Instead of “Play Ball!,” the cry will be “Hoist Stein!” next weekend at 7 17 Credit Union Field at Eastwood in Niles. The ballpark becomes the new home for the Trumbull County Historical Society’s Oktoberfest, which will have its 11th edition from 4 to 8 p.m. Sept. 26. Ryan ...
WARREN — Over the years, I’ve learned to accept that if I’m really, really excited that an act is coming to play locally, a large portion of the Mahoning Valley’s population will be less excited. I guess you could say, “I used to be disgusted, but now I try to be amused.” The ...
DEAR ANNIE: I have two sisters, and one of them, “Joanie,” tragically passed away from cancer last year. It’s obviously been hard, but what’s making it harder is my remaining sister. She has always been competitive. And she has somehow turned even grief into a competition. For example, a few weeks ago I mentioned I hadn’t slept the night before out of sadness, and she shot back, “I haven’t slept at all since Joanie died.” I know she’s sad, but I also know this isn’t true. It was the same at the funeral. She insisted on speaking longest and loudest, then collapsed ...
Assorted ramblings from the world of entertainment: • More than 30 businesses will participate in this year’s Mahoning Valley Coffee Trail. The annual event raises money for the Rescue Mission of the Mahoning Valley. Those who make a $25 donation to the mission starting at 9 a.m. Oct. 5 will receive a passport they can take to the participating coffee shops, cafes, bakeries, etc. The businesses will have free coffee offers varying by location. Those who visit every location and turn in a completed passport will be eligible to win a grand prize package. Only 750 passports are ...
The Autism Society of the Mahoning Valley and Penguin City Brewing will partner for Oktoberfest Youngstown on Saturday. The autism society staged Oktoberfest events in the mid 2010s for a few years as a fundraiser when Aundrea Cika Heschmeyer was its director. She had experience with staging ...
