Saturday, February 27: ‘Raise the Roof’ fundraiser to occur at Calvin Center for the Arts in Youngstown

The Calvin Center for the Arts in Youngstown as seen from West Avenue in an undated image. (Electronic image courtesy of The Calvin Center for the Arts) The Calvin Center for the Arts will host a “Raise The Roof” fundraiser from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 27 in memory of building owner Sean Timms, […]

Museums and Galleries for January 2015

Akron Art Museum. 1 S. High, Akron, 44308; 330-376-9185. http://www.akronartmuseum.org. 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Wednesday-Sunday; 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Thursday. The Andy Warhol Museum. 117 Sandusky St., Pittsburgh, Pa.; 412-237-8300. http://www.warhol.org. Collection includes paintings, sculpture, works on paper, prints, photographs and covers work from all periods. Includes drawings, commercial illustrations, sketchbooks, 1960s Pop, and 1980s collaborative paintings […]

Youngstown State University cuts ribbon for $1.3 million Veterans Resource Center

Youngstown State University cut the ribbon today on a new, $1.3 million Veterans Resource Center designed to expand and enhance services for military veterans and active military making the transition to student life at YSU. The two-story, 6,000-square foot building was designed by architect Summer Barker, and the general contractor was Adolph Johnson & Son. […]

‘‘7 Days of STEM’ science and technology festival set for Sept. 15-21

The area’s first regional science and technology festival, “7 Days of STEM,” will occur from Monday, Sept. 15 through Sunday, Sept. 21 at a number of venues in the Youngstown-Warren area. The Youngstown Regional Science & Technology Festival is a seven-day celebration of STEM education and will be hosted at numerous venues, including participating institutions, organizations and businesses. A full schedule of […]

July 28: MVHS Archives closing to the public for move to History Center

The Mahoning Valley Historical Society’s Archival Library will be closed to the public on Monday, July 28 in preparation to move the collection to the Tyler Mahoning Valley History Center in downtown Youngstown. The projected date for the MVHS Archives to reopen at the History Center (325 West Federal St.) is early November 2014. The […]

Northside Medical Center names chief executive officer

Northside Medical Center has appointed Trent Crable as chief executive officer, effective Aug. 4. Crable has 25 years of diverse healthcare management experience managing complex operations at academic and community hospitals. “For more than 100 years, Northside Medical Center has cared for the Youngstown community, and I’m honored to join the team of physicians, employees […]

Akron Children’s to operate pediatric unit at St. Joseph Health Center

St. Joseph Health Center and Akron Children’s Hospital have signed an agreement for Akron Children’s to operate the pediatric unit and special care nursery at St. Joseph Health Center in Warren. According to the plan, Akron Children’s will begin operating the seven-bed pediatric and six-bed special care nursery later this year. “St. Joseph is proud […]

Calendar (Week 2) April 8-14

Tuesday 8 Monthly: Low Vision Support Group. Park Vista Retirement Community, 1216 Fifth Ave., Youngstown; to RSVP call 330-746-2944, ext. 1551. Held the second Tuesday. 10 a.m. Smart Money: Fun Time for 4s and 5s. Multiple branches. Developmentally appropriate stories and activities that will help your child (ages 4-5) learn about money. Each child will […]

ValleyCare: Northside Medical Center to get $20-million upgrade

ValleyCare Health System of Ohio will break ground this month for a $20-million expansion and upograde of Northside Medical Center. It is the largest infrastructure investment made at the hospital in 15 years. ValleyCare will add a 30,000 square foot tower that will expand the emergency department and create a new main entrance, while modernizing […]

Feb. 16: Sweet Life Cupcake Competition at B&O to benefit local birthing center

The Sweet Life Cupcake Competition, which benefits the Friends of the Mahoning Valley Birth, will be held from 1-4 p.m. on Feb. 16 at B&O Station Banquet Hall in Youngstown. Professional bakers competing include Bartell’s Cupcakery, The Cake Boutique, Debbie’s Cupcake Crazy, Enjoy!, Kravitz’s Delicatessen, Lil’ Baby Cakes, Mon Amie Bakery, Stephanie’s Sweet Spot, and Sugar Mama’s. This […]