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Win over anyone with food, and a sincere ‘thank you’

Over the years, I’ve taken to asking my grandma if we can host “friend dinners” at her house. She has a sprawling ranch with a dining room, complete with a beautiful chandelier, compared to my tiny, boho-chic abode. It was a way for her and my late grandfather to meet my awesome ...

Health notes

To include or update items in the weekly Health News list, email information to tmunnell@tribtoday.com or afox@tribtoday.com. The deadline is noon Sunday for inclusion in that week’s list. LUPUS SUPPORT: Trumbull Mahoning Lupus Support Group will meet 6 p.m. Feb. 11 at Panera Bread, U.S. ...

Valley Grows calendar

Here are upcoming gardening events through the Ohio State University Mahoning County Extension Office. Contact the Extension Office, 490 S. Broad St., Canfield, at 330-533-5538. For a complete list of events, visit https://mahoning.osu.edu/events. Plant and Pest Clinic What: Stop by to ask ...

Entertainment rides into the Valley in February

1 — Africana Studies program’s African Marketplace at Youngstown State University’s Chestnut Room, Kilcawley Center, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 1 — “Bridge to Kindergarten: Trumbull County Kindergarten Transition Fair” at Warren-Trumbull County Public Library, Warren, from 10 a.m. to 1 ...

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JCC gallery exhibit ‘A Celebration of Abilities’

“A Celebration of Abilities” is on display in the Thomases Family Endowment of the Youngstown Area Jewish Federation Art Gallery through Feb. 28, at the Jewish Community Center of Youngstown, 505 Gypsy Lane. This exhibit of the Fairhaven Foundation includes the Boards of Developmental ...

Christie plans signings for collection of short stories

Author Nancy Christie will sign copies of her latest book “The Language of Love and Other Stories” at three area locations. The short stories in the book encompass all stages of love, from finding it to sustaining it to losing it. Book signings are scheduled from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. ...

TAG seeking submissions for Armeni art show

Trumbull Art Gallery in Warren is seeking submissions for its May exhibition, “Tony Armeni Sculpture + students, peers, community.” The show will honor sculptor Tony Armeni for his decades of dedication as an artist, art educator and musician. In addition to Armeni’s work, the show will ...

Art is focus for February First Fridays

First Fridays Youngstown moves to Wick Avenue for February for “Date with an Artist.” The Butler Institute of American Art, 524 Wick Ave., will be the primary location. Visitors can enjoy its permanent collection as well as the current exhibits “Amos Paul Kennedy Jr.: The Art Is on the ...

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Zocolo – Hillgartner

Chloe Zocolo and Daniel Hillgartner, both former area residents, were united in marriage during a wedding ceremony Oct. 10, 2024, at city hall in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The new Mrs. Hillgartner graduated from Youngstown State University nursing school. She is a registered nurse at Hennepin ...

Births

St. Joseph Warren Hospital FRAZIER, Victoria, of Boardman, a daughter Dec. 30 GORDON, Ky’Lee, and Antonnio Dukes Jr., of Warren, a son Jan. 2 HOERIG, Kamryn and Stephen, of Southington, a daughter Jan. 2 WHITE, Valerie, and Jeffrey Pudvah, of Warren, a son Jan. 1

Births

Births St. Joseph Warren Hospital BATTON, Alexandria, of Niles, a son Dec. 28 BEASLEY, Alisa and Aaron, of Girard, a son Dec. 31 DAVIS, Rozenna and Bryce, of Youngstown, a daughter Dec. 31 GRUSKIEWICZ, Taylor, and Brian Fee, of Orwell, a son Dec. 30 HOSTETLER, Mary Ann and Jason, of ...

Births

St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital BRAGG, Taylor, and Seth Brand, of Niles, a son Dec. 29 HARDEN, Kristen, a daughter Dec. 28 HOXWORTH, Joanna, of Youngstown, a son Dec. 27 KREBS, Katelyn, and Nathaniel Quinn, of Salem, a son Dec. 29 LITTLE, Miranda, and Anthony Schaffer, of Vienna, a ...

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Burt’s Eye View: I just had a thought. Now, what was it?

Writing a column every week is hard. Not the writing so much. It’s the coming up with topics week after week that taxes the nooks and crannies of my cerebrum, cerebellum and Cocoa Wheats. That’s why I keep a file of random thoughts and observations — to goose the gerbils in my brain to ...

Some football, Phil and fondue: Welcome, February

As I rooted around for inspirational quotes about February, I came across this ridiculousness: “February: Our last chance to NOT play in the snow.” Whichever great philosopher came up with that piece of faux wisdom obviously isn’t from northeast Ohio! We can NOT play in the snow all ...

Company is coming! Let’s get to ridding!

I stacked tonight’s dirty dishes on top of last night’s still littering the sink. My kicked my balled-up coat further into the corner against the closet door — the coat closet door. I haven’t coaxed the vacuum cleaner to life since… let’s not get into that. I don’t know if my ...

Snow days sure aren’t what they used to be

Snow and ice shut down roads, county offices and Taco Bell. The dire predictions of snow and ice piled up much higher than the actual snow and ice, but still, it was sufficient to keep us tucked away in our homes. I used to dream about days like this when I was a kid. Growing up in the ...

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This is for those who live with risk every day

This column goes out to all of you who live with risk every day of your lives. You know who you are. You’re the ones who allowed love to happen despite the uncertainty. You had kids. You started your own business. You trusted someone when every fiber of your being screamed at you not ...

Who still has their holiday decorations up?

I have to ask: who still has their holiday decorations up? Don’t worry; no judgment here. I’m just genuinely curious. For me, it’s always been about clearing the decks before the New Year. I know, bah humbug, right? But hear me out. As I’ve shared before, the moment Halloween ends, ...

Hidden gems and bold dreams

There’s something magical about stumbling upon a hidden gem, a place that wows you not just for its beauty, but for the sheer surprise of its existence. These aren’t always the flashy spots you see on travel guides or Instagram feeds — they’re the ones that quietly take your breath ...

A new year brings with it a new perspective

Well, here we are — at the doorstep of another year. Can you believe it? Another 12 months have flown by in what feels like the blink of an eye. Some of us are probably scratching our heads, wondering where the time went, while others are ready to wave goodbye to 2024 with a mix of relief ...

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Got deer? Shoo them away with prickly plants

In my earlier years of gardening, I was attracted to and purchased unusual plants. Many of those didn’t survive beyond their first year. As I have “matured,” I have redirected my purchases toward the easy-to-grow natives that feed our local pollinators. The hotter, drier summers have ...

Valley Grows calendar

Here are upcoming gardening events through the Ohio State University Mahoning County Extension Office. Contact the Extension Office, 490 S. Broad St., Canfield, at 330-533-5538. For a complete list of events, visit https://mahoning.osu.edu/events. Plant and Pest Clinic What: Stop by to ask ...

Why don’t woodpeckers get headaches?

As I watched a woodpecker banging away at a tree, it made me think, why don’t woodpeckers get headaches or suffer brain trauma from all that drumming? So, I looked it up. Once again, nature has created a miracle that does not allow the woodpecker to get headaches or become dizzy. ...

Animals wandering in a winter wonderland

Our temperatures have continued to fluctuate, but our winter weather will eventually remain colder and the darkness will cause us to bundle up, keeping ourselves warm. The days are gaining minutes of light in the morning and evening, but it will be a couple of months before we notice ...