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The Public Library of Youngstown & Mahoning County launches 2026 Summer Discovery Program

The Public Library of Youngstown & Mahoning County (PLYMC) launched its 2026 Summer Discovery program on May 26, offering free reading activities, educational programming, and community events for children, teens, and adults throughout Mahoning County. Summer Discovery encourages participants to build reading into their daily routine by tracking the number of days they read between May 26 and July 31. Participants who complete 45 days of reading will receive a free prize book. Last year’s program drew more than 5,500 participants across Mahoning County, continuing strong community ...

Leetonia High School celebrates six seniors enlisting in military

Six of 31 Leetonia High School seniors are trading their caps and gowns for uniforms, having committed to enlisting in the United States military after graduation. On May 14, the district hosted a special “Signing Day” celebration to honor these students and their decision to serve. The ...

DeBartolo foundation grants $180,000 to Valley students

POLAND – Eighteen graduating high school seniors recently received scholarships from the Edward J. DeBartolo Memorial Scholarship Foundation during a luncheon banquet in Poland. The scholarships totaling $180,000 were given to seniors from Columbiana, Mahoning and Trumbull counties. The ...

Homing Pigeons for Beginners Program

EAST LIVERPOOL – Beaver Creek Wildlife Education Center, 12798 Echo Dell Road, will host Homing Pigeons for Beginners from 10 a.m. to noon Sunday, June 7. This program is suitable for all ages and anyone who would like to learn how pigeons have been used in the past for sending messages and ...

Lisbon grad sets career path at MCCTC

Ben Weber, a 2026 graduate from Lisbon DAHS and the Mahoning County Career and Technical Center, has been making waves in both the career and technical education field and in the IT and cybersecurity space. Weber joined the Computer Networking and Cybersecurity program from MCCTC in Fall of ...

Minerva Public Library kicks off summer

MINERVA — Minerva Public Library is inviting the entire community to celebrate the launch of its 2026 Summer Reading Program with a free Summer Kickoff Celebration on Friday, May 29, from 2 to 4 p.m. The event marks the official start of sign-ups for the library’s “Unearth a Story” Summer Reading Challenge, which runs through July 31, and features programs, activities, reading challenges, and prizes. Summer Kickoff Celebration: Friday, May 29 The Kickoff Celebration will be held at the Minerva Public Library, 677 Lynnwood Drive, on Friday, May 29, from 2 to 4 p.m. The free ...