YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Doris Kearns Goodwin, a renowned historian and author, will deliver a lecture at Stambaugh Auditorium at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 25.

Goodwin has served as executive producer on multiple History Channel documentaries and consults widely on American history and presidential leadership.

Her most recent book, “An Unfinished Love Story: A Personal History of the 1960s,” was published in April.

The lecture is part of Youngstown State University’s Skeggs Lecture Series. Admission is free, but tickets must be obtained in advance at StambaughAuditorium.com or the DeYor Performing Arts Center box office.

Radio Station Switches from Sports to Classic Hits

CAMPBELL, Ohio – A Mahoning Valley radio station has flipped its format from sports to classic hits.

Bloom Broadcasting’s 1330-AM WGFT and its FM counterpart, 94.7 W234CH, revived the station’s former “Star” branding. The change took effect Monday.

The station formerly went by ESPN 84.7 sports talk.

It is owned by Karl Bloom, who delivered the format switch after a few days of a humorous “dog-themed” takeover stunt with appropriate music. WGFT had flipped from R&B to sports in April 2025 shortly after Bloom’s purchase of the station.

Car Shows in Lawrence County

NEW CASTLE, Pa. – Visit Lawrence County has released the county’s schedule of car shows this summer. Most of the events will also feature food and family activities. Here is the list:

  • June 14: Briar Brook Barn Car Cruise, 330 Eastbrook Neshannock Falls Road, New Castle.
  • June 14: From Flappers to Front Antique Car Cruise, Lawrence Avenue, New Castle.
  • July 10: Challenges Car Show, 2706 Mercer Road, New Castle.
  • July 19: Rapid Tappets Dust-Off Car Cruise, Shenango High School, 2550 Ellwood Road, New Castle.
  • July 25: Carter’s Cruise, Chewton Volunteer Fire Department, 196 Alice St., Wampum.
  • Aug. 7: Wampum Homecoming Weekend, Main Street, Wampum.
  • Aug. 29: Airplanes & Automobiles, New Castle Municipal Airport, 406 Frank Farone Drive, New Castle.
  • Aug. 30: Memories Car Cruise, Downtown New Castle.
  • Sept. 5-6: Back to the 50s Weekend, Cascade Park, 1928 E. Washington St., New Castle.
  • Sept. 13: Briar Brook Barn Car Cruise, 330 Eastbrook- Neshannock Falls Road, New Castle.
  • Sept. 26: Ellwood City Fall Fest & Car Cruise, Downtown Ellwood City.

New Date for Eli Young Band Concert

WARREN, Ohio – The Eli Young Band concert originally scheduled for June 24 at the Robins Theatre has been rescheduled for Dec. 11.

All previously purchased tickets will be honored for the new date.

Car Show at Heritage Manor

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Adult Day Services at Heritage Manor, 517 Gypsy Lane, will present a Father’s Day classic car show from noon to 2 p.m. June 19.

The event will include food, music and prizes. Individuals with classic cars are invited to join the free event.

Nancy Christie Book Signing at Spellbound

AUSTINTOWN, Ohio – Mahoning Valley author Nancy Christie will have a book signing at  Spellbound Sisters Books & Cafe, 7095 Lockwood Blvd., Boardman, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 27. 

Her latest novel is “Transforming Tessa.” To learn more, go to NancyChristie.com.

Marcia Levy to Discuss Movies at JCC

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – As part of its J. Newman Levy Speaker Series, the Jewish Community Center will present “Marcia Levy: Let’s Go To the Movies” from 5:30-7:30 p.m. June 22 at the JCC, 505 Gypsy Lane.

Levy, a local historian, will lead participants through cinema, exploring the stories behind favorite films with an emphasis on Jewish directors, screen writers and soundtrack composers.

Dinner is included. The presentation and dinner are free, but registration is required by June 19. Click HERE to register. 

Pictured at top: Doris Kearns Goodwin. (Photo by Annie Liebowitz)