‘Central Park Five’ figure set for Feb. 4 racial-justice symposium
‘Central Park Five’ figure set for Feb. 4 racial-justice symposium. The day-long symposium will be presented by Coleman Health Services, in partnership with the...
Youngstown City Health District to distribute Covid-19 home test kits
Youngstown City Health District will distribute free Covid-19 home test kits Wednesday, Dec. 22 and Wednesday, Dec. 29 at the Eugenia Atkinson Recreation Center, 903 Otis...
WYSU-FM to air special holiday programming Dec. 22-26
WYSU-FM, the public radio station at Youngstown State University, is announcing its special programming for the Christmas season. Programs will air Dec. 22-26 and include...
Community Initiative to Reduce Violence announces gift campaign
The Community Initiative to Reduce Violence and the City of Youngstown will host their annual gift giving campaign for children who have been affected by...
State Fire Marshal urges safety when decorating for holidays
With stockings hung by chimneys with care, the State Fire Marshal Kevin S. Reardon reminds all Ohioans to stay safe during this holiday season.
Many...
Mill Creek MetroParks announces winter road closures
Mill Creek MetroParks announces winter road closures. Effective Dec. 3, the following roads in Mill Creek Park will be closed to vehicular traffic for...
Sandys Gourmet recalls canned, cottage food products
Sandra Ann Greiner is issuing a voluntary recall of all canned and cottage food products. The products were sold at The Market Place at Creekside...
Organizations, students to host rally Dec. 2 for endangered YSU programs
Several community organizations and Youngstown State University students have planned a rally to demand that the YSU administration stop the cuts to academic departments....
Animal Welfare League to host photos with Santa Nov. 27
The Animal Welfare League of Trumbull County will host a Photos with Santa fundraiser on Saturday, Nov. 27. Santa will appear at the shelter...
Youngstown Foundation gives $100,000 for Main Library renovation
The Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County has received $100,000 from The Youngstown Foundation for Main Library’s lobby renovation.
“We are proud to accept...
WYSU to air special holiday programs on Thanksgiving
WYSU-FM, the public radio service of Youngstown State University, will air special holiday programming on Thanksgiving Day.
Special programs on WYSU (88.5 FM) include:
“Giving Thanks” – A...
ODOT construction alerts for Mahoning, Trumbull, Columbiana counties
The Ohio Department of Transportation is announcing the following road-construction updates in Mahoning, Trumbull and Columbiana counties for November and beyond.
ODOT will not issue...
Scrappers seek host families for 2022 season
The Mahoning Valley Scrappers are looking for families interested in hosting a player during the 2022 Scrappers season.
Since the Scrappers’ inaugural season in 1999,...
Meijer’s Double Match Days to fund meals for food pantries
Meijer announced last week that the Meijer “Simply Give” program is on track to fund up to 10 million meals between now and Thanksgiving with the...
Ohio State Bar Association honors 3 area attorneys
The Ohio State Bar Association on Wednesday recognized three area attorneys for 50 years of service to the community and the legal profession.
Attys. Frederic E. Naragon, Carl...
Youngstown announces Nov. 15 ribbon cutting for SMART2 Corridor
Youngstown will host a ribbon cutting for the Youngstown SMART2 Corridor 10 a.m., Monday, Nov. 15 at Fifth Avenue and Commerce Street in downtown Youngstown.
The...
City looking to spruce up downtown Youngstown for holidays
The City of Youngstown’s Department of Park and Recreation is looking for a spruce tree that would be suitable for the annual Christmas tree...
TNP, Black-owned businesses bring fresh produce to southeast Warren
Trumbull Neighborhood Partnership is announcing a collaboration with two local Black businesses to provide fresh, local produce on the southeast side of Warren.
In the...
United Way sets Nov. 5 deadline for nonprofit letters of intent
Nonprofit organizations applying for funding through the United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley have until Friday, Nov. 5 to submit their letter...
State Fire Marshal: Check smoke detectors when changing clocks
COLUMBUS – The end of daylight saving time at 2 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 7 serves as a reminder to not only move clocks back an...
