Library to reopen more locations; system ratifies 2 contracts
Library to reopen more locations | Austintown, Boardman, Canfield, East, Michael Kusalaba, Poland, Struthers and Tri-Lakes will reopen Aug. 3.
At a virtual special meeting today,...
New Castle Y rebrands, becomes Lawrence County YMCA
The New Castle Community YMCA is changing its name to the Lawrence County YMCA.
The New Castle Y’s board of directors approved the name change....
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...
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...
Mill Creek MetroParks programs for September, October
Mill Creek MetroParks programs for September, October | Activities include hikes, nature walks, children’s programming and fall trolley tours.
Bird walks & birding
Birding the Springfield Forest. 11840...
Jewish Community Center to offer self-defense demonstrations
The Jewish Community Center of Youngstown will offer two self-defense demonstration classes this month. Classes occur 6:30 to 7:30 p.m, Wednesday, Feb. 15 and 11:30...
National Ice Cream Day: July 21, 2024
National Ice Cream Day: July 21, 2024 | Youngstown confectioner Harry Burt Jr. invented the ice cream bar and truck in 1920.
In its history of the Good Humor...
Sinatra played Youngstown during big band era
Sinatra played Youngstown during big band era | This article is about a bygone era, an earlier time of places to go and things to...
Free library computer classes cover internet, resumes, nonprofits
Free library computer classes at area libaries cover computer education, resumes, and nonprofits. Many programs include skills needed for business and home finance. The...
Community Foundation, YSU to host Feb. 3 program on critical race theory
The Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley and the Dr. James Dale Ethics Center at Youngstown State University will present a workshop on critical...
Liberty Theater (Paramount) featured in 1922 trade publication
Liberty Theater (Paramount) in Youngstown showing the silent comedy “A Sailor-Made Man” (1921) with Harold Lloyd. Public-domain image. Published by the trade publication Exhibitors...
Children’s story times for March
Children’s story times for March. Programs are listed by date, location, and age levels. The directory also includes programs on reading-skills development and confidence-building...
‘Car Bombs to Cookie Tables’ anthology set for May release
‘Car Bombs to Cookie Tables’ anthology set for May release | Like other books from Belt Publishing, the Youngstown book resists boosterism.
Belt Publishing is...
Husted announces telecom tower technician training programs
Ohio Lt. Gov. Jon Husted on Wednesday announced the launch of Telecommunications Tower Technician programs at North Central State College, Hocking College and Vanguard-Sentinel...
How to vote early or by mail in the Ohio presidential primary election
Editor’s note: This is an update to an earlier voter guide from February. With the uncertainty of COVID-19 (coronavirus) and the Ohio presidential primary...
Letter: Seeks support for Northeast Ohio Master of Fine Arts program
To the Editor:
The Northeast Ohio Master of Fine Arts (NEOMFA) program at YSU is being sunset by administrators, despite the program generating revenue last...
Literacy Workforce and Cultural Center opens Sept. 9 in Campbell
Literacy Workforce and Cultural Center – The Campbell branch of the Public Library of Youngstown & Mahoning County will open to the public at...
Holiday Parade, Light-up Night, Flea on Phelps set for Dec. 2
The City of Youngstown will host its annual Holiday Parade and Light-up Night from 4-8 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 2. The festivities also include an...
Computer tech education classes for April/May 2025
Computer tech education classes for April/May 2025 | Programs at area libraries cover computer education, technology and the internet. Many include skills needed for...
ValleyTough.org portrays community’s resilience amid COVID-19 pandemic
YOUNGSTOWN, March 25 – ValleyTough.org, a website launched this week, provides glimpses into how Mahoning Valley leaders are “hanging tough” amid the COVID-19 crisis.
“Despite...
