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 […]

Land Conservancy preserved more than 4,000 acres in 2013, including Mahoning County site

The Land Conservancy’s work with Mill Creek Metroparks enabled the park district to acquire a 58-acre parcel in Mahoning County’s Green Township. It was the Land Conservancy’s largest project to date in Mahoning County.

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

VIDEO: Inside ‘Chicago’ at the Playhouse

Sophia Brooks gives viewers a behind-the-scenes look at the Youngstown Playhouse’s performance of “Chicago!”

Home Savings raises over $8,600 for animal-welfare organizations

With the financial boost of monies raised by Home Savings branches, many more animals in need of assistance will likely get the attention they need. On Friday, March 9 and Saturday, March 10, the Home Savings offices in Mahoning, Trumbull and Columbiana counties raised over $8,600 by hosting bake sales .  “Humane agencies work hard […]

Scrappers, Indians renew player-development contract

The Mahoning Valley Scrappers announced on Monday, March 12 that the player-development contract with the Cleveland Indians has been extended for two years, keeping the Scrappers affiliated with the Indians through the 2014 season. The Scrappers have been affiliated with the Indians since the inaugural season in 1999. “We are thrilled to continue our great […]

Metro Poll: Summer Vegetable Garden

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 […]

VIDEO: Inside Star Supply

Join Paula when she visits the creative forces behind Star Supply in Youngstown.

Metro Poll: Youngstown Earthquakes