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Letter: Seeks fairly drawn congressional maps in Ohio

Letter: Seeks fairly drawn congressional maps in Ohio

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Dear Editor, We live in a republic where the elected officials should represent the will of the majority. Having fairly drawn congressional maps is one...
Animal Welfare League to host photos with Santa Nov. 27

Animal Welfare League to host photos with Santa Nov. 27

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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 lobby renovation

Youngstown Foundation gives $100,000 for Main Library renovation

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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 to air special holiday programs on Thanksgiving

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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...
Husted announces telecom tower technician training programs

Husted announces telecom tower technician training programs

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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...
ODOT construction alerts for Mahoning, Trumbull, Columbiana counties

ODOT construction alerts for Mahoning, Trumbull, Columbiana counties

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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

Scrappers seek host families for 2022 season

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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,...
Ohio Rail Commission

Ohio Rail Development Commission OKs $130,000 grant to YSRR

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The Ohio Rail Development Commission on Wednesday approved a $130,000 grant to the Youngstown and Southeastern Railroad to stabilize a railroad embankment in Columbiana...
Meijer’s Double Match Days to fund meals for food pantries

Meijer’s Double Match Days to fund meals for food pantries

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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

Ohio State Bar Association honors 3 area attorneys

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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 announces Nov. 15 ribbon cutting for SMART2 Corridor

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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 for holidays

City looking to spruce up downtown Youngstown for holidays

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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

TNP, Black-owned businesses bring fresh produce to southeast Warren

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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

United Way sets Nov. 5 deadline for nonprofit letters of intent

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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

State Fire Marshal: Check smoke detectors when changing clocks

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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...
Letter: Seeks support for YSU’s Northeast Ohio Master of Fine Arts program

Letter: Seeks support for Northeast Ohio Master of Fine Arts program

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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...
Letter: Objects to new Ohio Redistricting Commission maps

Letter: Objects to new Ohio Redistricting Commission maps

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Dear Editor, In May 2018 Ohio citizens voted on Issue One, amending the Ohio Constitution, to adopt new procedures for drawing legislative districts that will...
WYSU’s ‘Fund Run’ takes station director to Greater Allegheny Passage

WYSU ‘Fund Run’ takes station director to Greater Allegheny Passage

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During the COVID-19 pandemic, WYSU-FM adapted to the challenges of sustaining listener-supported radio at Youngstown State University. Station Director Gary Sexton this week described...
Ohio unveils new standard license plate, ‘Sunrise in Ohio’

State unveils new standard license plate, ‘Sunrise in Ohio’

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Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine, first lady Fran DeWine and Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles Registrar Charles Norman today unveiled the state’s next generation of...

Meijer seeks local artists to partner on culturally-inspired products

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Meijer is seeking local artists to partner on culturally-inspired products. The Michigan-based grocery store chain is announcing plans to launch a special collection in stores...

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