Since their inception nearly 100 years ago, black history observances in February have served as opportunities to celebrate African Americans’ rich contributions to government, politics, science, society, culture and other threads in the fabric of life in the U.S. As Black History Month ...

ORCHID: To the clergy and parishioners of St. Anthony of Padua Church in the Brier Hill section of Youngstown for marking the parish’s 125th anniversary recently. The church is among the oldest Italian churches in northeast Ohio. It has become well known and well savored over the years for ...

Not surprisingly, most Americans embrace enhancing diversity, equity and inclusion in all facets of life and work. That assertion is borne out in a 2023 survey of about 6,000 adults by the Pew Research Center. It found 56% of respondents call racial and ethnic diversity “a good thing” and ...

The city of Campbell recently took a step forward to make student safety a top priority. Motorists started receiving tickets for speeding in school zones during the first week of February after the Campbell Police Department started posting officers in school zones with cameras linked to a ...

Most of us learned pretty early that it is a bad idea to play with fire. But even when we are not playing, it is important to be vigilant against burn risks. This week is Burn Awareness Week, and it is a perfect time to remember the dangers of fuels such as flammable liquids. “We must ...

Oftentimes, this newspaper has asked community members, organizations and others to help make a difference for the betterment of the area. These calls sometimes go unanswered. Other times, they aren’t needed. Just recently, Akron Children’s Hospital and Covelli Enterprises teamed up to ...