CANFIELD — It seemed that no matter where Jayleigh Gillespie went, blue either followed or surrounded her — blue skies, a blue pair of pants and an even deeper blue top. And you might wish to add a blue ribbon. “She is fantastic and her instinct is fantastic,” Jenna Asebedo of ...
Staff report WARREN —The Trumbull County Planning Commission has recognized the Rev. John Michael L. Oliver, executive director of the African American Male Wellness Agency–Mahoning Valley as the recipient of its “Something Good Initiative,” honoring his outstanding leadership, ...
Ohio Department of Job and Family Services Director Matt Damschroder announced last week that the agency is delaying implementation of a ban that limits the purchase of certain sugary drinks with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits in Ohio. The ban, originally slated to begin Oct. 1, is being put on hold at the request of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Administration. Earlier this year, FNA approved a waiver allowing Ohio to restrict the use of SNAP benefits to purchase certain beverages. Such beverages include fountain drinks and carbonated ...
Spanning the Need has announced the fourth consecutive year of bringing an unforgettable Halloween experience to families and communities across the Mahoning Valley. This spooktacular collaboration invites residents to celebrate the season by exploring neighborhoods filled with festive, creative and creepy decorations — all while strengthening community spirit and connection. In 2025, nearly 400 locations participated in the Halloween Loop. The response proved just how much the community embraces this unique seasonal event — and this year promises to be even bigger and ...
The Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber and MAGNET are seeking nominations for the Chamber’s 10th annual Excellence in Manufacturing Award, which recognizes a Valley manufacturer for excellence in longevity, growth and product or workforce innovation and achievement. Eligible manufacturers must be located in Columbiana, Mahoning or Trumbull counties and be a member of the Regional Chamber or Columbiana Area Chamber of Commerce. Companies are encouraged to self-nominate. Past recipients of the Excellence in Manufacturing Award are Boardman Molded Products, Haltec Corporation, Quality ...
The Tribune Chronicle is seeking nominations for its annual Trumbull County Firefighter of the Year competition. Nominees will be evaluated on dedication, productivity, loyalty and professionalism. They must serve with a fire department in Trumbull County, be at least 18 and hold any rank below chief. Fire department personnel can nominate a fellow firefighter, but nominations also can be submitted by the public. Nominators should include a written statement explaining why the individual meets the criteria for the award, and the nominations should include no more than five pages of ...
