Press Coverage


The Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber and The Vindicator on Monday announced the 31 nominees who will be recognized at the 33rd annual Athena Award Dinner.

For many residents of the Mahoning Valley, getting to work, school or a doctor’s appointment isn’t as simple as grabbing a car key.

It’s been over a month now since new work requirements for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) have gone into effect — and they impact thousands in the Valley.

The state has awarded funding to the cities of Youngstown and Warren to support new home building in the areas.

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and the Ohio Department of Development today announced more than $9 million in grants to support the creation of workforce housing in five counties.