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Downtown Youngstown entertainment venues rebound financially

YOUNGSTOWN — The city-owned entertainment facilities started the year off strong with a $300,448 operating surplus during the first quarter — the fourth-best January-March in its history — rebounding from a $484,728 loss in 2025. “It’s a great start for the year,” said Eric Ryan, ...

Yo Nights! set at amp all summer

2026 WESBANCO COMMUNITY SERIES AT THE YO AMP SCHEDULE All events will be at Youngstown Foundation Amphitheatre, 201 S. Phelps St., Youngstown, unless specified otherwise. Times and additional details will be announced in the coming weeks. June 19 — Juneteenth Drone Show June ...

ATHENA winner credits upbringing for success

CANFIELD — If you desired to trace the steps that led to Gina Govojdean winning a highly prestigious award, the journey would begin with her father and mother’s early, loving influence on her. “They shaped who I became as a person. My parents never shied away from things just because ...

Struthers, Mahoning County clash over sewage

STRUTHERS — An ages-old rift between Struthers and Mahoning County has reopened. This time it’s flowing along Burgess Run in Poland Township. The problem between the two governments comes down to sewage treatment, and the turmoil dates back almost 50 years, to at least 1979. Though the ...

Police blotters for Austintown and Boardman

Austintown Police activity reported May 7-13: May 13, 7:42 p.m. — Michael Walker was arrested at 4485 Kirk Road on a falsification charge and an undisclosed Ohio State Highway Patrol warrant. 1:33 p.m. — Theft of two pairs of shoes reported at Walmart. 6:13 a.m. – Wallet reported ...

ON THE RECORD | Trumbull County Board of Commissioners

On the record Trumbull County WHAT: Commissioners regular meeting Wednesday PRESENT: Tony Bernard, Rick Hernandez and Denny Malloy Commissioners: • Voted to remove Mary Jo Hoso as a member of the Local Corrections Board. • Adopted a resolution proclaiming May 2026 as Foster Care ...