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Sunrise Inn Celebrates 90 Years with $1,929 Grand Prize | January 7, 2019

WARREN, Ohio — Since the days of Prohibition, the Sunrise Inn has been a mainstay downtown. As the restaurant celebrates 90 years in business this year, it’s giving area residents a chance to join in the fun with weekly cash prizes. A contest held in conjunction with WFMJ Television Inc. will see 12 participants receive […]

WARREN, Ohio -- Since the days of Prohibition, the Sunrise Inn has been a mainstay downtown. As the restaurant celebrates 90 years in business this year, it’s giving area residents a chance to join in the fun with weekly cash prizes. A contest held in conjunction with WFMJ Television Inc....

Trumbull Art Gallery Accepting Submissions for Portrait Exhibit | January 3, 2019

WARREN, Ohio – The Trumbull Art Gallery is accepting submissions for its upcoming show, “The Art of Portraiture From Life,” from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Works must be original drawings, paintings or sculptures. Entry forms, which can be found here, for the juried show must be attached to submitted pieces. Artists can submit up […]

WARREN, Ohio – The Trumbull Art Gallery is accepting submissions for its upcoming show, “The Art of Portraiture From Life,” from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Works must be original drawings, paintings or sculptures. Entry forms, which can be found here, for the juried show must be attached to submitted...

Junior Achievement Celebrates Centennial this Year | January 2, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Junior Achievement will be celebrating its centennial in 2019 with national and local events planned throughout the year. “Very few organizations make it to 100 years, much less continue to grow and thrive like Junior Achievement has,” said Michele Merkel, president of Junior Achievement of Mahoning Valley. “We are taking this opportunity […]

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Junior Achievement will be celebrating its centennial in 2019 with national and local events planned throughout the year. “Very few organizations make it to 100 years, much less continue to grow and thrive like Junior Achievement has,” said Michele Merkel, president of Junior Achievement of Mahoning Valley....

Columbiana Chamber Sets Awards Banquet for March 2 | January 2, 2019

COLUMBIANA, Ohio – The Columbiana Area Chamber of Commerce will host its 66th Annual Awards Banquet March 2 at the Dutch Village Inn Banquet Center here. Nominations are open for the awards that honor individuals, groups and businesses who have made a positive difference in the Columbiana County, demonstrated excellence in their field and contributed […]

COLUMBIANA, Ohio – The Columbiana Area Chamber of Commerce will host its 66th Annual Awards Banquet March 2 at the Dutch Village Inn Banquet Center here. Nominations are open for the awards that honor individuals, groups and businesses who have made a positive difference in the Columbiana County, demonstrated excellence...

Library Gets 100 Children’s Books from Brownstone Fund | January 2, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – The Public Library of Youngstown & Mahoning County received 100 new children’s books donated from the Brownstone Book Fund, a private foundation in New York City that fosters early reading, a love of books and encouraging parents and children to read together. “We are grateful to Ms. Brownstone and the Book Fund […]

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – The Public Library of Youngstown & Mahoning County received 100 new children’s books donated from the Brownstone Book Fund, a private foundation in New York City that fosters early reading, a love of books and encouraging parents and children to read together. “We are grateful to Ms....

Youngstown Foundation Awards $1.2M in Grants | December 28, 2018

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – The Youngstown Foundation has awarded grants for the fourth quarter of the year to nine area organizations totaling $358,000. The grants were awarded from the unrestricted funds and Hine Memorial Funds. Additionally, donor advised funds collectively disbursed $134,000 to several 501(c)3 organizations while close to $700,000 was distributed to local nonprofits through the support […]

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – The Youngstown Foundation has awarded grants for the fourth quarter of the year to nine area organizations totaling $358,000. The grants were awarded from the unrestricted funds and Hine Memorial Funds. Additionally, donor advised funds collectively disbursed $134,000 to several 501(c)3 organizations while close to $700,000 was distributed to...

Beatitude House Presents Scholarship Awards | December 20, 2018

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Beatitude House Ursuline Sisters Scholars presented three new scholarships, and Youngstown State University’s awarded five last-dollar scholarships to students in the College of Health of Human Services at the nonprofits Scholars Holiday Luncheon Tuesday. The Ursuline Sisters Scholars program serves 34 college students. Aimed at breaking the cycle of poverty through post-secondary […]

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Beatitude House Ursuline Sisters Scholars presented three new scholarships, and Youngstown State University’s awarded five last-dollar scholarships to students in the College of Health of Human Services at the nonprofits Scholars Holiday Luncheon Tuesday. The Ursuline Sisters Scholars program serves 34 college students. Aimed at breaking the...

25 Under 35 Names 2019 Honorees | December 18, 2018

YOUNGSTOWN – The Mahoning Valley Young Professionals , in partnership with the Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley, announced the 2019 honorees for the 25 Under 35 Awards this morning. Previously known as the 40 Under 40 Awards, the program is in its 14th year of honoring the Mahoning Valley’s best and brightest young professionals […]

YOUNGSTOWN – The Mahoning Valley Young Professionals , in partnership with the Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley, announced the 2019 honorees for the 25 Under 35 Awards this morning. Previously known as the 40 Under 40 Awards, the program is in its 14th year of honoring the Mahoning Valley’s...

The Walnut Grove Adds Three Board Members | December 17, 2018

CANFIELD, Ohio – The Walnut Grove, an inclusive playground, added Greg Ensley, Cara Hahn and Katie Layshock as board members at its most recent board meeting. Ensley is the vice president and commercial banking team leader for The Farmers National Bank of Canfield, where he has worked for 17 years. Ensley currently serves on the […]

CANFIELD, Ohio – The Walnut Grove, an inclusive playground, added Greg Ensley, Cara Hahn and Katie Layshock as board members at its most recent board meeting. Ensley is the vice president and commercial banking team leader for The Farmers National Bank of Canfield, where he has worked for 17 years....

Businesses Muster Toys for Marine Corps Campaign | December 14, 2018

WARREN, Ohio – During his childhood, Jeremy Lehman’s family benefited from the Toys for Tots campaign the U.S. Marine Corps stages annually. Now, as a staff sergeant in the Marine Corps, Lehman is able to make the holidays brighter for kids in similar circumstances. “My family relied on Toys for Tots, so being able to […]

WARREN, Ohio – During his childhood, Jeremy Lehman’s family benefited from the Toys for Tots campaign the U.S. Marine Corps stages annually. Now, as a staff sergeant in the Marine Corps, Lehman is able to make the holidays brighter for kids in similar circumstances. “My family relied on Toys for...