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The city of Youngstown is proposing the replacement of 10 traffic signals along Mahoning Avenue from S. Meridian Road to Oak Hill Avenue. Additional improvements include the installation of pavement markings, new signage and new Americans with Disabilities Act compliant curb ramps at each of the signalized intersections. The city is seeking public imput on the proposed changes.
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6 Ohio Primary Election Special section on foundations, nonprofits: Page 9-21. deadlines, requirements The 2021 Ohio Primary Election is Tuesday, May 4. You may cast your ballot in your precinct at your designated polling place between 6:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Find other important dates and information in our guide.
9 Warren to digitize urban renewal photos
The Trumbull County Historical Society, Trumbull Neighborhood Partnership, Trumbull County Land Bank and the city of Warren are announcing “Warren Razed,” a project that will digitize the city’s urban renewal and Trumbull County Land Bank demolition records.
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Mahoning County Public Health is announcing the opening of appointments for the area’s regional mass vaccination clinic. The clinic is located at the former Dillard’s Department Store at the Southern Park Mall in Boardman. The Johnson and Johnson vaccine will be available at this clinic and you must be 18 years of age or older to receive it.
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he city of Youngstown is proposing the replacement of 10 traffic signals along Mahoning Avenue from S. Meridian Road to Oak Hill Avenue. Additional improvements include the installation of pavement markings, new signage and new Americans with Disabilities Act compliant curb ramps at each of the signalized intersections. Signal replacements will occur at the intersections of Mahoning Avenue and the following cross streets: Meridian Road, Dunlap Avenue, Schenley Avenue, Hazelwood Avenue, Belle Vista Avenue , Eleanor Avenue/ Steel Street, Glenwood Avenue, Edward Street, West Avenue, and Oak Hill Avenue. Most of the proposed work will take place within existing rights-of-way; however, a few intersections may require the acquisition of minor amounts of new permanent right-ofway for the traffic signal replacements. The project is scheduled to begin construction in the summer of 2023 at an estimated cost of $2,078,093. Detailed construction updates will be posted prior to the start of construction and available on the city of Youngstown website: https://youngstownohio.gov. Access to adjacent businesses, residences and intersecting side streets will be maintained during constructions. No detours will be needed. To ensure the decision-making process is comprehensive, the city of Youngstown is seeking comments from the public about the social, environmental and economic impacts of the proposed project. Environmental impacts include those involving archaeological, architectural and ecological resources, regulated materials and the general location of the project. The city also requests information regarding the presence of any known cultural resources in the vicinity of the project including prehistoric and historic archaeological sites, historic bridges
On March 13, local athletes ran 1.5 miles, hourly, for 24 hours to raise funds for the Rescue Mission’s ‘Supply Our Shelter’ campaign. As of March 26, $37,652.40 has been raised for mattresses at the new shelter. To donate, visit www.RescueMissionMV.org/2Run4.
and buildings, landmarks and districts. Your Sports Network is a sports-streamAny questions or comments should be di- ing company based in East Palestine. YSN rected to Chuck Shasho at 330-742-8800. currently serves over 50 schools, universities and organizations in Ohio. The comScrappers, Your Sports pany was founded in 2017 by D.J. Yokley. Network partner on media “It’s a dream come true to have the Mahoning The Mahoning Valley Scrappers and Your Valley Scrappers join the YSN family. I’ve been Sports Network have jointly announced a parta Scrapper fan since they arrived on the scene, nership agreement for the 2021-2022 seasons. “The Scrappers are thrilled to be partner- and feel privileged to be able to bring a new ing with YSN. They do a tremendous job generation of baseball fans closer to Scrappers covering sports in the market. I am excited baseball than ever before,” said Yokley. The Scrappers are a founding member that they will be providing in depth coverage of the Scrappers as we enter the MLB Draft of the MLB Draft League, set to open up League,” said Jordan Taylor, Scrappers general the 2021 season on the road on May 24 manager and vice president of HWS Baseball. against the West Virginia Black Bears.
The Mahoning Valley Scrappers and The Comedy Zone will kick off their Ballpark Comedy Tour with Preacher Lawson, an “America’s Got Talent” finalist and YouTube personality. The performance occurs 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, May 13 at Eastwood Field. The event is family-friendly The Scrappers and and is open to The Comedy Zone all ages. Socialdistance guide- kick off their Ballpark lines will be Comedy Tour with i m p l e m e n t e d Preacher Lawson, an and masks are “America’s Got Talent” required. finalist and YouTube Tickets are $30 for general personality. admission and $50 for VIP on-field table seating. Tickets go on sale Monday, March 29. The public can purchase tickets at mvscrappers.com. Lawson has performed at sold-out venues around the country, and has built a following on YouTube with over 500,000 subscribers. The 30-year old comedian has been working in comedy for 14 years and began writing stand-up sets at 16. Lawson is best known for his appearance on season 12 (2017) of “America’s Got Talent,” where he made it to the final rounds. Based off his performance, Lawson was invited to compete on “America’s Got Talent: The Champions” (2019) and “Britain’s Got Talent: The Champions,” where he advanced to the finale after receiving the most fan votes. Lawson was the host of the Facebook Watch series “World’s Most Amazing Dogs” (2019) with George Lopez and Lisa Vanderpump. Currently, he can be seen starring in the NBC series “Connecting” and as a judge on the new Nickelodeon competition show “Unleashed.”
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Ohio Primary Election 2021: voter information, deadlines, voting by mail Voting/elections
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The deadline to register to vote in the Ohio Primary Election is Monday, April 5. The Board of Elections will be open until 9 p.m. that day.
he 2021 Ohio Primary Election is Tuesday, May 4. You may cast your ballot in your precinct at your designated polling place between 6:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. If you don’t know the location of your precinct polling place, contact the board of elections in your county. Click here to find your precinct polling place in Mahoning County. Click here to find your precinct polling place in Trumbull County.
time. If mailed, absentee ballots must be postmarked by the day before the election in order to be counted. You can also return your absentee ballot inperson to your county board of elections before the close of the polls at 7:30 p.m. on Election Day. You can request your ballot for each individual election beginning on Jan. 1 or 90 days before the date of an election, whichever is earlier, but you must complete and submit a separate application for each election in which you want to vote. Your request must be received by your local county board of elections by noon the third day before the election (usually a Saturday). However, you should submit your request as far in advance of the election as possible to ensure there is sufficient time for the board to mail you a ballot and for you to timely return that ballot.
Voter information
Ohio Secretary of State. Voters can check their polling place and precinct and get other important voting information by visiting VoteOhio.gov. This online resource is a one-stop location for all necessary voting information. Ohio voters can check their voter-registration status, find their polling location, view a sample ballot and track their absentee ballot. Mahoning County Board of Elections, 345 Oak Hill Ave., Entrance A, Youngstown, Ohio 44502; 330-783-2474. Fax: 330-7832801. Website: https://vote.mahoningcountyoh. gov. Hours: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday. You can register to vote at the Mahoning County Board of Elections during business hours. The deadline to register to vote in the 2021 Ohio Primary Election is Monday, April 5. Military and overseas absentee voting: March 19-May 3 (46 days before Election Day). Voter registration deadline: Monday, April 5 (The Board of Elections will be open until 9 p.m. on Monday, April 5.). Early in-person voting: begins Tuesday, April 6 and includes the Saturday, Sunday and Monday before Election Day. Early in-person voting dates/times: 8 a.m.-5 p.m., April 6-9; 8 a.m.-5 p.m., April 12-16; 8 a.m.-6 p.m., April 19-23; 8 a.m.-7 p.m., April 26-30; 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday, May 1; 1-5 p.m., Sunday, May 2; 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Monday, May 3. In Mahoning County, early in-person voting takes place at the Mahoning County Board of Elections. Absentee voting by mail: Tuesday, April 6-Monday, May 3 (begins 28 days before Election Day). Absentee ballots may be returned by mail or personally delivered to the Board of Elections. Absentee ballot application deadline: absentee-ballot applications must be received by the Board of Elections by noon, Saturday, May 1. Absentee ballot postmark deadline: Monday, May 3. Voters can drop off absentee ballots at the Board of Elections until 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, May 4. Primary Election Day: Tuesday, May 4. Polls are open from 6:30 a.m.7:30 p.m. n Register to vote: https://olvr.ohiosos.gov n Look up if you’re on the voting rolls: https://lookup.boe.ohio.gov/vtrapp/mahoning/ vtrlookup.aspx# n Find your polling location in Youngstown and Mahoning County: https://lookup.boe.ohio. gov/vtrapp/mahoning/pollfinder.aspx# Trumbull County Board of Elections. 2947 Youngstown Road, S.E., Warren, Ohio 44484; 330-369-4050. Fax: 330-369-4160. Hours: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday. Website: https:// boe.co.trumbull.oh.gov. You can register to vote at the Trumbull County Board of Elections during
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Steps to request and vote an absentee ballot: business hours. The deadline to register to vote in the 2021 Ohio Primary Election is Monday, April 5. Military and overseas absentee voting: March 19-May 3 (46 days before Election Day). Voter registration deadline: Monday, April 5 (The Board of Elections will be open until 9 p.m. on Monday, April 5.). Early in-person voting: begins Tuesday, April 6 and includes the Saturday, Sunday and Monday before Election Day. Early in-person voting dates/times: 8 a.m.-5 p.m., April 6-9; 8 a.m.-5 p.m., April 12-16; 8 a.m.-6 p.m., April 19-23; 8 a.m.-7 p.m., April 26-30; 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday, May 1; 1-5 p.m., Sunday, May 2; 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Monday, May 3. In Trumbull County, early in-person voting takes place at the Trumbull County Board of Elections. Absentee voting by mail: Tuesday, April 6-Monday, May 3 (begins 28 days before Election Day). Absentee ballots may be returned by mail or personally delivered to the Board of Elections. Absentee ballot application deadline: absentee-ballot applications must be received by the Board of Elections by noon, Saturday, May 1. Absentee ballot postmark deadline: Monday, May 3. Voters can drop off absentee ballots at the Board of Elections until 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, May 4. Primary Election Day: Tuesday, May 4. Polls are open from 6:30 a.m.7:30 p.m. n Register to vote: https://olvr.ohiosos.gov n Look up if you’re on the voting rolls: https://trumbull-voterview.boe.ohio.gov/VoterView/RegistrantSearch.do n Find your polling location in Warren and Trumbull County: https://trumbull.oh-vote.org/ VoterView/PollingPlaceSearch.do
Absentee voting by mail (information needed to request absentee ballot)
You may use the application form prescribed by the Secretary of State (Form 11-A) or provided to you by your county board of elections to apply for your absentee ballot. If you choose not to use the prescribed form, your written application need not be in any particular format, but it must contain all of the following information:
1. Your name; 2. Your legal signature; 3. The address at which you are registered to vote; 4. Your date of birth; 5. One of the following items showing proof of your identification: • Your Ohio driver’s license number (begins with two letters followed by six numbers); • The last four digits of your Social Security number; or • A copy of a current and valid photo identification, a military identification, or a current (within the last 12 months) utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck or other government document (other than a notice of voter registration mailed by a board of elections) that shows the voter’s name and current address. 6. A statement identifying the election for which you are requesting an absentee ballot; 7. A statement that you are a qualified elector; 8. If the request is for a partisan primary election ballot, your political party affiliation; and 9. If you want the ballot to be mailed to a different address than where you are registered, the address to which you want it mailed. Send your request to your county board of elections. Board mailing addresses are available at OhioSoS.gov/boards.
Absentee voting by mail
All Ohio voters whose registration information is up-to-date have the opportunity to vote in any election from the convenience of their own homes by requesting an absentee ballot. Absentee voting has many benefits – You can vote early, it is convenient, it reduces the chance of lines at the polls on Election Day, and absentee ballots are the first votes counted on Election Night. Voters need only fill out and return an application and their absentee ballot will be mailed to them so they may make their selections at their leisure and return their ballot to the board of elections ahead of Election Day. The deadline to request an absentee ballot is three days before the election in which you want to vote, but voters can submit their application any
1. Complete the absentee ballot request form*. 2. Once you have completed your application by providing all of the required information print and sign it. 3. Mail the request form back to your own county board of elections. Board mailing addresses are available at https://www.ohiosos. gov/elections/elections-officials/county-boardsof-elections-directory/ 4. Wait to receive your ballot in the mail from your county board of elections. If you have questions about your absentee ballot request, you should call your county board of elections or you can track the status of your ballot request as well as your voted absentee ballot through the Voter Toolkit. 5. Return your voted ballot. You can send it by U.S. Mail or deliver it in person to your county board of elections, but the return envelope containing your marked ballot must either be received by your county board of elections prior to the close of the polls on Election Day (Tuesday, May 4), or postmarked no later than the day before the election (Monday, May 3) and received by the board of elections no later than 10 days after the election. To make sure your absentee ballot is counted, it must be received by your board of elections by 7:30 p.m. on Election Day or be postmarked by the day before Election Day. The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) estimates that it may take two to five days for your voted absentee ballot to be delivered to your board of elections by mail. If you are returning your voted ballot during the week before Election Day, you should take it to USPS no later than the day before Election Day and ensure it receives a postmark as follows: • If you use a postage label purchased at a USPS customer service window or vending machine, the date on the label is the postmark. This is the USPS-recommended way to postmark your ballot. • If you use postage stamps, ask that it be postmarked. You should not use a postage meter or an
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Military and overseas voters
Note: State and federal law make additional accommodations for military and overseas voters. Visit www.OhioMilitaryVotes.com for information.
Hospitalized voters
If you or your minor child is in the hospital on Election Day, you must submit a properlycompleted and signed request to the board of elections of the county in which your voting residence is located by 3 p.m. on Election Day. To be eligible under this provision, you or your minor child must be confined in a hospital because of an accident or unforeseeable medical emergency. If you or your minor child is hospitalized in the same county where you are registered to vote, two representatives of the board of elections can deliver the ballot to you, wait while you mark the ballot, and return your voted ballot to the board office. Additionally, you may include in your absentee ballot application a request that your county board of elections give your unmarked ballot to a designated relative – your spouse, father, mother, father-in-law, mother-inlaw, grandfather, grandmother, brother, sister, son, daughter, adopted parent, adopted child, stepparent, stepchild, uncle, aunt, nephew or niece – who shall deliver the ballot to you in the hospital and return your voted ballot to the board office. Visit Hospitalized Absentee Ballot Request Form 11-B (opens in a new window): https://www.ohiosos.gov/globalassets/elections/ forms/11-b.pdf
What are the qualifications to register and to vote in Ohio? You are qualified to register to vote in Ohio if you meet all the following requirements: • You are a citizen of the United States; • You will be at least 18 years old on or before the day of the next general election. (If you will be 18 on or before the general election, you may vote in the primary election to nominate candidates, but you cannot vote on issues or party central committees until you are 18); • You will be a resident of Ohio for at least 30 days immediately before the election in which you want to vote; • You are not incarcerated (in prison or jail) for
a felony conviction under the laws of this state (Ohio), another state, or the United States; • You have not been declared incompetent for voting purposes by a probate court; and • You have not been permanently disenfranchised for violating the election laws. You are eligible to vote in elections held in your voting precinct 30 days after you are duly registered to vote in this state. You may request an absentee ballot during that 30 day period. • Register to vote: https://olvr.ohiosos.gov
Voter-identification requirements/ types of valid I.D.
There are several types of valid I.D. 1. Photo I.D.: Any document issued by the U.S. government or the State of Ohio that includes all of the following is an acceptable photo identification: • An expiration date that has not passed; • A photograph of the voter; • The voter’s name, which must substantially conform to the voter’s name as it appears in the Poll List or in the Poll Book; and • The voter’s current address, which must substantially conform to the voter’s address as it appears in the Poll List or in the Poll Book unless the I.D. is an Ohio driver’s license or state I.D. card. Notice: An unexpired Ohio Driver License, State I.D. Card, or Interim Documentation with yourformer address is an acceptable form of I.D. when your current address is in the pollbook. *In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, driver licenses and state I.D. cards set to expire between March 9, 2020 and April 1, 2021, are automatically extended and remain valid through July 1, 2021. Note: On July 2, 2018, the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles began issuing a new format of Ohio’s driver licenses and state identification cards. The BMV is also issuing Ohio Interim Documentation until the applicant receives their new I.D. through the mail. A driver’s license or state identification card in the old or new format, the Ohio Interim Documentation, and a voter’s old, hole-punched driver’s license or state I.D. card are acceptable forms of identification for voting, as long as the expiration date has not passed. If the voter changed their name and provides proof of the legal name change, completes and signs Form 10-L, and is registered within the precinct, the voter’s name as it appears on the photo I.D. may or may not be the voter’s reported change of name. 2. Military I.D.: Valid military identification cards or copies of such cards must be accepted regardless of whether they contain a name or address. However, this form of I.D. must still allow a precinct-election official to determine that it is the military I.D. card of the person who is presenting it for the purpose of voting. 3. Utility bill: A utility bill is a statement of fees owed and/or paid for services, and includes, but is not limited to, water, sewer, electric, heating, cable, internet, telephone and cellular telephone services. A valid utility bill may show a $0.00 balance or no amount owed. 4. Bank statement: A bank statement includes, but is not limited to, a statement from any financial or brokerage institution. 5. Government check: A government check includes, but is not limited to, a paycheck, check stub or receipt provided for direct deposit of funds issued by any level of government (known as “political subdivision”) in Ohio, or for any other
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, driver licenses and state I.D. cards set to expire between March 9, 2020 and April 1, 2021, are automatically extended and remain valid through July 1, 2021. state, or the United States government. 6. Paycheck: A paycheck includes a paycheck, check stub or receipt provided for the direct deposit of wages or earnings from any public or private employer. For the forms of I.D. listed in 3-6 above, the following rules for determining their validity apply: • The document may be a printout of an electronically transmitted copy or regular paper copy. • The name and address on the document must conform to the voter’s information as it appears in the Poll Book. • The document must be current within 12 months of the Election Day for which the voter is presenting it. 7. Other government document: Must contain the correct name and current address of voter. • Other government documents are acceptable forms of voter identification. A government document is a document that is issued by a government office, which includes any local (city, county, township and village government), state or federal government office, branch, agency, department, division or similar component, including a board, commission, public college or university or public community college, whether or not in Ohio. Examples of government documents include, but are not limited to, letters, tax bills, licenses, notices, court papers, grade reports, and transcripts. • The name and address on the government document must conform to the voter’s name as it appears in the Poll List or in the Poll Book. • The document must be current within 12 months of the Election Day for which the voter is presenting it for the purpose of voting or has on it an expiration date which has not passed as of the date of the election in which the voter seeks to vote. Remember: A voter who moves within the precinct (and completes a Voter Registration Form) or provides proof of legal name change (and completes Form 10-L) votes a regular ballot. Provisional ballots: If you do not have any of the above forms of identification you may provide either your Ohio driver’s license or state identification number (which begins with two letters followed by six numbers) or the last four digits of your Social Security number and cast a provisional ballot. Once the information is reviewed and verified by the board of elections, your ballot will be counted. If you do not provide one of the above documents or your driver’s license/state identification number or the last four digits of your Social Security number at the precinct, you will still be able to vote using a provisional ballot. However, in order for that ballot to be counted, you must return to the board of elections no later than seven days following Election Day to provide a qualifying form of identification. Follow this link for more information on provisional ballots: https://www.ohiosos.gov/ elections/voters/provisional-voting/
How to register to vote
You may obtain a voter registration form, and register to vote in person at any of the following locations: • The office of the Secretary of State; • The office of any of the 88 county boards of elections; • The office of the registrar or any deputy registrar of the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles; • Public libraries; • Public high schools or vocational schools; • County treasurers’ offices; or Offices of designated agencies, including: • The Department of Job and Family Services; • The Department of Health (including the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program); • The Department of Mental Health; The Department of Developmental Disabilities; • Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities; or • The office of any state-assisted college or university responsible for providing assistance to students with disabilities. • Register to vote: https://olvr.ohiosos.gov When you’ve completed your voter registration form, review it carefully for completeness and accuracy. You may either personally deliver, or send by U.S. Mail, your voter registration form to a county board of elections or the Secretary of State’s office no later than the voter-registration deadline, the 30th day before the election at which you want to vote. (The deadline to register to vote in the Ohio Primary Election is Monday, April 5.) You must provide either your Ohio driver’s license number or the last four digits of your Social Security number. You sign an oath attesting to the accuracy of all information given. You must register using your legal name just as you would for any legal document.
To register to vote online, you will need to provide the following:
• Ohio driver’s license or Ohio identification card number; • Name; • Date of birth; • Address; • Last four digits of your Social Security number. If you do not have any portion of the required information, follow this link to update your voting address using the Secretary of State’s paper form (PDF): https://www.ohiosos.gov/globalassets/elections/forms/vr_form_04-2015.pdf? Once you complete this form, you must sign and send it to your county board of elections. If you are a Safe at Home participant, before you proceed, follow this link to contact the Safe at Home office: https://www.ohiosos.gov/ secretary-office/office-initiatives/safe-at-home/ victims/ Information via the Ohio Secretary of State, Mahoning County Board of Elections, Trumbull County Board of Elections. Compiled by the Metro Monthly staff.
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Library adapts to challenges of COVID era T L ibraries have faced the challenge of reinventing themselves over the decades, as trends and technologies have changed. But in 2020, Mahoning County’s libraries saw one of their biggest challenges as COVID-19 swept through the world – and emerged stronger, with innovative services and a dedicated staff. “This past year saw our libraries change and our employees rise to meet unprecedented challenges, all the while maintaining service, even though our buildings had to close for a time,” said Aimee Fifarek, executive director of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County. “And out of this year of firsts, I believe our library system showed resilience, adaptability, and strength that can be a source of community pride.” At the end of business on March 15, 2020, in the wake of the growing pandemic, PLYMC closed to the public to strategize. “Over the next two days, our administration developed a plan to transition the Library’s largely face-to-face service model to be fully online, Fifarek said. “We assessed which staff had equipment and Internet access at home and who needed library equipment to provide service. Our IT and training teams prepared to roll out an app-based phone service. Public Service, Human Resource, Public Relations, and the Director’s Office communicated the plan to the Library Board, staff and their unions, and the community.” On March 18, 2020, PLYMC “reopened” as a fully online service. The Public Library’s website debuted a new streamlined, responsive design featuring health information, business-skill building, and entertainment. Staff answered community questions by phone and email from their homes, on topics ranging from applying for unemployment to how to download e-Books. "We knew one of the services our patrons would miss most was programming. To their credit, the programming department jumped in with enthusiasm to develop a first-ever plan for virtual programs and online blogs,” said Fifarek. The Library’s use of social media grew with live and pre-recorded programs for all ages. These services are expected to continue post-pandemic.
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Many library users rely on high-speed Internet, so the Library maintained WiFi despite closures. Access signals were strengthened so the Internet could be used from library parking lots. During this time, the library administration was developing the protocols to reopen buildings and safely return to face-to-face service. These services continue today. n On June 3, curbside service began and over 7,000 books were delivered to patrons. n On June 11, the Pop-Up Library began again taking books out to the community. Special Delivery service sent books by mail to the disabled. n Library buildings started to reopen to the public on July 13 for computer access, and then systemwide for full (COVIDappropriate) services on Aug. 3. The Library’s Career and Job services were moved to the Brownlee Woods Library, where librarians are helping patrons who assistance with issues such as finding a job or applying for benefits. The Business and Investment Center is also located in Brownlee Woods Library, providing assistance to businesses of all sizes. The BookA-Librarian service offers an opportunity for patrons to meet for a one-on-one session with a librarian for help with their job and business needs. In late July, 2020, Ohio’s libraries received
news that they would receive CARES Act funding to help with purchasing PPE, sanitizer, and other supplies necessary to provide safe public service. Mahoning County’s libraries received $375,000 and purchased cleaning supplies, equipment for virtual and curbside service, outdoor WIFI access points, and ionizing air purifiers for all buildings. Main Library’s renovation was advancing when COVID hit. Weekly on-site meetings had to move to a video-conferencing platform. Through perseverance, the library’s team and architects were able to move forward and the project remains largely on schedule. On Oct. 7, the Public Library celebrated the 200th anniversary of the birth of its namesake, school superintendent Reuben McMillan, whose goal was to get books into the hands of the people. The Library recognized Reuben’s vision and how it evolved beyond this founding father’s wildest dreams. PLYMC was founded in 1880 as the Reuben McMillan Free Library Association. The Library has a staff of 184 and 14 open locations throughout Mahoning County. For information on Public Library programs and services, visit LibraryVisit.org. – Submitted by the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County
he Trumbull County Historical Society, Trumbull Neighborhood Partnership, Trumbull County Land Bank and the city of Warren are announcing “Warren Razed,” a project that will digitize the city’s urban renewal and Trumbull County Land Bank demolition records. The Ohio History Fund awarded $12,043 to the Trumbull County Historical Society for the project in early March. The grant will help organize and rehouse Warren’s urban renewal archive, digitize over 700 photographs, blueprints and maps, and upload those items to TCHS’s collections management software. Warren Razed will include an online, interactive map with images of razed buildings. The project will combine urban renewal and Land Bank records, and photographs in TCHS’s collection to develop a one-stop location for viewing structures. “We have been trying to find funding to highlight Warren’s changing landscape from urban renewal in the 1960s-1970s to the present for a while,” said Meghan Reed, TCHS director. “Warren lost approximately one-third of its downtown buildings during urban renewal, not to mention the whole neighborhood of the flats that was dismantled. We started working with the city to identify the urban renewal records and images that were taken and see what we could do to preserve those stories.” “I think this is a tremendous idea and I really appreciate the aggressive pursuit of these grant dollars to help preserve our history," said Warren Mayor Doug Franklin. “It’s important that as we continue to move forward that we do not lose sight of the past that helped shape who we are as a city.” “This project will map the 1,200 blighted homes that were demolished since 2014, and we are excited to partner on this project to create an accessible database of the storied homes and buildings that no longer exist in our community,” said Shawn Carvin, Trumbull County Land Bank director. The History Fund is made possible through voluntary contributions of state income tax refunds, sales of Ohio History “mastodon” license plates, and other donations. For information, visit www.ohiohistory.org/historyfund. For information on the Trumbull County Historical Society, call 330-394-4653, email info@trumbullcountyhistory.org, or visit www.trumbullcountyhistory.com. METRO MONTHLY APRIL/MAY 2021 9
VALLEY FOUNDATIONS & LOCAL NONPROFITS Premier Bank renames Home Savings foundation
n Premier Bank is announcing that the Home Savings Charitable Foundation is now named the Premier Bank Foundation. The announcement follows the company name change and the First Federal Bank of the Midwest and Home Savings Bank merger in 2020. “Consistent with our other branding changes, the new identity of the Premier Bank Foundation aligns with our mission to continue supporting our communities with financial advice, leadership roles in our communities and financial support,” said Gary Small, president, Premier Bank. “Over the past 30 years, the Foundation has provided over $19 million to local organizations in the communities we call home and we are looking forward to continuing to serve all of our local communities through the Premier Bank Foundation.” For more information on the Premier Bank Foundation, visit YourPremierBank.com/About/ Charitable-Foundation.
Youngstown Foundation appoints Forde president
n The Youngstown Foundation appointed Lynnette H. Forde as its new president last December. Forde was selected following an extensive national search after Executive Director Janice E. Strasfeld announced her plans to retire in July 2020 FORDE after 15 years of service. “We had a pool of exceptional candidates, and Ms. Forde set herself apart with a missionfocused approach to organizational leadership” said Distribution Committee Board Chairperson Eugenia Atkinson. “Lynnette is highly accomplished with a strong skillset in non-profit advocacy and donor relations. Her proven track record of success makes her the perfect candidate to meet the challenges our community will face moving forward.” Forde has nearly two decades as a non-profit executive. Most recently, she served as the vice president of Government Relations & Development for Circle Health Services and The Center for Families and Children, a nonprofit organization that provides comprehensive health care, behavioral health, early childhood education and workforce development services in Cuyahoga County. During her tenure as vice president, Forde focused on building stakeholder relationships and fundraising from governmental and philanthropic sources. Prior to that, she served as the associate vice president for Institutional Relations at United Way of Greater Cleveland and was senior director of Foundation Relations for Case Western Reserve University. Forde has a bachelor’s degree in chemistry from
Warren Philharmonic cancels April 11 concert
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n As part of its $4 million renovation, OH WOW! The Roger & Glo-
ria Jones Children’s Center for Science & Technology will relocate the museum’s main entrance to Central Square (above). A grand reopening is scheduled for Saturday, May 15. Visit ohwowkids.org for updates and opening protocols or call Colleen at 330-744-5914. Northwestern University and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Michigan. “It is an incredible honor to be selected to lead The Youngstown Foundation. I am excited to begin working with the board, staff and bringing the community together to both continue and build upon the foundation’s legacy of excellence,” said Forde. To learn more about the Youngstown Foundation, visit www.youngstownfoundation.org.
Stambaugh, DeYor enter management agreement
n The boards of directors of the Youngstown Symphony Society and the Henry H. Stambaugh Auditorium Association have entered into a management agreement where the staff of Stambaugh Auditorium will provide operational and management support services for the DeYor Performing Arts Center. The two arts organizations entered into the agreement in mid-December. Stambaugh will provide general administrative, operations, event booking, marketing and fund development functions as part of the agreement. The sharing of services began last June with the Henry H. Stambaugh Auditorium Association providing bookkeeping services for the Youngstown Symphony Society. The management agreement seeks to preserve and maximize usage of the two Youngstown performingarts venues. A committee consisting of members of each of the boards, as well as key staff from both organizations, have been meeting to establish a plan to share resources, reduce costs and increase efficiencies between the organizations. “While this collaboration has been in development for quite some time, the financial impact of the COVID pandemic has increased the urgency of its implementation,” said Chris Jaskiewicz, vice president of the Youngstown
Symphony Society Board of Directors. The YSS administrative and facility staff has been furloughed at this time while a reorganization plan for the YSS is developed. “While the arts and culture has been especially hard-hit due to COVID-related cancellations and the ban on mass gatherings, we feel that by sharing services and reducing costs, both organizations will emerge stronger when the pandemic is over,” said Matt Pagac, Stambaugh Auditorium chief executive and operating officer. “This partnership will help to create the best opportunity to overcome the current challenges and set both organizations on a path for long-term success as well as to ensure the future of the Youngstown Symphony Orchestra,” said Jaskiewicz. “The YSS Board of Directors have every intention of ensuring that the Youngstown Symphony Orchestra will continue as a professional orchestra and will be here when the pandemic is over,” he added.
Parents of Survivors virtual discussion group
n Parents of Survivors, a virtual discussion group for parents of children who have been sexually assaulted, meets from 5:30-6:30 p.m., the first Wednesday of the month. The group is facilitated by Jill Miller, family advocate from Rape Crisis and Counseling Center and Katina Rohrman, program manager from Daybreak Youth Crisis Center. The group will provide educational information to help parents, as well as their children, move forward in a positive, healthy direction. It offers a place for victims to start healing and to help children transition from victims to survivors. Individual needs can be addressed and referrals to additional resources can be made. To register or for additional information, call COMPASS Family & Community Services at 330782-5664 or visit COMPASSFamily.org.
n Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the board and staff of the Warren Philharmonic Orchestra have canceled their April 11 performance, “Quixotic Journeys!” “We are unable to find a suitable venue to ensure the safety of our audience and performers,” said WPO Executive Director Barry Dunaway. “In addition, many orchestra members are unavailable to perform until vaccination levels have increased. The student concerts scheduled for April are canceled, as well,” said Dunaway. Patrons who purchased season tickets for 2020-2021 will receive tickets for 2021-2022 at no charge. Program advertisers’ payments also will carry over. “We are making plans for the next season and look forward to a normal schedule,” said Dunaway. The Orchestra’s Strings of Joy program will continue with provisions for social distancing and other safety measures. The program provides free violin lessons to selected Trumbull County students in grades three through seven. The Warren Philharmonic Orchestra is comprised of 50 professional musicians from the area. In addition to its concerts for the public, the orchestra has performed free school concerts for thousands of area school children. For more information, contact Warren Philharmonic at 330-399-3606, email warren.philharmonic@gmail.com or visit the website. Warren Philharmonic also maintains a Facebook page.
Visit Lawrence County releases 2021 guide n Visit Lawrence County is announcing the release of its 2021 visitors guide. The annual magazine highlights recreation, dining, arts and culture. Guides are available at Pennsylvania Welcome Centers, rest areas and county convention bureaus. This year, guides also will be available along the Interstates 77 and 70 in Ohio. Visit Lawrence County includes a map of the Stavich Bicycle Trail and the North Country National Scenic Trail, which offers 25 miles of off-road hiking and 11 miles of temporary connector road walk. The guide is available at Visit Lawrence County and brochure racks at the Hampton Inn, Holiday Inn Express, Quality Inn, Lawrence County Government Center, The Confluence, Ellwood City Area Chamber of Commerce, Westminster College, Premium Outlets at Grove City, the Pittsburgh Airport, New Castle Airport and various businesses throughout the county. Some locations are limited, so the public is advised to call in advance.The guide is available for download from VisitLawrenceCounty.com. A copy can be mailed by calling 724-654-8408. For more information, contact the Visit Lawrence County.
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Library, hunger group offer ready-to-eat meals
n The Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County, in collaboration with Children’s Hunger Alliance, is distributing ready-to-eat meals available for pickup for ages 18 and younger at the Newport and Michael Kusalaba library branches. Free, ready-to-eat meals will be available for pickup from 2-6:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday and 2-5 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. Packages consist of non-perishable foods. In keeping with COVID-19 precautions, meals cannot be eaten inside the libraries. Food for holidays that the libraries are closed can be picked up in advance. For more information on the Children’s Hunger Alliance, visit https://childrenshungeralliance.org.
VIENNA HISTORICAL SOCIETY
The Vienna Historical Society seeks to identify eight students
Vienna Historical Society seeks to I.D. class of 1930
n The Vienna Historical Society seeks information on students from the class of 1930 at Vienna High School. The class had eight graduates: Robert Colton, James Frost, Vincent Hoffman, Russell Hull, Esther Lee, Ruth Londeck, Dwight Scott and Robert Smith. The Vienna Historical Society seeks to match students in the photograph with their names. Anyone with information can contact the historical society. The mailing address is Vienna Historical Society, P.O. Box 593, Vienna, Ohio 44473. The email is inquiry@viennahistory.org.
Library to offer open mic poetry nights via Zoom
n April is National Poetry Month. The Public Library is inviting teens and adults to share their respective talents during virtual Open Mic Night. Readings will occur via Zoom at 7 p.m., on Wednesday, April 7 and 21. Favorite works and/or original poetry are welcome. Participants should register with an email to receive a Zoom invitation. Participants do not have to appear on camera, although a camera and microphone are preferred. To register, visit https://libraryvisit.libnet.info/ event/4902278.
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Following study, TNP works to improve food access in Warren The 2017 study looked at multiple Local COMMUNITY I points in the local food system, inNonprofits OUTREACH n September of 2017, Trumbull Neighborhood Partnership released the Warren Community Food Security Strategic Plan, following a year-long study of food access in the city of Warren. The study looked at multiple points in the local food system, including grocery and retail, farmers markets, emergency resources, and distribution. The study involved food-systems mapping, surveys,
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tion, community education, urban agriculture, and the local food economy. Since the study, Trumbull Neighborhood cluding grocery and retail, farmers Partnership is reporting the following immarkets, emergency resources, and provements: distribution. n Transportation – The Western Reserve focus groups, and planning meetings with Transit Authority (WRTA) has expanded and added five local bus routes in Warren. community leaders. The plan identified four key areas where In addition, TNP has partnered with the improvements were needed: transporta- Warren Farmers Market and Second Bap-
tist Church to provide rides to and from the market anywhere in the city of Warren. n Community Education – While the pandemic has driven community-education programming online, there are resources for people who want to grow their own foods, grow and prepare foods to sell, or just eat healthier. TNP, The Ohio State University Extension Trumbull County, and The Trumbull County Soil and Conservation District are providing workshops for Trumbull County residents seeking to expand their growing knowledge. Workshops include composting classes and farm-business planning. n Urban Agriculture – Community gardens are currently recruiting volunteers in Warren and greater Trumbull County. TNP provides technical support to volunteer-led community gardens and urban farms. This effort includes tilling, seeds, help with soliciting donations, and starter plants. In this effort, TNP works with a variety of community partners, including the Trumbull County Land Bank and Trumbull County Agricultural Director Ed Agler. n Local Food Economy – The food-access study noted that there was very little produce in local convenience stores. Since 2018, TNP has worked with store owners, the Creating Healthy Communities Coalition, and the Healthy Community Partnership to help overcome obstacles for selling fresh produce. Trumbull Neighborhood Partnership is also working to build a stronger local food system, connecting farmers market managers, farmers, and supporting organizations through the Mahoning Valley Farmers Market Network. The network was created to market local foods and local farms in the Mahoning Valley. Network members include farmers market managers, nonprofit organizations, and local farmers. For more information on Trumbull Neighborhood Partnership and its efforts to improve food access in the city of Warren and Trumbull County, contact Cassandra at Cassandra@tnpwarren.org or 330-647-6301.
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TNP, County Land Bank lauch ‘Paint Plus’ program
n Trumbull Neighborhood Partnership is announcing Paint Plus, a matching-grant program where the Trumbull County Land Bank will provide assistance in exterior improvements to owner-occupied homes in Trumbull County. TNP launched the pilot program in late March. TNP, a nonprofit community-development corporation based in Trumbull County, created the program with $50,000 from their general fund. The program will be ongoing and continues until funding is exhausted. Ten properties will be eligible for up to $5,000 to match eligible improvements which include exterior painting, siding, doors, lighting, cleaning and re-pointing brick, removing or repairing awnings, gutters and downspouts, shutters, and porches. Landscaping, roofs, windows and interior repairs are not eligible. The program is aimed at making aesthetic exterior improvements to owner-occupied housing in target areas. Applicants must be current on property taxes and must live in an owner-occupied residential home. “After a decade of a heavy emphasis on remediating blight and vacancy, this program underscores our commitment to preserving long-term owner occupancy as a strategy to build strong communities,” said Matt Martin, TNP executive director. Interested homeowners should contact Shawn Carvin at 330-469-6828, ext. 7, or email shawn@tnpwarren.org.
Mario Koch, 17, named ‘Young Marine of the Year’
n Mario Koch, 17, of North Olmsted, has been named Young Marine of the Year for Division 5, which includes 10 states in the Midwest. As Young Marine of the Year, Koch will escort World War II veterans to Guam and Iwo Jima in the fall. The island of Iwo Jima KOCH is open only one day each year for this special reunion of Japanese and American veterans. Sgt. Maj. Koch is a member of the Greater Cleveland Young Marines from Fairview Park, under the command of Dan Dotson. Koch is a junior at North Olmsted High School. Over the course of the year, he will travel to other units throughout the division to lead, motivate, and serve as a role model for other Young Marines. “I am honored to earn the title of Division Young Marine of the Year, and I am excited to motivate and inspire other Young Marines throughout my division,” said Koch. He joined the Young Marines at age nine and is in his eighth year
McDonough seeking art for ‘World Collage Day’
n Youngstown State University’s John J. McDonough Museum of Art is inviting the Mahoning Valley to tap into their imagination and get creative for #WorldCollageDay. Initiated by Kolaj Magazine in 2018, this international celebration of collage takes place on the second Saturday in May (May 8, 2021). Ric Kasini Kadour, editor of Kolaj Magazine, writes, “We created World Collage Day because we wanted to honor this community of artists and to remind the world what a spirit of cooperation, mutual support, and creativity can look like.” The McDonough will provide free starter packs for anyone interested in participating. To reserve a packet, email mcdonoughmuseumofart@ysu.edu by March 31. Collage packets will be ready for pick up at the McDonough from April 12-April 30 during regular museum hours, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. , Monday-Saturday. The museum is located at 525 Wick Ave., Youngstown. Participants can also use everyday objects from around the home to create a collage and give it a more personal touch. Collages must be completed on or before May 8. Participants can e-mail photos of completed collages to mcdonoughmuseumofart@ysu.edu with the subject listed as #WorldCollageDay.
Mercy Health, Dana bring music to hospital patients
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n ‘The Place That Makes Us,’ a new documentary film on the attempts to rebuild Youngstown, will premiere Tuesday, March 30 on the World Channel and worldchannel.org. The film is described as ‘an intimate and inspiring portrait of Youngstown, Ohio, a quintessential post-industrial American city, seen through the efforts of a new generation of residents who have chosen not to abandon their hometown.’ The film will also stream on amdoc.org, LinkTV.org , PBS.org and the PBS app and later on Link TV (DirecTV 375 and Dish Network 9410). in the program. He said he joined because he wanted to make friends and learn to be a leader. As a Young Marine, Koch has earned the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) device, been named Top Ten at the Advanced Leadership School, received ribbons for attendance for six consecutive years, and earned 43 ribbons for additional accomplishments. Outside of the Young Marines, he plays varsity basketball and football for his high school. After graduating, he plans on attending college to study sports medicine to become a sports medicine physician. Koch is the son of Juanita Koch-Kovach, who was an adult volunteer with the Young Marines for six years, and his stepfather John Kovach, who served 21 years
in the Army. In the spring, Koch will represent his division in competition with five other division winners for the title of National Young Marine of the Year. (Koch’s division includes Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin). The Young Marines is a national non-profit 501 (c)(3) youth education and service program for boys and girls, age eight through the completion of high school. The organization promotes the mental, moral, and physical development of its members and focuses on teaching the values of leadership, teamwork, and self-discipline, so members can live and promote a healthy, drug-free lifestyle. For more information, visit https:// www.YoungMarines.com.
n Youngstown State University’s Dana School of Music is partnering with the Mercy Health Foundation to bring music to patients at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital. “The healing power of music has been very well received by patients, families and staff,” said Paul Homick, president of Mercy Health Foundation. “Music is very powerful in addressing the wellbeing of the whole person. It calms the mind and lifts the spirit, so the body can heal. That is especially important right now, when many of our patients can’t be with their families. We know this will be a tremendous benefit to them, and we are so very grateful to YSU, the Dana School of Music and the students and faculty who made this possible.” The project is called “Just What the Doctor Ordered” and includes broadcasting four prerecorded video performances by Dana students to patient rooms at St. Elizabeth Youngstown. “Sharing our music with the patients and staff at Mercy Health is one small way we can give back to the community of health professionals who have done so much for the Valley this year,” said Randall Goldberg, Dana director. Originally the brainchild of Dana faculty member Caroline Oltmanns, the concerts were intended to be a series of six live performances at St. Elizabeth Youngstown beginning this past fall semester. When the Covid pandemic emerged, the idea was put on hold. At the same time, Dana
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was producing videos incorporating student and faculty content, including a new series of Honors Recitals hosted by the McDonough Museum of Art. With available video content, the conversation continued, and the new project was presented. Three of the four videos in the project are part of the McDonough Museum Honors Recital Series, while the fourth is a Dana School of Music brass ensemble. The videos previously premiered on the Cliffe College YouTube channel.
Rosicrucian meetings pause, but work continues
n The Youngstown Pronaos has been in the Youngstown area for over 65 years and is an affiliated body in the Ohio-Indiana Region of the Rosicrucian Order AMORC. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, Youngstown Pronaos members have not been able to meet at the IOOF Hall in Canfield, but continue to reach out to those in the community with donations of food and financial aid to help ease their path in this ever-changing world. When the group can meet again, all are invited at 2 p.m. on the fourth Sunday of each month (except December) for an open discussion on Rosicrucian-related topics. There is no cost to attend the meetings and more information can be found at https://sites. google.com/amorc.rosicrucian.org/ohio.
Kindergarten Readiness Station-To-Go-Kits n The Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County is inviting parents and families to stop by any branch to pick up a Kindergarten Readiness Station To Go Kit. These kits include fun activities and information that you can use at home to help your preschooler get ready for kindergarten. In March, the focus was on social and emotional development – learning how to manage feelings, manage friendships, and solve problems. Working on these skills now will help your child be successful in their interactions with teachers and classmates when they get to school. The kits are available while supplies last. Appropriate for ages 3-5 years.
‘Basket Stroll’ to benefit Akron Children’s n The Alliance will host a “Basket Stroll,” from 11 a.m-2 p.m. on Friday, April 16, with proceeds benefiting Akron Children’s Hospital Mahoning Valley emergency room expansion and The Rescue Mission of Mahoning Valley. The event includes a light lunch/ cash bar/basket and grand raffle and vendor shopping in COVID-safe environment. RSVP by April 16 to 330533-4880 or scberny@gmail.com. Compiled from local reports.
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VALLEY FOUNDATIONS & LOCAL NONPROFITS The Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley
The Trumbull Memorial Health Foundation
201 E. Commerce St., Suite 150, Youngstown, Ohio 44503. 330-743-5555. www.cfmv.org Shari Harrell, President Mission and History – The Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley was incorporated as a public charity in 1999 by five area trust companies and community partners to address charitable and philanthropic needs in Mahoning and Trumbull counties. The Community Foundation is a leader and advocate for strategic philanthropy, partnering with donors to anchor a permanent and growing endowment and making investments in the Mahoning Valley that improve the quality of life for all residents. Foundation Roles – The Community Foundation connects people who care with causes that count. It works for the benefit of its nonprofit partners and donors, building resources from the Valley for the Valley’s locally defined-needs. The foundation accomplishes its goals through three key organizational activities: n Anchoring Charitable Dollars for the Valley – CFMV works to attract charitable dollars and maintains those resources to benefit the Mahoning Valley now and forever. n Investing Strategically in the Valley – The foundation invests in innovative community projects and provides education and guidance for donors to be strategic with their charitable gifts and grants. n Collaborating with the Community for Positive Change – The Community Foundation utilizes its ability to connect, convene and engage community stakeholders and resources to build a stronger Mahoning Valley. Grantmaking – The Community Foundation and its family of funds have invested more than $32 million in hundreds of local charitable projects since 2001, most recently through a collaborative COVID-19 grant application with two other local foundations. Although that COVID-19 application will close soon, the Foundation will reopen other grant opportunities by the end of March 2021 with quarterly deadlines through the end of the year. Organizations that are tax-exempt under IRS 501(c)(3) or that operate under the fiscal sponsorship of a taxexempt nonprofit are eligible. A full listing of grant opportunities, application forms and a grantseeker’s guide and can be found at www.cfmv.org. Fund types – Community foundations offer a variety of funds with flexibility to meet every donor’s charitable goals. Funds can be established by an individual or couple, a family, a business or nonprofit or any other group of people with shared charitable interests. CFMV works with each donor individually to match them with the appropriate fund type and align their interests to identified community needs. Funds can carry the name of the donor, family, company or someone the donor wishes to honor, and all grants are made in the name of the fund in perpetuity, helping to preserve and promote the legacy of those involved. n Healthy Community Partnership – The Healthy Community Partnership-Mahoning Valley evolved from the desire of CFMV’s supporting foundations—Trumbull Memorial Health Foundation, Western Reserve Health Foundation and The William Swanston Charitable Fund—to improve focus and impact in their grantmaking. Working with groups across the Valley, we quickly realized that while we have excellent medical care in the area, residents are still not living long, healthy and productive lives. This
Supporting Organization of the Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley 201 E. Commerce St. Suite 150, Youngstown, Ohio 44503. 330-743-5555. www.cfmv.org Gordon Wean, Board President Mission and History – The Trumbull Memorial Health Foundation (TMHF) was originally a nonprofit restricted to the support of Trumbull Memorial Hospital. Following the hospital’s bankruptcy, the funds were released and are now used to support a broad range of healthcare services and healthcare education needs of Trumbull County residents. Grantmaking – TMHF will reopen grantmaking by the end of March 2021 with quarterly deadlines through the end of the year. A letter of inquiry will no longer be required, as TMHF moves to a one-step grant application process. Eligible applicants must be tax-exempt organizations under IRS 501(c)(3) or operate under the sponsorship of a tax-exempt nonprofit. They must also provide services which contribute to the health and wellness of Trumbull County residents. Full details and the link to the new application, once released, will be available at www. cfmv.org.
Downtown Youngstown, looking southwest cross-sector collaboration is meant to catalyze the change needed to ensure everyone has equitable opportunities to achieve their best health. Adopting healthy eating and active living as its first priority, the Partnership’s focus is on improving the environment and availability of resources to allow residents to make healthier choices and reduce obesity and chronic disease. The steering committee selected three evidence-based approaches that align with priorities identified by community residents. Action teams were formed around each approach—healthy food retail, active transportation, and parks/green spaces—and work with these teams to enhance the way we live and where we live continues in 2021.
The William Swanston Charitable Fund
Supporting Organization of the Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley 201 E. Commerce St. Suite 150,| Youngstown, Ohio 44503. 330-743-5555. www.cfmv.org Ernest Brown, Board President Mission and History – The William Swanston Charitable Fund, established in 1919, is committed to supporting children in Mahoning and Trumbull counties who have experienced crises, including those who are/have been abused, neglected or dependent. The Fund is the legacy William Swanston, a local farmer who cared about his community and who especially wanted to help children. Throughout its existence, the Fund has provided grants for such causes as early childhood education, health and fitness initiatives, after-school programs, anti-bullying measures and many other efforts in support of local children. Grantmaking – The Swanston Fund will reopen grantmaking by the end of March 2021 with quarterly deadlines through the end of the year. A letter of inquiry will no longer be required, as The Fund moves to a one-step grant application process. Full
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details and the link to the new application, once released, will be available at www.cfmv.org. Granting Priorities – The William Swanston Charitable Fund’s 2021 grantmaking will prioritize grants that align with one or more of the below areas: n Immediate responses that address obstacles for children due to the COVID-19 pandemic and/or n Innovative projects that prevent or reduce the risk factors that can create disparities, and that create opportunities for all children in Mahoning and Trumbull counties to thrive. n Proposals that align with number two may address prevention and/or immediate needs with priority given to proposals focused on health and wellness, education and children’s services. More information on these subcategories can be found at www.cfmv.org. Target Population – The William Swanston Charitable Fund is interested in transforming the lives of Mahoning Valley children confronted with challenges to equitable opportunity. Research shows that children in the below demographics have been most adversely impacted by societal neglect and community disinvestment over time, and are therefore the primary target for support from Swanston: n Low-income n Non-Hispanic Black n Hispanic n Living in the cities of Youngstown and Warren, as well as a few select disinvested communities n Children facing challenges based on their experience(s) with abuse, neglect, dependency and/ or their experience with Children’s Welfare or Juvenile Justice systems.
Granting Priorities
Trumbull Memorial Health Foundation’s 2021 grantmaking will prioritize grants that align with one or more of the below areas: n Immediate responses that address obstacles to health and wellbeing for residents due to the COVID-19 pandemic and/or n Innovative projects that address the current priorities identified by the 2020-2022 Trumbull County Combined Health District Community Health Improvement Plan: n Mental Health and Addiction: initiatives that increase mental health and decrease substance abuse; n Chronic Disease: initiatives that decrease chronic disease and obesity; n Maternal and Infant Health: initiatives that improve maternal and infant health outcomes and/or; n Organizations and programs that address areas identified by issue-specific funds held by Trumbull Memorial Health Foundation: n Needs of cancer patients and/or their families n Hospice services, care or education n Diabetes care, including prevention programs and education n Orthopedic care and/or support for patients, including education Additional details on TMHF’s 2021 grantmaking can be found at www.cfmv.org. Scholarships – Each year, TMHF provides scholarships for Trumbull County residents pursuing a degree or certification in a healthcare field at an accredited institution. While the 2021 scholarship cycle has closed, interested students should check the Community Foundation’s website in January of 2022 for the next opportunity to apply. – Submitted by The Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley
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Creating Authentic Change in Unprecedented Times 2020 Impact Report
As the COVID-19 pandemic surged in 2020 and protests for racial justice shone a light on our nation’s legacy of injustice, The Raymond John Wean Foundation took bold steps to address urgent needs in the Mahoning Valley.
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The pandemics of COVID-19 and persistent, systemic racism highlighted disparities and required an urgent, equitable response.
VISION & PLAN
To emerge from these crises as a stronger, more equitable community, the Foundation addressed entrenched beliefs and long-held assumptions to challenge the conditions that hold problems in place — systemic inequities in resource distribution, decisionmaking power and access.
The COVID-19 pandemic disproportionately impacted communities of color. The Foundation examined its efforts and made strategic investments in Black-led organizations, and in nonprofits and neighborhood groups demonstrating a commitment to the uplift of communities of color.
ACTION PLAN
GRANTS AWARDED MV COVID-19 Response $476,300 41 organizations
Neighborhood SUCCESS $109,881 26 organizations
Community Investment
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Total Grantmaking 92% awarded to Warren and Youngstown organizations
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Race Equity & Inclusion Trainings 2017-2020 531 participants 138 organizations
Strategic Community Building 31 Black-led organizations
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The Foundation crafted an agile strategy leveraging its dynamic combination of grantmaking, capacity building and community-building: - COVID-19 response: Devoted resources to existing grantees and created a joint application with local philanthropic partners - Race Equity and Inclusion (REI) awareness building - Meaningful public and civic sector collaboration
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To advance its vision of empowered residents creating an equitable Mahoning Valley, the Foundation will leverage its role and resources to provoke new thinking, build community and disrupt the status quo: - Race Equity Theory of Change Phase II - Black-led organization strategies and initiatives - REI trainings, including a session specific to law enforcement
The Foundation measured its effectiveness and impact through an REI lens to ensure ongoing, equitable access to resources, knowledge and opportunity, especially in communities of color. The Foundation streamlined grantmaking processes, engaged in equitable community-building, and launched a Race Equity Theory of Change.
VALLEY FOUNDATIONS & LOCAL NONPROFITS The Youngstown State University Foundation
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The Western Reserve Health Foundation
655 Wick Ave., Youngstown, Ohio 44502 330-941-3211. www.ysufoundation.org Paul J. McFadden, President
Supporting Organization of the Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley 201 E. Commerce St., Suite 150, Youngstown, Ohio 44503. 330-743-5555. www.cfmv.org Phillip Dennison, CPA, Board President
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Mission and history – The Western Reserve Health Foundation (WRHF) was established in the 1980s as the fundraising arm of the Western Reserve Care System. With Forum Health’s bankruptcy, the foundation was reshaped with a broader mission to support healthcare needs across Mahoning County. Grantmaking – WRHF will reopen grantmaking by the end of March 2021 with quarterly deadlines through the end of the year. A letter of inquiry will no longer be required, as TMHF moves to a one-step grant application process. Eligible applicants must be tax-exempt organizations under IRS 501(c)(3) or operate under the sponsorship of a tax-exempt nonprofit. They must also provide services which contribute to the health and wellness of Mahoning County residents. Full details and the link to the new application, once released, will be available at www. cfmv.org.
Granting Priorities
Western Reserve Health Foundation’s 2021 grantmaking will prioritize grants that align with one or more of the below areas: n Immediate responses that address obstacles to health and wellbeing for residents due to the COVID-19 pandemic and/or n Innovative projects that address the current priorities identified by the 2020-2022 Mahoning County Public Health Community Health Improvement Plan: n Mental Health and Addiction: initiatives that improve mental health status and reduce substance abuse and addiction; n Chronic Disease: initiatives that reduce chronic disease; n Maternal and Infant Health: initiatives that improve maternal and infant health; n Social Determinants of Health: initiatives that improve the economic and social issues impeding health; n Health Equity: initiatives that improve health equityand/or organizations and programs that address needs of cancer patients and/or their families. Additional details on WRHF’s 2021 grantmaking can be found at www.cfmv.org. – Submitted by the Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley
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The Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation
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t Dominion Energy, we care about the communities that we serve. Dominion Energy invests in communities through programs, volunteer activities and charitable giving. The Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation, its philanthropic arm, is dedicated to improving the physical, social, and economic well-being of the communities served by Dominion Energy companies. Dominion Energy and the Foundation annually award over $58 million to causes that protect the environment, promote education, and help meet basic human needs. Foundation grants are funded by shareholder dollars and are not borne by customers. Since 2014, Dominion Energy and the Foundation have donated about $400,000 in the Mahoning Valley, including over $10,000 last year to the Second Harvest Food Bank for COVID-19 food assistance. Dominion Energy focuses our giving through different focus areas where requests are accepted throughout the year via our online portal at dominionenergy.com/foundation. Our focus areas are Basic Human Needs, Environmental, Education, and Community Vitality. Long-term local partners include Youngstown Business Incubator, Leadership Mahoning Valley, Butler Institute of Art, Opera of the Western Reserve, Oh Wow! The Roger and Gloria Jones Children’s Center for Science and Technology, and the Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corporation. In 2020, Dominion Energy also partnered with the Inspiring Youth Enrichment Program in Youngstown. Priority areas – Our charitable giving programs provide energy assistance for those in need, help to protect natural resources, encourage educational excellence, foster an appreciation of diversity, and revitalize neighborhoods. We are interested in learning about opportunities to support
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projects in the following areas: n Meet Basic Human Needs – Food, warmth, energy-efficient shelter, access to basic medical and health care. n Protect the Environment – Protecting natural resources and helping nonprofit organizations make efficient use of energy. n Support Education – Fostering an understanding of energy in our economy and helping develop the capacity of the future work force in the energy field. n Promote Community Vitality – Fostering an appreciation of diversity, revitalizing neighborhoods, and ensuring a vibrant community life through support of cultural endeavors. Systemwide, Dominion Energy has committed millions for community rebuilding and education equity initiatives. In addition, the company is investing $25 million to be shared with 11 historically black colleges and universities, including Central State and Wilberforce University in Ohio. We also created an additional $10 million scholarship fund for African American and underrepresented minority students across our service area. Moreover, each year Dominion Energy awards $110,000 in grants to community organizations in our Community Impact Awards competition, cosponsored with Cleveland Magazine. The award recognizes nonprofits that have made an impact in the community through completed economic or social revitalization projects. Since 1996, more than $1.8 million in Community Impact Awards have been distributed to organizations throughout our service area. To learn more, visit dominionenergy.com “search impact.” – Submitted by Dominion Energy
even years ago, the YSU Foundation announced one of the most ambitious fundraising efforts in Youngstown State University’s history: the $100 million “We See Tomorrow” campaign. As the campaign draws to a close on June 30, 2021, the Foundation is focused on securing further educational opportunities that directly support YSU students. In December 2019, the “We See Tomorrow” campaign surpassed its goal a year-and-half early. While the present day and the future of campus are progressing with exciting developments, we reflect on the generosity of the many donors who have made this possible. In order to continue moving forward with our vision of tomorrow, the campaign’s goal was extended to $125 million. There are campaign initiatives that have had immediate effects on campus. One of them being the Aneal Mohan Kohli Classrooms of the Future. The 17 state-of-the-art classrooms enable YSU faculty and staff to persist in providing students with high-impact learning experiences beyond the classroom walls. In addition, two facilities that aid in recreation and education were added, the Cafaro Family Field intramural sports complex and the Don Constantini Multimedia Center. The campaign is led by a 19-member cabinet committee chaired by YSU alumna Jocelyne Kollay Linsalata. Volunteers bring their years of expertise in areas such as business, finance, and education. Most importantly, they take charge with a strong will to advocate for YSU students and the YSU Foundation. In 2014 the Foundation secured all development operations on behalf of Youngstown State University, though the Foundation has been assisting with the University’s philanthropic efforts since 1966. The YSU Foundation’s first President, Dr. Howard Jones had a vision for tomorrow. When the private Youngstown College was transitioning to the public Youngstown State University, Dr. Jones sought to protect the college’s private endowments. Thus, establishing the Youngstown Educational Foundation, a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit organization. His focus was to make certain that the original 14 scholarships, which are still awarded today, support future generations of YSU students. Dr. Jones went on to serve as president from 1966-1975. In 1983, under the leadership of the Foundation’s second president, William Roesti, the organization’s name changed to the “Youngstown State University Foundation” while still maintaining its independence from the University. After Mr. Roestis’s tenure in 1989, C. Reid Schmutz oversaw the YSU Foundation until January 2012. Current President, Paul McFadden, succeeded him. Throughout the YSU Foundation’s history, every tomorrow resulted in innovation. During the past 50 years, all leadership and board of trustees have continued the legacy of Dr. Jones’ dream for supporting scholarships and opportunities for YSU students. Preserving this mission brought the Foundation and University’s most historic endeavor to date. – Submitted by the Youngstown State University Foundation
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VALLEY FOUNDATIONS & LOCAL NONPROFITS The Youngstown Foundation 100 Federal Plaza East, Suite 101, Youngstown, Ohio 44503. 330-744-0320. www.youngstownfoundation.org. Lynnette Forde, President
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stablished in 1918, The Youngstown Foundation is a place of connection, where generosity and community action meet to create powerful improvements on the quality of life. We connect inspired people to causes they care about most, make grants to strengthen effective nonprofits, and provide leadership on key community issues to make the city of Youngstown and its surrounding areas better places. As a trust with investments managed by PNC Bank, our resources comprise endowment and donor advised funds contributed by individuals, businesses and organizations with a passion for charitable giving and a deep commitment to the Mahoning Valley. The Youngstown Foundation is comprised of more than 80 individual donor funds and has assets currently valued at $133 million. Highlights of The Youngstown Foundation’s recent grantmaking include: n $3 million grant to build The Youngstown Foundation Amphitheater; n The Support Fund, an annual matching gift program, benefiting 80 approved local charities; n The YSTAR program provides up to $6,000 in last dollar scholarships to graduates of the Youngstown City School District attending Eastern Gateway Community College or Youngstown State University. Scholarships are available each year of undergraduate enrollment. With new leadership and robust feedback from both grantees and donors, The Youngstown Foundation is poised to address the most pressing issues— and to ensure that our region continues to grow and thrive, with no one left behind. Further information is available at www.youngstownfoundation.org. – Submitted by the Youngstown Foundation
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147 W. Market St., Warren, Ohio 44481 330-394-5600. www.rjweanfdn.org Jennifer Roller, President
n 1949, enterprising industrialist Raymond John “Jack” Wean established The Raymond John Wean Foundation in Warren, Ohio, to serve the communities that contributed to his success in the flat-rolled steel industry. Since then, three generations of the Wean family have continued his legacy with Gordon B. Wean serving as its current Chair of the Board of Directors. The Foundation has assets in excess of $84 million and distributes some $2.3 million in support every year. With a vision of empowered residents creating a healthy, vibrant, equitable and economically stable Mahoning Valley, the Foundation leverages a powerful combination of support, convening and partnerships within the strategic priorities of community revitalization economic opportunity, educational opportunity and public sector leadership. Central to its work is the Foundation’s commitment to race, equity and inclusion. Since 2017, the Foundation has commissioned The Racial Equity Institute to facilitate training that introduces a historical, institutional and systemic look at the ongoing, devastating impacts of persistent racial inequality on our most marginalized
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The Raymond John Wean Foundation headquarters in downtown Warren populations. To date, 280 Valley stakeholders, representing 87 organizations, have participated. Through the lens of race, equity and inclusion, Community Investment Grants are awarded to integrated, equitable solutions aligned with the Foundation’s strategic priorities, enhancing the quality of life in the Mahoning Valley. Twenty-two organizations were awarded $1,006,338 through this program in 2018. The Neighborhood SUCCESS Grants Program, which provides funding to grassroots groups in support of projects focused on resident engagement, collaboration and building upon existing resources to transform Warren and Youngstown neighborhoods, marked its 10th anniversary in 2018. Over $1.6 million has been awarded to 459 projects over the last decade. To strengthen nonprofits in sound operations, thoughtful strategy and strong leadership, the Capacity Building Fund awarded $151,294 in 2018 for consultation and technical assistance projects that position organizations to better achieve their mission. The Emerging Leaders Program, designed to cultivate resident leadership and foster radical imagination, continues to build the Valley’s leadership capacity at the grassroots level. The 2018 cohort joined the program’s robust alumni association of over 60 members. At the conclusion of 2018, the Foundation adopted its Strategic Direction: 2019-2023, an operational framework which will inform strategies and learning, appropriate for achieving its mission. Learn more, visit www.rjweanfdn.org. – Submitted by The Raymond John Wean Foundation
The Mercy Health Foundation Mahoning Valley 250 DeBartolo Place, Suite 2560, Boardman, Ohio 44512. 330-729-1189. www.foundation.mercy.com/youngstown
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s the largest employer in the Mahoning Valley, Mercy Health Youngstown is vital to the local economy. Through inpatient, outpatient, home health and palliative care services, among others, Mercy Health is delivering healthcare with stateof-the-art technology and through the hands and hearts of a dedicated, skilled workforce. The Mer-
cy Health Foundation Mahoning Valley connects this level of care to those in our community who need it most. In any given year, over 50 projects are funded through the foundation, serving our community from the start of life to the end of life. The Sisters of the Humility of Mary opened the doors to St. Elizabeth Hospital Youngstown in December 1911. This first acute-care facility was built on philanthropy, with the local community contributing over $100,000 to bring the healing ministry of the Sisters to the Valley. Now, over 100 years later, the tradition of philanthropy to bring life-saving care is still alive. Facilities and programming have transformed outcomes through the partnerships with our donors. It is with gratitude and inspiration that we continue to partner with donors like you – to provide resources and life-saving services to everyone in the Mahoning Valley, regardless of their ability to pay. At Mercy Health Foundation Mahoning Valley, we ensure that the best care available is accessible to everyone, regardless of ability to pay. Through a wide range of programs and initiatives, we provide preventive care, medical and dental care, community health education, spiritual and emotional support with an emphasis on the most vulnerable members of our community: new parents and their children, those who are sick or dying, those struggling with substance abuse or mental health issues, and all of those in need of healing. Our goal is to improve the health and well-being of all members of our community. We are eternally grateful for the generosity of our donors. Without their ongoing support, this would not be possible. With the support of our donors, Mercy Health Foundation Mahoning Valley makes lives better and communities healthier. This is especially true for the most vulnerable among us. Won’t you please join us? Together we can change the world one patient, one person, one family at a time.
Healthy Infants & Newborns – The Healthy Infants & Newborns initiative seeks to reduce low birth weights and infant mortality in the Mahoning Valley. Hospice of the Valley – Hospice is a philosophy of care that accepts dying as a natural part of life. This specialized care focuses on caring, not curing. Joanie’s Promise – Removes the barriers that prevent women from receiving vital and potentially life-saving breast care in our community. Panerathon is the primary fundraiser for the Joanie Abdu Comprehensive Breast Care Center and Joanie’s Promise, which ensures that anyone in the Mahoning Valley in need of breast diagnostic services has access to the best care available regardless of ability to pay. Together with more than 12,000 participants and spectators, our sponsors and community supporters raised over $525,000 through the 2019 Panerathon. Because of the Covid-19 pandemic, Panerathon 2020 was canceled. To date, Panerathon has collectively raised more than $3 million for the Mercy Health Foundation Mahoning Valley in support of the Joanie Abdu Comprehensive Breast Care Center at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital, the first comprehensive breast care center in the region. Man Up Mahoning Valley – Man Up Mahoning Valley is working to save lives and stop prostate cancer in its tracks.
Advancing Care: Mind, Body & Spirit
The Mercy Health Foundation funds programs for all aspects of health—mind, body and spirit. Through life-saving advancements, improved outcomes, medical education for students and other initiatives, we are building a healthier Mahoning Valley, one neighbor at a time. Aging with Dignity – Allows senior citizens to remain at home while recovering from temporary illnesses or permanent disabilities. Centering Pregnancy – A model of group care that integrates three major components - health assessment, education and support. Resource Mothers – Connecting women with mentors throughout their pregnancy to educate on pre- and post-natal care.
Building Healthier Communities
Our Mission inspires us to extend the healing ministry of Jesus to all in our Valley, regardless of their ability to pay. Screenings, education and wellness programs supported by the foundation help all of our neighbors to be well. Community Health and Education – Through screenings and educational programs, people are inspired to adopt healthy behaviors to be well and stay well. – From the Mercy Health Foundation Mahoning Valley website
Improving Access to Care
Barriers to care often prevent those who need access from receiving the care they require and deserve. Providing access to preventive care or treatments are a priority for the Foundation and our donors alike.
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VALLEY FOUNDATIONS & LOCAL NONPROFITS Land Bank releases ‘greening guide’
n To encourage the development of green spaces with native plants and trees, the Mahoning County Land Bank has released “Greening Practices for Native Ecosystems,” a 165-page guide for landowners, landscapers and policy makers. Authored by Danielle Lewis, a land use consultant and Youngstown State University faculty member, the greening guide provides detailed advice on the selection, placement, layout and management of 92 species of trees, shrubs and smaller plants, all based on where they’ll be planted. “This exhaustive guide is a gift to the community to mark the 10th anniversary of the Land Bank’s establishment,” said Debora Flora, executive director of the Land Bank. “Along with Danielle and the organizations that supported this project, we’re distributing the guide to promote the use of native plants in greening opportunities, including those that arise when once-unproductive land is put to better use.” The Land Bank and its local partners have focused more effort in recent years on using native plants and trees to develop parks and other green spaces on properties the Land Bank acquires, often through foreclosures for unpaid taxes. Native plants and trees generally require less time and expense to maintain, and their greater durability supports local birds and other wildlife, as well as better stormwater management. “Native species also take up carbon dioxide and pollution and are beneficial for our overall health,” added Lewis, who works with the Land Bank and other government and nonprofit clients on greening projects. The greening guide will be distributed to local organizations that work with the Land Bank and shared with members of the Ohio Land Bank Association, a statewide organization of county land banks. The guide is also available for download at the 10-Year Anniversary section of the Land Bank’s website at mahoninglandbank.com. In addition to the Land Bank, supporters of the guide include representatives of YSU, Ohio State University, Cleveland Natural History Museum, Carnegie Museum of Natural History, North Eastern Ohio Native Plant Society, Missouri Botanical Gardens and the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The guide was edited by Joe Mannino and Joseph Dudley. The Mahoning County Land Bank is a nonprofit community improvement corporation dedicated to acquiring vacant, abandoned, tax-delinquent properties and making them productive again. The land bank assists local governments in assembling land for future projects and collaborates with civic, religious and nonprofit organizations to create new green spaces and community gardens.
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Noah is a senior at Potential Development High School in Youngstown
Mom shares impact of Potential Development on son’s academic progress, future success
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otential Development has helped Noah in countless ways since he enrolled in his sophomore year – excitement for learning, confidence, acceptance and preparedness stick out in my mind. Since day one, he has been excited to learn and share what he learns; that hadn’t happened since early elementary school. At Potential, Noah’s education is tailored to him. His teachers go above and beyond to find ways to teach that work for him. There are times they work with him outside of school hours. Their dedication to him doesn’t end because the school bell rings at 2:30. In his junior year, they encouraged him to join the basketball team; he had never played before. He learned the fundamentals of the game and the value of hard work.With the encouragement of coaches and his teammates, he scored two baskets in one of the games. Teachers and staff care about
Lit Youngstown receives 15k Centofanti grant n Lit Youngstown has received a $15,000 grant from the James and Coralie Centofanti Charitable Foundation to support Lit Youngstown’s 5th annual Fall Literary Festival, which is scheduled for Oct. 7-9. Youngstown native and highly awarded poet and essayist Ross Gay of Indianapolis will keynote the festival. Other visiting writers include poet and memoirist Jan Beatty of Pittsburgh, children’s author Matt Forrest Esenwine of New Hampshire, novelist and poet Bonnie Proudfoot of Athens, Ohio, and playwright Mike Geither of Cleveland. In addition, 73 presenters
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him and believe he can succeed. As a result, Noah has started believing in himself and taking his work seriously. He no longer feels like a face in the crowd; the school takes an interest in him. They know he plays piano and draws, they probably even know the name of his dog. As his senior year approached, there were meetings and discussions about what he wants for his future. There was never a “no” said to anything he wanted to look into trying. The only question pondered was “How can PD [Potential Development] help in making it possible?” I love Potential Development. They have left an indelible mark on my son’s life and heart.”
- Jayci Himes, Noah’s Mom from throughout the United States will lead sessions on reading, writing, editing, understanding and publishing creative work. Eight literary journals, presses, programs and organizations will have tables at the book fair, including The ID13 Prison Literacy Project of Cleveland and “Grist: A Journal of the Literary Arts” of Knoxville, Tenn. Lit Youngstown’s director Karen Schubert said that after a virtual conference in 2020, she is hoping for a live event in 2021, but will move to an online venue if necessary. “We made the best of a virtual conference last year.” she said. “But this year I would love to bring the presenters and participants to Youngstown to talk with local readers and writers about our love of the
literary arts. It’s so inspiring for new and experienced writers to feel part of a larger community, especially after this year of isolation.” Daytime sessions are tentatively booked at Kilcawley Center at YSU and evening readings at venues in downtown Youngstown. The festival is open to teens and adults, and packets are available for high school and college classes that include links and writing samples by the visiting writers. “The Centofanti Foundation gift is a good wind in our sails,” Schubert said. “The Fall Fest is our biggest undertaking of the year, and to have this support is incredible. We are so thankful.” Lit Youngstown is a literary arts nonprofit with programs for writers, readers, and storytellers. More information is available at www. lityoungstown.org.
MVHS grants to offset lost income in 2020
n The Mahoning Valley Historical Society is announcing the receipt of two COVID-19 relief grants, which were awarded in December 2020. The grants will help offset some of the decrease in income MVHS experienced due to the cancellation of its “Memories of Christmas Past” exhibit and other earned-income activities. In April of last year, three local foundations—The Youngstown Foundation, Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley, and The Raymond John Wean Foundation—came together to provide relief amid the coronavirus pandemic for nonprofit organizations. MVHS received a total of $15,000, comprised of $10,000 from the Youngstown Foundation and $5,000 from CFMV. “We’re thrilled and grateful to receive these grants,” said Linda Kostka, MVHS Development Director. “They will offset some of the significant losses in admissions, gift shop sales, events, and rentals during our temporary closures in 2020.” The Mahoning Valley Historical Society a 501c(3) nonprofit organization. MVHS has been accredited by the American Alliance of Museums since 1977, a recognition shared with less than 10 percent of all museums of every discipline in the United States. Information about MVHS can be found at www.mahoninghistory.org.
Audio walk explores 1877 railroad strike
n Dana Sperry, associate professor of Digital Media in Youngstown State University’s Department of Art, has released “The Why Here: 1877 Railroad Strike,” a self-guided audio walk that explores and contrasts the historical events of Pittsburgh’s 1877 railroad strike with swift technological and economic shifts. The walk examines the physical and intellectual connections between the largely forgotten uprising of 1877 and technology advancements currently taking place just blocks away by Big Tech corpora-
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tions such as Uber. It illustrates the human consequences that occur when a society greatly alters its technology and economic models. The walk begins at the northwest corner of 28th Street and Liberty Avenue in the Strip District neighborhood of Pittsburgh, at the historic marker acknowledging the 1877 Railroad Strike. Divided into three chapters, the audio walk is approximately 50 minutes long. Chapter 1 recounts the violent events that occurred during Pittsburgh’s Railroad Strike from July 19-30, 1877. Chapter 2 explores the paradigm shifts in workers’ understanding of labor and corporate ownership through the lens of the 1937 Little Steel Strike. Finally, Chapter 3 ponders the lessons that these prior historic events may impart today. The listener ends the audio walk at Uber Advanced Technologies Group near 32nd Street. “I’m not a historian, but I like to think of how history dovetails into technology and how it affects us at different intersections of life—in other words, what technology is doing to us,” Sperry said. The YSU associate professor also organized the “Dreaming Youngstown” initiative in 2011, which aimed to create conversations about Youngstown’s possibilities. Sperry earned a bachelor’s in painting/sculpture and philosophy from Southern Methodist University and an master’s in sculpture/digital media from Indiana University. Detailed information on the audio walk is found at thewhyhere.com. Information is also available by calling the Office of Community Engagement and Events at 330-727-7514.
BRITE Energy completes training program
n BRITE Energy Innovators has announced that is was one of 88 graduates of the inaugural class of the Appalachia Nonprofit Resource Center’s Cohort Training Program. This intensive coaching initiative assists nonprofit participants in building skillsets essential to their long-term sustainability. The program, sponsored by the Appalachian Regional Commission and administered by Hargrove International, Inc., provided representatives from 53 organizations tailored instruction on how to navigate funding, operational and management challenges stemming from the COVID crisis. “This resource couldn’t have come at a more critical time for us,” said Sara Daugherty, director of partnerships at BRITE. “We experienced a substantial decrease in anticipated funding during the pandemic as we canceled events and provided rent forgiveness to tenants in our incubator, so learning new tools to diversify our fundraising will help us mature as an organization.” BRITE Energy Innovators is an energy incubator with offices in downtown Warren.
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he Mahoning County Soil & Water Conservation District office is announcing plans for its annual spring fish sale, an initiative to advance water quality and support area pond and lake owners. Orders for fingerling-size fish are due to the district office by 4 p.m., Friday, May 7. Individuals must pre-order. Pick up will be from 1-2 p.m. on Species available Tuesday, May 11 at the Canfield for purchase include largemouth Fairgrounds. Species availbass, bluegill, able for purhybrid bluegill, chase include channel catfish, largemouth bass, yellow perch, bluegill, hybrid redear shellcrack- bluegill, channel catfish, yelers, minnows, low perch, redwhite amur and ear shellcrackers, Japanese koi. Fish minnows, white food and larger amur and Japanese koi. Fish perch will also be food and larger offered. perch will also be offered. “Fish can offer many benefits, including helping sustain water quality,” said Kathleen Vrable-Bryan, district administrator. “We are happy to see the community embrace this conservation initiative and work toward promoting a healthy ecosystem in our local ponds and lakes.” Orders can be placed with the district office by phone at 330-740-7995. On pick-up day, each participant will need to bring a lined container (30-gallon trash can lined with a trash bag) filled with water from the pond where the fish will live. It should be large enough to be able to tie the bag at top. The district office recommends five to eight gallons of water per 100 fish. Five gallons of water are recommended for every two white amur. For more information or pick-up recommendations, contact the district office.
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PERSONAL FINANCE Understanding student loans – types, obligations, requirements BY DR.BRADLEY K.ADAMS
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student loan is money that is borrowed to pay for education-related expenses, including tuition, books and room and board. Student loans must be paid back in full with interest. Interest is money paid to a lender as a cost of borrowing money and is typically calculated as a percentage of the unpaid amount (called principal) of the loan. There are two main types of student loans available for borrowers to finance their college or career education: federal student loans and private student loans. Federal student loans To be eligible for federal student loans, applicants must first complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), participate in entrance counseling to learn about the student loan process and responsibilities, and sign a Master Promissory Note explaining the terms and conditions of the loan. There are several types of federal student loans available. Below are some of the most common types of federal student loans. n Direct-subsidized loans are available to eligible undergraduate students with a financial need to cover the costs of college or a career school. The U.S. Department of Education pays the interest on these types of loans while the student is enrolled in school at least half-time and for the first six months after leaving school (called the grace period). n Direct-unsubsidized loans are available to both undergraduate and graduate students. Unlike direct-subsidized loans, the borrower is responsible for paying the interest on these types of loans beginning when the money is released to the school or borrower. n Direct-PLUS loans are loans made to graduate or professional students and parents of undergraduate students to pay for education expenses not covered by other available financial aid. Direct PLUS loans require a credit check. n Direct-consolidation loans are loans that allow you to combine multiple federal student loans into one loan to allow for a single monthly payment. Consolidated loans are also eligible for various repayment plans and loan forgiveness programs. Federal student loans are managed by companies selected by the U.S. Department of Education called loan servicers. These 22 APRIL/MAY 2021 METRO MONTHLY
n Income-Based Repayment (IBR) discharge – Under certain income-based re-
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A student loan is money that is borrowed to pay for education-related expenses, including tuition, books and room and board. Loans must be paid back in full with interest.
companies process the billing, accept pay- There are two main types of student ments and administer federal student loans. loans available for borrowers to Private student loans
Private student loans are an agreement between a borrower and a lender such as a bank, credit union or other financial institution. Private student loans will have terms and conditions unique to the lender and are not eligible for the different repayment plans and loan forgiveness programs available to federal student loan borrowers. Paying back student loans
Student loans require you to pay back the full amount borrowed plus interest. The amount of interest charged depends on the terms of the loan. Federal student loan interest is fixed at the time the loan funds are released and typically will not change. Private student loan interest may vary during the life of the loan. Student loans must be repaid even if the student is not happy with their education, cannot find a job in their area of study or if they leave school without completing a degree or program of study. It is generally very difficult to have a student loan forgiven or discharged, but there are some limited circumstances where it is possible. Private student loans usually cannot be discharged through bankruptcy
finance their college or career education: federal student loans and private student loans.
and are not eligible for the forgiveness and discharge programs available for federal student loans. Ways you can have your federal student loan forgiven or discharged include: n Public service loan forgiveness – If you are a federal direct loan borrower on a qualified repayment plan (any incomedriven repayment plan that adjusts payments based on what you earn) who works full-time for a qualifying employer, like a government or nonprofit organization, you can apply to have any remaining loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying payments. To obtain forgiveness under this program, you must submit an application for forgiveness and proof of qualifying employment to be considered. n Total permanent disability discharge
payment plans, after paying on your federal student loan for 20 or 25 years and filing an application, any remaining balance may be forgiven. Any amounts forgiven under this type of discharge may be considered taxable, requiring you to pay income tax on the forgiven amount. If you can’t afford your payment, you should contact your loan servicer or lender immediately to discuss your options. For federal student loans, there are several income-based repayment plans. Federal student loans may also be eligible for a deferment or forbearance where the borrower can temporarily stop making payments or reduce the monthly payment amount. You should keep making payments until the loan servicer approves your request for a deferment or forbearance. If your federal student loan goes into default because you stopped making payments, the government may withhold money from your federal tax return, Social Security benefits or other federal payments and apply that money to your federal student loan account. For private student loans, you should contact your lender as soon as you think you will be unable to make your payment. Your lender may have options available to you, such as reduced payments, refinancing, or other lender-specific possibilities. If you are behind in your payments and have not contacted your lender, your account may be turned over to a collection agency. How an attorney and other organizations can help
You should be careful who you share your loan specific information with, as student loan borrowers who are struggling or behind in their payments are often targets of scammers and identity thieves. Because of this, you should protect your sensitive identification related information. This information includes your FAFSA login and PIN, Social Security number, and your student identification number. An identity thief or scammer could use this information to steal your identity or damage your credit. Many student loan specific debt relief agencies will
– If you have a permanent disability, as supported by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Social Security Administration, or through certification by a physician, loans may be discharged by filing an application with the U.S. Department of Education’s See STUDENT LOANS, Page 23
PERSONAL FINANCE STUDENT LOANS, From Page 22 charge you fees for information and services that are available to you for free. Always talk with your loan servicer or lender first to learn about your options. An attorney can help you understand the terms of your student loan and your responsibilities. Attorneys can also help you handle collection agency requests or lawsuits, assist with applying for disability benefits, advise you on issues related to bankruptcy and provide support for issues arising after the death of a borrower. ABOUT THE AUTHOR – Dr. Bradley K. Adams is the owner of Adams Law, Ltd. in De Graff, Ohio, where he focuses his practice on issues related to education, health and business law. He is also a program counsel attorney for the Air Force Materiel Command Law Office at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. He earned a Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Leadership from the University of Dayton and his law degree from the University of Dayton School of Law. Articles appearing in this column are intended to provide broad, general information about the law. This article is not intended to be legal advice. Before applying this information to a specific legal problem, readers are urged to seek advice from a licensed attorney.
Safely deposit your tax refund into your account BY JOE KELLER
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reparing to file your taxes? Here’s how to safely deposit your tax refund into your account. Filing your taxes can feel overwhelming, especially during a pandemic. Like last year, the IRS has pushed the deadline for filing federal income tax back to help taxpayers who have been impacted by COVID-19. You now have until May 17, 2021 to file your federal income tax. With a bit of extra time, filers can evaluate how they’d prefer to receive their tax refund, if eligible. In 2020, the IRS issued 122 million refunds that averaged $2,476 per payment. COVID-related stimulus payments aside, refunds are some of the largest single deposits for many families, so figuring how you’d like it to be deposited is an important decision. You have two choices: would you prefer a check be mailed to you or would you rather receive the money as a direct deposit into your account? To help you decide, here are some tips.
Want that refund as fast as possible? Then a direct deposit might be the best option for you.
To sign-up for this option when filing your taxes, you’ll need to find your account and routing number. There are two main ways to find this information on your own: online or by examining your personal checks. Each bank will be different, but generally, you can find your account and routing numbers by logging into your bank’s mobile app or website. n Click on the account you want to use. n Click on show account details and locate your account and routing numbers. Looking at a paper check? Here’s where to find your numbers: n The nine-digit number on the bottom left is your routing number; n After the routing number is your account number on the bottom center; n Following the account number is the check number at the bottom right. Check, please!
Many filers still prefer to receive their
tax refund as a check sent to their home in the mail, and that’s OK. Once you’ve received it, you’ll have three options to deposit it into your account. n Many banking apps include a feature to deposit your check by taking a picture of the front and back it, confirming the amount and selecting the account you want the deposit to go into. n You can deposit your check at your bank’s ATM. n Visit your local branch to make a deposit with a teller. Once you’ve filed your taxes, you’ll be able to see the status of your refund by visiting: irs.gov. ABOUT THE AUTHOR – Joe Keller is regional director for Ohio at Chase Bank. JPMorgan Chase is one of the largest banks in Ohio, employing over 21,000 people with more than 4 million consumer clients, 250,000 business clients, and 250 branches. For more information on Chase Bank and its services, visit chasebank.com.
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HOMEPLATE HOMESTYLE Lentil Soup, a hearty one-pot meal BY HELGA WENGLER
German Lentil Soup (Linsen Suppe) makes a hearty one-pot meal. It features smoked kielbasa, onion, carrots, celery and potato. Helga said she often helped her mother make this soup when she was a child in Germany. Her task? Sorting the lentils. INGREDIENTS 1 pound lentils, rinsed 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped “Guten 2 carrots, diced Appetit!” 2 stalks celery, chopped – Helga 2 bay leaves 3-4 boxes chicken or beef stock. If using water, add 2-3 bouillon cubes. salt and pepper to taste 1 ring of kielbasa or any smoked meat 1 large potato, cubed ¼ cup vinegar
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PREPARATION n Add olive oil to a large pot. Add onion,
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n After 1½ hours, add sliced kielbasa and a
cubed potato.
n Add vinegar to soup prior to serving.
Taste. Add more, if you like. n Salt and pepper to taste.
Hearty Lentil Soup served with crusty bread
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Cranberry Orange Muffins INGREDIENTS 2 cups all-purpose flour (plus 2 teaspoons for coating fresh cranberries) 1½ teaspoons baking powder ½ teaspoon salt 2 cups fresh cranberries or 1 cup dried cranberries ½ cup 1 stick unsalted butter, room temperature 1 cup granulated sugar 2 large eggs 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract zest of 1 orange ½ cup milk
ORANGE GLAZE 2 tablespoons orange juice 1 cup confectioner’s sugar Preheat oven to 375º F. PREPARATION n Spray muffin tray or coat well with shortening or
3 minutes). Add one egg. Incorporate before adding second egg. Incorporate vanilla and orange zest. n Gently fold in flour mixture, alternating with
milk. Stir until just combined. Fold in cranberries and scoop mixture into prepared muffin tray, filling about 2/3 to 3/4 full. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean, about 30 minutes.
butter and flour; discard excess flour from tray.
n Prepare orange glaze while muffins are baking.
n Sift and combine flour, baking powder and salt in
n When muffins are done, remove from oven and
a medium bowl. Set aside.
n In a separate bowl, toss fresh cranberries with 2
teaspoons of flour to coat. Set aside. (If using dried cranberries, skip this step.)
allow to cool slightly in muffin tin. Remove muffins and drizzle with orange glaze. – Recipe submitted by Stacey Adger
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THE WINE GUY
Wine Guy Recommendations As we welcome spring weather, I’ve put together some great wines to enjoy. I also wanted to congratulate Station Square’s Ottavio Musumeci on the restaurant’s 35th anniversary, with Ottavio at the helm for the past 20 years. I look forward to celebrating there soon! — John M. Webster WINE
CHARACTERISTICS
A C C O M PA N I M E N T
ORIGIN
R E TA I L
DiLenardo Pinot Grigio 2019
Great white wine for summer outdoor dining
Appetizers, grilled vegetables
Friuli, Italy
Under $13
Julia James Chardonnay 2019
Fresh pear and melon fruit flavors with a touch of oak on the finish
Fish, chicken
California
Under $15
Treana Chardonnay 2019
Bright citrus and honey flavors; crisp clean finish. Normally $24.99, currently on sale
Chicken, fish
California
Under $18
Joel Gott Sauvignon Blanc 2019
Bright clean citrus fruit flavors and a clean balanced finish
Cheese plate, fruit
California
Under $14
Rivetti Masimo Rosato
Made from 100 percent Pinot Noir grapes, this rose will be great for summer
Appetizers
Piedmont, Italy
Under $15
Annabella Red Blend 2017
Delicious blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Zinfandel, exhibiting rich, spicy fruit flavors. Great bargain for this fine blend.
Grilled meats
Lodi, California
Under $18
Basel Cellars Claret 2016
Tasty Bordeaux-style blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Malbec. Another great bargain.
Steaks off the grill
Columbia Valley, Washington
Under $16
Giapoza Pinot Noir 2017
Made from Russian River fruit, this Pinot features juicy raspberrry and plum flavors
Grilled chicken, salmon
California
Under $16
Yount Mill House Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
Great Cab fruit flavors at a very affordable price.
Steaks off the grill
Napa Valley
Under $20
Cesari Mara Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso 2017
Great red from northern Italy
Roast beef, barbecue
Veneto, Italy
Under $25
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COVID-19 COMMUNITY RESOURCE GUIDE
Public Library offering free COVID-19 home-testing kits T
he Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County will be pickup locations for free COVID-19 home testing kits from Mahoning County Public Health. Beginning March 25, 1,900 kits were made available at libraries throughout the county. COVID test kits with detailed howto instruction sheets will be distributed through Main Library, all open branches, and the Pop-Up Library. Patrons must call the Library first at 330744-8636 to reserve a kit, which then will be available for curbside pick-up. Patrons exhibiting symptoms should have someone
else pick up their test. The Ohio Department of Health purchased 2 million at-home, self-administered COVID-19 testing kits that provide reliable results in minutes. Gov. Mike DeWine’s goal is to make these rapid testing kits available and accessible in every Ohio county, and Ohio’s public libraries have been asked to play a critical role. Test kits, which have received FDA Emergency Use Authorization for at-home testing, will be used in collaboration with a tele-health session. The test is intended for individuals suspected of COVID-19 with-
in the first seven days of symptom onset. The 15-minute Abbott BinaxNow COVID-19 Ag Card Home Tests are selfadministered with visual instruction and consultation. “A trained tele-health professional guides those being tested through the at-home self-test via video call, using the free NASVICA mobile app or by visiting the ohio.emed.com website,” says Ryan Tekac, Health Commissioner, Mahoning County Public Health. The requirements needed for the at-home tests are a smart phone or tablet, or a computer with a webcam, microphone, speaker
Public Health taking appointments for mass-vaccination clinic
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ahoning County Public Health is announcing the opening of appointments for the area’s regional mass vaccination clinic. The clinic is located at the former Dillard’s Department Store at the Southern Park Mall in Boardman. The Johnson and Johnson vaccine will be available at this clinic and you must be 18 years of age or older to receive it. Appointment times for the first clinic (Thursday, April 1) can be made through MCPH’s scheduling system, ArmorVax, which can be found at www.mahoninghealth.org. For those needing assistance with the online scheduling system, call 330-270-2855, option 9. Additional appointment dates and times will be made available each week based on demand.
Ohio set to open 11 mass vaccination sites, 4 clinics
The office of Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine announced in late March that the state will open 11 stationary mass vaccination sites and four mobile clinics, beginning the week of March 29-April 2. Mobile clinics will travel throughout specific regions of the state. Mass vaccination sites: n The Knights of Columbus, Lima; n The Lucas County Rec Center, Maumee; n Dayton-Montgomery County Convention Center, Dayton; n The Celeste Center, Columbus; n The Summit County Fairgrounds, Akron; n The site of the former Dillard’s at
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Mahoning County Public Health is opening appointments for the area’s regional mass vaccination clinic. The clinic is located at the former Dillard’s Department Store at the Southern Park Mall in Boardman.
Southern Park Mall, Boardman; n The Cintas Center, Cincinnati; n The Wilmington Airpark, Wilmington; n Adena Medical Education Center, Chillicothe; n Wayne Street Medical Campus, Marietta; n Colony Square Mall, Zanesville. Mobile clinics An Ohio Northern University mobile clinic will begin the week of March 29-April 2 and travel between Wyandot, Marion, Union, Logan, Crawford and Hardin counties. n The Ohio University Mobile Clinic will begin the week of March 29-April 2
The area’s mass-vaccination clinic clinic is located at the former Dillard’s Department Store at the Southern Park Mall in Boardman. travel between Lawrence, Meigs, Vinton, Washington, Morgan and Perry counties. Additional details about the stationary and mobile clinics are available at coronavirus.ohio.gov. Appointments can be scheduled by visiting gettheshot.coronavirus.ohio. gov. or by calling 1-833-427-5634 (1-833-4-ASK-ODH). Appointments will be available for Ohioans ages 16 years and older.
and the Internet, and an email account. Those who do not have these items, will need to be tested at a medical facility. Prior to receiving the kit, participants will need to download the NAVICA app on their smart phone or tablet from the COVID test kits Apple App Store with detailed or the Google Play how-to instrucApp Store. Af- tion sheets will ter downloading, be distributed open the NAVICA app and create a through Main NAVICA account. Library, all open “We are very branches, and the happy to facili- Pop-Up Library. tate this test kit Patrons must call distribution,” said the Library first Aimee Fifarek, PLYMC executive at 330-744-8636 director. “Our li- to reserve a kit, braries, with loca- which will then be tions throughout available for curbMahoning Coun- side pick-up. ty, are positioned to be helpful as pickup sites for this test kit. We look forward to working with the Mahoning County Public Health as one more way that we can support our community through this pandemic. We want to connect people to the resources and services they need.” Testing is not done at the library. To ensure there are enough kits for everyone, the Public Library is asking that patrons request just enough to meet the immediate needs of their family group. The Library does not collect any personal information and only reports the number of test kits distributed. Mahoning County residents who are homebound and are qualifying patrons of the Library’s Special Delivery service can also request a test kit to be sent by mail by calling Special Delivery at 330-792-3869 from 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, and a kit will be mailed to them. The Library asks that persons who are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, such as fever/chills, cough, shortness of breath, to instead send a friend to the library to pick up the self-test kit. The Library recommends that patrons consult with their physician if they have any questions about care so that they can make an informed decision. For more information about the test, call eMed Customer Support at 844-943-0061. METRO MONTHLY APRIL/MAY 2021 35
COVID-19 COMMUNITY RESOURCE GUIDE
Ohio compiles crisis lines, apps for mental health, addiction, unemployment from the ohio department of health
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f you or a loved one are experiencing anxiety related to the coronavirus pandemic, help is available. Call the Disaster Distress Helpline at 1-800-985-5990 (1800-846-8517 TTY); connect with a trained counselor through the Ohio Crisis Text Line by texting the keyword “4HOPE” to 741 741; or call the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services help line at 1-877-275-6364 to find resources in your community.
Crisis lines n Mahoning County: 330-746-2696. n Trumbull County: 330-746-2696. n Columbiana County: 330-424-7767 or 1-800427-3606. n Additional crisis lines by county: https:// www.oacbha.org/docs/Community_Help_and_ Crisis_Lines.pdf n National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800273-8255. n The PEER Center Warm Line: (614) 358-TALK (8255), 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
n Disaster Distress Helpline: 1-800-985-5990 (1-800-846-8517 TTY). n Ohio Crisis Text Line: Text the keyword “4HOPE” to 741 741. n Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services help line: 1-877-275-6364 (to find resources in your community). n Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services COVID-19 resources: http:// mha.ohio.gov/coronavirus.
Financial resources
n Unemployment: https://unemployment.ohio.gov n Medicaid, food and cash assistance, child
care, women, infants and children food assistance: benefits.ohio.gov n Additional resources for economic support: https://coronavirus.ohio.gov/businesshelp
Support groups and apps Addiction
n The Addict’s Parents United: www.tapunited.org n Al-Anon Electronic Meetings: al-anon.org/ al-anon-meetings/electronic-meetings/
Gambling
n Problem Gambling Network of Ohio: https:// pgnohio.org/what-we-do/resources-for-problemgamblers.html n Gamblers Anonymous Hotline Number: 855-2CALLGA (855-222-5542) n Phone-in meetings: https://800gambler. org/help-during-the-covid-19-pandemic/
Recovery support groups
n Ohio Citizen Advocates Advocacy for Addiction Recovery: https://www.oca-ohio.org/covid-19 n Narcotics Anonymous: https://nacentralohio. org/ n eAA: e-aa.org/ n Al-Anon Electronic Meetings: al-anon.org/alanon-meetings/electronic-meetings/ n SAMHSA Virtual Recovery Resources: https:// www.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/virtual-recovery-resources.pdf. n Recovery app: Sober Grid: https://www.sobergrid.com/
General health/wellness resources
n ActiveHealth Webinar: Strategies to Cope and Healthy Habits During Coronavirus: activehealth. webex.com n Better You, Better Ohio! Bureau of Workers’ Compensation health and wellness program: https://info.bwc.ohio.gov/wps/portal/bwc/site/safety/resources/health-and-wellness-program n Statewide Meditation: https://www.facebook. com/OHCitizenAdvocates/
Outreach: veterans, farmers
n For Farmers: #GotYourBack: https://agri.ohio. gov/wps/portal/gov/oda/gotyourback n For Veterans: MyHealtheVet: https://www.myhealth.va.gov
In-home physical fitness
n Planet Fitness: https://www.facebook.com/ planetfitness/ n Gold’s Gym: https://www.goldsgym.com/anywhere/ n Do Yoga with Me: https://www.doyogawithme. com/
COVID-19 questions For answers to your COVID-19 questions, call 1-833-4-ASK-ODH (1-833-4275634). 36 APRIL/MAY 2021 METRO MONTHLY
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Where to find food pantries in Mahoning, Trumbull, Columbiana counties
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econd Harvest Food Bank distributes food to member agencies in Columbiana, Mahoning and Trumbull counties. To find the pantry nearest to you, visit http://hhcc. bowmansystems.com to see agency listings. You may also call the Help Network at 211 or call the numbers below: n Columbiana County: 330-747-2696 or 330-424-7767; n Mahoning County: 330-747-2696; n Trumbull County: 330-393-1565. Second Harvest Food Bank also operates mobile pantries. The Mobile Pantry Program brings truckloads of food directly to people living in rural areas who would oth-
erwise go hungry. Each county has links to pantry locations and hours. Visit https:// mahoningvalleysecondharvest.org/programsand-services/need-food-assistance for information. Pantries are listed below. Monthly rural pantries n Hanoverton/Columbiana County Fellowship of the Beloved, 13696 Bethesda Road, Hanoverton, Ohio 44423. 10 a.m.-noon, the second Thursday of each month. Bring a photo I.D.
each month. Bring a photo I.D. n Mecca/Trumbull County. Mecca Community Church, 5920 Phillips-Rice Road, Cortland, Ohio 44410. 10 a.m.-noon, the second Tuesday of each month. Bring a n Goshen Township/Mahoning County photo I.D. About Second Harvest – Second HarBunker Hill United Methodist Church, 15096 W. Middletown Road, Beloit, Ohio vest Food Bank is a member food bank 44609. 10 a.m.-noon, the second Friday of of Feeding America, the nation’s leading
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TechCred upgrades Ohio technical skills
Visit Healthcare offers COVID-19 testing n Visit Healthcare will offer CO-
VID-19 testing to Mahoning County residents in New Middletown through May 15. Testing is provided through the partnership of Visit Healthcare, New Middletown Plaza, Mahoning County Health District, and Core Bio Labs. Testing will be held at the New Middletown Plaza, 10397 Main St., New Middletown, Ohio 44442. Times are Monday through Friday from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m.-2 p.m. All insurances are accepted (including Medicare and Medicaid). Uninsured individuals will also be accepted. There are no out of pocket costs for testing. Individuals can expect test results within 24-48 hours. The testing is an effort to increase COVID-19 testing opportunities for Mahoning County residents. The testing sites will be operated by Visit Healthcare, a healthcare company focused on emergency response. For more information or to sign up for a visit, call 361-331-5812 or visit http:// www.visit-healthcare.com.
State updates order on nursing home visits
n The Ohio Department of Health is issuing an updated order related to assisted living facilities and nursing homes. The general visitation requirements will remain the same, including the requirement that visitors schedule appointments in advance, are screened at the door, and wear masks. Changes to the order include: • Ohio is requiring that visitation be permitted whenever safety protocols can be met. Previously, visitation was
OHIO GOVERNORS OFFICE
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and first lady Fran DeWine (center), along with Youngstown Mayor Jamael Tito Brown (right), tour a vaccination clinic at the Eugenia Atkinson Recreation Center in Youngstown on March 22. DeWine recently toured COVID-19 vaccination clinics throughout the state, including stops in Mahoning, Stark, Summit, and Miami counties. permitted, not required; • Vaccinated residents may have physical touch with their visitor while wearing a mask. Previously, touch was discouraged; • Visits may occur in a resident’s private room, as opposed to the previous requirement of a separate visitation area; • 30 minutes should serve as the minimum amount of time for a visit. Previously, 30 minutes was the maximum time to visit. The order will also expand the circumstances in which compassionate care visits should be granted. In addition, the order will update nursing home and assisted living testing requirements to require the facilities to test vaccinated staff once
per week and unvaccinated staff twice per week. The previous order made no distinction between vaccinated or unvaccinated staff. “We must continue regularly testing for the virus,” said Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine. “It’s just good science, and it will help us identify cases early and prevent the spread. Further, if COVID is controlled, that means less disruption to visitation.” Certain circumstances, such as a facility outbreak, may necessitate that visitation be restricted on a case-bycase basis. Nursing homes must also continue following federal regulations from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
n In mid-March, Lt. Governor Jon Husted, who serves as director of the Governor’s Office of Workforce Transformation, announced the results of the January round of TechCred, which will provide the opportunity for Ohioans to earn nearly 5,000 technology-focused credentials. “Technology is changing the nature of work, and employers are having an increasingly difficult time recruiting a workforce that possesses the emerging technical skills it takes to compete,” said Husted. The most recent TechCred application period was record-setting, as almost 100 more employers were approved, in addition to more credentials being approved, than the previously most successful round. “The interest in the TechCred program shows there is a desire among business leaders to improve the technical skills of the workforce,” said Lydia Mihalik, director of the Ohio Development Services Agency. The next TechCred application period is April 1-30. Starting with in April, the following updates have been implemented: The length of the grant will be reduced from 18 months to 12 months from the award date; training programs must start on or after the date of the award, not before, and must be completed in less than 12 months; training providers are no longer eligible to receive reimbursement for employees trained in-house. If a training provider wishes to utilize TechCred to upskill their employees, they must use an external training provider. For additional information, visit TechCred.Ohio.gov. Compiled from local reports.
domestic hunger-relief charity. Second Harvest solicits, stores, and distributes food to hunger-relief organizations in Columbiana, Mahoning, and Trumbull counties and provides education and advocacy. Second Harvest is a storehouse for large quantities of donated food and USDA commodities that are distributed to 160 hungerrelief organizations and programs located throughout its tri-county service area. Member agencies include church pantries, homeless shelters and soup kitchens, shelters for battered women and afterschool programs. To make a financial contribution, visit https://mahoningvalleysecondharvest.org/.
Neckerman, Lamb foundations kick off 2021 COVID-19 relief
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he William M. Neckerman, Jr. Charitable Foundation and Jane F. Lamb Charitable Foundation recently donated a combined $50,000 to assist the United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley in its COVID-19 response work.
Since March of 2020, the two foundations have contributed a combined $162,500 – $85,000 coming from the Neckerman Foundation and $77,500 coming from the Lamb Foundation. The Neckerman Foundation is led by trustees Jim Sisek and Rye Dalton and Lamb Foundation is helmed by Sisek. “We know that Bill Neckerman and Jane Lamb would want to be at the forefront helping the people of the Mahoning Valley, so we are proud to maintain their legacy by funding these important programs and initiatives run by the United Way,” said Sisek and Dalton in a joint statement. “Our United Way is so grateful for the Neckerman and Lamb Foundations. We could not accomplish what we did last year without their generous support, and this latest gift will help us sustain these initiatives and help families in even more ways,” said Bob Hannon, president of the United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley. “We hope to make them proud with the impact we are able to achieve in their honor.” “We will continue to serve the children and their families in need in 2021 thanks to these generous gifts. Our United Way will help restock school-based and community-based food pantries, provide school supplies to children in need throughout the school year, and establish the Neckerman Emergency Family Relief Fund which would enable our United Way to quickly help families with emergency assistance as identified by our United Way Resource Coordinator.” METRO MONTHLY APRIL/MAY 2021 37
COVID-19 COMMUNITY RESOURCE GUIDE Ohio News Media
Ohio News Network Statehouse News Bureau
Local/Regional Newspapers
https://www.onnradio.com/ http://www.statenews.org/
Akron Beacon Journal: daily newspaper https://www.beaconjournal.com/ Alliance Review: daily newspaper https://www.the-review.com/ Ashtabula Star Beacon: daily newspaper https://www.starbeacon.com/ Buckeye Review: African-American paper https://buckeyereview.org Business Journal: business newspaper https://businessjournaldaily.com/ Canton Repository: daily newspaper https://www.cantonrep.com/ Catholic Exponent: Catholic newspaper http://doyorg.ipage.com/files/ Cincinnati Enquirer: daily newspaper https://www.cincinnati.com/ Cleveland Plain Dealer: daily newspaper https://www.cleveland.com/plaindealer/ Cleveland Scene: weekly newspaper https://www.clevescene.com/ Columbus Dispatch: daily newspaper https://www.dispatch.com/ Crain’s Cleveland Business: business https://www.crainscleveland.com/ Daily Legal News: legal news http://www.dlnnews.com/ Dayton Daily News: daily newspaper https://www.daytondailynews.com/ East Liverpool Review: daily newspaper https://www.reviewonline.com/ Elyria – The Chronicle: daily newspaper https://chroniclet.com/ The Jambar: college newspaper https://www.thejambar.com/ Jewish Journal: Jewish monthly magazine https://www.jewishyoungstown.org The Kent Stater: college newspaper http://www.kentwired.com/ Lisbon Morning Journal: daily paper https://www.morningjournalnews.com/ Mahoning Matters: online newspaper https://www.mahoningmatters.com Metro Monthly: monthly magazine http://www.metromonthly.net/ The Review: weekly newspaper https://www.thereviewnewspapers.com Salem Farm and Dairy: agricultural paper https://www.farmanddairy.com/ Salem News: daily newspaper https://www.salemnews.net/ Senior News: monthly newspaper http://www.theseniornews.com/ Steubenville Herald-Star: daily paper https://www.heraldstaronline.com/ Toledo Blade: daily newspaper https://www.toledoblade.com/
Town Crier: weekly community papers Tribune Chronicle: daily newspaper The Vindicator: daily newspaper
Local/Regional Television
Youngstown WFMJ (Channel 21) NBC Youngstown WKBN (Channel 27) CBS Youngstown WYFX (Fox Youngstown) Fox Youngstown WYTV (Channel 33) ABC Youngstown WNEO/WEAO (45/49) PBS Youngstown Jambar TV Cincinnati WCPO (WCPO 9) Cincinnati WKRC (Local12) Cincinnati WLWT (WLWT5) Cincinnati WXIX (Fox19) Cleveland WJW (Fox8) Cleveland WEWS (News5) Cleveland WKYC (WKYC-TV) Cleveland WOIO (19 News) Columbus WSYX (ABC6) Columbus WBNS (10TV) Columbus WCMH (NBC4) Columbus WTTE (Fox 28) Dayton WDTN (2News) Dayton WHIO (WHIOTV7) Dayton WKEF (Dayton247now) Dayton WRGT (Dayton247now) Steubenville WTOV9 Toledo WNWO (24 News) Toledo WTOL (WTOL11) Toledo WTVG (12abc)
http://www.towncrieronline.com https://www.tribtoday.com/ https://www.vindy.com/ https://www.wfmj.com/ https://www.wkbn.com/ https://www.wkbn.com https://www.wytv.com/ https://westernreservepublicmedia.org/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/ UCeqqqWbKSiZAEhSY7WHfRQA/ https://www.wcpo.com/ https://local12.com/ https://www.wlwt.com/ https://www.fox19.com https://fox8.com/ https://www.news5cleveland.com/ https://www.wkyc.com/ https://www.cleveland19.com/ https://abc6onyourside.com/ https://www.10tv.com/ https://www.nbc4i.com/ https://myfox28columbus.com/ https://www.wdtn.com/ https://www.wdtn.com/ https://dayton247now.com/ https://dayton247now.com/ https://wtov9.com https://nbc24.com/ https://www.wtol.com/ https://www.13abc.com/ – Compiled by the Metro Monthly staff.
REGIONAL RADIO MONDAY-FRIDAY
All Things Considered. WYSU (88.5 FM), WKSU (89.7 FM). 5-6 p.m. News from NPR. Live From Here with Chris Thile. WYSU (88.5 FM). 6-8 p.m. Variety show. Jazz Sofa With Rick Popovich. WYSU (88.5 FM). 8-11 p.m. Jazz. House of Hair with Dee Snider. WNCD (93.3 FM). 9 p.m. Metal. Coast to Coast AM with George Noory. WKBN (570 AM). 7-9 p.m. Now’s the Time. WYSU (88.5 FM). 11 p.m.midnight. Dr. Martin Berger hosts this long-running local jazz program.
BBC World Service. WKSU (89.7 FM). Midnight-5 a.m., Monday-Friday. This Morning with Gordon Deal. WKBN (570 AM). 5-8 a.m., Monday-Friday. Morning Edition. WKSU (89.7 FM). 5-9 a.m., Monday-Friday. News from NPR. Doing Good. WYSU (88.5 FM). 6:45 and 8:45 a.m., Tuesday. With Gina Marinelli. Tim Francisco. WYSU (88.5 FM). 6:45 a.m. and 8:45 a.m., Wednesday. Interviews. Morning Edition. WYSU (88.5 FM). 7-9 a.m., Monday-Friday. News from NPR.
SUNDAY
Dan Rivers. WKBN (570 AM). 8 a.m.-noon, Monday-Friday. Local talk. Classical Music with Gary Sexton. WYSU (88.5 FM). 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Monday-Friday. The Takeaway. WKSU (89.7 FM). 9-10 a.m., Monday-Friday. News and features. 1A. WKSU (89.7 FM). 10 a.m.-noon, Monday-Friday. Show on video gaming. Nard. WNCD (93.3 FM). 10 a.m.-noon, Monday-Friday. Classic rock. Here and Now. WKSU (89.7 FM). Noon-2 p.m., Monday-Friday. News/interviews. Fresh Air. WKSU (89.7 FM). 2-3 p.m., Monday-Friday. Culture, arts and politics.
NPR
Fast Freddie. WNCD (93.3 FM). 3-7 p.m., Monday-Friday. Classic rock.
‘Planet Money.’ WKSU (87.9 FM). 4-5 p.m., Saturday. Syndicated program and podcast takes a non-traditional approach to finances.
Ron Verb. WKBN (570 AM). 3-7 p.m., Monday-Friday. Local talk.
Ground Zero with Clyde Lewis. WKBN (570 AM). 10 p.m.-midnight, Monday-Friday.
Ask Me Another. WKSU (87.9 FM). 11 a.m.noon. Trivia night comes to radio.
Fresh Air. WYSU (88.5 FM), 3-4 p.m., Monday-Friday. Culture, arts and politics.
Radio Deluxe with John Pizzarelli. WYSU (88.5 FM). 11 p.m.-1a.m., Friday.
This American Life. WKSU (89.7 FM). Noon-1 p.m. Hosted by Ira Glass.
The World. WKSU (89.7 FM). 3-4 p.m., Monday-Friday. International news.
Coast to Coast AM with George Noory. WKBN (570 AM). 1-5 a.m., Monday-Saturday.
The Moth Radio Hour. WKSU (89.7 FM). 1-2 p.m. True stories told live on stage.
All Things Considered. WYSU (88.5 FM), WKSU (89.7 FM). 4-6 p.m., Monday-Friday.
SATURDAY
The New Yorker Radio Hour. WYSU (88.5 FM). 2-3 p.m. Profiles, storytelling and conversations. Hosted by David Remnick.
The Marketplace. WKSU (89.7 FM). 6 p.m., Monday-Friday. Economic news. The Takeaway. WYSU (88.5 FM). 6:30-7 p.m., Monday-Friday. News and features. The Daily. WKSU (89.7 FM). 6:30 p.m., Monday-Friday. News with Michael Barbaro and The New York Times. Sean Hannity Show. WKBN (570 AM). 7-10 p.m., Monday-Friday. Political talk. The Moth Radio Hour. WKSU (89.7 FM). 7 p.m., Monday. True stories told live on stage without scripts, notes, or props. Radio Lab. WKSU (89.7 FM). 7 p.m., Tuesday. Jad Abumrad and Robert Krulwich weave stories with science. This American Life. WKSU (89.7 FM). 7 p.m., Wednesday. Mostly journalistic, nonfiction topics. Hosted by Ira Glass. Snap Judgment. WKSU (89.7 FM). 7 p.m., Thursday. Glynn Washington mixes real stories and music. Sound Opinions. WKSU (89.7 FM). 7 p.m., Friday. Greg Kot and Jim DeRogatis interview artists and talk about music. The Jazz Sofa With Rick Popovich. WYSU (88.5 FM). 7-11-p.m., Friday, Jazz. Bodhi. WNCD (93.3 FM). 7 p.m.-midnight. Monday-Friday. Rock. Performance Today. WYSU (88.5 FM). 7:30-10 p.m., Monday-Thursday.
To the Best of Our Knowledge. WKSU (89.7 FM). 5-6 a.m., Saturday-Sunday. Ideas from today’s great minds. Buckeye Sportsman with Dan Armitage. WKBN (570 AM). 6-8 a.m. Inside Europe. WKSU (89.7 FM). 6-7 a.m. Award-winning show on European topics. Hearts of Space. WYSU (88.5 FM). 6 a.m. Ambient and electronic music. On the Media. WYSU (88.5 FM). 7 a.m. How the media shape world view. Living on Earth. WKSU (89.7 FM). 7-8 a.m. Award-winning environmental news. Car Care. WKBN (570 AM). 8-10 a.m. Tips. Weekend Edition. WYSU (88.5 FM), WKSU (89.7 FM). 8-10 a.m. News/features. Wait, Wait, Don’t Tell Me!. WYSU (88.5 FM), WKSU (89.7 FM). 10-11 a.m. Quiz show. Home Care. WKBN (570 AM). 10-11 a.m. Home care and repair with Herb Soss. The TED Radio Hour. WYSU (88.5 FM). 11 a.m.-noon. Speakers on varying topics. Plant Care. WKBN (570 AM). Noon-3 p.m. Freakononics Radio. WYSU (88.5 FM). Noon-1 p.m. Talks with provocateurs, social scientists and entrepreneurs. Fast Freddie. WNCD (93.3 FM). Noon-6 p.m. Fred Woak plays classic rock. Radio Lab. WYSU (88.5 FM). 1-2 p.m.
Snap Judgment. WKSU (89.7 FM). 2-3 p.m. Dramatic tales and edgy storytelling. Radiolab. WKSU (89.7 FM). 3-4 p.m. Hungarian Music. WKTX (830 AM). 3-5 p.m. Hosted by Jim Georgiates. Bullseye with Jesse Thorn. WYSU (88.5 FM). 3-4 p.m. Pop culture, comedy and interviews with creative people. Only a Game. WYSU (88.5 FM). 4-5 p.m. Sports magazine hosted by Bill Littlefield. Planet Money. WKSU (89.7 FM). 4-5 p.m. A non-traditional look at the economy. How I Built This. WKSU (89.7 FM). 4:30 p.m., Saturday. The stories behind some of the world’s best known companies. ‘Now’s the Time.’ WYSU (88.5 FM). 11 p.m.midnight on Saturday. Dr. Martin Berger hosts this longrunning local jazz program.
To the Best of Our Knowledge. WKSU (89.7 FM). 5-6 a.m. Today’s great minds. Alternative Radio. WYSU (88.5 FM). 6-7 a.m. Analysis and views frequently ignored/distorted in other media. Acoustic Cafe. WAPS (91.3 FM). 6-8 a.m. Music and live, in-studio performances. On Being. WYSU (88.5 FM), WKSU (89.7 FM). 7-8 a.m. Program exploring questions at the center of human life. Serenata d’Italia. WNIO (1390 AM). 8-10 a.m. Italian music. Hosted by Vince Camp. Weekend Edition. WYSU (88.5 FM). 8-10 a.m. News and features from NPR. House of Hair with Dee Snider. WNCD (93.3 FM). 9 a.m. From AC/DC and the Scorpions to Metallica and Bon Jovi. Shooter Sharp’s American Roundup. WAPS (91.3 FM). 9-11 a.m. Americana and country to alt-country and honky tonk. Morris Ray. WKBN (570 AM). 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Local talk. Live From Here. WYSU (88.5 FM), WKSU (89.7 FM). 10 a.m.-noon. Variety show. The Italian Show. WPIC (790 AM). 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Hosted by Joe Naples, Butch Nichols, Joe Godina and Frankie Gallo. Sound Opinions. WKSU (89.7 FM). Noon-1 p.m. Greg Kot and Jim DeRogatis interview artists and review new releases. Hungarian Music. WKTX (830 AM). 1-3 p.m. Jim Georgiates hosts. Wait, Wait, Don’t Tell Me. WYSU (88.5 FM), WKSU (89.7 FM). 1-2 p.m. Quiz show. The Splendid Table. WKSU (89.7 FM). 2 p.m. Food and the joy of eating. Says You. WYSU (88.5 FM). 2-3 p.m. A Way With Words. WYSU (88.5 FM). 3 p.m. The Splendid Table. WYSU (88.5 FM). 4 p.m. Milk Street Radio. WKSU (89.7 FM). 3-4 p.m. TED Radio Hour. WKSU (89.7 FM). 4-5 p.m. All Things Considered. WYSU (88.5 FM), WKSU (89.7 FM). 5-6 p.m. Folk Alley Radio Show. WKSU (89.7 FM). 6-8 p.m. Folk, roots, Americana, Celtic, contemporary, world, and acoustic music. Thistle and Shamrock. WYSU (88.5 FM). 6-7 p.m. Irish music and culture. Tangled Up in Blues. WNCD (93.3 FM). 7-10 p.m. Sunday Baroque. WYSU (88.5 FM). 9-11 p.m. Music from the Baroque period. Compiled by the Metro Monthly staff.
AM STATIONS WKBN (570), Youngstown. News, talk. WRQX (600). Salem. Standards. WPIC (790). Sharon. News/talk. WKTX (830), Cortland. Religious. KDKA (1020), Pittsburgh. News/talk. WTAM (1100). Cleveland. News/talk. WKST (1200), New Castle. News/talk. WBBW (1240). Youngstown. Sports. WGFT (1330), Campbell. Urban AC. WNIO (1390), Youngstown. Sports. WYCL (1540), Niles. Talk. WHTX (1570), Warren. Urban.
FM STATIONS WZIP (88.1), Akron. College. WRCT (88.3), Pittsburgh. College. WYSU (88.5), Youngstown. Classical. WBJV (88.9), Steubenville. Inspirational.
WWNW (88.9), New Wilmington. College. WQED (89.3), Pittsburgh. Classical. WCSB (89.3), Cleveland. Public radio. WILB (89.5), Boardman. Catholic. WKSU (89.7), Kent. Public radio. WVMN (90.1), New Castle. Religious. WARC (90.3), Meadville. College. WCPN (90.3). Cleveland. Jazz. WESA (90.5). Pittsburgh. Public radio. WKTL (90.7). Struthers. Ethnic, alternative. WRUW (91.1). Cleveland. Public radio. WRMU (91.1). Alliance. Jazz. WSAJ (91.1). Grove City. Public radio. WAPS (91.3). Akron. Public radio. WYEP (91.3) Pittsburgh. Alternative. WYTN (91.7). Youngstown. Religious. WPTS (92.1). Pittsburgh. College. WDJQ (92.5). Alliance. Top 40. WNCD (93.3). Youngstown. Rock. KDKA (93.7). Pittsburgh. Sports. WGFT (94.7). Girard. Urban. WONE (97.5). Akron. Classic rock. WNCX (98.5). Cleveland. Classic rock. WMXY (98.9). Youngstown. A.C. WGAR (99.5). Cleveland. Country. WSHH (99.7) Pittsburgh. Music variety. WMMS (100.7). Cleveland. Rock. WHOT (101.1) Youngstown. Top 40. WYLR (101.9). Hubbard. Christian. WDVE (102.5). Pittsburgh. Rock. WYFM (102.9). Sharon. Classic rock. WPGB (104.7). Pittsburgh. Country. WQXK (105.1). Salem. Country. WMJI (105.7). Cleveland. Oldies. WXDX (105.9). Pittsburgh. Alternative. WBBG (106.1). Niles. Country. WENZ (107.9). Cleveland. Hip Hop.
INTERNET ONLY Rookery Radio (rookeryradio.com). College radio from Youngstown State University. Music, sports, talk and news. Golden String Radio (goldenstringradio. org). Rock, jazz, oldies, standards, podcasts and community information.
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