YOUNGSTOWN — Incoming Youngstown State University freshman Adrianna Holden hopes to major in studio art, and she wasted no time cutting to the colorful chase. “I hope someday to become a storybook artist,” Holden, of…
YSU provost promotes collaboration as semester commences
YOUNGSTOWN — Higher education is facing a slew of unknowns and challenges, but through it all, Youngstown State University continues…
SOBE hearing set for Sept. 14
A Public Utilities Commission of Ohio judge will hear arguments Sept. 14 from the city of Youngstown and the Office…
Ribbon cut on $11.4M expansion at MCCTC
CANFIELD — Officials have cut the ribbon on the new $11.4 million LEAD Center at the Mahoning County Career &…
St. Vincent, YMCA partner to aid those in need
YOUNGSTOWN — The Society of St. Vincent de Paul and the Central YMCA teamed up Thursday to provide essentials to…
Austintown Senior Center expands health services
AUSTINTOWN — Many senior citizens in the township can now rely on the Austintown Senior Center for a little extra…
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TREASURE AND TRUNK SALE: The Poland Lions Club is conducting its 12th annual “Treasures of the Trunk” sale 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday in the parking lot of Prince of Peace Church on Center Road. Vendors are welcome for the event at $15 per space. To reserve a spot, call Lion Judy at
•THE GOVERNING BOARD OF ESC OF EASTERN OHIO will have a special meeting at 4:30 p.m.…
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DAHLIA SOCIETY: The Mahoning Valley Dahlia Society will host the 22nd annual show Saturday and Sunday…
COMMUNITY NEWS: Dahlia show blooms this weekend in Boardman
AUSTINTOWN BOARD OF EDUCATION will have a work session at 4 p.m. Thursday at the board…
Agenda for Thursday Aug. 20
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YSU provost promotes collaboration as semester commences
YOUNGSTOWN — Higher education is facing a slew of unknowns and challenges, but through it all, Youngstown State University continues to rely heavily on a collaborative spirit to rise to whatever challenges may come its way, an official says. “It shows how deep trust and accountability run — happy faculty leads to happy students,”…
A Public Utilities Commission of Ohio judge will hear arguments Sept. 14 from the city of…
SOBE hearing set for Sept. 14
Park upgrades unveiled
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio directed an administrative law judge to schedule a hearing on…
PUCO agrees to revisit SOBE issue
Obituaries
Edward J. Champion 1927-2026
YOUNGSTOWN — Edward J. Champion, 99, died Monday, Aug. 17, 2026, at Southern Care…
Local Sports
Opening week of high school football kicks off with rivalries and debuts
Campbell boys cruise to 7-1 win over Waterloo
YSU defense aims for improvement under new defensive coordinator Riemedio
Steelers QBs Allar, Howard to get longer looks against Jets
Lifestyles
Addressing growing distance with a friend
DEAR ANNIE: I have a friend, “Rosie,” who kicked me out to the curb (metaphorically speaking) when her sister moved into her mobile home park. Prior to her sister’s moving into the neighborhood, Rosie and I saw a lot of each other. I was always sewing for Rosie, her husband and her mother-in-law at…
Travel can help to facilitate healthy aging
Animals need fresh water daily
Americans without kids less confident about retirement
Editorials
Be sure to do your homework before you cast votes this fall
Earlier this week, Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose urged voters to do their homework ahead of the November general election — not regarding a person, but regarding State Issue 3. Full text, official ballot language, certified explanation and arguments for and against have been made available at OhioSoS.gov, for the measure proposing a…
Postpartum depression spirals into sensationalist clickbait
Prison Fellowship turns gold
Can AOC be taken seriously?
Business News
‘Many’ Fed officials think higher rates will be needed if inflation stays high
WASHINGTON — Many Federal Reserve officials think the central bank will have to lift its key short-term interest rate in the coming months if inflation doesn’t subside, minutes of the Fed’s meeting last month showed. The minutes of the July 28-29 meeting, released Wednesday, don’t provide specifics on how many of the 19 officials…