PlaidSky Advisors Highlights Warren Roots, Plans for Growth During City Council Presentation

WARREN, Pa. – PlaidSky Advisors told Warren City Council it plans to expand its financial advisory business in downtown Warren, drawing on decades of industry experience and local connections. Founder Willard Foley and financial advisors Kevin Ignatius and Grayson Foley discussed the firm’s history, services, and growth plans at...

Molnar Farms shows off what's in season in the market

Youngstown Orthopaedic Associates joining forces with Cleveland Clinic

Youngstown Orthopaedic Associates is getting a new name as the practice enters a new chapter with Cleveland Clinic. Effective Nov. 1, the practice will join Cleveland Clinic. “Our physicians and staff are excited about this next chapter and the opportunity to continue providing high-quality orthopaedic care with the support and resources of one of the nation’s and world’s leading healthcare systems,” Youngstown Orthopaedic Associates said in a press release. “We do not anticipate any interruption in patient care as a result of this transition.”

Lenox Farm and Creamery looks to put agriculture back in the community’s hands

LENOX TOWNSHIP – Lenox Farm and Creamery aims to be something new in the community, mostly through being something old. Adam Hunt, the owner, is working to build a diversified, direct-to-consumer farm that will eventually offer locally produced milk, ice cream, beef, pork and seasonal produce. The farm, located...

Small Business Saturday is Nov. 28

The Titusville Area Chamber of Commerce recently hosted the 2026 Wine Walkabout event on October 10th. How wonderful to see all of the local businesses, vendors, and patrons participating. Downtown was bustling with activity and the city streets were lit up with laughter and smiling faces. Thank you to all who partook—we are already excited for next year!!

Wegmans named best retail workplace for 11th straight year

A regional supermarket chain is ranked number one on “2026 Fortune Best Workplaces in Retail,” for the 11th year in a row. Wegmans is at the top of the list, once again, for “Great Place to Work” and “Fortune Magazine” following a survey analysis of over 76,000 employees from competing companies. Management at local Wegmans’ […]

Erie shoppers turn to other options as Halloween prices increase

The cost of clothing has increased 3.4% over the past year, according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. As expenses rise, local shoppers are turning to second-hand stores and do-it-yourself options to celebrate Halloween on a budget. Local retailers report a rising trend in thrift shopping across...

City of Erie Opens Flagship Fund Grant Applications

The City of Erie is once again investing in local entrepreneurs through its Flagship Fund microgrant program, offering financial support to small businesses looking to expand, innovate, and strengthen their operations. Applications are now being accepted for the 2026 funding cycle, with eligible businesses able to apply for grants ranging...

Goodwill confirms it will close its store for good next month – ‘not an easy decision’

GOODWILL has confirmed it will close one of its US stores in just over a month. The news comes as Goodwill continues to grow nationwide and replaces rival retailers. But Goodwill has also announced store closures this year, including one in Greenville, Pennsylvania. The Pennsylvania store will close on November...

Local Goodwill location to close next month

Youngstown Area Goodwill Industries announced Wednesday that it will be closing its location in Greenville, Pennsylvania, toward the end of next month.

Longtime workers with no criminal record caught up in Butler County's ICE deal, construction companies say

The construction industry says ICE is arresting longtime workers, disrupting home building in Butler County.

First at 4: Flagship Market Grand Opening

Penn Northwest Development looks to add housing to Mercer County

MERCER COUNTY - Penn Northwest Development Corporation has been on a mission to expand the workforce. Their first step was launching their Make My Move program which incentivizes remote workers around the country to move into Mercer County. With thousands of applicants they quickly realized, they just don't have the room.

Local business looks to community to help with expansion

WARREN, Ohio (WKBN) – A Trumbull County sweets business is looking to expand. Rachel Yanucci started selling mini-pancakes and other sweets out of her house two years ago. Now, Bite-Sized Bliss offers coffee, lattes and mini pancake sweets, and she’s looking to open a shop right by the Book Nook located at Courthouse Square in Warren.

LinVan Lanes Owners Say Bowling Alley Will Not Be Rebuilt After Fire

TITUSVILLE, Pa. — The owners of LinVan Lanes say the longtime Titusville bowling alley will not be rebuilt following the fire that destroyed the business earlier this year, according to a post on Facebook Oct. 13. Scott and Kim Baker announced the decision in a message thanking bowlers, friends,...

Auction site set up for Schwebel Baking

A federal court has approved the auction and liquidation sale of Schwebel Baking.

Soulful Restoration Celebrates Grand Opening in Downtown Warren

WARREN, Pa. – Soulful Restoration celebrated its grand opening Friday, Oct. 16, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, bringing a variety of wellness and relaxation services to downtown Warren. Owner Sandy Lander said the facility offers energy enhancement therapy, emotion code, Reiki, life coaching, and chi therapy, focusing on stress management...

Owner of Bite-Sized Bliss in Trumbull County turns to community for support

Warren’s Rachael Yannucci, owner of the family-run mini pancake and beverage business Bite-Sized Bliss, is planning to open a 600-square-foot café inside The Book Nook. Inspired by making breakfast in the mornings with her five daughters, Yannucci started her own miniature pancakes business. “Every weekend, we’re making breakfast...

Greenville workshop for dairy farmers aims to boost milk quality

The Penn State Extension invited dairy farmers out for a workshop in Greenville on how to improve the quality of their cows' milk.

Local Goodwill location to close next month

Youngstown Area Goodwill Industries announced Wednesday that it will be closing its location in Greenville, Pennsylvania, toward the end of next month.