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Warren Civic Groups Bring Pride to Revitalization | April 23, 2018

Warren Civic Groups Bring Pride to Revitalization

WARREN, Ohio – Take a quick look around downtown Warren and you’re bound to see the impact of the city’s civic organizations. The seed money for the Warren Community Amphitheatre was raised by Rotary Club of Warren. The flower baskets and wreaths that hang in front of businesses are funded by The Trumbull 100. The […]

WARREN, Ohio – Take a quick look around downtown Warren and you’re bound to see the impact of the city’s civic organizations. The seed money for the Warren Community Amphitheatre was raised by Rotary Club of Warren. The flower baskets and wreaths that hang in front of businesses are funded...

Downtown Warren Enjoys Comeback | April 20, 2018

WARREN, Ohio – Both of Tom Duma’s parents owned businesses in downtown Warren, his father Klivan’s Jewelry, his mother Helen’s Bridal. So when he decided to open Thom Duma Fine Jewelers after the dissolution of Klivan’s, downtown was the obvious choice. Now Duma is preparing to expand his shop on Courthouse Square by knocking down […]

WARREN, Ohio – Both of Tom Duma’s parents owned businesses in downtown Warren, his father Klivan’s Jewelry, his mother Helen’s Bridal. So when he decided to open Thom Duma Fine Jewelers after the dissolution of Klivan’s, downtown was the obvious choice. Now Duma is preparing to expand his shop on...

Public Art Brightens Warren’s Future | April 20, 2018

Warren Public Art Brightens City's Future

WARREN, Ohio – There’s a house a couple of blocks northeast of downtown Warren. It’s sat empty for years and, in all likelihood, will be torn down in a year or two. But between now and the demolition date, the house at 232 Vine Ave. NE will serve as an art installation, with 15 regional […]

WARREN, Ohio – There’s a house a couple of blocks northeast of downtown Warren. It’s sat empty for years and, in all likelihood, will be torn down in a year or two. But between now and the demolition date, the house at 232 Vine Ave. NE will serve as an...

Warren’s Revitalization Led by People of Every Stripe | April 19, 2018

WARREN, Ohio – There is no one path to revitalization. Every city, every neighborhood and each individual takes a different route to improving the community. And Warren is no different. There are people like Joan Sullivan, who helped establish a community garden with little experience. There are those like Leroy McKenzie who have had a […]

WARREN, Ohio – There is no one path to revitalization. Every city, every neighborhood and each individual takes a different route to improving the community. And Warren is no different. There are people like Joan Sullivan, who helped establish a community garden with little experience. There are those like Leroy...

Fresh Coast Seeks a Greener Youngstown | April 16, 2018

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Downtown Youngstown is covered with tons of concrete. With miles of sidewalks, vast slabs on Federal Plaza and well-traversed roads, it’s a crucial element of the infrastructure. But when it rains, all that concrete surface can cause problems. Water runs off the sidewalks and roads into storm drains, taking with it the […]

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Downtown Youngstown is covered with tons of concrete. With miles of sidewalks, vast slabs on Federal Plaza and well-traversed roads, it’s a crucial element of the infrastructure. But when it rains, all that concrete surface can cause problems. Water runs off the sidewalks and roads into storm...

Penn State Shenango Inks Deal to Play at Buhl | April 13, 2018

Penn State Shenango Inks Deal to Play at Buhl

SHARON, Pa. – Buhl Community Recreation Center will collaborate with Penn State Shenango’s athletics program to serve as the campus’ home arena for men’s basketball and women’s basketball. As part of the three-year agreement, the Buhl Center will undergo some renovations, including new wall padding, scoreboards and backboards. Perhaps most noticeable will be the restoration […]

SHARON, Pa. – Buhl Community Recreation Center will collaborate with Penn State Shenango’s athletics program to serve as the campus’ home arena for men’s basketball and women’s basketball. As part of the three-year agreement, the Buhl Center will undergo some renovations, including new wall padding, scoreboards and backboards. Perhaps most...

CFMV Publishes 2017 Community Report in The Business Journal | April 10, 2018

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – The Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley is leaving behind a traditional annual report, opting instead to publish a special insert in the Mid-April edition of The Business Journal. The new report format features 2017 results and highlights the organization’s continued focus on community. “The Community Foundation continues evolving,” said Shari Harrell, […]

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – The Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley is leaving behind a traditional annual report, opting instead to publish a special insert in the Mid-April edition of The Business Journal. The new report format features 2017 results and highlights the organization’s continued focus on community. “The Community Foundation...

Thrive Mahoning Valley Aids those Displaced by Hurricanes | March 26, 2018

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Following Hurricanes Irma and Maria last September, some 300 Puerto Ricans relocated to the Mahoning Valley and a new organization is helping to acclimate them to the area. Thrive Mahoning Valley, through support from the Raymond John Wean Foundation and the Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corp., officially launched Monday. Through the organization’s website, […]

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Following Hurricanes Irma and Maria last September, some 300 Puerto Ricans relocated to the Mahoning Valley and a new organization is helping to acclimate them to the area. Thrive Mahoning Valley, through support from the Raymond John Wean Foundation and the Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corp., officially launched...

Mercer Memorializes Revolution War Hero | March 23, 2018

Mercer Memorializes Revolution War Hero, hugh mercer

MERCER, Pa. – During the decade following the War for American Independence, veterans of the conflict sought to make a new life for themselves in what was then the wild frontier of northwestern Pennsylvania. Once this land was mapped and platted, many of the counties drawn were named to honor the heroes of the Revolution. […]

MERCER, Pa. – During the decade following the War for American Independence, veterans of the conflict sought to make a new life for themselves in what was then the wild frontier of northwestern Pennsylvania. Once this land was mapped and platted, many of the counties drawn were named to honor...

Iron Heritage Is Gem at Bruno Fine Jewelers | March 23, 2018

Bruno Fine Jewelers

MERCER, Pa. – Longtime jeweler Larry Bruno wanted to find a new site for his store, Bruno Fine Jewelers, a little more than a decade ago. He directed his real estate agent to find a “unique property.” Bruno got that in spades – a location that not only has a picturesque gorge but a source […]

MERCER, Pa. – Longtime jeweler Larry Bruno wanted to find a new site for his store, Bruno Fine Jewelers, a little more than a decade ago. He directed his real estate agent to find a “unique property.” Bruno got that in spades – a location that not only has a...