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John O’Brien appeals liquor decision
John O’Brien has appealed the Ohio Division of Liquor Control’s denial of his application for a liquor permit for Abbey at Locust Street Ltd., his operation at the former St. Bernadette’s Church in Masury. A hearing has been scheduled for Oct. 8 in Columbus. O’Brien has said...
Hermitage Arts Festival to feature arts, food, music
HERMITAGE, Ohio (WKBN) — There will be plenty to do this weekend across the Mahoning and Shenango Valleys. In Hermitage, the 25th annual Arts Festival runs tomorrow and Sunday at the Rodney White Olympic Park, which is behind the city’s Municipal Building. Workers were busy setting up tents...
Monday start for USDA rabies vaccine drops in the Valley
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced plans to distribute oral rabies vaccine bait for wildlife in the Valley. The distribution begins July 29th and will run through most of August. The bait is green, contained in a blister pack and scented. The smell attracts wild animals, who eat the bait and are then vaccinated against rabies.
Local brand strategist says Harris campaign marks shift in media landscape
Kamala Harris is stepping into the limelight as she launches her presidential campaign, marking a major reset in the political landscape. "There's a new level of enthusiasm in the Democratic Party," Jeff Hedrich, president and brand strategist of the Prodigal company, said. Axios reports Harris raised $200 million in the...
Three-day paving project means restrictions along Youngstown's West Federal street
People planning a trip to Downtown Youngstown this week should expect to see a lot of construction activity along part of West Federal Street for the next three days. The Public Works Department says a paving project between Phelps and Market Streets will take place Monday through Wednesday. That could...
Prima Cucina closes Youngstown location until downtown construction ends
A Youngstown restaurant is closing its doors for now, due to the ongoing road construction project downtown. Prima Cucina made the announcement on Facebook Friday afternoon:. "Our downtown location is temporarily closed until the construction project is complete and the city reopens for business. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your patience and understanding during this time."
Youngstown City Schools to show 'Right to Read' documentary throughout August, September
The Youngstown City School District is partnering with Youngstown State University, the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County and the NAACP Youngstown branch to show the 2023 documentary "Right to Read." Directed by Jenny Mackenzie and produced by LeVar Burton, the film follows the life of an NAACP activist,...
National best-selling mystery author Sandra Brown to appear at Youngstown library event
The Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County announced Sandra Brown as the featured author at the 2024 Literary Committee reception on Sept. 19. The event will begin at 6 p.m. Sept. 19 with a reception at the main branch of the Public Library at 305 Wick Ave. in Youngstown.
West Federal Street road closures scheduled to begin Monday in Youngstown
Parts of West Federal Street in Youngstown are scheduled to close starting Monday. Paving operations are scheduled to begin July 29 and may continue through July 31 on West Federal Street between Phelps and Market streets. Intermittent short-term closures may be necessary along adjoining road ways to accommodate the large...
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