Submissions Open for Youngstown Independent Film Festival | August 7, 2019

BOARDMAN, Ohio – Submissions of both short and full-length films are being accepted through Sept. 12 for the Youngstown Independent Film Festival presented by No Label Productions. Selected movies, chosen by a panel of judges, will be screened at Cinemark Tinseltown in Boardman as part of the festival 2 to 9 p.m. Oct. 12. Tickets […]

BOARDMAN, Ohio – Submissions of both short and full-length films are being accepted through Sept. 12 for the Youngstown Independent Film Festival presented by No Label Productions. Selected movies, chosen by a panel of judges, will be screened at Cinemark Tinseltown in Boardman as part of the festival 2 to...

Chamber to Honor Sheely’s Leaders at Salute to Business | August 7, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – The Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber has named the managing partners of Sheely’s Furniture and Appliance as its Small Business Professionals of the Year. The three will be honored at the chamber’s Salute to Business later this month. Jessica Smith, Jeff Curry and Lance Romeo took over operations of the North Lima store last […]

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – The Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber has named the managing partners of Sheely’s Furniture and Appliance as its Small Business Professionals of the Year. The three will be honored at the chamber’s Salute to Business later this month. Jessica Smith, Jeff Curry and Lance Romeo took over operations of...

PLYMC Librarian Wins Emerging Leader Award | August 7, 2019

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Pamela Brockway, early learning team leader at the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County was named the recipient of the Diana Vescelius Emerging Leader Award from the Ohio Library Council. The award recognizes “Ohio’s library leaders of tomorrow,” the council said according to a PLYMC news release. Criteria for the award includes showing “future […]

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Pamela Brockway, early learning team leader at the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County was named the recipient of the Diana Vescelius Emerging Leader Award from the Ohio Library Council. The award recognizes “Ohio’s library leaders of tomorrow,” the council said according to a PLYMC news release. Criteria for...

Sweeney Chevy to Honor Teachers with SUV Giveaway | August 6, 2019

BOARDMAN, Ohio – An area teacher will have the chance to win a 2019 Chevrolet Equinox as a part of Sweeney Chevrolet’s Equinox for Educators promotion. The Boardman dealership launched the promotion earlier this month. Nominations, which can be submitted at SweeneyCars.com, will run through Sept. 15. Five finalists will be randomly chosen to attend […]

BOARDMAN, Ohio – An area teacher will have the chance to win a 2019 Chevrolet Equinox as a part of Sweeney Chevrolet’s Equinox for Educators promotion. The Boardman dealership launched the promotion earlier this month. Nominations, which can be submitted at SweeneyCars.com, will run through Sept. 15. Five finalists will...

YSU Series Asks ‘Where in the World Are Your Customers?’ | August 5, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio — Need help finding customers? A series of workshops at Youngstown State University may have a solution. The ‘Where in the World Are Your Customers?‘ workshop series provides information on publicly available, yet not well known databases that can help businesses make better informed strategic decisions, according to a press release. Workshops include […]

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio -- Need help finding customers? A series of workshops at Youngstown State University may have a solution. The 'Where in the World Are Your Customers?' workshop series provides information on publicly available, yet not well known databases that can help businesses make better informed strategic decisions, according to...

Meritage of Miracles Supports Access To Pediatric Palliative Care | August 5, 2019

LOWELLVILLE, Ohio – In support of services at Akron Children’s Hospital Mahoning Valley, Meritage of Miracles will host its annual event on Sept. 7. Meritage of Miracles is a nonprofit organization that focuses on increasing access to pediatric palliative care for children in the Mahoning Valley. The sixth annual event, hosted by Dr. Farid Naffah, […]

LOWELLVILLE, Ohio – In support of services at Akron Children’s Hospital Mahoning Valley, Meritage of Miracles will host its annual event on Sept. 7. Meritage of Miracles is a nonprofit organization that focuses on increasing access to pediatric palliative care for children in the Mahoning Valley. The sixth annual event,...

Moran to Kick Off Canfield Fair with Parachute Jump | July 31, 2019

CANFIELD, Ohio – Army veteran Fred Moran, owner of Window World Youngstown, will perform a tandem parachute jump into Canfield Fairgrounds as part of the opening ceremonies for the 2019 Canfield Fair. The Canfield Fair Board and Window World Youngstown will honor veterans with the jump at 10 a.m. Aug. 29 near Gate F of […]

CANFIELD, Ohio – Army veteran Fred Moran, owner of Window World Youngstown, will perform a tandem parachute jump into Canfield Fairgrounds as part of the opening ceremonies for the 2019 Canfield Fair. The Canfield Fair Board and Window World Youngstown will honor veterans with the jump at 10 a.m. Aug....

McKinley Library Hosts Talk by Plain Dealer’s Pluto | July 30, 2019

NILES, Ohio – Cleveland Plain Dealer sports reporter Terry Pluto will discuss his career covering the Browns, Indians and Cavaliers at the McKinley Memorial Auditorium Aug. 14. The discussion will be held 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Pluto will be available briefly after the program selling and autographing copies of his new book, “The Browns Blues: […]

NILES, Ohio – Cleveland Plain Dealer sports reporter Terry Pluto will discuss his career covering the Browns, Indians and Cavaliers at the McKinley Memorial Auditorium Aug. 14. The discussion will be held 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Pluto will be available briefly after the program selling and autographing copies of his...

Holborn Herb Growers Host Tea Party Sept. 22 | July 29, 2019

CANFIELD, Ohio – The Holborn Herb Growers Guild will host its annual Garden Tea Party at 2 to 4 p.m. Sept. 22 at the Canfield Fairgrounds. Planned festivities include sampling of herbal teas along with samplings of both savory and sweet delicacies. In addition, America’s First Ladies will be featured, who will share their memories […]

CANFIELD, Ohio – The Holborn Herb Growers Guild will host its annual Garden Tea Party at 2 to 4 p.m. Sept. 22 at the Canfield Fairgrounds. Planned festivities include sampling of herbal teas along with samplings of both savory and sweet delicacies. In addition, America’s First Ladies will be featured,...

Opera Western Reserve to Host Lecture on Shakespeare | July 29, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Opera Western Reserve has received a grant from the Ohio Humanities Council to underwrite a lecture by Tim Francisco, a Youngstown State University English professor and director of the Center of Working Class Studies. As a part of the Murder Mayhem and Macbeth Fest, Francisco will discuss how and why the then-current […]

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Opera Western Reserve has received a grant from the Ohio Humanities Council to underwrite a lecture by Tim Francisco, a Youngstown State University English professor and director of the Center of Working Class Studies. As a part of the Murder Mayhem and Macbeth Fest, Francisco will discuss...