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Man promotes safety on the water ahead of Memorial Day weekend

NILES — National Safe Boating Week may run through Friday, but for Sebring’s Evan Jagger of Buckeye Water to Trail Adventures, informing nature enthusiasts how to protect themselves among the elements is a 24/7, 365 endeavor. “One of the biggest messages I’d encourage is making safety ...

Pleasant Valley Church suspends services, activities

Staff report LIBERTY — The parking lot outside Pleasant Valley Church off Pleasant Valley Road is usually packed with cars and other vehicles, but this past weekend, there were next to none. A statement was posted on several doors at entrances to the church stating that all church ...

On the record: Austintown

Austintown WHAT: Board of Education meeting Wednesday PRESENT: Katie Berdis, Fred Marcum, Harold Porter, Don Sherwood and Kim Smrek The board: • Approved the April monthly financial/expenditure activity report. • Approved the April forecast report. • Approved purchase orders ...

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 ...