Happy Birthday Youngstown 2019 | June 18, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio — The fourth annual Happy Birthday Youngstown event is scheduled for June 26 at 5:30 p.m. at the Tyler Mahoning Valley History Center at 325 W. Federal St. Hosted by the Downtown Youngstown Partnership – a component of Youngstown CityScape – and the Mahoning Valley Historical Society, the event celebrates the founding of […]

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio -- The fourth annual Happy Birthday Youngstown event is scheduled for June 26 at 5:30 p.m. at the Tyler Mahoning Valley History Center at 325 W. Federal St. Hosted by the Downtown Youngstown Partnership – a component of Youngstown CityScape – and the Mahoning Valley Historical Society, the...

Tbeic Hosts Energy Conference Sept. 23-24 | June 17, 2019

WARREN, Ohio – The Tech Belt Energy Innovation Center will host its inaugural Energy Storage Building Efficiency Conference on Sept. 23 and 24 at its office in downtown Warren. More than 400 manufacturing, entrepreneurial and utility experts will attend the invitation-only conference to discuss energy technologies and improvements to energy production, as well as develop […]

WARREN, Ohio – The Tech Belt Energy Innovation Center will host its inaugural Energy Storage Building Efficiency Conference on Sept. 23 and 24 at its office in downtown Warren. More than 400 manufacturing, entrepreneurial and utility experts will attend the invitation-only conference to discuss energy technologies and improvements to energy...

Nominations Open for Valley Legacy Awards | June 14, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Shepherd of the Valley is accepting nominations for the 2019 Valley Legacy Awards. Now in its 15th year, the event honors civic-minded seniors and senior advocates for their contributions to the Mahoning Valley. The deadline to apply is July 1. The awards recognize three categories of legacies: Outstanding Senior Award for Community […]

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Shepherd of the Valley is accepting nominations for the 2019 Valley Legacy Awards. Now in its 15th year, the event honors civic-minded seniors and senior advocates for their contributions to the Mahoning Valley. The deadline to apply is July 1. The awards recognize three categories of legacies:...

Alta Care Receives $8K for Literacy Program | June 14, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Alta Care Group has received $8,000 from the PNC Foundation to support the health-care organization’s Upstream literacy and social-emotional development program. The home-based program is aimed at parents and guardians of children in preschool through second grade. “We are grateful for PNC’s trust in our organization that their dollars are being well-spent […]

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Alta Care Group has received $8,000 from the PNC Foundation to support the health-care organization’s Upstream literacy and social-emotional development program. The home-based program is aimed at parents and guardians of children in preschool through second grade. “We are grateful for PNC’s trust in our organization that...

Library, Lit Youngstown Get $15K NEA Grant | June 13, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – The National Endowment for the Arts awarded a $15,000 grant to the Public Library of Youngstown & Mahoning County and Lit Youngstown. The grant to the two organizations is one of 78 given nationwide – and two in Ohio – to nonprofits to host the NEA Big Read, a community reading program offered […]

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – The National Endowment for the Arts awarded a $15,000 grant to the Public Library of Youngstown & Mahoning County and Lit Youngstown. The grant to the two organizations is one of 78 given nationwide – and two in Ohio – to nonprofits to host the NEA Big Read,...

Dignan to Receive Leadership Award in D.C. | June 13, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – James Dignan, president and CEO of the Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber, will receive the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition’s Leading Globally Matters Locally Award next week during the organization’s State Leaders Summit. The award recognizes Dignan’s efforts in supporting “U.S. diplomacy and development programs that strengthen Ohio’s economy and help keep America safe,” the […]

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – James Dignan, president and CEO of the Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber, will receive the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition’s Leading Globally Matters Locally Award next week during the organization’s State Leaders Summit. The award recognizes Dignan’s efforts in supporting “U.S. diplomacy and development programs that strengthen Ohio’s economy and...

AFL-CIO President Headlines Youngstown Roundtable | June 12, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio — National AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka will lead “Demanding Better: A Town Hall on Trade,” a roundtable discussion 10 a.m. June 18 with area workers at the Youngstown Historical Center of Industry and Labor. The focus of the roundtable, which is closed to the general public, is a discussion on the need to […]

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio -- National AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka will lead “Demanding Better: A Town Hall on Trade,” a roundtable discussion 10 a.m. June 18 with area workers at the Youngstown Historical Center of Industry and Labor. The focus of the roundtable, which is closed to the general public, is a...

Darling Bequeaths $2.2M to YSU for Faculty Chair | June 12, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – The late Charles Darling, a retired history professor at Youngstown State University and host of WYSU’s “Folk Festival” show, has left a $2.2 million gift to establish an endowed faculty position at the university. “Professor Darling left an indelible imprint on YSU and the entire Mahoning Valley,” said YSU President Jim Tressel. […]

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – The late Charles Darling, a retired history professor at Youngstown State University and host of WYSU’s “Folk Festival” show, has left a $2.2 million gift to establish an endowed faculty position at the university. “Professor Darling left an indelible imprint on YSU and the entire Mahoning Valley,”...

Butler Hosts Retrospective of Work by Kim Novak | June 10, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – As part of the Butler Institute of American Art’s centennial celebration, the works of actress Kim Novak will be on display at the museum’s Howland branch June 16 through Oct. 6. The exhibit is a retrospective of the actress’ poetry and works across a wide range of media, including watercolor, photography, sculpture […]

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – As part of the Butler Institute of American Art’s centennial celebration, the works of actress Kim Novak will be on display at the museum’s Howland branch June 16 through Oct. 6. The exhibit is a retrospective of the actress’ poetry and works across a wide range of...

Lariccia Discusses Italian Immigrants, ‘Great Coal War’ June 17 | June 10, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Author Ben Lariccia will discuss his upcoming book, “Coal War in the Mahoning Valley: The origin’s of Greater Youngstown’s Italians,” at Youngstown State University June 17. The presentation, sponsored by the Youngstown Torch Club, begins at 5:30 in Kilcawley Center. “Coal War in the Mahoning Valley,” which was co-authored by Joe Tucciarone, […]

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Author Ben Lariccia will discuss his upcoming book, “Coal War in the Mahoning Valley: The origin’s of Greater Youngstown’s Italians,” at Youngstown State University June 17. The presentation, sponsored by the Youngstown Torch Club, begins at 5:30 in Kilcawley Center. “Coal War in the Mahoning Valley,” which...