Robinson-Shuba statue developers release architectural rendering
Developers of the Robinson-Shuba Commemorative Statue in downtown Youngstown on Monday released an environmental rendering of the proposed larger-than-life sculpture.
Created by BSHM Architects, a Youngstown-based...
United Way seeks volunteers to pack, deliver food on Saturday, Aug. 15
The United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley is seeking volunteers to pack and deliver food during its Satur-Day of Caring on Saturday,...
Ohio Department of Agriculture warns public to not plant unsolicited seeds
The Ohio Department of Agriculture has been notified that several Ohio residents have received unsolicited packages in the mail containing seeds that appear to...
Library to reopen 8 more locations Aug. 3; system ratifies 2 contracts
At a virtual special meeting today, the Board of Trustees, Public Library of Youngstown & Mahoning County (PLYMC), heard a report from Executive Director Aimee Fifarek that most libraries...
July 21: Candlelight vigil to honor memory of U.S. Rep. John Lewis
Mahoning Valley Sojourn to the Past will honor the memory of U.S. Rep. John Lewis during a candlelight vigil this week. It occurs 7:30...
WYSU (88.5 FM) announces new weekend programs
WYSU (88.5 FM) is announcing new weekend radio programs, effective Saturday, July 18.
According to the YSU radio station, the new lineup will promote programming...
Austintown Local School District’s summer food program kicks off July 6
The Austintown Local School District will again sponsor its Summer Food Service Program for Children. The program begins on Monday, July 6 and continues...
2020 Minor League Baseball season shelved; Scrappers season canceled
Major League Baseball has informed Minor League Baseball that it will not be providing its affiliated Minor League teams with players for the 2020...
Library offers ‘Imagine Your Story’ virtual summer series June 1-July 3
YOUNGSTOWN, May 30 – Summer Discovery at the Public Library of Youngstown & Mahoning County will be a virtual experience running from June 1...
June 3: Public Library to launch curbside pickup of materials
The Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County will begin curbside pickup for physical materials at four library locations beginning June 3, as the...
Bishop Murry, due to ill health, submits resignation to Pope Francis
YOUNGSTOWN, May 26 – The Roman Catholic Diocese of Youngstown has announced that Bishop George V. Murry, S.J., has submitted to Pope Francis his...
Ohio confirms 8 COVID-19 cases at Veterans Home in Sandusky
COLUMBUS, May 16 – The Ohio Department of Veterans Services has confirmed that eight residents at the Ohio Veterans Home in Sandusky have tested...
Responsible RestartOhio opening dates for services, state offices
COLUMBUS, May 14 – Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Lt. Governor Jon Husted, and Dr. Amy Acton, MD, MPH, today provided the following sector opening...
Community Foundation revises grant processes in response to COVID-19
YOUNGSTOWN, May 6 – In light of the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, the Community Foundation and its three affiliated foundations have made changes to their...
Social-media campaign encourages tourism within Trumbull County
Warren, May 7 – The Trumbull County Tourism Bureau has launched a social media campaign that invites area residents to encourage visitation to Trumbull...
Trumbull County Probate receives grant for remote-access hearings
WARREN, April 22 – Trumbull County Probate Court has received a Remote Technology Grant from the Supreme Court of Ohio. Judge James A. Fredericka...
Ohio Humanities to provide cultural organizations $750,000 in emergency support
COLUMBUS, April 21 – Ohio Humanities will be providing $750,000 in emergency relief grants for historical societies, museums, and other state cultural organizations affected...
Mahoning County reports 552 confirmed COVID-19 cases, 45 deaths
YOUNGSTOWN, April 17 – As of April 17, Mahoning County Public Health is reporting 552 total confirmed COVID-19 cases in Mahoning County, resulting in 45...
ODOT traffic advisories for Mahoning, Trumbull, Columbiana counties
COLUMBUS, April 13 – The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) is issuing the following traffic advisories for Mahoning, Trumbull, Columbiana counties.
Columbiana County
U.S. 30 roadway...
Mercy Health, National Guard collaborate on field hospital at Covelli
YOUNGSTOWN, April 6 – As health care systems continue to evolve in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Mercy Health has worked collaboratively with the...
