3+ day, 44+ min ago   (526+ words) The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression gave four Ohio colleges and universities a failing grade on their 2027 College Free Speech rankings. The survey ranked 261 colleges and universities after receiving responses from nearly 63,000 students who were surveyed via College Pulse…...

5+ day, 5+ hour ago   (191+ words) The Medical Wellness and Education Center is open at the Mahoning County Career and Technical Center campus in Canfield in time for the start of the 2026-2027 school year. In partnership with Mercy Health, primary and walk-in healthcare services will be…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (170+ words) Mahoning Valley Young Professionals, an affiliate of the Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber, helped local students start the school year prepared by collecting school supplies for McGuffey PK-8 in Warren during its Aug. 20 mixer at the Kensington Grille. MVYP members donated…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (178+ words) Mahoning Matters The program has been successful so far, resulting in a reduction of 1,10 speeding vehicles across school zones, according to officials. They said this translates to a remarkable 95.5% decrease from the peak of 44,479 speeding vehicles before the program’s launch....

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (788+ words) A newly proposed bipartisan bill would create a cap on reimbursement rates for Ohio foster care placements. Ohio state Reps. Darnell Brewer, D-Cleveland, and Justin Pizzulli, R-Scioto County, recently introduced Ohio House Bill 984. “This legislation aims to provide greater financial…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (221+ words) In 2025, Tracy Jordan welcomed the community to Happy Campers Learning Center in Liberty Township after operating out of the Bethlehem Lutheran Church. This summer, she’s expanded once more with Happy Campers Too! at 2915 Glenwood Ave. in Youngstown. “YNDC is doing…...

3+ week, 4+ hour ago   (390+ words) The Youngstown Foundation recently announced $986,000 in new grants, including a grant to Stambaugh Auditorium to support its critical roof replacement project. The historic venue, built in 1926, has experienced storm damage and ongoing wear and tear, creating an urgent need for…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (204+ words) The Mahoning County Career & Technical Center hosted a ribbon-cutting on Aug. 19 for a 50,000-square-foot LEAD Center in Canfield, a hub built to advance career-technical education opportunities for the region. The LEAD Center stands for Leadership, Employment, Advancement and Discovery. John…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (480+ words) YBI recently announced the retirement of Ginny Pasha, program ambassador, who brought more than 40 years of nonprofit leadership experience to her role. Pasha joined YBI in 2022. “In joining YBI, I was given the privilege of working with really smart people…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (234+ words) The Sokolov Honors College welcomed high school students from across the region for its annual Summer Honors Institute, a weeklong experiential learning opportunity. Throughout the week, participants explored a variety of interdisciplinary topics through faculty-led seminars. Courses encouraged students to…...