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JCPenney Beauty to launch ‘inclusive’ cosmetics Oct. 22 at Eastwood Mall

JCPenney Beauty to launch ‘inclusive’ cosmetics Oct. 22 at Eastwood Mall

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JCPenney Beauty will host a grand opening Friday for its new, inclusive, in-store beauty shopping experience at the Eastwood Mall. The event features an 11:15...
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WFMJ, Bertram de Souza to host Youngstown mayoral debate Oct. 19

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WFMJ and Youngstown journalist Bertram de Souza will host a live online video debate featuring the three Youngstown mayoral candidates appearing on the Nov....
Ohio’s minimum wage is scheduled to increase on Jan. 1 to $9.30 per hour for non-tipped employees and $4.65 per hour for tipped employees. The minimum wage will apply to employees of businesses with annual gross receipts of more than $342,000 per year.

Ohio’s minimum wage is scheduled to increase on Jan. 1 to $9.30 per hour

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Ohio’s minimum wage is scheduled to increase on Jan. 1 to $9.30 per hour for non-tipped employees and $4.65 per hour for tipped employees....
National Public Lands Day coming to Berlin Lake, Kirwan Dam Sept. 25

National Public Lands Day coming to Berlin Lake, Kirwan Dam Sept. 25

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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District is inviting the public to celebrate National Public Lands Day and participate in volunteer activities at...

Dana recital to present works by Schumann, Massenet Sept. 24

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The Dana School of Music will present a recital by guest artists Dr. Jeanie Darnell, soprano and Dr. Michael Baron 7:30 p.m., Friday, Sept....

Maple Turner III Art Gala opens Oct. 15 at Knox Building downtown

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The Maple Turner III Art Gala opens 6 p.m., Friday, Oct. 15 at the Knox Building, 110 W. Federal St. in downtown Youngstown. Maple Turner...
East Library has temporarily closed after a COVID-19-related staff shortage.

East Library temporarily closes due to COVID-related staff shortage

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East Library temporarily closes due to COVID-related staff shortage. The Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County said the branch will be deep cleaned...
The YSU Wind Ensemble will perform an outdoor concert 7 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 15 at Harrison Common Field on the campus of Youngstown State University. (YSU)

YSU Wind Ensemble to perform Sept. 15 at Harrison Common

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The YSU Wind Ensemble will perform an outdoor concert 7 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 15 at Harrison Common Field on the campus of Youngstown State...
Diocesan consolidations to close St. Lucy, St. Joseph the Provider

Diocesan consolidations to close St. Lucy, St. Joseph the Provider

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St. Lucy and St. Joseph the Provider will close as part of Diocesan parish consolidations in Campbell. The Most Rev. David J. Bonnar, bishop of...
DeWine announces effort to assist veteran-serving organizations

DeWine announces effort to assist veteran-serving organizations

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Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine announced a new effort to offer state assistance to veteran-serving organizations in Ohio.  As part of an effort led by the...
Penguins kick off season Sept. 2 against Incarnate Word

Penguins kick off season Sept. 2 against Incarnate Word Cardinals

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The Penguins kick off their season 7 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 2 at Stambaugh Stadium against the Incarnate Word Cardinals. The game will be broadcast...
Deadline to register to vote in the 2022 Ohio Primary Election: Monday, April 4. Voting/elections The 2022 Ohio Primary Election is Tuesday, May 3.

Ohio Redistricting Commission regional hearings set for Aug. 23-27

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Ohio Redistricting Commission regional hearings begin across the state this week with sessions at Youngstown State University and Cleveland State on Monday, Aug. 23. Regional meetings...
The Ohio Department of Agriculture needs your help in keeping an eye out for the spotted lanternfly, an invasive insect that can cause significant damage to some plants and crops.

Department of Agriculture seeks information on spotted lanternfly

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The Ohio Department of Agriculture needs your help in keeping an eye out for the spotted lanternfly, an invasive insect that can cause significant damage to some plants and crops. The...
 Lipscher Charitable Trust donates $5,000 to Opera Western Reserve

Lipscher Charitable Trust donates $5,000 to Opera Western Reserve

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The Senator Maurice & Florence Lipscher Charitable Trust donated $5,000 to Opera Western Reserve for its Young Artists program. The donation will fund educational outreach...
The Public Library will open its Family Engagement Area 11 a.m., Monday, Aug. 16 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Main Library.

Public Library to open Family Engagement Area Aug. 16

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The Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County will open its Family Engagement Area 11 a.m., Monday, Aug. 16 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at...
The YSU Foundation has announced that Lee and Bonnie Burdman, and their children, Korey, Taylor, and Lexi, have made a $250,000 gift to create a fellowship for the James P. Tressel Institute for Leadership and Teamwork at Youngstown State University.

$250,000 gift to create YSU fellowship in leadership

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The YSU Foundation has announced that Lee and Bonnie Burdman, and their children, Korey, Taylor, and Lexi, have made a $250,000 gift to create a fellowship for...
South Side Academy is seeking donations for its kindergarten biking program. Children could soon be riding bikes in their physical-education classes, but they need to raise the funds first.

South Side Academy seeks donations for kindergarten biking program

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South Side Academy is seeking donations for its kindergarten biking program. Children could soon be riding bikes in their physical-education classes, but they need to...
Macy’s seeks to hire 450 at Bailey Road Fulfillment Center

Macy’s seeks to hire 450 at Bailey Road Fulfillment Center

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Macy’s seeks to hire 450 at the Bailey Road Fulfillment Center in North Jackson. Macy’s Bailey Road Fulfillment Center will be hosting weekly on-site hiring...
Kent Trumbull initiative offers incarcerated chance to earn degree

Kent Trumbull initiative offers incarcerated chance to earn degree

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Beginning this fall, Kent State University at Trumbull will offer Trumbull Correctional Institution inmates a chance to complete a bachelor of technical and applied...
Ohio State Bar Association appoints Magill to Workers’ Compensation Law Section

Bar Association appoints Magill to Workers’ Compensation Law Section

The Ohio State Bar Association has appointed Youngstown attorney Richard Magill to chair the association’s Workers’ Compensation Law Section for a one-year term, which...

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