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Nick Castellanos meme reaches new heights with latest timely home run
The trend of Nick Castellanos hitting home runs that coincide with significant events has officially gotten downright eerie. Castellanos hit his 14th home run of the season on Sunday during the Philadelphia Phillies’ 6-0 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pa. The blast to left field, which came in the top... The post Nick Castellanos meme reaches new heights with latest timely home run appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
‘Make learning exciting, accessible:’ Meet OH WOW!’s new executive director in Youngstown
Katie Seminara-DeToro is returning to a familiar role in the Mahoning Valley helping students and families have fun while learning STEM education. She’s just accepted a new role as executive director of the OH WOW! Children’s Center for Science and Technology in Youngstown. “OH WOW! is and will...
Youngstown man gets two years in prison after pleading guilty to weapons-related charges
A man pleaded guilty on several weapon-related charges and received a 2-year prison sentence. Melvin D. Johnson Jr., 32, of Park heights Avenue, Youngstown pleaded guilty to five counts, including having weapons while under disability, tampering with evidence two counts receiving stolen property and carrying concealed weapon. Johnson, who was...
National Ice Cream Day: July 21, 2024
National Ice Cream Day: July 21, 2024 | Youngstown confectioner Harry Burt Jr. invented the ice cream bar and truck in 1920. In its history of the Good Humor ice cream company, the Mahoning Valley Historical Society stated that Burt obtained the patent to produce the Good Humor ice cream bar and production process on Oct. 9, 1923.
In brief: Pine, Richland area happenings, week of July 22, 2024
Pine is offering stand-up paddles boarding sessions on Thursdays. Beginner stand-up paddle boarding offers safe, fun and supportive lessons, with the goal of building core strength and honing balance while playing on the water. Full Psych Adventure Team’s coach will guide beginners through the basics, from getting on and off...
Area news in brief for July 22
RODMAN FUNDRAISER – Alliance Applebee’s will host a dine-to-donate event for the Friends of Rodman Public Library on Tuesday. Those dining in are asked to present a flyer, available at both the Main and Branch libraries, to their server, and the Friends of Rodman Public Library will receive 15% of the check. Those ordering online should enter the code DOINGOOD. The offer is not valid on delivery orders.
Renowned comedian Chris Wineland to perform a show in Girard
National Christian comedian Chris Wineland is set to return to his home roots for a one-weekend-only performance in Northeast Ohio. This highly anticipated event marks the first time in years that Wineland has brought his comedic talents to Ohio. The performance will take place at Liberty Assembly of God, the very church where Wineland served as a youth pastor.
Jury selection begins in fatal 2022 Sheetz parking lot shooting
Watch a previous report on the shooting in the video player above. COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Jury selection is scheduled to begin Monday for one of three men charged in the fatal shooting of a Youngstown State University student outside a northeast Columbus Sheetz store in October 2022. Keimariyon Ross, 20, is facing two counts […]
EPA awards $4.3 billion to fund projects in 30 states to reduce climate pollution
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Environmental Protection Agency is awarding $4.3 billion in grants to fund projects in 30 states to reduce climate pollution. The money will go to 25 projects targeting greenhouse gas emissions from transportation, electric power, commercial and residential buildings, industry, agriculture and waste and materials management. The grants are paid for by the 2022 climate law approved by congressional Democrats. The law, officially known as the Inflation Reduction Act, includes nearly $400 billion in spending and tax credits to accelerate the expansion of clean energy such as wind and solar power, speeding the nation’s transition away from...
A Small Pennsylvania Town is Suddenly the 1st Most Dangerous in the State
In the quiet corners of Pennsylvania, nestled between the Allegheny River and the Ohio River, lies a seemingly unassuming town: McKees Rocks. With a population of just over 6,000, it’s easy to overlook this small community. But beneath its unpretentious facade lies a troubling reality. Recent data reveals that...
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