Ungaro’s Legacy: Rebuilding City, Restoring Integrity | August 18, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Elected officials, community leaders and citizens remembered former Youngstown Mayor Patrick J. Ungaro’s vision and integrity this weekend as word of his death spread throughout the Mahoning Valley. News broke early Saturday morning that Ungaro died Friday night. He was 78. Calling hours are from 3 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, and Thursday […]

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Elected officials, community leaders and citizens remembered former Youngstown Mayor Patrick J. Ungaro’s vision and integrity this weekend as word of his death spread throughout the Mahoning Valley. News broke early Saturday morning that Ungaro died Friday night. He was 78. Calling hours are from 3 to...

Greenway Trail Gets New Park Thanks to Realtors | August 12, 2019

LISBON, Ohio – A new park in Lisbon will welcome users of the Greenway Trail thanks to the support of the Beaver Creek Area Association of Realtors, Youngstown Columbiana Association of Realtors and the Lisbon Area Chamber of Commerce. The National Association of Realtors awarded a $5,000 grant to the creation of Realtor Park through […]

LISBON, Ohio – A new park in Lisbon will welcome users of the Greenway Trail thanks to the support of the Beaver Creek Area Association of Realtors, Youngstown Columbiana Association of Realtors and the Lisbon Area Chamber of Commerce. The National Association of Realtors awarded a $5,000 grant to the...

Poland Historical Society Celebrates 40 Years | July 30, 2019

POLAND, Ohio — To celebrate its 40th anniversary, the Poland Historical Society is hosting a public reception Aug. 11 at the Little Red Schoolhouse. In an effort to preserve the schoolhouse, located at 4515 Center Road, the organization formed in 1979 under the leadership of Betty Jones. The historical society signed a 99-year lease agreement […]

POLAND, Ohio -- To celebrate its 40th anniversary, the Poland Historical Society is hosting a public reception Aug. 11 at the Little Red Schoolhouse. In an effort to preserve the schoolhouse, located at 4515 Center Road, the organization formed in 1979 under the leadership of Betty Jones. The historical society...

East Liverpool’s Broadway Wharf Gets a Facelift | July 29, 2019

EAST LIVERPOOL, Ohio — For centuries, the Ohio River has played a vital part in this city’s industrial development, and in more recent years, officials turned to the river to offer their residents recreational pursuits with construction of the Broadway Wharf. On Saturday, the wharf received a much-needed cosmetic face-lift with funds from a ServeOhio […]

EAST LIVERPOOL, Ohio -- For centuries, the Ohio River has played a vital part in this city's industrial development, and in more recent years, officials turned to the river to offer their residents recreational pursuits with construction of the Broadway Wharf. On Saturday, the wharf received a much-needed cosmetic face-lift...

New Sign for Packard Music Hall | July 24, 2019

WARREN, Ohio – A new digital sign has been installed at Packard Music Hall, replacing the aging one that sat outside the venue for decades. The sign cost about $70,000 was paid for and installed thanks to donations by two anonymous donors, as well as support from JAC Management Group, the Packard Band, the W.D. […]

WARREN, Ohio – A new digital sign has been installed at Packard Music Hall, replacing the aging one that sat outside the venue for decades. The sign cost about $70,000 was paid for and installed thanks to donations by two anonymous donors, as well as support from JAC Management Group,...

Nativio, Reed Author Images of America Book on Warren | July 22, 2019

WARREN, Ohio – Josh Nativio and Meghan Reed will publish a new book as part of the Images of America series documenting the history of Warren . Nativio and Reed have spent more than a year compiling historic images from collections throughout the city. The book, published by Arcadia Publishing, will be released Aug. 12. […]

WARREN, Ohio – Josh Nativio and Meghan Reed will publish a new book as part of the Images of America series documenting the history of Warren . Nativio and Reed have spent more than a year compiling historic images from collections throughout the city. The book, published by Arcadia Publishing,...

Fundraising Begins to Restore Poland Forest Bridge | July 16, 2019

POLAND, Ohio – The Poland Forest Foundation has started fundraising to renovate the Mauthe Bridge in the Poland Village Municipal Forest. The $86,000 campaign will cover restoration work on the “Swinging Bridge”, which the foundation hopes to have completed by fall, said the foundation’s president, Charles Rumberg. Mauthe Bridge was named after J.L. “Pete” Mauthe, […]

POLAND, Ohio – The Poland Forest Foundation has started fundraising to renovate the Mauthe Bridge in the Poland Village Municipal Forest. The $86,000 campaign will cover restoration work on the “Swinging Bridge”, which the foundation hopes to have completed by fall, said the foundation’s president, Charles Rumberg. Mauthe Bridge was...

Valley’s Talents on Display at Summer Festival of the Arts | July 15, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – As a native of Youngstown, Justin Reese finds inspiration every time he visits the Summer Festival of the Arts. Although the potter has been in other shows – the Columbus College of Art and Design show, the winter fair show at the Butler Institute of American Art and the Three Rivers Arts […]

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – As a native of Youngstown, Justin Reese finds inspiration every time he visits the Summer Festival of the Arts. Although the potter has been in other shows - the Columbus College of Art and Design show, the winter fair show at the Butler Institute of American Art...

Local Farmers Nurture Growing Client Base | July 11, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio — While the industry is not without challenges, overall, times are good for small local farmers. About 10 years ago, demand for fresh fruits and vegetables started to grow, and it’s shown no signs of stopping, reported several farmers at the July Youngstown Farmers Market at the B&O Station. “It’s picked up in […]

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio -- While the industry is not without challenges, overall, times are good for small local farmers. About 10 years ago, demand for fresh fruits and vegetables started to grow, and it’s shown no signs of stopping, reported several farmers at the July Youngstown Farmers Market at the B&O...

Summer Events Offer Sights, Sounds, Tastes of Trumbull County | July 8, 2019

WARREN, Ohio – The sights, sounds and tastes of Trumbull County are on full display throughout July as special events throughout the month highlight the best of what’s available. Through July 14, the Trumbull County Fair will feature a wide array of grandstand entertainment, daily shows, local bands, exhibits and rides. Shows include the demolition […]

WARREN, Ohio – The sights, sounds and tastes of Trumbull County are on full display throughout July as special events throughout the month highlight the best of what’s available. Through July 14, the Trumbull County Fair will feature a wide array of grandstand entertainment, daily shows, local bands, exhibits and...