Farrell bar closing after 80 years in business

A neighborhood bar and restaurant that's been part of the Farrell community for 80 years will permanently close its doors Friday.

Steak Hoagies Have Kept Youngstown Lunch Crowds Loyal To These 5 Old Sub Shops

Ask anyone in the Mahoning Valley where to grab lunch, and there is a good chance the answer involves a steak sub wrapped in paper. Youngstown has never needed fancy food trends to stay fed. It has sub shops that have been slicing bread, grilling steak, and piling on cheese...

Pennsylvania Family Grocery Store Is Fighting to Survive After More Than 70 Years in Business

For more than 70 years, a small-town grocery store has served generations of Pennsylvania families. Today, its owners are working to keep that tradition alive as thinning shelves and fierce competition threaten a familiar neighborhood landmark. The market still offers something larger chains cannot easily recreate: a butcher counter where...

5 Best Restaurants in Canton, Ohio You Need to Try Before Everyone Else Finds Them

Canton, Ohio — a city where the echoes of industry mingle with the laughter of families on porch swings, where the spires of old churches rise above brick streets, and where every block hums with the stories of those who built, dreamed, and stayed. Here, the city’s heart beats in the rhythm of Friday night football, the sizzle of sausage at the Italian Fest, and the hush of snow falling on the Hall of Fame. Canton is a crossroads — of old-timers and newcomers, of artists and laborers, of families who’ve called it home for generations and those just arriving, hungry for possibility.

Locals Can’t Get Enough Of This Small-Town Steakhouse Hidden In Pennsylvania

Some restaurants earn their reputation quietly, one perfectly cooked steak at a time, and the Wooden Angel Restaurant in Beaver, Pennsylvania is exactly that kind of place. If you haven’t heard of it yet, don’t worry, you’re about to. There’s a particular kind of joy that comes...

Animal Charity of Ohio announces ‘Re-Tail’ thrift store in Boardman

Animal Charity of Ohio announced that it has secured a location for its thrift store—an effort it hopes will establish long-term financial stability for the organization.

The Blueberry Donuts At This Canfield Farm Are Worth A Fall Drive To Mahoning County

A light-purple iced blueberry donut made from a secret family recipe is pulling people off the highway in Ohio. That alone got my attention. The donuts are made fresh at a farm market that sits inside a barn from 1881. The timbers were hand-hewn from the family’s own land.

Fans say goodbye to Donnie Iris at the last place he ever played

Family, friends and fans of Donnie Iris met to say one final goodbye at the place where he made his farewell as a performer.

Homestead Holidays at The Stone Trough

Ohio Movie Casting Call Seeks Cult Members, Pays $125

Want to Get Paid to Play a Cult Member in a Movie? Want to get paid to play a cult member in a movie? A new casting call in Northeast Ohio might be your chance. Angela Boehm Casting is searching for background extras for an upcoming feature film called Break. Production will take place in […]

From Nonna’s kitchen to the neighborhood pub: 5 must try Youngstown mom-and-pop joints

Youngstown is a city built on grit, heritage, and an unwavering love for good food. While corporate chains dominate the highways, the true soul of the Mahoning Valley lives on the neighborhood street corners, inside converted houses, and behind the counters of independent, family-run joints. From generational Italian recipes and...

Grand River Shooting Range expansion unveiled in Trumbull County

FARMINGTON TWP. Wildlife sports enthusiasts can now see what $11.3 million and more than a year of work has done to create the Grand River Wildlife Area Shooting Range and Education Center. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife is cut the ribbon this afternoon on the renovation...

Ask Around Western Pennsylvania And Locals Point You To These 8 Fish Fry Halls

In Western Pennsylvania, Friday during Lent means one thing for a lot of families: a trip to the fire hall or church basement for fried fish. These dinners are run by volunteers, priced for real neighborhoods, and packed with people who have been coming for years. The best ones rarely...

Military Bridal Gowns Giveaway

Finding the perfect wedding dress can come with a hefty price tag. But this Veterans Day, one local bridal shop is making that dream a little easier to achieve for the women who serve in uniform. Leslie Huff takes us to Girard, where some brides-to-be got to trade in fatigues for formal wear.

Anthony & Luca's Pizza Kitchen Plots Eight New Shops Across Florida and Ohio

A pizza chain is doubling down on Sun Belt and Midwest growth, with eight new restaurants in the pipeline across Florida and Ohio. Anthony & Luca's Pizza Kitchen says four of the coming-soon shops will land in Florida, including Sarasota, while four more are headed to Ohio, including Strongsville and Canton.

Kickin' it with Ken: Kroger, Deerfield firefighters share Thanksgiving cooking safety tips

Ken visits Deerfield to talk with experts about turkey frying, kitchen safety and more ahead of Thanksgiving.

Ohio’s Old Railroad Depots Now Hide These 5 Restaurants Where You Eat Beside The Tracks

Ohio was built on railroads, and plenty of small towns still have the old depots to prove it. Some of those brick and wood stations sat empty for years, but a handful now serve pancakes, smoked brisket, sushi, and ice cream instead of train tickets. The best part is that...

Community celebrates world’s largest painted slice of pizza mural in Youngstown

Shortly after completing the new postcard-style mural in downtown Youngstown, Pat McGlone at Overall Paint Co. got to work on his next project: the world’s largest painted slice of pizza. “We’ve gotten to work with so many businesses that I’ve been a customer at for so many years. It’s...

The Setlist: Portage County live music for Nov. 11-20, 2026

I hope that you all have gotten your outdoor chores mainly wrapped up, and are setting your sights on some cozy indoor activities this late fall and winter. This week Veteran’s Day arrives on Wednesday, Nov. 11. I find that our country is more aware of the veteran’s plight than perhaps we may have been 20-30 years ago, which is a good thing. There are many programs and non-profit organizations that focus on the needs of our veterans. This is what really makes America great: compassion and the drive to help those who have sacrificed for our country.

Low cost spay and neuter clinic fixes dozens of shelter dogs

Over two dozen dogs are now fixed, vaccinated and ready for adoption at the Healthy Hearts and Paws Project. This is thanks to a partnership between low cost spay and neuter clinic Tails of Hope and the Warren shelter. The entire day at Tails of Hope was focusing on fixing...