LOWELLVILLE —— Celebrating its past and present while working toward an even brighter future, Inspiring Minds Youngstown hosted its annual fundraiser, Black & White Ball, on Saturday at the Community Literacy Workforce and Cultural Center. Since 2015, IM Youngstown has provided ...
BOARDMAN —— Christina Olivera fondly recalled playing with children around her age as her mother stood in line at the Organizacion Civica y Cultural Hispana Americana organization's location on Youngstown's East Side to receive a block of government-provided cheese. "It's a serious pillar ...
CLEVELAND — Former President Barack Obama seized on what he described as cruelty and indecency coming from President Donald Trump and his Republican allies, stepping into one of the nation’s ugliest midterm fights as he worked to rally Democratic voters in battleground Ohio on ...
YOUNGSTOWN —— The Western Reserve Transit Authority is accepting nominations for its 2026 WRTA Nonprofit Awards. Six local nonprofits will be honored at a dinner on Nov. 11 at the B&O Station Banquet Hall, 530 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown. Dean Harris, CEO of WRTA, said each winner receives a WRTA Nonprofit Award, recognition at a special dinner and a shared regional marketing campaign to help further its mission. One of the six winners will receive an additional honor and be named WRTA 2026 Nonprofit of the Year at the dinner and also receive a $1,000 donation. Since its ...
STRUTHERS —— Pumpkins, Paws & Happy Howls was celebrated Saturday on Sexton Street in Struthers. The event featured treats for families and pets, a Best Trunk contest, a Best human-and-pet duo costume contest, and a general costume contest. Winners will be announced later.
Boardman police activity reported Oct. 7-20: Oct. 20, 12:28 a.m. - John G. Kemmerer, 18, 145 Homestead Drive, was arrested on a domestic violence threats charge. Oct. 19, 11:17 p.m. - Dylan C. Nichols, 20, 294 Athens Drive, was arrested on charges of operating a vehicle impaired and failure ...
