United Way of Lawrence County, Columbia Gas set blanket drive
United Way of Lawrence County has partnered with Columbia Gas for its “Share the Warmth” blanket drive. Collections of new blankets will occur through...
Rotary announces community grant program
The Youngstown Rotary Foundation is announcing a $30,000 Community Grant Program for local nonprofit organizations impacting the City of Youngstown.
The Community Grant Program will...
Youngstown Area Jewish Film Festival begins Sunday
The 2023 Youngstown Area Jewish Film Festival begins Sunday, Oct. 15.
The annual film festival takes participants on a cultural journey that depicts a broad...
Ohio Civil Rights Hall of Fame to induct Wells in Oct. 12 ceremony
Penny Wells of Boardman, director of Mahoning Valley Sojourn to the Past, will be inducted into the Ohio Civil Rights Hall of Fame next month...
Warren mayor to discuss downtown, neighborhood revival
Warren Mayor Douglas Franklin will discuss development in and near the downtown during an Oct. 3 Youngstown Press Club breakfast meeting.
The event will begin...
Scrappers, Eastwood Field to host ‘Trick or Treat’ Oct. 25
The Scrappers will host their 25th annual “Trick or Treat” 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 25 at Eastwood Field. A rain date is scheduled for...
Gov. DeWine tests positive for Covid-19
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has tested positive for Covid-19. DeWine’s office made the announcement in a prepared statement on Tuesday.
“At approximately 5:30 p.m. today,...
Military, veteran resource center to open Monday at Kent Trumbull
Kent State University Trumbull is announcing the grand opening of At Ease, its new military and veteran resource center. The event occurs 1:30 p.m., Monday,...
Division of Liquor Control kicks off online-only permit renewals
Starting this fall, the Division of Liquor Control will only accept liquor permit renewal applications online. The web-based renewal portal opens today.
It initially launched during...
Scrappers home games, promotions for August
Scrappers home games, promotions for August | The Mahoning Valley Scrappers continue their 2023 home season at Eastwood Field in Niles. August home games...
YSU to lead regional hub for Ohio Broadband, 5G Sector
Ohio Lt. Governor Jon Husted, who serves as the director of the Governor’s Office of Workforce Transformation, announced in late July that Youngstown State...
Youngstown hires Gilchrist as Economic Development Director
Youngstown is announcing the hiring of Stephanie Gilchrist as the city’s Economic Development Director. Gilchrist will serve in the Community Planning and Economic Development...
State opens application period for Cemetery Grant Program
The Ohio Department of Commerce’s Division of Real Estate & Professional Licensing has opened the application period for its fiscal year 2024 Cemetery Grant...
Ohio rules arson in company house fire, offers $5,000 reward
A fire in Campbell has been ruled arson by the Division of State Fire Marshal's Fire and Explosion Investigation Bureau. Investigators are seeking tips...
Ohio Special Election: voter information, deadlines, key dates
Ohio’s Special Election is Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2023. Polls are open from 6:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. You may cast your ballot in your precinct at...
Poland sets 94th Memorial Day procession, ceremonies
Sons of The American Legion Mahoning Valley Squadron 15 is announcing the return of its annual Memorial Day procession and ceremonies this weekend.
This year’s...
Meijer opens second area supercenter in Eastwood Mall Complex
Meijer opens second area supercenter in Eastwood Mall Complex | Meijer and Cafaro Corp. representatives discuss the Meijer superstore during a media preview/walkthrough. The...
Shop Small Hubbard ‘Spring Fling’ set for Saturday, May 6
Downtown Hubbard businesses and local pop-up merchants will offer Shop Small Hubbard “Spring Fling” from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on Saturday, May 6.
Pop-up vendors and community...
3rd annual Youngstown May Day Festival returns April 29-30
The third annual Youngstown May Day Festival returns this weekend with presentations, music, food, vendors, and arts and crafts. The family-friendly event occurs noon-6...
Mahoning Valley Scrappers announce 2023 coaching staff
The Mahoning Valley Scappers are announcing their coaching staff for the 2023 season. Joining Scrappers manager Dmitri Young for the 2023 season are former...