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Community Foundation Brings Worthy Causes, Philanthropy Together | November 12, 2018

SHARON, Pa. – For 37 years, the Community Foundation of Western Pennsylvania and Eastern Ohio has acted as that necessary conduit between a giving community and the causes it supports. Yet the work has just begun, says its executive director. “We started with a single fund – the O’Brien Children Memorial Fund – which was […]

SHARON, Pa. – For 37 years, the Community Foundation of Western Pennsylvania and Eastern Ohio has acted as that necessary conduit between a giving community and the causes it supports. Yet the work has just begun, says its executive director. “We started with a single fund – the O’Brien Children...

On the Menu: Favorites Feed on Customer Loyalty | November 9, 2018

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Chrisi Economos takes a quick break from freshening up customers’ coffee cups at The Saratoga Restaurant to field a phone call. The salutation is brief. “Usual?” The customer on the other end – recognized on the phone’s caller ID – orders the same thing every day, Economos says. She credits the restaurant’s […]

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Chrisi Economos takes a quick break from freshening up customers’ coffee cups at The Saratoga Restaurant to field a phone call. The salutation is brief. “Usual?” The customer on the other end – recognized on the phone’s caller ID – orders the same thing every day, Economos...

Johnson Donates 4th of July Mural to Canfield | November 5, 2018

CANFIELD, Ohio – As Sarah Keeler, district director for U.S. Rep Bill Johnson, read aloud a proclamation Friday in honor of attorney Nils P. Johnson, her 2-year-old son, Ryan, dashed across City Council chambers to the mural standing behind her. He then put his hand on the mural, where he recognized the image of himself […]

CANFIELD, Ohio – As Sarah Keeler, district director for U.S. Rep Bill Johnson, read aloud a proclamation Friday in honor of attorney Nils P. Johnson, her 2-year-old son, Ryan, dashed across City Council chambers to the mural standing behind her. He then put his hand on the mural, where he...

Sleepy Village of Lowellville Boasts a Raucous Past | October 30, 2018

LOWELLVILLE, Ohio – The village of Lowellville is the kind of town that smacks of idyllic charm. Antique lighting and renovated historic buildings line its main business district. A quaint gazebo anchors a small park with neatly bricked walking paths in the center of the village. It’s mostly a quiet town – a community bisected […]

LOWELLVILLE, Ohio – The village of Lowellville is the kind of town that smacks of idyllic charm. Antique lighting and renovated historic buildings line its main business district. A quaint gazebo anchors a small park with neatly bricked walking paths in the center of the village. It’s mostly a quiet...

Lowellville Hopes to Become a Destination | October 30, 2018

LOWELLVILLE, Ohio – As Mayor James Iudiciani talks about his ideas for redeveloping Lowellville, there’s a unifying theme behind the efforts to bring in new businesses, attract visitors and, if all goes as planned, residents. “Everything starts in Lowellville,” he jokes before taking a more serious turn. “Some people don’t like traffic, but I want […]

LOWELLVILLE, Ohio – As Mayor James Iudiciani talks about his ideas for redeveloping Lowellville, there’s a unifying theme behind the efforts to bring in new businesses, attract visitors and, if all goes as planned, residents. “Everything starts in Lowellville,” he jokes before taking a more serious turn. “Some people don’t...

Warren’s Millionaires Row Tells Nation’s Story | October 29, 2018

WARREN, Ohio – You don’t need to be well-versed in local history to appreciate the architectural beauty of the homes that line Warren’s Millionaires Row. But if you take the time to learn some of their stories, it’s easy to peel back the years and get glimpse of the wealthy,...

$2.3M Lowellville Dam Removal to Wrap by Late 2019 | October 27, 2018

$2.3M Lowellville Dam Removal to Wrap by Late 2019

LOWELLVILLE, Ohio — The village is undertaking a dam removal project that, when completed late next year, will help fish migrate and spread more oxygen throughout the water, improving the environment and creating a clean place for recreation. That was the message from Mayor James Iduciani at the official kickoff event Friday afternoon at the […]

LOWELLVILLE, Ohio -- The village is undertaking a dam removal project that, when completed late next year, will help fish migrate and spread more oxygen throughout the water, improving the environment and creating a clean place for recreation. That was the message from Mayor James Iduciani at the official kickoff...

Library Seeks Input on Proposed Main Branch Renovation | October 18, 2018

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – The Public Library of Youngstown & Mahoning County will host listening sessions in the coming weeks as part of the strategic planning process for the proposed renovation of the Main Library. The two input meetings, which are open to the public and to be held inside the Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., […]

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – The Public Library of Youngstown & Mahoning County will host listening sessions in the coming weeks as part of the strategic planning process for the proposed renovation of the Main Library. The two input meetings, which are open to the public and to be held inside the...

Y Live Raises Nearly $29K for Local Nonprofits | October 16, 2018

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio — Y Live, the Aug. 11 concert at Stambaugh Stadium featuring Florida Georgia Line, Morgan Wallen and Chris Higbee raised a total of $28,728.21 for local nonprofit groups, reports, Eric Ryan, CEO of JAC Live and creator of Y Live. The outdoor event, co-promoted by The Muransky Companies, drew more people than John […]

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio -- Y Live, the Aug. 11 concert at Stambaugh Stadium featuring Florida Georgia Line, Morgan Wallen and Chris Higbee raised a total of $28,728.21 for local nonprofit groups, reports, Eric Ryan, CEO of JAC Live and creator of Y Live. The outdoor event, co-promoted by The Muransky Companies,...