Association of Fundraising Professionals seeks local philanthropy nominations

Nominations are now being accepted by the Association of Fundraising Professionals Mahoning-Shenango Chapter for the 2016 National Philanthropy Day Awards. This year’s luncheon ceremony will mark the 26th year of the awards in The Valley and will take place on Friday, Nov. 18 at Mr. Anthony’s in Boardman. Nominations are now being accepted from the […]

Nov. 5, 2015: Youngstown CityScape, Wick Park Neighborhood Association to host ‘Wedding Soup’ fundraiser

Youngstown CityScape and the Wick Park Neighborhood Association will hold a fundraiser titled “Wedding Soup in Wick Park” at the Wick Park pavilion on the North Side of Youngstown. It occurs from 6-7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 5.  The event will feature wedding soup from Kravitz Deli, fresh baked bread from Jimmy’s Italian Specialties, coffee from […]

September 25, 2015: Columbiana Chamber to host business breakfast

The Columbiana Area Chamber of Commerce (CACC) will host a Business Breakfast, beginning at 7:30 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 25 at the Dutch Haus Restaurant. Information on Business Loan Acquisition will be provided by representatives from Home Savings & Loan, Farmers National Bank, Huntington National Bank and Chase Bank. Information will be provided on business […]

Lung Association report calls region 80th most polluted metro area in nation

 The American Lung Association’s new “State of the Air 2013 <http://www.stateoftheair.org/&gt; ” report released finds that the Youngstown-Warren-East Liverpool area ranked tied with Toledo as the 80th most polluted metro areas in the nation for ozone pollution during the most recent reporting time period. The ranking has improved greatly from tied for 61st in the […]

April 2012 Wine Guy: Tasting benefits Ursuline AIDS ministry, Mercer County food-relief organization

By JOHN WEBSTER | Metro Monthly Columnist Midwinter and early spring always provide a number of interesting wine events for Valley wine aficionados. In addition to Springfield Grille and Wine and Dine Ohio’s monthly dinners, Alberini’s of Niles and Vernon’s Ristorante held tastings that attracted eager crowds. The Youngstown Grocers Association and Shenango Valley Chamber […]

Ohio Grocers Association to honor Henry Nemenz Sr. on April 3

The Ohio Grocers Association will present its Pinnacle Award to Henry Nemenz Sr., and H.P. Nemenz Food Stores, Inc., at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, April 3 at the Nemenz Food Store located at 655 Creed St. in Struthers. The event will include remarks from OGA President and CEO Nate Filler. The Pinnacle Award, based on operational excellence […]

Vivian Martin murder: Memorandum to address violence against Realtors

The National Association of Real Estate Brokers has signed a historic memorandum of understanding with Agent Alarm, a national security company, designed to help address the recent wave of attacks and acts of violence against real estate professionals in America. One of the most serious attacks in 2011 resulted in the death of Vivian Martin, […]

Q&A on child-support laws in state of Ohio

By PAMELA MacADAMS | OHIO BAR ASSOCIATION What can be done if child support payments are not made? All support orders must be secured in one of three ways. Most common is the wage-order (garnishment of the payor’s income source or bank account). Self-employed persons have bond orders (a requirement to post a cash bond, which […]

Use caution with home-equity loans

By SUSAN L. RHIEL | THE OHIO BAR ASSOCIATION What is the difference between secured and unsecured debt?  Secured debt is debt that uses some form of collateral, such as a home, to ensure that the debt will be paid.The most common example is a mortgage against a residence. When filed properly with the appropriate county […]

Adoptions raise some right-to-know questions

By THOMAS TANEFF| FROM THE OHIO BAR ASSOCIATION What is an adoptive family allowed to know about the birth parents?  In Ohio, the adoptive family may obtain any “non-identifying” social or medical history including biographical information about both the child’s parents. (Non-identifying information might include a first name and some background or medical details, but […]