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City Seeks EPA Help for Masters Tuxedo Site | August 13, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will conduct testing at the site of the former Masters Tuxedo building, which was destroyed by a fire that started April 30. On Tuesday, the city’s Board of Control approved an agreement granting U.S. EPA access to the property at 3600 Market St. Prior to the fire, […]

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will conduct testing at the site of the former Masters Tuxedo building, which was destroyed by a fire that started April 30. On Tuesday, the city’s Board of Control approved an agreement granting U.S. EPA access to the property at 3600 Market...

Youngstown Rotary Offers $40K in Grants to Nonprofits | August 13, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio — Nonprofit organizations that work to impact the city can take advantage of $40,000 in grant monies from the Youngstown Rotary Foundation. The Community Grant Program provides grant opportunities in two categories to nonprofits focusing on one or more of six areas as defined by Rotary International. Focuses include, peace and conflict prevention/resolution, […]

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio -- Nonprofit organizations that work to impact the city can take advantage of $40,000 in grant monies from the Youngstown Rotary Foundation. The Community Grant Program provides grant opportunities in two categories to nonprofits focusing on one or more of six areas as defined by Rotary International. Focuses...

New Signs Urge Pedestrians to Discover the City | August 12, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – As pedestrians venture downtown this week, they may notice a number of directional signs leading them to popular destinations the city has to offer.  Phrases such as, “It’s a two-minute walk to put a ring on it at the county courthouse,” “It’s a six-minute walk to play b-ball or lift weights at […]

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – As pedestrians venture downtown this week, they may notice a number of directional signs leading them to popular destinations the city has to offer.  Phrases such as, “It’s a two-minute walk to put a ring on it at the county courthouse,” “It’s a six-minute walk to play...

Lordstown Motors Envisions 2020 Production Start | August 10, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Representatives of Lordstown Motors outlined ambitious plans Friday for proposed plans for the idled General Motors Lordstown Complex, including establishing the plant as its headquarters and bringing its first electric trucks off the line by the end of 2020, state Sen. Sean O’Brien said. Lordstown Motors CEO Steve Burns participated in meetings […]

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Representatives of Lordstown Motors outlined ambitious plans Friday for proposed plans for the idled General Motors Lordstown Complex, including establishing the plant as its headquarters and bringing its first electric trucks off the line by the end of 2020, state Sen. Sean O’Brien said. Lordstown Motors CEO...

Portman Tours Ashtabula Port, Petmin Project Site | August 9, 2019

ASHTABULA, Ohio — U.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-Ohio) visited the Ashtabula Port Friday, accompanied by leaders of the Growth Partnership for Ashtabula County as he toured the Petmin Project site,. “Following the tour, I had a great discussion with the Army Corps, staff from Ohio Department of Natural Resources, the Ohio EPA, and others discussing […]

ASHTABULA, Ohio -- U.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-Ohio) visited the Ashtabula Port Friday, accompanied by leaders of the Growth Partnership for Ashtabula County as he toured the Petmin Project site,. “Following the tour, I had a great discussion with the Army Corps, staff from Ohio Department of Natural Resources, the...

Construction to Begin on Third Chill-Can Building | August 9, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Construction of a third building at the site of Joseph Co. International’s Chill-Can complex should begin in about a week, the company’s founder and CEO said Friday. “Building three will start next week,” Mitchell Joseph told The Business Journal. “Work on the footers should begin and the new building should be going […]

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Construction of a third building at the site of Joseph Co. International’s Chill-Can complex should begin in about a week, the company’s founder and CEO said Friday. “Building three will start next week,” Mitchell Joseph told The Business Journal. “Work on the footers should begin and the...

Junior Golf Tournament Brings $358K to Economy | August 7, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio –The Mahoning Valley Hospital Foundation’s American Junior Golf Association Junior All-Star Tournament at Mill Creek Golf Course, held the week of June 16, brought $358,458 to the area economy, Mill Creek MetroParks reported. The three-year total impact of the tournament has been $1,486,472. The economic impact includes lodging for families and AJGA representatives, […]

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio –The Mahoning Valley Hospital Foundation’s American Junior Golf Association Junior All-Star Tournament at Mill Creek Golf Course, held the week of June 16, brought $358,458 to the area economy, Mill Creek MetroParks reported. The three-year total impact of the tournament has been $1,486,472. The economic impact includes lodging...

New VA Clinic Takes First Steps with Rezoning Recommendation | August 7, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – The development of a new U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs outpatient clinic on Belmont Avenue took its first step Tuesday as the Board of Zoning Appeals and City Planning Commission approved a recommendation to rezone two adjacent lots to mixed use-community. The parcels between Francisca and Catalina avenues, currently zoned as single-family […]

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – The development of a new U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs outpatient clinic on Belmont Avenue took its first step Tuesday as the Board of Zoning Appeals and City Planning Commission approved a recommendation to rezone two adjacent lots to mixed use-community. The parcels between Francisca and Catalina...

Chamber Outlines Opportunity Zones Minus White House Reps | August 6, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Many details remain to be ironed out for the new Opportunity Zone program, but the federal initiative is already drawing interest in local properties, both inside and outside the designated areas.  The Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber unveiled its Opportunity Zone prospectus Monday at Youngstown State University’s Williamson Hall.  Originally intended to coincide with […]

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Many details remain to be ironed out for the new Opportunity Zone program, but the federal initiative is already drawing interest in local properties, both inside and outside the designated areas.  The Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber unveiled its Opportunity Zone prospectus Monday at Youngstown State University’s Williamson Hall. ...

$1.3M Project in East Liverpool Will on Street Lights | August 3, 2019

EAST LIVERPOOL, Ohio — After nearly 20 years, the street lights along the state Route 30/39 corridor from this city’s East End to the cloverleaf onto West Eighth Street are going to be replaced with working lights. Mayor Ryan Stovall this week signed a purchase order for just slightly more than $1.3 million for a […]

EAST LIVERPOOL, Ohio -- After nearly 20 years, the street lights along the state Route 30/39 corridor from this city's East End to the cloverleaf onto West Eighth Street are going to be replaced with working lights. Mayor Ryan Stovall this week signed a purchase order for just slightly more...