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Racino Reports 3rd-Highest Month for VLT Play | August 14, 2018

VLT Play at Austintown Racino Hits $1.14B

AUSTINTOWN, Ohio – Wagers on video lottery terminals at Hollywood Gaming at Mahoning Valley Race Course reached their third-highest level last month since the racino’s opening in September 2014. VLT play in July totaled $102.19 million, topped only by the $109.74 million in March and $103.33 million in April. In June, VLT wagers totaled $99.41 […]

AUSTINTOWN, Ohio – Wagers on video lottery terminals at Hollywood Gaming at Mahoning Valley Race Course reached their third-highest level last month since the racino’s opening in September 2014. VLT play in July totaled $102.19 million, topped only by the $109.74 million in March and $103.33 million in April. In...

Yo-Yo Ma Inspires Thousands to Support Arts | August 14, 2018

Yo-Yo Ma Inspires Thousands to Support Arts

WARREN, Ohio – On a summer evening when dark storm clouds threatened the 2,000-plus gathered at the Warren Community Amphitheatre, the weather managed to hold off so attendees could enjoy a rare opportunity: a live performance by world-renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma in their backyard. The evening was the final piece of a daylong event made […]

WARREN, Ohio – On a summer evening when dark storm clouds threatened the 2,000-plus gathered at the Warren Community Amphitheatre, the weather managed to hold off so attendees could enjoy a rare opportunity: a live performance by world-renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma in their backyard. The evening was the final piece...

AFP to Host ‘Media Training’ Seminar | August 14, 2018

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – The local chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals will host a seminar on media marketing Sept. 13 at The Avalon Inn and Resort. The Mahoning, Trumbull & Mercer counties chapter of the AFP will host “Media Training: Targeting your message for TV, radio and digital media,” which covers developing and delivering […]

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – The local chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals will host a seminar on media marketing Sept. 13 at The Avalon Inn and Resort. The Mahoning, Trumbull & Mercer counties chapter of the AFP will host “Media Training: Targeting your message for TV, radio and digital media,”...

YSU Basketball Wine Tasting Set for Oct. 2 | August 14, 2018

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – The Youngstown State University men’s basketball team will host its Fifth Annual Wine Taste Oct. 2 at The Lake Club. The wine tasting, set for 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Poland Township golf course, also include silent and live auctions. Proceeds from the event will support the Penguins’ basketball team. Reservations […]

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – The Youngstown State University men’s basketball team will host its Fifth Annual Wine Taste Oct. 2 at The Lake Club. The wine tasting, set for 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Poland Township golf course, also include silent and live auctions. Proceeds from the event will support...

Energy Efficiency Hits Home without Hitting Wallet | August 14, 2018

Energy Efficiency Hits Home without Hitting Wallet

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio — Saving money on energy bills every month can range from a change of simple habits – shorter showers, turning off lights when you leave the room, or unplugging electrical devices when they’re not being used – to drastic overhauls of your home. While most people’s budget probably wouldn’t support a complete conversion […]

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio -- Saving money on energy bills every month can range from a change of simple habits – shorter showers, turning off lights when you leave the room, or unplugging electrical devices when they’re not being used – to drastic overhauls of your home. While most people’s budget probably...

Arts Key to Erasing Divisions and Building Communities | August 14, 2018

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Despite the political divide that separates many Americans today, there are important cultural connections and common goals that can be forged within communities across the country to help bridge these differences. The Mahoning Valley and smaller metropolitan areas like it are at the heart of this discussion, says David Brooks, columnist for […]

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Despite the political divide that separates many Americans today, there are important cultural connections and common goals that can be forged within communities across the country to help bridge these differences. The Mahoning Valley and smaller metropolitan areas like it are at the heart of this discussion,...

DeWine, Husted Unveil Job and Economic Development Plan | August 13, 2018

CINCINNATI – Republican gubernatorial candidate Mike DeWine announced his economic development and job creation plan at a rally with his running mate, Jon Husted, in Cincinnati Sunday. The Ohio Prosperity Plan will focus on three areas, the two said: job training,  streamlining regulations and encouraging research and investment. “The most important thing that our state’s […]

CINCINNATI – Republican gubernatorial candidate Mike DeWine announced his economic development and job creation plan at a rally with his running mate, Jon Husted, in Cincinnati Sunday. The Ohio Prosperity Plan will focus on three areas, the two said: job training,  streamlining regulations and encouraging research and investment. “The most...

Fox Headlines YSU’s Energy Lecture Series | August 13, 2018

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Emmy winner and Oscar and Drama Desk Award-nominated filmmaker, playwright and activist Josh Fox headlines the fifth season of the Youngstown State University Speaker Series on Energy and the Environment, which runs Sept. 5 through Nov. 4 on the YSU campus. The season features a pre-release screening of the film, “Invisible Hand,” […]

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Emmy winner and Oscar and Drama Desk Award-nominated filmmaker, playwright and activist Josh Fox headlines the fifth season of the Youngstown State University Speaker Series on Energy and the Environment, which runs Sept. 5 through Nov. 4 on the YSU campus. The season features a pre-release screening...

Take a Roman Bath at the Avalon This Winter | August 13, 2018

HOWLAND, Ohio – Guests at the Avalon Inn & Resort and members of its affiliated country clubs should be able to relax this winter in a Roman bath, an outdoor water feature that will be available year round. The $5 million, 20-foot-by-40-foot outdoor heated pool, which will be next to a terraced area at the […]

HOWLAND, Ohio – Guests at the Avalon Inn & Resort and members of its affiliated country clubs should be able to relax this winter in a Roman bath, an outdoor water feature that will be available year round. The $5 million, 20-foot-by-40-foot outdoor heated pool, which will be next to...

Region Must Focus on Talent to Grow HQs, Professional Services | August 13, 2018

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YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Northeastern Ohio needs to focus on developing its talent pool – particularly in information technology – and leverage its position as a low-cost, high-quality environment to reinforce its position as a location for headquarters and professional services, an analyst with Team Northeast Ohio said. The 18-county economic development organization, also known as […]

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Northeastern Ohio needs to focus on developing its talent pool – particularly in information technology – and leverage its position as a low-cost, high-quality environment to reinforce its position as a location for headquarters and professional services, an analyst with Team Northeast Ohio said. The 18-county economic...