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May 2012 Wine Guy: ‘Wine and Wildlife,’ Big Tap-In raise funds for local non-profit organizations

May 1, 2012 by Metro Monthly Leave a Comment

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

April 2, 2012 by Metro Monthly Leave a Comment

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 […]

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Exterior of the new Canfield Library. Image courtesy of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County.

Exterior of the new Canfield Library. Image courtesy of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County.

Exterior of the new Canfield Library. Image courtesy of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County.

Exterior of the new Canfield Library. Image courtesy of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County.

Exterior of the new Canfield Library. Image courtesy of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County.

Exterior of the new Canfield Library. Image courtesy of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County.

Exterior of the new Canfield Library. Image courtesy of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County.

Exterior of the new Canfield Library. Image courtesy of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County.

Exterior of the new Canfield Library. Image courtesy of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County.

Exterior of the new Canfield Library. Image courtesy of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County.

Exterior of the new Canfield Library. Image courtesy of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County.

Exterior of the new Canfield Library. Image courtesy of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County.

Exterior of the new Canfield Library. Image courtesy of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County.

Exterior of the new Canfield Library. Image courtesy of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County.

Exterior of the new Canfield Library. Image courtesy of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County.

Exterior of the new Canfield Library. Image courtesy of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County.

Exterior of the new Canfield Library. Image courtesy of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County.

Exterior of the new Canfield Library. Image courtesy of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County.

Exterior of the new Canfield Library. Image courtesy of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County.

Exterior of the new Canfield Library. Image courtesy of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County.