass vaccination clinic. The clinic is located at the former Dillard’s...
Visit Lawrence County releases 2021 guide to sports, recreation, dining
Visit Lawrence County is announcing the release of its 2021 visitors guide. The annual magazine highlights recreation, dining, arts and culture.
Guides are available at...
State seeks information on Newton Falls fire, offers $5,000 reward
COLUMBUS – The Division of State Fire Marshal’s Fire and Explosion Investigation Bureau is seeking tips from the public regarding an intentionally set fire...
