Sweeney Raises $32,000 for Operation Santa | January 25, 2019

BOARDMAN, Ohio — Maj. Paul Moore and his wife, Maj. Sherrylyn Moore, have led the Salvation Army of Mahoning County for only two years. So when he learned that the organization was receiving a donation from Sweeney Chevrolet Buick GMC and its Operation Santa initiative, he didn’t know what to expect. “Everyone kept telling me […]

BOARDMAN, Ohio -- Maj. Paul Moore and his wife, Maj. Sherrylyn Moore, have led the Salvation Army of Mahoning County for only two years. So when he learned that the organization was receiving a donation from Sweeney Chevrolet Buick GMC and its Operation Santa initiative, he didn’t know what to...

Good Habits, Good Choices Are Keys to Success | January 25, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – The son of one of the world’s most influential motivational speakers, salesmen and authors on leadership and personal success says one of the lasting impressions his father made on him boils down to a single word. Choice. “The biggest life lesson that I learned from dad is that I have a choice,” […]

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – The son of one of the world’s most influential motivational speakers, salesmen and authors on leadership and personal success says one of the lasting impressions his father made on him boils down to a single word. Choice. “The biggest life lesson that I learned from dad is...

Tickets on Sale for Brew Ha Ha! Fundraiser March 2 | January 24, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – The Friends of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County and the Mahoning Valley Flight Crew will host this year’s Brew Ha Ha! Fundraising event to benefit children’s programs at the library. The fundraiser will take place at the Main Library from 6 to 9 p.m. on March 2. Eight local […]

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – The Friends of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County and the Mahoning Valley Flight Crew will host this year’s Brew Ha Ha! Fundraising event to benefit children's programs at the library. The fundraiser will take place at the Main Library from 6 to 9 p.m....

Penn State Shenango’s ‘Scoop & Paint’ Returns Feb. 16 | January 24, 2019

SHARON, Pa. – Penn State Shenango will host the fourth annual Scoop & Paint fundraiser Feb. 16 at the campus’ Great Hall, 147 Shenango Ave. in downtown Sharon. All proceeds from the program, which begins at noon, will go toward the Heart of Shenango scholarship. The scholarship is the campus’ only one funded entirely by […]

SHARON, Pa. – Penn State Shenango will host the fourth annual Scoop & Paint fundraiser Feb. 16 at the campus’ Great Hall, 147 Shenango Ave. in downtown Sharon. All proceeds from the program, which begins at noon, will go toward the Heart of Shenango scholarship. The scholarship is the campus’...

Ohio Arts Council Honors YSU Prof | January 24, 2019

COLUMBUS, Ohio — RJ Thompson is among nine recipients for the annual Governor’s Awards for the Arts, which will be presented at a luncheon and ceremony at noon on Wednesday, May 15 at the Columbus Athenaeum. Thompson, assistant professor of graphic and interactive design at Youngstown State University and is receiving the award for the […]

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- RJ Thompson is among nine recipients for the annual Governor's Awards for the Arts, which will be presented at a luncheon and ceremony at noon on Wednesday, May 15 at the Columbus Athenaeum. Thompson, assistant professor of graphic and interactive design at Youngstown State University and is...

YSU Faculty to Perform at Carnegie Hall | January 22, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – A trio of Youngstown State University faculty will perform at Carnegie Hall in March, and the Cliffe College of Creative Arts and Communication is sponsoring a bus trip for the event. On March 22, the Dana Piano Trio – Cicilia Yudha on piano, Kivie Cahn-Lipman on cello and Joseph Kromholz on violin […]

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – A trio of Youngstown State University faculty will perform at Carnegie Hall in March, and the Cliffe College of Creative Arts and Communication is sponsoring a bus trip for the event. On March 22, the Dana Piano Trio – Cicilia Yudha on piano, Kivie Cahn-Lipman on cello...

Pine Lake Earns Praise for Vineyards White | January 17, 2019

BEAVER TOWNSHIP, Ohio — In November, the Ohio Quality Wine program recognized the Vineyards at Pine Lake for its first ever estate-grown wine, Vineyards White. Vineyards White was released during the first annual Harvest Festival at the winery this past October. The variety was produced entirely from grapes grown on-site and harveted in 2017. A […]

BEAVER TOWNSHIP, Ohio -- In November, the Ohio Quality Wine program recognized the Vineyards at Pine Lake for its first ever estate-grown wine, Vineyards White. Vineyards White was released during the first annual Harvest Festival at the winery this past October. The variety was produced entirely from grapes grown on-site...

Tyler Center to Host ‘Untold Stories’ Art Exhibit | January 16, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – A new exhibit at the Tyler History Center will feature the work of Mahoning Valley native and Los Angeles-based artist Jennifer Vanderpool. “Untold Stories: The forgotten under class in Rust Belt urban renewal” opens Jan. 25 and runs through April 7. The exhibit features curated archival materials Vanderpool selected from the Mahoning […]

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – A new exhibit at the Tyler History Center will feature the work of Mahoning Valley native and Los Angeles-based artist Jennifer Vanderpool. “Untold Stories: The forgotten under class in Rust Belt urban renewal” opens Jan. 25 and runs through April 7. The exhibit features curated archival materials...

Corvette Restoration Presentation at Packard Museum Saturday | January 16, 2019

WARREN, Ohio – The National Packard Museum’s Coffee & Donuts seminar series returns Jan. 19 with a presentation on Corvette restoration. At noon on Saturday, Carl Carbon will talk about the process and available resource for restoring the classic Chevrolet model, whether for having fun driving the Corvette on the weekend or with eyes on […]

WARREN, Ohio – The National Packard Museum’s Coffee & Donuts seminar series returns Jan. 19 with a presentation on Corvette restoration. At noon on Saturday, Carl Carbon will talk about the process and available resource for restoring the classic Chevrolet model, whether for having fun driving the Corvette on the...

Regional Chamber Opens Nominations for Athena Award | January 15, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – The Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber and The Vindicator are seeking nominations for the 2019 Athena Award. The Athena Award is presented annually to recognize area business and professional women. The recipient, along with all nominees, will be honored at the 27th annual Athena Award dinner May 16 at Mr. Anthony’s Banquet Center in Boardman. […]

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – The Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber and The Vindicator are seeking nominations for the 2019 Athena Award. The Athena Award is presented annually to recognize area business and professional women. The recipient, along with all nominees, will be honored at the 27th annual Athena Award dinner May 16 at Mr....