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Crispy Buttermilk Fried Chicken | Chef Erik Hoover from Cockeye BBQ prepares this recipe as part of Valley Spotlight’s “Quick Cook” challenge. The goal? Create a family meal for under $25 with ingredients from Grocery Outlet. The breakdown: All-purpose flour: 26 cents. Chicken: $5.72. Buttermilk: $1.99. Potato salad: $
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel signed a proclamation today declaring “Dolly Parton Day” on Sept. 25, 2026 to celebrate her life, legacy and generosity. Parton rose from humble beginnings to become one of the most beloved entertainers in the world and dedicated herself to literacy and children through he
Archangel Michael Greek Orthodox Church will host its annual Greek Food Festival Oct. 2-4. The three-day event features traditional Greek foods and pastries, gyros, souvlakia and lamb sandwiches, Greek wine and specialty coffees, Greek music, folk dance performances, children’s games and cultural and religious items. A
The city of Youngstown will mark the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the United States with a commemorative ceremony downtown. The commemorative ceremony occurs from noon-12:30 p.m., Friday at Youngstown Fire Station One, 420 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Youngstown 44502. The ceremony will
The Jewish Community Relations Council of the Youngstown Area Jewish Federation is holding its annual High Holiday food drive for Second Harvest Food Bank of the Mahoning Valley through Oct. 14. Donations are being accepted at the Jewish Community Center of Youngstown and Akiva Academy, 505 Gypsy Lane; Temple El Emeth
Mission strudel sale to benefit Ukrainian orphans | Orders should be placed by Monday, Sept. 21. Pickup is from on Saturday, Sept. 26 at the Orthodox Cultural Center, 1025 N. Belle Vista Ave., Youngstown 44509. Sts. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Youngstown is announcing a Mission Strudel Sale to benefit U
Trumbull County Historical Society’s 11th annual Oktoberfest returns Saturday, Sept. 26 at a new location – 7 17 Credit Union Field at Eastwood in Niles. The event occurs from 4-8 p.m. The event will include 10 regional breweries, German-inspired food, grape-stomping, face painting, a stein-hoist contest and German mus
Tyler History Center will present “Balloonfest ’86 – It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time” as its September “Bites and Bits of History” program. Author and historian Vince Guerrieri will explore Cleveland’s infamous 1986 balloon launch at noon on Thursday, Sept. 17 at the Tyler History Center. The lecture is free and
The Warren-Trumbull County Public Library has joined the American Library Association and libraries nationwide in observing “Library Card Sign-Up Month.” The community is invited to discover the resources and opportunities available at local libraries by signing up for a card in September. This year’s theme, “A Library
Skillet Corn Lasagna | Chef Erik Hoover from Cockeye BBQ prepares this recipe as part of Valley Spotlight’s “Quick Cook” challenge. The goal? Create a family meal for under $25 with ingredients from Grocery Outlet. The breakdown: Lasagna: 99 cents. Milk: $1.49. Garlic: 50 cents for whole head. Green onion: 99 cents. Pa
The Youngstown City Health District and the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County will provide two free vaccine clinics for children heading back to school in the fall. Clinics are scheduled for September and October. Vaccine clinics include: 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 12 at Michael Kusalaba Library,
Warren Philharmonic will host a fundraiser later this month in support of the orchestra’s ongoing artistic and educational work. The event occurs 5-7 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 20 at the newly renovated Trumbull Country Club, 600 Golf Drive NE, Warren. Guests will gather for an evening featuring appetizers, entertainment and
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